Real gdp growth in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Real gdp growth was 1.32 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Real gdp growth in United Kingdom, 1980–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for real gdp growth in United Kingdom is 1.32, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 21.6% on the previous year and down 38.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, real gdp growth in United Kingdom peaked at 8.54 in 2021 and was at its lowest, -10.05, in 2020.
United Kingdom ranks 159th of 196 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Real gdp growth in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | -2.05 | — |
| 1981 | -0.554 | -73.0% |
| 1982 | 1.99 | -458.3% |
| 1983 | 4.19 | +110.9% |
| 1984 | 2.24 | -46.4% |
| 1985 | 4.1 | +82.7% |
| 1986 | 3.12 | -24.0% |
| 1987 | 5.46 | +75.1% |
| 1988 | 5.42 | -0.6% |
| 1989 | 2.42 | -55.3% |
| 1990 | 0.568 | -76.6% |
| 1991 | -1.41 | -347.5% |
| 1992 | 0.276 | -119.6% |
| 1993 | 2.27 | +723.9% |
| 1994 | 3.42 | +50.4% |
| 1995 | 2.41 | -29.6% |
| 1996 | 2.62 | +8.7% |
| 1997 | 4.88 | +86.6% |
| 1998 | 3.25 | -33.5% |
| 1999 | 2.94 | -9.3% |
| 2000 | 4.52 | +53.7% |
| 2001 | 2.39 | -47.1% |
| 2002 | 1.71 | -28.5% |
| 2003 | 3.22 | +88.4% |
| 2004 | 2.33 | -27.7% |
| 2005 | 2.79 | +20.0% |
| 2006 | 2.19 | -21.5% |
| 2007 | 2.93 | +33.8% |
| 2008 | -0.049 | -101.7% |
| 2009 | -4.59 | +9261.2% |
| 2010 | 2.26 | -149.3% |
| 2011 | 0.851 | -62.4% |
| 2012 | 1.53 | +79.6% |
| 2013 | 1.72 | +12.4% |
| 2014 | 3.16 | +83.9% |
| 2015 | 2.14 | -32.3% |
| 2016 | 2.21 | +3.1% |
| 2017 | 3.02 | +37.0% |
| 2018 | 1.55 | -48.7% |
| 2019 | 1.26 | -19.0% |
| 2020 | -10.05 | -900.0% |
| 2021 | 8.54 | -185.0% |
| 2022 | 5.15 | -39.7% |
| 2023 | 0.272 | -94.7% |
| 2024 | 1.09 | +300.0% |
| 2025 | 1.32 | +21.6% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 1.32 is below the median for high income countries, which is 2.4, 55% of the median. (67 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 1.32 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2.55, 52% of the median. (51 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Real gdp growth 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | -9261.2% | -0.049 | -4.59 |
| 2020 | -900.0% | 1.26 | -10.05 |
| 1993 | +723.9% | 0.276 | 2.27 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 2.63 | -2.05 | 5.46 | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.12 | -1.41 | 4.88 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.74 | -4.59 | 4.52 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.97 | 0.851 | 3.16 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.05 | -10.05 | 8.54 | 6 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
- 156 Suriname 1.51 compare
- 157 Lesotho, Kingdom of 1.39 compare
- 158 Mexico 1.35 compare
- 160 Switzerland 1.27 compare
- 161 Japan 1.19 compare
- 162 South Africa 1.11 compare
More economy & growth data for United Kingdom
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate 21.6 % change on previous year (2025)
- 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)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 1.04 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0099 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 571.28 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate -3.78 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0072 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 417.14 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 3.15 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is real gdp growth in United Kingdom?
- Real gdp growth in United Kingdom was 1.32 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest real gdp growth recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 8.54 in 2021.
- What is the lowest real gdp growth recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was -10.05 in 2020.
- How does United Kingdom rank for real gdp growth?
- United Kingdom ranks 159th out of 196 countries with data for 2025.
- Is real gdp growth rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is down 38.2%. 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 Real gdp growth. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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