Gross national expenditure (current LCU), per capita (current capita) in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Gross national expenditure (current LCU), per capita (current capita) was 44,339 current LCU per person in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Gross national expenditure (current LCU), per capita in United Kingdom, 1970–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in current LCU per person.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross national expenditure (current lcu), per capita in United Kingdom is 44,339 current LCU per person, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 56 years on record.
That represents a change of up 5.4% on the previous year and up 47.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross national expenditure (current lcu), per capita in United Kingdom peaked at 44,339 current LCU per person in 2025 and was at its lowest, 1,062 current LCU per person, in 1970.
That places United Kingdom 128th out of 186 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 national expenditure (current LCU), per capita (current capita) in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | current LCU per person | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 1,062 current LCU per person | — |
| 1971 | 1,182 current LCU per person | +11.3% |
| 1972 | 1,325 current LCU per person | +12.0% |
| 1973 | 1,573 current LCU per person | +18.8% |
| 1974 | 1,834 current LCU per person | +16.6% |
| 1975 | 2,237 current LCU per person | +22.0% |
| 1976 | 2,666 current LCU per person | +19.2% |
| 1977 | 3,015 current LCU per person | +13.1% |
| 1978 | 3,448 current LCU per person | +14.4% |
| 1979 | 4,072 current LCU per person | +18.1% |
| 1980 | 4,656 current LCU per person | +14.3% |
| 1981 | 5,089 current LCU per person | +9.3% |
| 1982 | 5,615 current LCU per person | +10.3% |
| 1983 | 6,197 current LCU per person | +10.4% |
| 1984 | 6,702 current LCU per person | +8.2% |
| 1985 | 7,263 current LCU per person | +8.4% |
| 1986 | 7,921 current LCU per person | +9.1% |
| 1987 | 8,749 current LCU per person | +10.5% |
| 1988 | 10,010 current LCU per person | +14.4% |
| 1989 | 11,014 current LCU per person | +10.0% |
| 1990 | 11,689 current LCU per person | +6.1% |
| 1991 | 12,050 current LCU per person | +3.1% |
| 1992 | 12,558 current LCU per person | +4.2% |
| 1993 | 13,155 current LCU per person | +4.7% |
| 1994 | 13,895 current LCU per person | +5.6% |
| 1995 | 14,652 current LCU per person | +5.5% |
| 1996 | 15,632 current LCU per person | +6.7% |
| 1997 | 16,349 current LCU per person | +4.6% |
| 1998 | 17,231 current LCU per person | +5.4% |
| 1999 | 18,024 current LCU per person | +4.6% |
| 2000 | 18,989 current LCU per person | +5.4% |
| 2001 | 19,799 current LCU per person | +4.3% |
| 2002 | 20,600 current LCU per person | +4.0% |
| 2003 | 21,617 current LCU per person | +4.9% |
| 2004 | 22,637 current LCU per person | +4.7% |
| 2005 | 23,727 current LCU per person | +4.8% |
| 2006 | 24,748 current LCU per person | +4.3% |
| 2007 | 25,794 current LCU per person | +4.2% |
| 2008 | 26,358 current LCU per person | +2.2% |
| 2009 | 25,350 current LCU per person | -3.8% |
| 2010 | 26,145 current LCU per person | +3.1% |
| 2011 | 26,608 current LCU per person | +1.8% |
| 2012 | 27,286 current LCU per person | +2.5% |
| 2013 | 28,258 current LCU per person | +3.6% |
| 2014 | 29,527 current LCU per person | +4.5% |
| 2015 | 30,027 current LCU per person | +1.7% |
| 2016 | 31,082 current LCU per person | +3.5% |
| 2017 | 32,188 current LCU per person | +3.6% |
| 2018 | 33,153 current LCU per person | +3.0% |
| 2019 | 34,219 current LCU per person | +3.2% |
| 2020 | 31,601 current LCU per person | -7.7% |
| 2021 | 34,664 current LCU per person | +9.7% |
| 2022 | 38,570 current LCU per person | +11.3% |
| 2023 | 40,631 current LCU per person | +5.3% |
| 2024 | 42,084 current LCU per person | +3.6% |
| 2025 | 44,339 current LCU per person | +5.4% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 44,339 current LCU per person is below the median for high income countries, which is 80,494 current LCU per person, 55% of the median. (66 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 44,339 current LCU per person is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 54,549 current LCU per person, 81% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2,241 current LCU per person | 1,062 current LCU per person | 4,072 current LCU per person | 10 |
| 1980s | 7,322 current LCU per person | 4,656 current LCU per person | 11,014 current LCU per person | 10 |
| 1990s | 14,524 current LCU per person | 11,689 current LCU per person | 18,024 current LCU per person | 10 |
| 2000s | 22,962 current LCU per person | 18,989 current LCU per person | 26,358 current LCU per person | 10 |
| 2010s | 29,849 current LCU per person | 26,145 current LCU per person | 34,219 current LCU per person | 10 |
| 2020s | 38,648 current LCU per person | 31,601 current LCU per person | 44,339 current LCU per person | 6 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
- 125 Morocco 48,438 current LCU per person compare
- 126 Mozambique 45,929 current LCU per person compare
- 127 Afghanistan 45,097 current LCU per person compare
- 129 Curacao 44,071 current LCU per person compare
- 130 France 43,527 current LCU per person compare
- 131 Bahamas 41,040 current LCU per person 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)
- 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)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0051 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross national expenditure (current lcu), per capita in United Kingdom?
- Gross national expenditure (current lcu), per capita in United Kingdom was 44,339 current LCU per person in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross national expenditure (current lcu), per capita recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 44,339 current LCU per person in 2025.
- What is the lowest gross national expenditure (current lcu), per capita recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,062 current LCU per person in 1970.
- How does United Kingdom rank for gross national expenditure (current lcu), per capita?
- United Kingdom ranks 128th out of 186 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross national expenditure (current lcu), per capita rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 47.7%. 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 national expenditure (current LCU), per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Gross national expenditure (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 national expenditure (current LCU) ÷ Population, total
Computed from
- Gross national expenditure Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
- Population, total World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN)
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Gross national expenditure (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.