GDP (constant LCU), per unit of GDP (Country official) in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: GDP (constant LCU), per unit of GDP (Country official) was 0.6226 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
0.6226 constant LCU per US$ of GDP
Change on year
down 6.4%
World rank
198th
of 212 countries
All-time high
8.12 constant LCU per US$ of GDP
in 1960
All-time low
0.6226 constant LCU per US$ of GDP
in 2025
Years of data
66
1960–2025
GDP (constant LCU), per unit of GDP in United Kingdom, 1960–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant LCU per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gdp (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in United Kingdom is 0.6226 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, measured in 2025. That is the lowest value across all 66 years on record.
The figure is down 6.4% on the previous year and down 15.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in United Kingdom peaked at 8.12 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 1960 and was at its lowest, 0.6226 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, in 2025.
United Kingdom ranks 198th of 212 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), per unit of GDP (Country official) in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | constant LCU per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 8.12 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1961 | 7.86 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.3% |
| 1962 | 7.6 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.3% |
| 1963 | 7.48 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.6% |
| 1964 | 7.24 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.2% |
| 1965 | 6.86 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -5.3% |
| 1966 | 6.53 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -4.7% |
| 1967 | 6.44 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.4% |
| 1968 | 7.13 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +10.7% |
| 1969 | 6.73 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -5.7% |
| 1970 | 6.16 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -8.5% |
| 1971 | 5.54 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -10.0% |
| 1972 | 5.01 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -9.7% |
| 1973 | 4.74 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -5.3% |
| 1974 | 4.36 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -8.2% |
| 1975 | 3.69 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -15.3% |
| 1976 | 3.94 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +6.8% |
| 1977 | 3.57 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -9.5% |
| 1978 | 2.89 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -19.0% |
| 1979 | 2.27 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -21.4% |
| 1980 | 1.73 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -24.0% |
| 1981 | 1.78 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +3.1% |
| 1982 | 1.91 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +7.2% |
| 1983 | 2.08 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +9.0% |
| 1984 | 2.26 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +8.9% |
| 1985 | 2.21 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.3% |
| 1986 | 1.87 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -15.4% |
| 1987 | 1.58 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -15.6% |
| 1988 | 1.36 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -14.0% |
| 1989 | 1.36 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.4% |
| 1990 | 1.17 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -14.6% |
| 1991 | 1.1 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -5.6% |
| 1992 | 1.08 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.9% |
| 1993 | 1.24 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +15.0% |
| 1994 | 1.21 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.3% |
| 1995 | 1.06 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -12.5% |
| 1996 | 1.03 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.9% |
| 1997 | 0.9831 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -4.7% |
| 1998 | 0.9591 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.4% |
| 1999 | 0.9683 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +1.0% |
| 2000 | 1.03 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +5.9% |
| 2001 | 1.06 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +3.3% |
| 2002 | 0.9969 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -5.9% |
| 2003 | 0.8939 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -10.3% |
| 2004 | 0.7759 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -13.2% |
| 2005 | 0.7596 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.1% |
| 2006 | 0.7282 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -4.1% |
| 2007 | 0.6566 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -9.8% |
| 2008 | 0.6918 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +5.4% |
| 2009 | 0.8002 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +15.7% |
| 2010 | 0.7962 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 0.7493 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -5.9% |
| 2012 | 0.7484 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.1% |
| 2013 | 0.7403 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.1% |
| 2014 | 0.6923 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -6.5% |
| 2015 | 0.7406 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +7.0% |
| 2016 | 0.8237 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +11.2% |
| 2017 | 0.8511 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +3.3% |
| 2018 | 0.8052 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -5.4% |
| 2019 | 0.8214 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +2.0% |
| 2020 | 0.78 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -5.0% |
| 2021 | 0.7219 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -7.4% |
| 2022 | 0.7623 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +5.6% |
| 2023 | 0.7108 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -6.8% |
| 2024 | 0.6651 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -6.4% |
| 2025 | 0.6226 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -6.4% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 0.6226 constant LCU per US$ of GDP is below the median for high income countries, which is 0.9104 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, 68% of the median. (82 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 0.6226 constant LCU per US$ of GDP is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.7785 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, 80% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 7.2 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 6.44 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 8.12 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1970s | 4.22 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 2.27 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 6.16 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.81 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 1.36 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 2.26 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.08 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.9591 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 1.24 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.8388 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.6566 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 1.06 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.7768 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.6923 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.8511 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.7105 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.6226 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 0.78 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 6 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
- 195 Croatia 0.6638 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 196 Latvia 0.6625 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 197 Tajikistan 0.6438 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 199 Estonia 0.6191 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 200 Lithuania 0.6148 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 201 Isle of Man 0.6131 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in United Kingdom?
- Gdp (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in United Kingdom was 0.6226 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gdp (constant lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 8.12 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 1960.
- What is the lowest gdp (constant lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.6226 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025.
- How does United Kingdom rank for gdp (constant lcu), per unit of gdp?
- United Kingdom ranks 198th out of 212 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gdp (constant lcu), per unit of gdp rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is down 15.9%. 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), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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GDP (constant LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
GDP (constant LCU) ÷ GDP (current US$)
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GDP (constant LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.