United Kingdom

Europe · Northern Europe

Capital
London
Currency
GBP
Population
68.5M
Region
Europe
Last updated
Aug 10, 2026
United Kingdom overview

United Kingdom right now

Key indicators at a glance

What changed this week

MetricPreviousCurrentChangePeriodWhy it matters
Gov. Debt100.4%101.0%+0.6 ppJul 22, 2026Keeps fiscal headroom constrained ahead of the autumn statement.

How United Kingdom ranks

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MetricUnited KingdomFranceGermanyUnited StatesCanada
GDP$3.50 tn$3.10 tn$4.60 tn$28.80 tn$2.20 tn
GDP Growth1.1%1.0%0.3%2.5%1.6%
Inflation2.8%2.1%2.2%2.9%2.4%
GDP / Capita$51,000$46,000$55,000$85,000$55,000
Gov. Debt101.0% of GDP112.0% of GDP64.0% of GDP123.0% of GDP107.0% of GDP
FX Reserves$180 bn$220 bn$300 bn$240 bn$120 bn

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Jul 22, 2026

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