Net primary income (Net income from abroad) in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Net primary income (Net income from abroad) was -17.73 billion constant LCU in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Net primary income (Net income from abroad) in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 1999–2024
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
In 2024, net primary income (net income from abroad) in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland stood at -17.73 billion constant LCU.
That represents a change of up 55.7% on the previous year and up 52.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net primary income (net income from abroad) in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland peaked at 20.33 billion constant LCU in 2003 and was at its lowest, -51.67 billion constant LCU, in 2016.
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 20th of 28 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net primary income (Net income from abroad) in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | -5.35 billion constant LCU | — |
| 2000 | 4.51 billion constant LCU | -184.4% |
| 2001 | 9.09 billion constant LCU | +101.3% |
| 2002 | 19.89 billion constant LCU | +118.9% |
| 2003 | 20.33 billion constant LCU | +2.2% |
| 2004 | 15.02 billion constant LCU | -26.1% |
| 2005 | 19.52 billion constant LCU | +30.0% |
| 2006 | -7.54 billion constant LCU | -138.6% |
| 2007 | -18.05 billion constant LCU | +139.3% |
| 2008 | -25.85 billion constant LCU | +43.3% |
| 2009 | -15.77 billion constant LCU | -39.0% |
| 2010 | 849.12 million constant LCU | -105.4% |
| 2011 | 8.11 billion constant LCU | +854.6% |
| 2012 | -18.42 billion constant LCU | -327.2% |
| 2013 | -35.84 billion constant LCU | +94.6% |
| 2014 | -37.42 billion constant LCU | +4.4% |
| 2015 | -47.03 billion constant LCU | +25.7% |
| 2016 | -51.67 billion constant LCU | +9.8% |
| 2017 | -24.28 billion constant LCU | -53.0% |
| 2018 | -31.07 billion constant LCU | +28.0% |
| 2019 | -2.35 billion constant LCU | -92.4% |
| 2020 | -44.97 billion constant LCU | +1812.8% |
| 2021 | 135.03 million constant LCU | -100.3% |
| 2022 | 1.26 billion constant LCU | +836.5% |
| 2023 | -40.05 billion constant LCU | -3267.4% |
| 2024 | -17.73 billion constant LCU | -55.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | -5.35 billion constant LCU | -5.35 billion constant LCU | -5.35 billion constant LCU | 1 |
| 2000s | 2.12 billion constant LCU | -25.85 billion constant LCU | 20.33 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | -23.91 billion constant LCU | -51.67 billion constant LCU | 8.11 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | -20.27 billion constant LCU | -44.97 billion constant LCU | 1.26 billion constant LCU | 5 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- 17 Greece -5.86 billion constant LCU compare
- 18 United States of America -7.01 billion constant LCU compare
- 19 New Zealand -9.55 billion constant LCU compare
- 21 Netherlands -19.76 billion constant LCU compare
- 22 Israel -23.50 billion constant LCU compare
- 23 Switzerland -23.53 billion constant LCU compare
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- Gross capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate 11.25 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross capital formation (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.1969 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross capital formation (current US$), per capita 11,341 current US$ per person (2025)
- Gross capital formation (current LCU), annual growth rate 7.99 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross capital formation (current LCU), per unit of GDP 0.1495 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross capital formation (current LCU), per capita 8,613 current LCU per person (2025)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 5.59 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.166 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is net primary income (net income from abroad) in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Net primary income (net income from abroad) in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland was -17.73 billion constant LCU in 2024, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest net primary income (net income from abroad) recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 20.33 billion constant LCU in 2003.
- What is the lowest net primary income (net income from abroad) recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was -51.67 billion constant LCU in 2016.
- How does United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank for net primary income (net income from abroad)?
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 20th out of 28 countries with data for 2024.
- Is net primary income (net income from abroad) rising or falling in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 52.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as part of Net primary income (Net income from abroad) (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Net primary income includes the net labor income and net property and entrepreneurial income components of the SNA. Labor income covers compensation of employees paid to nonresident workers. Property and entrepreneurial income covers investment income from the ownership of foreign financial claims (interest, dividends, rent, etc.) and nonfinancial property income (patents, copyrights, etc.). This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment varies by country. This series is expressed in local currency units.