Final consumption expenditure (current US$), annual growth rate in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Final consumption expenditure (current US$), annual growth rate was 8.3 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Final consumption expenditure (current US$), annual growth rate in United Kingdom, 1971–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
United Kingdom recorded 8.3 % change on previous year for final consumption expenditure (current us$), annual growth rate in 2025.
That represents a change of up 24.4% on the previous year and up 265.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, final consumption expenditure (current us$), annual growth rate in United Kingdom peaked at 30.27 % change on previous year in 1979 and was at its lowest, -15.67 % change on previous year, in 2009.
That places United Kingdom 101st out of 187 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Final consumption expenditure (current US$), annual growth rate in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 14.12 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 16.4 % change on previous year | +16.1% |
| 1973 | 12.26 % change on previous year | -25.3% |
| 1974 | 12.03 % change on previous year | -1.8% |
| 1975 | 19.93 % change on previous year | +65.7% |
| 1976 | -5.35 % change on previous year | -126.8% |
| 1977 | 9.53 % change on previous year | -278.2% |
| 1978 | 26.1 % change on previous year | +174.0% |
| 1979 | 30.27 % change on previous year | +16.0% |
| 1980 | 30.08 % change on previous year | -0.6% |
| 1981 | -3.36 % change on previous year | -111.2% |
| 1982 | -4.87 % change on previous year | +45.2% |
| 1983 | -5.06 % change on previous year | +3.9% |
| 1984 | -5.98 % change on previous year | +18.0% |
| 1985 | 4.71 % change on previous year | -178.8% |
| 1986 | 25.71 % change on previous year | +445.7% |
| 1987 | 21.92 % change on previous year | -14.7% |
| 1988 | 21.59 % change on previous year | -1.5% |
| 1989 | 0.5936 % change on previous year | -97.3% |
| 1990 | 18.87 % change on previous year | +3079.7% |
| 1991 | 6.46 % change on previous year | -65.8% |
| 1992 | 5.09 % change on previous year | -21.3% |
| 1993 | -9.85 % change on previous year | -293.7% |
| 1994 | 6.95 % change on previous year | -170.5% |
| 1995 | 8.21 % change on previous year | +18.1% |
| 1996 | 5.49 % change on previous year | -33.1% |
| 1997 | 11.16 % change on previous year | +103.2% |
| 1998 | 6.52 % change on previous year | -41.6% |
| 1999 | 2.98 % change on previous year | -54.4% |
| 2000 | -1.57 % change on previous year | -152.7% |
| 2001 | -0.1265 % change on previous year | -91.9% |
| 2002 | 9.07 % change on previous year | -7269.4% |
| 2003 | 15.3 % change on previous year | +68.7% |
| 2004 | 18.46 % change on previous year | +20.6% |
| 2005 | 4.38 % change on previous year | -76.3% |
| 2006 | 5.64 % change on previous year | +28.8% |
| 2007 | 13.87 % change on previous year | +145.9% |
| 2008 | -4.41 % change on previous year | -131.8% |
| 2009 | -15.67 % change on previous year | +255.2% |
| 2010 | 2.4 % change on previous year | -115.3% |
| 2011 | 6.36 % change on previous year | +165.2% |
| 2012 | 1.83 % change on previous year | -71.2% |
| 2013 | 2.45 % change on previous year | +33.5% |
| 2014 | 9.25 % change on previous year | +277.9% |
| 2015 | -5.03 % change on previous year | -154.3% |
| 2016 | -7.85 % change on previous year | +56.2% |
| 2017 | -1.5 % change on previous year | -80.9% |
| 2018 | 7.61 % change on previous year | -608.8% |
| 2019 | -0.9233 % change on previous year | -112.1% |
| 2020 | -6.64 % change on previous year | +619.6% |
| 2021 | 17.39 % change on previous year | -361.7% |
| 2022 | 1.63 % change on previous year | -90.6% |
| 2023 | 7.5 % change on previous year | +360.0% |
| 2024 | 6.67 % change on previous year | -11.1% |
| 2025 | 8.3 % change on previous year | +24.4% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 8.3 % change on previous year is above the median for high income countries, which is 8.19 % change on previous year, 1.0× the median. (67 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 8.3 % change on previous year is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 11.04 % change on previous year, 75% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Final consumption expenditure (current US$), annual growth rate in United Kingdom changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | +7269.4% | -0.1265 % change on previous year | 9.07 % change on previous year |
| 1990 | +3079.7% | 0.5936 % change on previous year | 18.87 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 15.03 % change on previous year | -5.35 % change on previous year | 30.27 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 8.53 % change on previous year | -5.98 % change on previous year | 30.08 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 6.19 % change on previous year | -9.85 % change on previous year | 18.87 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.49 % change on previous year | -15.67 % change on previous year | 18.46 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.46 % change on previous year | -7.85 % change on previous year | 9.25 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.81 % change on previous year | -6.64 % change on previous year | 17.39 % change on previous year | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is final consumption expenditure (current us$), annual growth rate in United Kingdom?
- Final consumption expenditure (current us$), annual growth rate in United Kingdom was 8.3 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest final consumption expenditure (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 30.27 % change on previous year in 1979.
- What is the lowest final consumption expenditure (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was -15.67 % change on previous year in 2009.
- How does United Kingdom rank for final consumption expenditure (current us$), annual growth rate?
- United Kingdom ranks 101st out of 187 countries with data for 2025.
- Is final consumption expenditure (current us$), annual growth rate rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 265.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Final consumption expenditure (current US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Final consumption expenditure (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Final consumption expenditure Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs)
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Final consumption expenditure (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.