Historical trend
Trend summary
UK GDP per capita on a purchasing-power-parity basis stood at Int$49,178 in 2024, ranking 5th of 7 in the G7.
Trend
- The series has risen year-on-year in each of the past ten years for which IMF data is available.
- The gap between the UK and the US has widened from around 25% in 2010 to around 40% in 2024.
- The UK ranks above Italy and Japan but below the US, Canada, Germany, and France.
Context
- PPP-adjusted figures remove the effect of exchange-rate movements and reflect domestic purchasing power.
- Data sourced from the IMF World Economic Outlook database; consistent with ONS national accounts.
Official projections
The IMF World Economic Outlook (April 2025) projects UK GDP per capita growth of 1.3% in 2025.
Commentary contains no editorial judgement — describes direction, magnitude, and official projections only.
G7 comparison
UK ranks #5 of 7 in the G7 (higher is better)
🇺🇸 United States
80,412 Int$
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
62,009 Int$
🇩🇪 Germany
57,928 Int$
🇨🇦 Canada
55,522 Int$
🇫🇷 France
51,956 Int$
🇯🇵 Japan
42,820 Int$
🇮🇹 Italy
42,262 Int$