GDP (constant LCU), annual growth rate in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: GDP (constant LCU), annual growth rate was 1.39 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
1.39 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 28.5%
World rank
162nd
of 213 countries
All-time high
8.54 % change on previous year
in 2021
All-time low
-10.05 % change on previous year
in 2020
Years of data
65
1961–2025
GDP (constant LCU), annual growth rate in United Kingdom, 1961–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
United Kingdom recorded 1.39 % change on previous year for gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate in 2025.
The figure is up 28.5% on the previous year and down 35.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate in United Kingdom peaked at 8.54 % change on previous year in 2021 and was at its lowest, -10.05 % change on previous year, in 2020.
United Kingdom ranks 162nd of 213 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GDP (constant LCU), annual growth rate in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 2.7 % change on previous year | — |
| 1962 | 1.1 % change on previous year | -59.3% |
| 1963 | 4.86 % change on previous year | +342.3% |
| 1964 | 5.59 % change on previous year | +15.1% |
| 1965 | 2.13 % change on previous year | -61.9% |
| 1966 | 1.57 % change on previous year | -26.4% |
| 1967 | 2.78 % change on previous year | +77.1% |
| 1968 | 5.47 % change on previous year | +97.2% |
| 1969 | 1.94 % change on previous year | -64.6% |
| 1970 | 2.71 % change on previous year | +39.7% |
| 1971 | 2 % change on previous year | -26.0% |
| 1972 | 3.63 % change on previous year | +80.9% |
| 1973 | 7.31 % change on previous year | +101.7% |
| 1974 | -1.68 % change on previous year | -123.0% |
| 1975 | -0.6768 % change on previous year | -59.7% |
| 1976 | 2.8 % change on previous year | -514.4% |
| 1977 | 2.36 % change on previous year | -15.7% |
| 1978 | 3.4 % change on previous year | +44.0% |
| 1979 | 2.75 % change on previous year | -19.3% |
| 1980 | -2.18 % change on previous year | -179.3% |
| 1981 | -1.32 % change on previous year | -39.3% |
| 1982 | 2.09 % change on previous year | -258.2% |
| 1983 | 3.62 % change on previous year | +73.2% |
| 1984 | 2.67 % change on previous year | -26.3% |
| 1985 | 3.6 % change on previous year | +34.8% |
| 1986 | 4.01 % change on previous year | +11.5% |
| 1987 | 4.56 % change on previous year | +13.7% |
| 1988 | 5.03 % change on previous year | +10.3% |
| 1989 | 2.28 % change on previous year | -54.7% |
| 1990 | 0.7794 % change on previous year | -65.8% |
| 1991 | -1.29 % change on previous year | -265.8% |
| 1992 | 1.29 % change on previous year | -200.1% |
| 1993 | 3.49 % change on previous year | +169.7% |
| 1994 | 4.95 % change on previous year | +41.9% |
| 1995 | 3.53 % change on previous year | -28.7% |
| 1996 | 2.61 % change on previous year | -26.0% |
| 1997 | 4.88 % change on previous year | +86.7% |
| 1998 | 3.25 % change on previous year | -33.5% |
| 1999 | 2.94 % change on previous year | -9.3% |
| 2000 | 4.52 % change on previous year | +53.7% |
| 2001 | 2.39 % change on previous year | -47.1% |
| 2002 | 1.71 % change on previous year | -28.5% |
| 2003 | 3.22 % change on previous year | +88.3% |
| 2004 | 2.33 % change on previous year | -27.7% |
| 2005 | 2.79 % change on previous year | +20.0% |
| 2006 | 2.19 % change on previous year | -21.5% |
| 2007 | 2.93 % change on previous year | +33.8% |
| 2008 | -0.0495 % change on previous year | -101.7% |
| 2009 | -4.59 % change on previous year | +9158.1% |
| 2010 | 2.26 % change on previous year | -149.3% |
| 2011 | 0.8517 % change on previous year | -62.3% |
| 2012 | 1.53 % change on previous year | +79.5% |
| 2013 | 1.72 % change on previous year | +12.4% |
| 2014 | 3.16 % change on previous year | +83.9% |
| 2015 | 2.14 % change on previous year | -32.3% |
| 2016 | 2.21 % change on previous year | +3.1% |
| 2017 | 3.02 % change on previous year | +37.0% |
| 2018 | 1.55 % change on previous year | -48.7% |
| 2019 | 1.26 % change on previous year | -19.0% |
| 2020 | -10.05 % change on previous year | -899.7% |
| 2021 | 8.54 % change on previous year | -185.0% |
| 2022 | 5.15 % change on previous year | -39.7% |
| 2023 | 0.2718 % change on previous year | -94.7% |
| 2024 | 1.08 % change on previous year | +297.6% |
| 2025 | 1.39 % change on previous year | +28.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3.13 % change on previous year | 1.1 % change on previous year | 5.59 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1970s | 2.46 % change on previous year | -1.68 % change on previous year | 7.31 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.44 % change on previous year | -2.18 % change on previous year | 5.03 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.64 % change on previous year | -1.29 % change on previous year | 4.95 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.74 % change on previous year | -4.59 % change on previous year | 4.52 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.97 % change on previous year | 0.8517 % change on previous year | 3.16 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.06 % change on previous year | -10.05 % change on previous year | 8.54 % change on previous year | 6 |
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- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), annual growth 8.3 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.9023 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), per capita 51,972 current US$ per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), annual growth 5.13 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per unit of GDP 0.6852 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per capita 39,472 current LCU per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), annual 1.41 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), per unit 0.7556 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate in United Kingdom?
- Gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate in United Kingdom was 1.39 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 8.54 % change on previous year in 2021.
- What is the lowest gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was -10.05 % change on previous year in 2020.
- How does United Kingdom rank for gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate?
- United Kingdom ranks 162nd out of 213 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is down 35.1%. 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 GDP (constant LCU), 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 GDP (constant LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in GDP (constant LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.