Gross domestic product (GDP) in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Gross domestic product (GDP) was 2.62 trillion international-$ in 2011 prices in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
2.62 trillion international-$ in 2011 prices
Change on year
up 4.1%
World rank
10th
of 165 countries
All-time high
2.62 trillion international-$ in 2011 prices
in 2019
All-time low
2.30 billion international-$ in 2011 prices
in 1000
Years of data
207
1000–2022
Gross domestic product (GDP) in United Kingdom, 1000–2022
Source: Bolt and van Zanden – Maddison Project Database 2023 – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in international-$ in 2011 prices.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross domestic product (gdp) in United Kingdom is 2.62 trillion international-$ in 2011 prices, measured in 2022.
That represents a change of up 4.1% on the previous year and up 16.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic product (gdp) in United Kingdom peaked at 2.62 trillion international-$ in 2011 prices in 2019 and was at its lowest, 2.30 billion international-$ in 2011 prices, in 1000.
United Kingdom ranks 10th of 165 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1000s | 2.30 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 2.30 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 2.30 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 1 |
| 1500s | 6.69 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 6.69 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 6.69 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 1 |
| 1600s | 10.43 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 10.43 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 10.43 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 1 |
| 1700s | 20.66 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 20.66 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 20.66 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 1 |
| 1820s | 76.71 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 70.22 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 82.11 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1830s | 94.93 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 85.69 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 103.92 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1840s | 114.97 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 103.87 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 123.01 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1850s | 132.34 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 117.75 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 144.19 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1860s | 158.40 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 140.07 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 175.40 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1870s | 191.89 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 183.03 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 199.49 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1880s | 226.34 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 207.63 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 255.64 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1890s | 274.57 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 249.65 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 315.13 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1900s | 325.18 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 312.20 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 343.55 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1910s | 377.86 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 346.66 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 404.76 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1920s | 354.62 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 299.34 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 400.63 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1930s | 427.21 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 377.35 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 479.05 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1940s | 557.14 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 521.29 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 602.25 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1950s | 618.57 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 554.46 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 682.39 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1960s | 826.09 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 721.69 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 932.85 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1970s | 1.07 trillion international-$ in 2011 prices | 954.76 billion international-$ in 2011 prices | 1.18 trillion international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.29 trillion international-$ in 2011 prices | 1.15 trillion international-$ in 2011 prices | 1.50 trillion international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.62 trillion international-$ in 2011 prices | 1.49 trillion international-$ in 2011 prices | 1.82 trillion international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.10 trillion international-$ in 2011 prices | 1.89 trillion international-$ in 2011 prices | 2.27 trillion international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.40 trillion international-$ in 2011 prices | 2.19 trillion international-$ in 2011 prices | 2.62 trillion international-$ in 2011 prices | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.49 trillion international-$ in 2011 prices | 2.33 trillion international-$ in 2011 prices | 2.62 trillion international-$ in 2011 prices | 3 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
- 7 Indonesia 3.50 trillion international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 8 Brazil 3.19 trillion international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 9 France 2.67 trillion international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 11 Turkey 2.39 trillion international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 12 South Korea 2.14 trillion international-$ in 2011 prices compare
- 13 Italy 2.14 trillion international-$ in 2011 prices compare
More economy & growth data for United Kingdom
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP -1.3% (2025)
- Inflation of consumer prices 3.9% (2025)
- GDP per capita 48,422 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 7.7% (2025)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 3.36 trillion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 48,422 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 0.7595 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) -17.71 billion current LCU (2024)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) -22.63 billion current US$ (2024)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 297.09 billion current LCU (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross domestic product (gdp) in United Kingdom?
- Gross domestic product (gdp) in United Kingdom was 2.62 trillion international-$ in 2011 prices in 2022, according to Bolt and van Zanden – Maddison Project Database 2023 – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 2.62 trillion international-$ in 2011 prices in 2019.
- What is the lowest gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.30 billion international-$ in 2011 prices in 1000.
- How does United Kingdom rank for gross domestic product (gdp)?
- United Kingdom ranks 10th out of 165 countries with data for 2022.
- Is gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 16.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom data come from?
- The figures come from Bolt and van Zanden – Maddison Project Database 2023 – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Gross domestic product (GDP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total economic output of a country or region per year. This data is adjusted for inflation and differences in living costs between countries.