Mean and median income before social transfers (pensions included in) in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Mean and median income before social transfers (pensions included in) was 18,995 Euro in 2018. ▲ Rising
Latest (2018)
18,995 Euro
Change on year
up 2.1%
World rank
17th
of 47 countries
All-time high
18,995 Euro
in 2018
All-time low
14,383 Euro
in 2009
Years of data
14
2005–2018
Mean and median income before social transfers (pensions included in) in United Kingdom, 2005–2018
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Euro.
Analysis
The most recent figure for mean and median income before social transfers (pensions included in) in United Kingdom is 18,995 Euro, measured in 2018. That is the highest value across all 14 years on record.
That represents a change of up 2.1% on the previous year and up 8.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mean and median income before social transfers (pensions included in) in United Kingdom peaked at 18,995 Euro in 2018 and was at its lowest, 14,383 Euro, in 2009.
United Kingdom ranks 17th of 47 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 14 years of available data.
Mean and median income before social transfers (pensions included in) in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | Euro | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 16,997 Euro | — |
| 2006 | 17,152 Euro | +0.9% |
| 2007 | 18,747 Euro | +9.3% |
| 2008 | 17,499 Euro | -6.7% |
| 2009 | 14,383 Euro | -17.8% |
| 2010 | 15,106 Euro | +5.0% |
| 2011 | 15,371 Euro | +1.8% |
| 2012 | 15,857 Euro | +3.2% |
| 2013 | 15,266 Euro | -3.7% |
| 2014 | 17,410 Euro | +14.0% |
| 2015 | 18,105 Euro | +4.0% |
| 2016 | 17,828 Euro | -1.5% |
| 2017 | 18,601 Euro | +4.3% |
| 2018 | 18,995 Euro | +2.1% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 18,995 Euro is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 16,477 Euro, 1.2× the median. (34 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 18,995 Euro is above the median for high income countries, which is 18,995 Euro, 1.0× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 16,956 Euro | 14,383 Euro | 18,747 Euro | 5 |
| 2010s | 16,949 Euro | 15,106 Euro | 18,995 Euro | 9 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
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)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 86.93 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0217 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1,251 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 76.63 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 691.49 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0191 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1,103 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 22.77 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is mean and median income before social transfers (pensions included in) in United Kingdom?
- Mean and median income before social transfers (pensions included in) in United Kingdom was 18,995 Euro in 2018, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest mean and median income before social transfers (pensions included in) recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 18,995 Euro in 2018.
- What is the lowest mean and median income before social transfers (pensions included in) recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 14,383 Euro in 2009.
- How does United Kingdom rank for mean and median income before social transfers (pensions included in)?
- United Kingdom ranks 17th out of 47 countries with data for 2018.
- Is mean and median income before social transfers (pensions included in) rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 8.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this United Kingdom data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Mean and median income before social transfers (pensions included in social transfers) by age and sex. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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