Historical gov spending gdp in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Historical gov spending gdp was 44.04 in 2024. β Volatile
Historical gov spending gdp in United Kingdom, 1830β2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for historical gov spending gdp in United Kingdom is 44.04, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 1.8% on the previous year and up 6.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, historical gov spending gdp in United Kingdom peaked at 68.42 in 1916 and was at its lowest, 6.21, in 1880.
That places United Kingdom 31st out of 151 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1830s | 10.88 | 9.65 | 12.18 | 10 |
| 1840s | 10.53 | 9.36 | 11.99 | 10 |
| 1850s | 10.84 | 9.42 | 14.42 | 10 |
| 1860s | 8.5 | 7.42 | 10.46 | 10 |
| 1870s | 6.9 | 6.31 | 7.84 | 10 |
| 1880s | 6.87 | 6.21 | 7.51 | 10 |
| 1890s | 7.23 | 6.8 | 8.21 | 10 |
| 1900s | 8.56 | 7.18 | 10.77 | 10 |
| 1910s | 31.88 | 8.05 | 68.42 | 10 |
| 1920s | 19.18 | 17.8 | 22.43 | 10 |
| 1930s | 19.55 | 18.53 | 21.34 | 10 |
| 1940s | 50.81 | 28.38 | 66.9 | 10 |
| 1950s | 32.06 | 28.62 | 34.47 | 10 |
| 1960s | 35.85 | 31.48 | 40.34 | 10 |
| 1970s | 45.31 | 41.2 | 49.21 | 10 |
| 1980s | 46.62 | 39.68 | 51.2 | 10 |
| 1990s | 42.34 | 38.88 | 45.04 | 10 |
| 2000s | 43.46 | 36.76 | 51.46 | 10 |
| 2010s | 41.75 | 38.76 | 50.56 | 10 |
| 2020s | 45.74 | 44.04 | 49.99 | 5 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
- 28 Canada 44.72 compare
- 29 Latvia, Republic of 44.47 compare
- 30 Netherlands, The 44.41 compare
- 32 Israel 43.79 compare
- 33 Estonia, Republic of 43.62 compare
- 34 Bosnia and Herzegovina 43.32 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)
- Special drawing rights per domestic currency (End-of-period (EoP)) 0.9825 (2025)
- Domestic currency per Special drawing rights (End-of-period (EoP)) 1.02 (2025)
- Domestic currency per US dollar (End-of-period (EoP)) 0.7432 (2025)
- US dollar per domestic currency (End-of-period (EoP)) 1.35 (2025)
- Gdp worldbank constant usd, annual growth rate 1.39 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gdp worldbank constant usd, per unit of GDP 0.8406 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gdp worldbank constant usd, per capita 48,422 units per person (2025)
- Manufacturing value added to gdp, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is historical gov spending gdp in United Kingdom?
- Historical gov spending gdp in United Kingdom was 44.04 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest historical gov spending gdp recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 68.42 in 1916.
- What is the lowest historical gov spending gdp recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.21 in 1880.
- How does United Kingdom rank for historical gov spending gdp?
- United Kingdom ranks 31st out of 151 countries with data for 2024.
- Is historical gov spending gdp rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Historical gov spending gdp. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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