Imports of personal protective equipment per capita in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Imports of personal protective equipment per capita was 20.44 current US$ in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Imports of personal protective equipment per capita in United Kingdom, 1993–2022
Source: UN Comtrade (2023); Population based on various sources (2023) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of personal protective equipment per capita in United Kingdom is 20.44 current US$, measured in 2022.
The figure is down 47.4% on the previous year and up 18.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of personal protective equipment per capita in United Kingdom peaked at 134.58 current US$ in 2020 and was at its lowest, 3.82 current US$, in 1993.
That places United Kingdom 44th out of 188 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of personal protective equipment per capita in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 3.82 current US$ | — |
| 1994 | 4.35 current US$ | +13.9% |
| 1995 | 5.41 current US$ | +24.3% |
| 1996 | 6.35 current US$ | +17.4% |
| 1997 | 6.96 current US$ | +9.6% |
| 1998 | 7.39 current US$ | +6.2% |
| 1999 | 7.86 current US$ | +6.3% |
| 2000 | 9.3 current US$ | +18.3% |
| 2001 | 8.43 current US$ | -9.3% |
| 2002 | 8.57 current US$ | +1.6% |
| 2003 | 9.44 current US$ | +10.2% |
| 2004 | 10.91 current US$ | +15.6% |
| 2005 | 11.52 current US$ | +5.6% |
| 2006 | 13.02 current US$ | +13.0% |
| 2007 | 14.54 current US$ | +11.7% |
| 2008 | 15.52 current US$ | +6.8% |
| 2009 | 14.84 current US$ | -4.4% |
| 2010 | 17.51 current US$ | +18.0% |
| 2011 | 18.43 current US$ | +5.2% |
| 2012 | 17.26 current US$ | -6.3% |
| 2013 | 18.16 current US$ | +5.2% |
| 2014 | 19.23 current US$ | +5.9% |
| 2015 | 18.66 current US$ | -2.9% |
| 2016 | 18.01 current US$ | -3.5% |
| 2017 | 18.5 current US$ | +2.7% |
| 2018 | 19.21 current US$ | +3.9% |
| 2019 | 19.79 current US$ | +3.0% |
| 2020 | 134.58 current US$ | +580.2% |
| 2021 | 38.86 current US$ | -71.1% |
| 2022 | 20.44 current US$ | -47.4% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 20.44 current US$ is below the median for high income countries, which is 23.77 current US$, 86% of the median. (68 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 20.44 current US$ is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 19.08 current US$, 1.1× the median. (50 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Imports of personal protective equipment per capita in United Kingdom changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +580.2% | 19.79 current US$ | 134.58 current US$ |
| 2021 | -71.1% | 134.58 current US$ | 38.86 current US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6.02 current US$ | 3.82 current US$ | 7.86 current US$ | 7 |
| 2000s | 11.61 current US$ | 8.43 current US$ | 15.52 current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 18.48 current US$ | 17.26 current US$ | 19.79 current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 64.63 current US$ | 20.44 current US$ | 134.58 current US$ | 3 |
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More economy & growth data for United Kingdom
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate 21.6 % change on previous year (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of personal protective equipment per capita in United Kingdom?
- Imports of personal protective equipment per capita in United Kingdom was 20.44 current US$ in 2022, according to UN Comtrade (2023); Population based on various sources (2023) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest imports of personal protective equipment per capita recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 134.58 current US$ in 2020.
- What is the lowest imports of personal protective equipment per capita recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.82 current US$ in 1993.
- How does United Kingdom rank for imports of personal protective equipment per capita?
- United Kingdom ranks 44th out of 188 countries with data for 2022.
- Is imports of personal protective equipment per capita rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 18.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom data come from?
- The figures come from UN Comtrade (2023); Population based on various sources (2023) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Imports of personal protective equipment per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total imports of pandemic-related customs (commodity codes: 392620, 401519, 401511, 611610, 621600, 630790, 902000, 900490).