Final consumption expenditure (current LCU), per capita (capita) in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Final consumption expenditure (current LCU), per capita (capita) was 35,725 current LCU per person in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Final consumption expenditure (current LCU), per capita in United Kingdom, 1970–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in current LCU per person.
Analysis
United Kingdom recorded 35,725 current LCU per person for final consumption expenditure (current lcu), per capita in 2025. That is the highest value across all 56 years on record.
The figure is up 4.8% on the previous year and up 45.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, final consumption expenditure (current lcu), per capita in United Kingdom peaked at 35,725 current LCU per person in 2025 and was at its lowest, 819.75 current LCU per person, in 1970.
United Kingdom ranks 130th of 188 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Final consumption expenditure (current LCU), per capita (capita) in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | current LCU per person | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 819.75 current LCU per person | — |
| 1971 | 918.65 current LCU per person | +12.1% |
| 1972 | 1,038 current LCU per person | +13.0% |
| 1973 | 1,186 current LCU per person | +14.2% |
| 1974 | 1,392 current LCU per person | +17.3% |
| 1975 | 1,764 current LCU per person | +26.7% |
| 1976 | 2,056 current LCU per person | +16.6% |
| 1977 | 2,321 current LCU per person | +12.9% |
| 1978 | 2,662 current LCU per person | +14.7% |
| 1979 | 3,137 current LCU per person | +17.8% |
| 1980 | 3,714 current LCU per person | +18.4% |
| 1981 | 4,149 current LCU per person | +11.7% |
| 1982 | 4,542 current LCU per person | +9.5% |
| 1983 | 4,968 current LCU per person | +9.4% |
| 1984 | 5,315 current LCU per person | +7.0% |
| 1985 | 5,755 current LCU per person | +8.3% |
| 1986 | 6,319 current LCU per person | +9.8% |
| 1987 | 6,896 current LCU per person | +9.1% |
| 1988 | 7,686 current LCU per person | +11.5% |
| 1989 | 8,384 current LCU per person | +9.1% |
| 1990 | 9,156 current LCU per person | +9.2% |
| 1991 | 9,783 current LCU per person | +6.8% |
| 1992 | 10,304 current LCU per person | +5.3% |
| 1993 | 10,844 current LCU per person | +5.2% |
| 1994 | 11,335 current LCU per person | +4.5% |
| 1995 | 11,864 current LCU per person | +4.7% |
| 1996 | 12,628 current LCU per person | +6.4% |
| 1997 | 13,342 current LCU per person | +5.7% |
| 1998 | 14,008 current LCU per person | +5.0% |
| 1999 | 14,717 current LCU per person | +5.1% |
| 2000 | 15,434 current LCU per person | +4.9% |
| 2001 | 16,141 current LCU per person | +4.6% |
| 2002 | 16,837 current LCU per person | +4.3% |
| 2003 | 17,739 current LCU per person | +5.4% |
| 2004 | 18,632 current LCU per person | +5.0% |
| 2005 | 19,449 current LCU per person | +4.4% |
| 2006 | 20,155 current LCU per person | +3.6% |
| 2007 | 20,942 current LCU per person | +3.9% |
| 2008 | 21,617 current LCU per person | +3.2% |
| 2009 | 21,347 current LCU per person | -1.2% |
| 2010 | 21,867 current LCU per person | +2.4% |
| 2011 | 22,255 current LCU per person | +1.8% |
| 2012 | 22,823 current LCU per person | +2.6% |
| 2013 | 23,469 current LCU per person | +2.8% |
| 2014 | 24,178 current LCU per person | +3.0% |
| 2015 | 24,554 current LCU per person | +1.6% |
| 2016 | 25,400 current LCU per person | +3.4% |
| 2017 | 26,106 current LCU per person | +2.8% |
| 2018 | 26,970 current LCU per person | +3.3% |
| 2019 | 27,785 current LCU per person | +3.0% |
| 2020 | 25,781 current LCU per person | -7.2% |
| 2021 | 28,110 current LCU per person | +9.0% |
| 2022 | 31,568 current LCU per person | +12.3% |
| 2023 | 33,218 current LCU per person | +5.2% |
| 2024 | 34,084 current LCU per person | +2.6% |
| 2025 | 35,725 current LCU per person | +4.8% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 35,725 current LCU per person is below the median for high income countries, which is 53,410 current LCU per person, 67% of the median. (67 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 35,725 current LCU per person is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 41,040 current LCU per person, 87% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1,729 current LCU per person | 819.75 current LCU per person | 3,137 current LCU per person | 10 |
| 1980s | 5,773 current LCU per person | 3,714 current LCU per person | 8,384 current LCU per person | 10 |
| 1990s | 11,798 current LCU per person | 9,156 current LCU per person | 14,717 current LCU per person | 10 |
| 2000s | 18,829 current LCU per person | 15,434 current LCU per person | 21,617 current LCU per person | 10 |
| 2010s | 24,541 current LCU per person | 21,867 current LCU per person | 27,785 current LCU per person | 10 |
| 2020s | 31,414 current LCU per person | 25,781 current LCU per person | 35,725 current LCU per person | 6 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
- 127 Afghanistan 40,042 current LCU per person compare
- 128 Finland 38,181 current LCU per person compare
- 129 Mozambique 36,208 current LCU per person compare
- 131 Puerto Rico 35,101 current LCU per person compare
- 132 Morocco 34,296 current LCU per person compare
- 133 France 34,017 current LCU per person compare
More economy & growth data for United Kingdom
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.14 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 1.42 Percent per annum (2029)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 1.04 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0099 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 571.28 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate -3.78 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0072 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 417.14 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 3.15 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0051 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is final consumption expenditure (current lcu), per capita in United Kingdom?
- Final consumption expenditure (current lcu), per capita in United Kingdom was 35,725 current LCU per person in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest final consumption expenditure (current lcu), per capita recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 35,725 current LCU per person in 2025.
- What is the lowest final consumption expenditure (current lcu), per capita recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 819.75 current LCU per person in 1970.
- How does United Kingdom rank for final consumption expenditure (current lcu), per capita?
- United Kingdom ranks 130th out of 188 countries with data for 2025.
- Is final consumption expenditure (current lcu), per capita rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 45.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Final consumption expenditure (current LCU), per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Final consumption expenditure (current LCU) divided by Population, total, matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Final consumption expenditure (current LCU) ÷ Population, total
Computed from
- Final consumption expenditure Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
- Population, total World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN)
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About this data
Final consumption expenditure (current LCU) divided by Population, total, matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.