General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU) in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU) was 1.71 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU) in United Kingdom, 1971–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, general government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu) in United Kingdom stood at 1.71 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of down 41.6% on the previous year and up 72.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, general government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu) in United Kingdom peaked at 13 % change on previous year in 2021 and was at its lowest, -5.95 % change on previous year, in 2020.
That places United Kingdom 103rd out of 174 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU) in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 3.11 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 4.56 % change on previous year | +46.6% |
| 1973 | 3.7 % change on previous year | -18.8% |
| 1974 | 2 % change on previous year | -46.0% |
| 1975 | 5.7 % change on previous year | +185.0% |
| 1976 | 1.8 % change on previous year | -68.4% |
| 1977 | -1.4 % change on previous year | -177.8% |
| 1978 | 1.8 % change on previous year | -228.6% |
| 1979 | 1.62 % change on previous year | -10.2% |
| 1980 | 1.56 % change on previous year | -3.6% |
| 1981 | 0.2227 % change on previous year | -85.7% |
| 1982 | 0.7244 % change on previous year | +225.2% |
| 1983 | 1.76 % change on previous year | +142.6% |
| 1984 | 1.23 % change on previous year | -29.9% |
| 1985 | -0.3282 % change on previous year | -126.7% |
| 1986 | 1.45 % change on previous year | -541.1% |
| 1987 | -0.0847 % change on previous year | -105.9% |
| 1988 | 0.1559 % change on previous year | -284.0% |
| 1989 | 0.9583 % change on previous year | +514.6% |
| 1990 | 2.19 % change on previous year | +128.8% |
| 1991 | 3.01 % change on previous year | +37.3% |
| 1992 | 0.7389 % change on previous year | -75.5% |
| 1993 | -0.6837 % change on previous year | -192.5% |
| 1994 | 1.05 % change on previous year | -254.0% |
| 1995 | 1.31 % change on previous year | +23.9% |
| 1996 | 0.6947 % change on previous year | -46.8% |
| 1997 | -0.6771 % change on previous year | -197.5% |
| 1998 | 3.37 % change on previous year | -597.2% |
| 1999 | 3.58 % change on previous year | +6.4% |
| 2000 | 3.52 % change on previous year | -1.8% |
| 2001 | 4.79 % change on previous year | +36.2% |
| 2002 | 3.99 % change on previous year | -16.8% |
| 2003 | 4.22 % change on previous year | +5.8% |
| 2004 | 4.13 % change on previous year | -2.2% |
| 2005 | 2.36 % change on previous year | -42.8% |
| 2006 | 1.87 % change on previous year | -20.9% |
| 2007 | 1.31 % change on previous year | -30.1% |
| 2008 | 2.06 % change on previous year | +57.7% |
| 2009 | 1.39 % change on previous year | -32.4% |
| 2010 | -0.0228 % change on previous year | -101.6% |
| 2011 | -0.3203 % change on previous year | +1307.1% |
| 2012 | 1.46 % change on previous year | -557.1% |
| 2013 | 0.0351 % change on previous year | -97.6% |
| 2014 | 2.33 % change on previous year | +6533.5% |
| 2015 | 0.99 % change on previous year | -57.4% |
| 2016 | 0.8756 % change on previous year | -11.6% |
| 2017 | 1.02 % change on previous year | +16.0% |
| 2018 | 0.6429 % change on previous year | -36.7% |
| 2019 | 2.94 % change on previous year | +358.0% |
| 2020 | -5.95 % change on previous year | -302.1% |
| 2021 | 13 % change on previous year | -318.3% |
| 2022 | 0.0674 % change on previous year | -99.5% |
| 2023 | 2.05 % change on previous year | +2949.2% |
| 2024 | 2.93 % change on previous year | +42.6% |
| 2025 | 1.71 % change on previous year | -41.6% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 1.71 % change on previous year is above the median for high income countries, which is 1.71 % change on previous year, 1.0× the median. (61 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 1.71 % change on previous year is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.67 % change on previous year, 1.0× the median. (50 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU) in United Kingdom changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | +6533.5% | 0.0351 % change on previous year | 2.33 % change on previous year |
| 2023 | +2949.2% | 0.0674 % change on previous year | 2.05 % change on previous year |
| 2011 | -1307.1% | -0.0228 % change on previous year | -0.3203 % change on previous year |
| 1998 | +597.2% | -0.6771 % change on previous year | 3.37 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2.54 % change on previous year | -1.4 % change on previous year | 5.7 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 0.7643 % change on previous year | -0.3282 % change on previous year | 1.76 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.46 % change on previous year | -0.6837 % change on previous year | 3.58 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.96 % change on previous year | 1.31 % change on previous year | 4.79 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.995 % change on previous year | -0.3203 % change on previous year | 2.94 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.3 % change on previous year | -5.95 % change on previous year | 13 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
- 100 Dominican Republic 1.92 % change on previous year compare
- 101 Uruguay 1.85 % change on previous year compare
- 102 Singapore 1.74 % change on previous year compare
- 104 Israel 1.68 % change on previous year compare
- 105 France 1.64 % change on previous year compare
- 106 Portugal 1.63 % change on previous year compare
More economy & growth data for United Kingdom
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.14 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 1.42 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 86.93 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0217 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1,251 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 76.63 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 691.49 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0191 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1,103 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 22.77 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is general government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu) in United Kingdom?
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu) in United Kingdom was 1.71 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest general government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu) recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 13 % change on previous year in 2021.
- What is the lowest general government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu) recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was -5.95 % change on previous year in 2020.
- How does United Kingdom rank for general government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu)?
- United Kingdom ranks 103rd out of 174 countries with data for 2025.
- Is general government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu) rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 72.9%. 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 General government final consumption expenditure (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 General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- General government final consumption expenditure Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.