Unit values at basic prices (1980-2018) in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Unit values at basic prices (1980-2018) was 166.2 in 2018. ▬ Flat
Latest (2018)
166.2
Change on year
up 11.2%
World rank
19th
of 41 countries
All-time high
206
in 2012
All-time low
100.9
in 2005
Years of data
34
1985–2018
Unit values at basic prices in United Kingdom, 1985–2018
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
In 2018, unit values at basic prices in United Kingdom stood at 166.2.
The figure is up 11.2% on the previous year and up 0.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, unit values at basic prices in United Kingdom peaked at 206 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 100.9, in 2005.
That places United Kingdom 19th out of 41 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the middle of the range.
Unit values at basic prices (1980-2018) in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 187.2 | — |
| 1986 | 160.2 | -14.4% |
| 1987 | 152.9 | -4.6% |
| 1988 | 152.3 | -0.4% |
| 1989 | 151.4 | -0.6% |
| 1990 | 150 | -0.9% |
| 1991 | 162.8 | +8.5% |
| 1992 | 161.7 | -0.7% |
| 1993 | 179.8 | +11.2% |
| 1994 | 173.3 | -3.6% |
| 1995 | 185.4 | +7.0% |
| 1996 | 184.8 | -0.3% |
| 1997 | 182.2 | -1.4% |
| 1998 | 162.5 | -10.8% |
| 1999 | 162 | -0.3% |
| 2000 | 165.9 | +2.4% |
| 2001 | 166 | +0.1% |
| 2002 | 163.3 | -1.6% |
| 2003 | 147.1 | -9.9% |
| 2004 | 163.6 | +11.2% |
| 2005 | 100.9 | -38.3% |
| 2006 | 108.5 | +7.5% |
| 2007 | 152 | +40.1% |
| 2008 | 165.8 | +9.1% |
| 2009 | 121.2 | -26.9% |
| 2010 | 127.1 | +4.9% |
| 2011 | 176.3 | +38.7% |
| 2012 | 206 | +16.8% |
| 2013 | 202.5 | -1.7% |
| 2014 | 178.6 | -11.8% |
| 2015 | 168.1 | -5.9% |
| 2016 | 136.7 | -18.7% |
| 2017 | 149.4 | +9.3% |
| 2018 | 166.2 | +11.2% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 166.2 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 166.8, 100% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 166.2 is below the median for high income countries, which is 166.8, 100% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 160.8 | 151.4 | 187.2 | 5 |
| 1990s | 170.45 | 150 | 185.4 | 10 |
| 2000s | 145.43 | 100.9 | 166 | 10 |
| 2010s | 167.88 | 127.1 | 206 | 9 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
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Frequently asked questions
- What is unit values at basic prices in United Kingdom?
- Unit values at basic prices in United Kingdom was 166.2 in 2018, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest unit values at basic prices recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 206 in 2012.
- What is the lowest unit values at basic prices recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 100.9 in 2005.
- How does United Kingdom rank for unit values at basic prices?
- United Kingdom ranks 19th out of 41 countries with data for 2018.
- Is unit values at basic prices rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this United Kingdom data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Unit values at basic prices (1980-2018). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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