Mean and median income by educational attainment level in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Mean and median income by educational attainment level was 20,007 Euro in 2018. ▲ Rising
Mean and median income by educational attainment level in United Kingdom, 2005–2018
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Euro.
Analysis
The most recent figure for mean and median income by educational attainment level in United Kingdom is 20,007 Euro, measured in 2018.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 5.4% on the previous year and up 18.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mean and median income by educational attainment level in United Kingdom peaked at 21,027 Euro in 2016 and was at its lowest, 15,312 Euro, in 2011.
That places United Kingdom 16th out of 49 countries with data for 2018, putting it 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 by educational attainment level in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | Euro | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 17,123 Euro | — |
| 2006 | 18,016 Euro | +5.2% |
| 2007 | 18,951 Euro | +5.2% |
| 2008 | 16,885 Euro | -10.9% |
| 2009 | 15,351 Euro | -9.1% |
| 2010 | 16,067 Euro | +4.7% |
| 2011 | 15,312 Euro | -4.7% |
| 2012 | 17,513 Euro | +14.4% |
| 2013 | 16,809 Euro | -4.0% |
| 2014 | 20,485 Euro | +21.9% |
| 2015 | 20,508 Euro | +0.1% |
| 2016 | 21,027 Euro | +2.5% |
| 2017 | 18,990 Euro | -9.7% |
| 2018 | 20,007 Euro | +5.4% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 20,007 Euro is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 18,216 Euro, 1.1× the median. (34 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 20,007 Euro is above the median for high income countries, which is 19,623 Euro, 1.0× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 17,265 Euro | 15,351 Euro | 18,951 Euro | 5 |
| 2010s | 18,524 Euro | 15,312 Euro | 21,027 Euro | 9 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
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Frequently asked questions
- What is mean and median income by educational attainment level in United Kingdom?
- Mean and median income by educational attainment level in United Kingdom was 20,007 Euro in 2018, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest mean and median income by educational attainment level recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 21,027 Euro in 2016.
- What is the lowest mean and median income by educational attainment level recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 15,312 Euro in 2011.
- How does United Kingdom rank for mean and median income by educational attainment level?
- United Kingdom ranks 16th out of 49 countries with data for 2018.
- Is mean and median income by educational attainment level rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 18.5%. 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 by educational attainment level. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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