Gross capital formation (current LCU), per capita (capita LCU) in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Gross capital formation (current LCU), per capita (capita LCU) was 8,613 current LCU per person in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Gross capital formation (current LCU), per capita in United Kingdom, 1970–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in current LCU per person.
Analysis
In 2025, gross capital formation (current lcu), per capita in United Kingdom stood at 8,613 current LCU per person. That is the highest value across all 56 years on record.
That represents a change of up 7.7% on the previous year and up 57.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation (current lcu), per capita in United Kingdom peaked at 8,613 current LCU per person in 2025 and was at its lowest, 242.63 current LCU per person, in 1970.
That places United Kingdom 129th out of 187 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.
Gross capital formation (current LCU), per capita (capita LCU) in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | current LCU per person | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 242.63 current LCU per person | — |
| 1971 | 263.61 current LCU per person | +8.6% |
| 1972 | 286.08 current LCU per person | +8.5% |
| 1973 | 386.74 current LCU per person | +35.2% |
| 1974 | 442.39 current LCU per person | +14.4% |
| 1975 | 473.12 current LCU per person | +6.9% |
| 1976 | 610.27 current LCU per person | +29.0% |
| 1977 | 694.06 current LCU per person | +13.7% |
| 1978 | 786.39 current LCU per person | +13.3% |
| 1979 | 935.49 current LCU per person | +19.0% |
| 1980 | 941.94 current LCU per person | +0.7% |
| 1981 | 940.19 current LCU per person | -0.2% |
| 1982 | 1,073 current LCU per person | +14.1% |
| 1983 | 1,229 current LCU per person | +14.5% |
| 1984 | 1,388 current LCU per person | +12.9% |
| 1985 | 1,509 current LCU per person | +8.7% |
| 1986 | 1,602 current LCU per person | +6.2% |
| 1987 | 1,853 current LCU per person | +15.7% |
| 1988 | 2,323 current LCU per person | +25.4% |
| 1989 | 2,630 current LCU per person | +13.2% |
| 1990 | 2,533 current LCU per person | -3.7% |
| 1991 | 2,267 current LCU per person | -10.5% |
| 1992 | 2,255 current LCU per person | -0.6% |
| 1993 | 2,311 current LCU per person | +2.5% |
| 1994 | 2,559 current LCU per person | +10.7% |
| 1995 | 2,788 current LCU per person | +8.9% |
| 1996 | 3,004 current LCU per person | +7.7% |
| 1997 | 3,008 current LCU per person | +0.1% |
| 1998 | 3,223 current LCU per person | +7.2% |
| 1999 | 3,307 current LCU per person | +2.6% |
| 2000 | 3,554 current LCU per person | +7.5% |
| 2001 | 3,658 current LCU per person | +2.9% |
| 2002 | 3,763 current LCU per person | +2.9% |
| 2003 | 3,878 current LCU per person | +3.1% |
| 2004 | 4,004 current LCU per person | +3.3% |
| 2005 | 4,278 current LCU per person | +6.8% |
| 2006 | 4,594 current LCU per person | +7.4% |
| 2007 | 4,852 current LCU per person | +5.6% |
| 2008 | 4,741 current LCU per person | -2.3% |
| 2009 | 4,003 current LCU per person | -15.6% |
| 2010 | 4,278 current LCU per person | +6.9% |
| 2011 | 4,354 current LCU per person | +1.8% |
| 2012 | 4,463 current LCU per person | +2.5% |
| 2013 | 4,789 current LCU per person | +7.3% |
| 2014 | 5,349 current LCU per person | +11.7% |
| 2015 | 5,473 current LCU per person | +2.3% |
| 2016 | 5,682 current LCU per person | +3.8% |
| 2017 | 6,083 current LCU per person | +7.0% |
| 2018 | 6,184 current LCU per person | +1.7% |
| 2019 | 6,434 current LCU per person | +4.1% |
| 2020 | 5,820 current LCU per person | -9.6% |
| 2021 | 6,554 current LCU per person | +12.6% |
| 2022 | 7,001 current LCU per person | +6.8% |
| 2023 | 7,414 current LCU per person | +5.9% |
| 2024 | 8,000 current LCU per person | +7.9% |
| 2025 | 8,613 current LCU per person | +7.7% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 8,613 current LCU per person is below the median for high income countries, which is 18,554 current LCU per person, 46% of the median. (67 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 8,613 current LCU per person is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 13,050 current LCU per person, 66% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 512.08 current LCU per person | 242.63 current LCU per person | 935.49 current LCU per person | 10 |
| 1980s | 1,549 current LCU per person | 940.19 current LCU per person | 2,630 current LCU per person | 10 |
| 1990s | 2,726 current LCU per person | 2,255 current LCU per person | 3,307 current LCU per person | 10 |
| 2000s | 4,132 current LCU per person | 3,554 current LCU per person | 4,852 current LCU per person | 10 |
| 2010s | 5,309 current LCU per person | 4,278 current LCU per person | 6,434 current LCU per person | 10 |
| 2020s | 7,234 current LCU per person | 5,820 current LCU per person | 8,613 current LCU per person | 6 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
- 126 Mozambique, Republic of 9,721 current LCU per person compare
- 127 France 9,510 current LCU per person compare
- 128 San Marino, Republic of 9,182 current LCU per person compare
- 130 Belarus, Republic of 8,557 current LCU per person compare
- 131 Italy 8,528 current LCU per person compare
- 132 Guatemala 8,499 current LCU per person compare
More economy & growth data for United Kingdom
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate 21.6 % change on previous year (2025)
- 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)
- 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 gross capital formation (current lcu), per capita in United Kingdom?
- Gross capital formation (current lcu), per capita in United Kingdom was 8,613 current LCU per person in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross capital formation (current lcu), per capita recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 8,613 current LCU per person in 2025.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation (current lcu), per capita recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 242.63 current LCU per person in 1970.
- How does United Kingdom rank for gross capital formation (current lcu), per capita?
- United Kingdom ranks 129th out of 187 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross capital formation (current lcu), per capita rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 57.4%. 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 Gross capital formation (current LCU), per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Gross capital formation (current LCU) divided by Population, total, matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Gross capital formation (current LCU) ÷ Population, total
Computed from
- Gross capital formation Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
- Population, total World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN)
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Gross capital formation (current LCU) divided by Population, total, matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.