Gross national expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Gross national expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate was 5.67 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Gross national expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 1971–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross national expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is 5.67 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 20.3% on the previous year and up 133.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross national expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland peaked at 21.94 % change on previous year in 1975 and was at its lowest, -7.5 % change on previous year, in 2020.
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 116th of 185 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 national expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 11.75 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 12.42 % change on previous year | +5.7% |
| 1973 | 18.98 % change on previous year | +52.9% |
| 1974 | 16.69 % change on previous year | -12.1% |
| 1975 | 21.94 % change on previous year | +31.5% |
| 1976 | 19.16 % change on previous year | -12.7% |
| 1977 | 13.03 % change on previous year | -32.0% |
| 1978 | 14.38 % change on previous year | +10.4% |
| 1979 | 18.21 % change on previous year | +26.6% |
| 1980 | 14.47 % change on previous year | -20.5% |
| 1981 | 9.35 % change on previous year | -35.4% |
| 1982 | 10.29 % change on previous year | +10.0% |
| 1983 | 10.4 % change on previous year | +1.2% |
| 1984 | 8.33 % change on previous year | -20.0% |
| 1985 | 8.62 % change on previous year | +3.5% |
| 1986 | 9.31 % change on previous year | +8.0% |
| 1987 | 10.69 % change on previous year | +14.9% |
| 1988 | 14.66 % change on previous year | +37.2% |
| 1989 | 10.32 % change on previous year | -29.6% |
| 1990 | 6.45 % change on previous year | -37.5% |
| 1991 | 3.41 % change on previous year | -47.1% |
| 1992 | 4.5 % change on previous year | +31.9% |
| 1993 | 5 % change on previous year | +11.2% |
| 1994 | 5.89 % change on previous year | +17.8% |
| 1995 | 5.73 % change on previous year | -2.7% |
| 1996 | 6.96 % change on previous year | +21.4% |
| 1997 | 4.86 % change on previous year | -30.2% |
| 1998 | 5.7 % change on previous year | +17.4% |
| 1999 | 4.95 % change on previous year | -13.2% |
| 2000 | 5.73 % change on previous year | +15.8% |
| 2001 | 4.67 % change on previous year | -18.5% |
| 2002 | 4.48 % change on previous year | -3.9% |
| 2003 | 5.43 % change on previous year | +21.1% |
| 2004 | 5.31 % change on previous year | -2.1% |
| 2005 | 5.54 % change on previous year | +4.2% |
| 2006 | 5.07 % change on previous year | -8.4% |
| 2007 | 5.04 % change on previous year | -0.7% |
| 2008 | 2.99 % change on previous year | -40.6% |
| 2009 | -3.09 % change on previous year | -203.2% |
| 2010 | 3.95 % change on previous year | -227.6% |
| 2011 | 2.57 % change on previous year | -34.8% |
| 2012 | 3.28 % change on previous year | +27.6% |
| 2013 | 4.26 % change on previous year | +29.8% |
| 2014 | 5.27 % change on previous year | +23.9% |
| 2015 | 2.43 % change on previous year | -53.9% |
| 2016 | 4.34 % change on previous year | +78.6% |
| 2017 | 4.13 % change on previous year | -4.9% |
| 2018 | 3.5 % change on previous year | -15.1% |
| 2019 | 3.75 % change on previous year | +7.0% |
| 2020 | -7.5 % change on previous year | -300.1% |
| 2021 | 10.08 % change on previous year | -234.5% |
| 2022 | 12.36 % change on previous year | +22.6% |
| 2023 | 6.73 % change on previous year | -45.5% |
| 2024 | 4.72 % change on previous year | -29.9% |
| 2025 | 5.67 % change on previous year | +20.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 16.28 % change on previous year | 11.75 % change on previous year | 21.94 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 10.64 % change on previous year | 8.33 % change on previous year | 14.66 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.34 % change on previous year | 3.41 % change on previous year | 6.96 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.12 % change on previous year | -3.09 % change on previous year | 5.73 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.75 % change on previous year | 2.43 % change on previous year | 5.27 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.34 % change on previous year | -7.5 % change on previous year | 12.36 % change on previous year | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is gross national expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Gross national expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland was 5.67 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross national expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 21.94 % change on previous year in 1975.
- What is the lowest gross national expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was -7.5 % change on previous year in 2020.
- How does United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank for gross national expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate?
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 116th out of 185 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross national expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate rising or falling in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 133.4%. 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 Statizoid (derived), published as part of Gross national expenditure (current 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 Gross national expenditure (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Gross national expenditure (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.