gb United Kingdom 2018

Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2018

Year 2018

Key Economic Indicators (2018)

GDP (Current USD)

$2.87 trillion

↑ 7.13% vs 2017
GDP per Capita

$43,203.81

↑ 6.49% vs 2017
GDP Growth (Annual %)

1.41%

↓ 1.25pp vs 2017
Inflation Rate (CPI %)

2.29%

↓ 0.26pp vs 2017

Year-over-Year Comparison

Indicator 2017 2018 Change
GDP (Current USD) $2.68 trillion $2.87 trillion +7.13%
GDP per Capita $40,572.12 $43,203.81 +6.49%
GDP Growth (Annual %) 2.66% 1.41% -1.25pp
Inflation (CPI %) 2.56% 2.29% -0.26pp
Unemployment Rate (%) 4.45% 4.12% -0.33pp

All Economic Indicators (2018)

National Accounts
GDP (Current USD)
$2.87 trillion
GDP per Capita
$43,203.81
GDP Growth (Annual %)
1.41%
Gross National Income
$2.83 trillion
Prices & Employment
Inflation (CPI %)
2.29%
Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
1.92%
Unemployment Rate (%)
4.12%
Interest Rate (Real %)
N/A
Trade & Investment
Exports (Goods & Services)
N/A
Imports (Goods & Services)
N/A
FDI Inflow
N/A
FDI Outflow
N/A
Balance & Debt
Current Account Balance (% GDP)
-3.92%
Government Debt (% GDP)
N/A
Data Last Updated
2025-10-23

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Frequently Asked Questions

As of 2018, United Kingdom's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $2.87 trillion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.

The GDP per capita in United Kingdom for 2018 is $43,203.81. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in United Kingdom for 2018 is 2.29%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.

United Kingdom's annual GDP growth rate for 2018 is 1.41%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.

The unemployment rate in United Kingdom for 2018 is 4.12%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.