Gross domestic savings (current LCU) in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Gross domestic savings (current LCU) was 557.41 billion current LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Gross domestic savings in United Kingdom, 1970–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross domestic savings in United Kingdom is 557.41 billion current LCU, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 56 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 5.2% on the previous year and up 69.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic savings in United Kingdom peaked at 557.41 billion current LCU in 2025 and was at its lowest, 8.82 billion current LCU, in 1970.
United Kingdom ranks 75th of 188 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross domestic savings (current LCU) in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 8.82 billion current LCU | — |
| 1971 | 9.51 billion current LCU | +7.8% |
| 1972 | 9.81 billion current LCU | +3.2% |
| 1973 | 11.94 billion current LCU | +21.7% |
| 1974 | 9.92 billion current LCU | -16.9% |
| 1975 | 10.10 billion current LCU | +1.8% |
| 1976 | 13.88 billion current LCU | +37.4% |
| 1977 | 20.42 billion current LCU | +47.1% |
| 1978 | 25.59 billion current LCU | +25.3% |
| 1979 | 30.86 billion current LCU | +20.6% |
| 1980 | 33.95 billion current LCU | +10.0% |
| 1981 | 35.35 billion current LCU | +4.1% |
| 1982 | 39.05 billion current LCU | +10.5% |
| 1983 | 43.15 billion current LCU | +10.5% |
| 1984 | 47.09 billion current LCU | +9.1% |
| 1985 | 55.82 billion current LCU | +18.5% |
| 1986 | 52.14 billion current LCU | -6.6% |
| 1987 | 64.28 billion current LCU | +23.3% |
| 1988 | 74.11 billion current LCU | +15.3% |
| 1989 | 88.00 billion current LCU | +18.7% |
| 1990 | 91.51 billion current LCU | +4.0% |
| 1991 | 86.17 billion current LCU | -5.8% |
| 1992 | 78.88 billion current LCU | -8.5% |
| 1993 | 81.85 billion current LCU | +3.8% |
| 1994 | 89.28 billion current LCU | +9.1% |
| 1995 | 166.57 billion current LCU | +86.6% |
| 1996 | 179.09 billion current LCU | +7.5% |
| 1997 | 180.50 billion current LCU | +0.8% |
| 1998 | 183.52 billion current LCU | +1.7% |
| 1999 | 183.09 billion current LCU | -0.2% |
| 2000 | 195.78 billion current LCU | +6.9% |
| 2001 | 196.29 billion current LCU | +0.3% |
| 2002 | 195.04 billion current LCU | -0.6% |
| 2003 | 204.42 billion current LCU | +4.8% |
| 2004 | 209.44 billion current LCU | +2.5% |
| 2005 | 228.49 billion current LCU | +9.1% |
| 2006 | 251.73 billion current LCU | +10.2% |
| 2007 | 267.54 billion current LCU | +6.3% |
| 2008 | 266.14 billion current LCU | -0.5% |
| 2009 | 229.97 billion current LCU | -13.6% |
| 2010 | 243.34 billion current LCU | +5.8% |
| 2011 | 262.14 billion current LCU | +7.7% |
| 2012 | 267.64 billion current LCU | +2.1% |
| 2013 | 283.84 billion current LCU | +6.1% |
| 2014 | 312.68 billion current LCU | +10.2% |
| 2015 | 329.86 billion current LCU | +5.5% |
| 2016 | 338.39 billion current LCU | +2.6% |
| 2017 | 375.18 billion current LCU | +10.9% |
| 2018 | 383.83 billion current LCU | +2.3% |
| 2019 | 401.72 billion current LCU | +4.7% |
| 2020 | 404.08 billion current LCU | +0.6% |
| 2021 | 439.89 billion current LCU | +8.9% |
| 2022 | 445.78 billion current LCU | +1.3% |
| 2023 | 475.89 billion current LCU | +6.8% |
| 2024 | 530.07 billion current LCU | +11.4% |
| 2025 | 557.41 billion current LCU | +5.2% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 557.41 billion current LCU is above the median for high income countries, which is 134.59 billion current LCU, 4.1× the median. (67 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 557.41 billion current LCU is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 106.87 billion current LCU, 5.2× the median. (52 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Gross domestic savings (current 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | +86.6% | 89.28 billion current LCU | 166.57 billion current LCU |
| 1977 | +47.1% | 13.88 billion current LCU | 20.42 billion current LCU |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 15.09 billion current LCU | 8.82 billion current LCU | 30.86 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 53.29 billion current LCU | 33.95 billion current LCU | 88.00 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 132.05 billion current LCU | 78.88 billion current LCU | 183.52 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 224.48 billion current LCU | 195.04 billion current LCU | 267.54 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 319.86 billion current LCU | 243.34 billion current LCU | 401.72 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 475.52 billion current LCU | 404.08 billion current LCU | 557.41 billion current LCU | 6 |
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- 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)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is gross domestic savings in United Kingdom?
- Gross domestic savings in United Kingdom was 557.41 billion current LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gross domestic savings recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 557.41 billion current LCU in 2025.
- What is the lowest gross domestic savings recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.82 billion current LCU in 1970.
- How does United Kingdom rank for gross domestic savings?
- United Kingdom ranks 75th out of 188 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross domestic savings rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 69.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Gross domestic savings (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Gross domestic savings are calculated as GDP less final consumption expenditure (total consumption). This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This series is expressed in local currency units.