Current Account Balance in United Kingdom
The current account balance averaged -3.6% of GDP in the decade to 2022, below the major economies' average of -0.5% of GDP. The 2022 reading for the United Kingdom was -3.1% of GDP. For more current account information, visit our dedicated page.
United Kingdom Current Account Chart
Note: This chart displays Current Account (% of GDP) for United Kingdom from 2013 to 2022.
Source: UK Office for National Statistics.
United Kingdom Current Account Data
| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Account Balance (% of GDP) | -3.9 | -2.7 | -2.9 | -0.5 | -3.1 |
| Current Account Balance (USD bn) | -113 | -77 | -77 | -15 | -96 |
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