GDP (current LCU) (UNICEF) in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: GDP (current LCU) (UNICEF) was 2.88 trillion in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
2.88 trillion
Change on year
up 4.8%
World rank
26th
of 74 countries
All-time high
2.88 trillion
in 2024
All-time low
26.16 billion
in 1960
Years of data
65
1960–2024
GDP in United Kingdom, 1960–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
United Kingdom recorded 2.88 trillion for gdp in 2024. That is the highest value across all 65 years on record.
The figure is up 4.8% on the previous year and up 53.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp in United Kingdom peaked at 2.88 trillion in 2024 and was at its lowest, 26.16 billion, in 1960.
That places United Kingdom 26th out of 74 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GDP (current LCU) (UNICEF) in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 26.16 billion | — |
| 1961 | 27.77 billion | +6.2% |
| 1962 | 29.02 billion | +4.5% |
| 1963 | 30.91 billion | +6.5% |
| 1964 | 33.72 billion | +9.1% |
| 1965 | 36.37 billion | +7.9% |
| 1966 | 38.78 billion | +6.6% |
| 1967 | 40.96 billion | +5.6% |
| 1968 | 44.90 billion | +9.6% |
| 1969 | 48.53 billion | +8.1% |
| 1970 | 54.45 billion | +12.2% |
| 1971 | 60.86 billion | +11.8% |
| 1972 | 68.05 billion | +11.8% |
| 1973 | 78.59 billion | +15.5% |
| 1974 | 88.18 billion | +12.2% |
| 1975 | 109.27 billion | +23.9% |
| 1976 | 129.45 billion | +18.5% |
| 1977 | 150.82 billion | +16.5% |
| 1978 | 175.16 billion | +16.1% |
| 1979 | 207.29 billion | +18.3% |
| 1980 | 243.10 billion | +17.3% |
| 1981 | 269.08 billion | +10.7% |
| 1982 | 294.81 billion | +9.6% |
| 1983 | 323.00 billion | +9.6% |
| 1984 | 346.95 billion | +7.4% |
| 1985 | 381.25 billion | +9.9% |
| 1986 | 410.31 billion | +7.6% |
| 1987 | 455.96 billion | +11.1% |
| 1988 | 511.67 billion | +12.2% |
| 1989 | 566.51 billion | +10.7% |
| 1990 | 615.67 billion | +8.7% |
| 1991 | 647.97 billion | +5.2% |
| 1992 | 672.17 billion | +3.7% |
| 1993 | 707.73 billion | +5.3% |
| 1994 | 745.20 billion | +5.3% |
| 1995 | 854.92 billion | +14.7% |
| 1996 | 913.61 billion | +6.9% |
| 1997 | 958.54 billion | +4.9% |
| 1998 | 1.00 trillion | +4.6% |
| 1999 | 1.05 trillion | +4.4% |
| 2000 | 1.10 trillion | +5.5% |
| 2001 | 1.15 trillion | +4.1% |
| 2002 | 1.19 trillion | +3.8% |
| 2003 | 1.26 trillion | +5.7% |
| 2004 | 1.33 trillion | +5.1% |
| 2005 | 1.40 trillion | +5.7% |
| 2006 | 1.48 trillion | +5.3% |
| 2007 | 1.55 trillion | +5.0% |
| 2008 | 1.60 trillion | +3.3% |
| 2009 | 1.56 trillion | -2.7% |
| 2010 | 1.62 trillion | +3.6% |
| 2011 | 1.67 trillion | +3.3% |
| 2012 | 1.72 trillion | +3.1% |
| 2013 | 1.79 trillion | +3.9% |
| 2014 | 1.88 trillion | +4.8% |
| 2015 | 1.93 trillion | +2.8% |
| 2016 | 2.00 trillion | +4.0% |
| 2017 | 2.10 trillion | +4.6% |
| 2018 | 2.17 trillion | +3.5% |
| 2019 | 2.25 trillion | +3.7% |
| 2020 | 2.12 trillion | -5.7% |
| 2021 | 2.32 trillion | +9.3% |
| 2022 | 2.58 trillion | +11.1% |
| 2023 | 2.75 trillion | +6.6% |
| 2024 | 2.88 trillion | +4.8% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 2.88 trillion is above the median for high income countries, which is 528.44 billion, 5.5× the median. (42 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 2.88 trillion is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 591.53 billion, 4.9× the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 35.71 billion | 26.16 billion | 48.53 billion | 10 |
| 1970s | 112.21 billion | 54.45 billion | 207.29 billion | 10 |
| 1980s | 380.27 billion | 243.10 billion | 566.51 billion | 10 |
| 1990s | 816.53 billion | 615.67 billion | 1.05 trillion | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.36 trillion | 1.10 trillion | 1.60 trillion | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.91 trillion | 1.62 trillion | 2.25 trillion | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.53 trillion | 2.12 trillion | 2.88 trillion | 5 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
More economy & growth data for United Kingdom
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate 21.6 % change on previous year (2025)
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- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp in United Kingdom?
- Gdp in United Kingdom was 2.88 trillion in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest gdp recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 2.88 trillion in 2024.
- What is the lowest gdp recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 26.16 billion in 1960.
- How does United Kingdom rank for gdp?
- United Kingdom ranks 26th out of 74 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gdp rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 53.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of GDP (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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