United Kingdom GDP (2026): History, Growth Rate & Projections

Nominal Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of United Kingdom is $4.26 trillion as of 2026, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The GDP growth rate in 2026 is 0.8%. GDP per capita is $61,056.

United Kingdom GDP Trend

Nominal GDP of United Kingdom has grown from $604.66 billion in 1980 to $4.26 trillion in 2026.

United Kingdom GDP Growth Rate (%)

This chart shows the year-over-year real GDP growth rate of United Kingdom. Hover any bar to see the exact value for that year.

Average Growth

1.95%

Best Year

2021 (+8.5%)

Worst Year

2020 (-10%)

Years of Contraction

5 of 47

GDP per capita in United Kingdom rose from $57,608 in 2025 to $61,056 in 2026, an increase of 6.0%.

"United Kingdom GDP", "United Kingdom gross domestic product", and "United Kingdom economy size" all refer to the same nominal GDP figure.

Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of United Kingdom

The table below shows nominal and PPP GDP, growth rate, and GDP per capita for United Kingdom for every year IMF has published data, from 1980 to 2026. Click any column header to sort, or search by year.

United Kingdom nominal GDP by year
Year	GDP Nominal (Current USD)	GDP Growth	GDP per capita	Pop. Change
2026	$4,264,794,000,000	0.8%	$61,056	0.52%
2025	$4,003,022,000,000	1.3%	$57,608	0.3%
2024	$3,695,355,000,000	1.1%	$53,339	1.1%
2023	$3,422,072,000,000	0.3%	$49,938	1.32%
2022	$3,192,851,000,000	5.1%	$47,206	0.98%
2021	$3,195,327,000,000	8.5%	$47,707	0.36%
2020	$2,725,948,000,000	-10%	$40,844	0.17%
2019	$2,877,392,000,000	1.3%	$43,186	0.51%
2018	$2,900,745,000,000	1.6%	$43,760	0.49%
2017	$2,701,370,000,000	3%	$40,952	0.55%
2016	$2,716,852,000,000	2.2%	$41,412	0.8%
2015	$2,946,231,000,000	2.1%	$45,266	0.72%
2014	$3,086,969,000,000	3.2%	$47,772	0.75%
2013	$2,798,728,000,000	1.7%	$43,636	0.67%
2012	$2,720,200,000,000	1.5%	$42,696	0.67%
2011	$2,676,507,000,000	0.9%	$42,293	0.84%
2010	$2,499,193,000,000	2.3%	$39,821	0.8%
2009	$2,438,053,000,000	-4.6%	$39,159	0.71%
2008	$2,976,398,000,000	0%	$48,143	0.82%
2007	$3,105,890,000,000	2.9%	$50,651	0.81%
2006	$2,723,389,000,000	2.2%	$44,773	0.69%
2005	$2,554,229,000,000	2.8%	$42,280	0.77%
2004	$2,430,872,000,000	2.3%	$40,548	0.52%
2003	$2,063,105,000,000	3.2%	$34,594	0.46%
2002	$1,793,363,000,000	1.7%	$30,209	0.43%
2001	$1,656,597,000,000	2.4%	$28,024	0.39%
2000	$1,674,765,000,000	4.5%	$28,441	0.34%
1999	$1,693,878,000,000	2.9%	$28,864	0.36%
1998	$1,660,979,000,000	3.2%	$28,405	0.28%
1997	$1,569,646,000,000	4.9%	$26,917	0.26%
1996	$1,426,746,000,000	2.6%	$24,530	0.24%
1995	$1,349,359,000,000	2.4%	$23,255	0.28%
1994	$1,245,905,000,000	3.4%	$21,532	0.26%
1993	$1,158,966,000,000	2.3%	$20,081	0.22%
1992	$1,293,728,000,000	0.3%	$22,466	0.25%
1991	$1,252,495,000,000	-1.4%	$21,806	0.35%
1990	$1,200,911,000,000	0.6%	$20,981	0.28%
1989	$1,010,843,000,000	2.4%	$17,710	0.28%
1988	$992,545,000,000	5.4%	$17,439	0.2%
1987	$816,119,000,000	5.5%	$14,367	0.21%
1986	$656,445,000,000	3.1%	$11,581	0.23%
1985	$538,269,000,000	4.1%	$9,518	0.26%
1984	$505,859,000,000	2.2%	$8,968	0.17%
1983	$533,763,000,000	4.2%	$9,478	0.04%
1982	$560,122,000,000	2%	$9,951	-0.12%
1981	$589,092,000,000	-0.6%	$10,453	0.05%
1980	$604,664,000,000	-2%	$10,734	—

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United Kingdom GDP Projections (IMF)

IMF projects nominal GDP for United Kingdom through 2031, based on current growth and inflation assumptions.

United Kingdom nominal GDP by year
Year	GDP Nominal (Current USD)	GDP Growth	GDP per capita	Pop. Change
2031	$5,403,155,000,000	1.4%	$75,761	0.43%
2030	$5,148,434,000,000	1.5%	$72,501	0.45%
2029	$4,898,448,000,000	1.6%	$69,288	0.44%
2028	$4,675,048,000,000	1.6%	$66,419	0.4%
2027	$4,466,076,000,000	1.3%	$63,704	0.37%

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United Kingdom ranks #5 in the world by nominal GDP. See how it compares to the economies ranked just above and below it.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the GDP of United Kingdom?

The nominal GDP of United Kingdom in 2026 is $4.26 trillion, according to the IMF World Economic Outlook (April 2026). This ranks United Kingdom 5th in the world by nominal GDP.

What is the GDP growth rate of United Kingdom?

The GDP growth rate of United Kingdom in 2026 is 0.8%, per IMF estimates.

What is the GDP per capita of United Kingdom?

GDP per capita in United Kingdom in 2026 is $61,056, per IMF data.

Is the GDP of United Kingdom expected to grow?

IMF projects the nominal GDP of United Kingdom to reach $5.40 trillion by 2031, up from $4.26 trillion in 2026.

Sources: IMF, World Economic Outlook (April 2026).

Disclaimer: GDP figures are IMF World Economic Outlook (April 2026) estimates and projections, subject to revision in future WEO releases. This page is for informational purposes only and is not investment or economic advice.