GDP reading: GDP increased 0.1% on a seasonally adjusted month-on-month basis in May, following a 0.1% drop in the previous...
Economic Growth in United Kingdom
The United Kingdom's GDP growth over the last decade was impacted by Brexit uncertainties and the COVID-19 pandemic. The Brexit referendum in 2016 introduced prolonged economic uncertainty, affecting investment and growth. The pandemic caused a historic contraction in 2020, followed by recovery. However, the UK economy is growing more slowly than in pre-Brexit years, dampened by trade frictions with the EU plus soft economic growth in mainland Europe.
In the year 2024, the economic growth in United Kingdom was 1.10%, compared to 3.19% in 2014 and 0.40% in 2023. It averaged 1.60% over the last decade. For more GDP information, visit our dedicated page.
United Kingdom GDP Chart
Note: This chart displays Economic Growth (GDP, annual variation in %) for United Kingdom from 2014 to 2025.
Source: Macrobond.
United Kingdom GDP Data
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economic Growth (GDP, ann. var. %) | 8.5 | 5.1 | 0.3 | 1.0 | 1.3 |
| GDP (USD bn) | 3,195 | 3,180 | 3,421 | 3,693 | 3,998 |
| GDP (GBP bn) | 2,323 | 2,581 | 2,752 | 2,890 | 3,034 |
| Economic Growth (Nominal GDP, ann. var. %) | 9.3 | 11.1 | 6.6 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
Economy rebounds in May
GDP reading: GDP increased 0.1% on a seasonally adjusted month-on-month basis in May, following a 0.1% drop in the previous month. The reading was in line with market expectations. On a rolling quarter basis, GDP was up 0.7% in May, following 0.8% growth in the prior rolling quarter.
Panelist insight: On the latest data, ING’s James Smith said: “Ongoing strength in UK monthly GDP fits a familiar pattern seen in recent years, with growth tending to outperform in the opening months of the year before losing momentum later on. We expect activity to slow into the summer.”
Consensus Forecasts and Projections for the next ten years
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