GDP per capita in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: GDP per capita was 41,661 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
GDP per capita in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 1960–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland recorded 41,661 for gdp per capita in 2024. That is the highest value across all 65 years on record.
The figure is up 3.7% on the previous year and up 43.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp per capita in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland peaked at 41,661 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 499.14, in 1960.
That places United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 45th 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 658.32 | 499.14 | 875.28 | 10 |
| 1970s | 1,998 | 978.22 | 3,685 | 10 |
| 1980s | 6,713 | 4,317 | 9,925 | 10 |
| 1990s | 14,071 | 10,755 | 17,837 | 10 |
| 2000s | 22,542 | 18,759 | 25,923 | 10 |
| 2010s | 29,462 | 25,744 | 33,812 | 10 |
| 2020s | 37,306 | 31,834 | 41,661 | 5 |
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- Taxes less subsidies on products (current US$), annual growth rate 8.36 % change on previous year (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.0977 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current US$), per capita 5,629 current US$ per person (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current LCU), annual growth rate 5.18 % change on previous year (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current LCU), per unit of GDP 0.0742 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current LCU), per capita 4,275 current LCU per person (2025)
- Special drawing rights per domestic currency (End-of-period (EoP)) 0.9825 (2025)
- Domestic currency per Special drawing rights (End-of-period (EoP)) 1.02 (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp per capita in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Gdp per capita in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland was 41,661 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest gdp per capita recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 41,661 in 2024.
- What is the lowest gdp per capita recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 499.14 in 1960.
- How does United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank for gdp per capita?
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 45th out of 74 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gdp per capita rising or falling in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 43.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of GDP per capita (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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