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United Kingdom

Europe

Population

67,200,000

Happiness Index

7.06

Rank: 17

Total GDP

$3,124B

GDP per Capita

$46,500

HDI

0.932

Human Development Index

Historical Trends
View historical data for key metrics over the past decade.
Demographics

Population Growth

0.4%

yearly

Median Age

40.5years

Urbanization

84%

Net Migration

2.6

per 1,000 people

Economy

Unemployment Rate

4.8%

Inflation Rate

5.5%

Gini Index

35.1

Inequality measure

Poverty Rate

14.5%

Corruption Index

78

Higher is less corrupt

Major Exports

  • Financial Services
  • Cars
  • Pharmaceuticals

Social & Health

Life Expectancy

81.4years

Literacy Rate

99%

Education Index

0.880

Gender Equality Index

0.780

out of 1.0

Environment

Carbon Emissions

5.5t/capita

Renewable Energy

40.8%

of electricity

Air Quality (PM2.5)

10.5µg/m³

Forest Area

13%

Waste Recycling Rate

44%

Governance & Global Standing

Global Peace Index

1.66

Lower is more peaceful

Military Spending

2.2%

of GDP

Press Freedom Index

33

Lower is freer

Democracy Index

8.54

out of 10

Technology & Infrastructure

Internet Penetration

95%

Mobile Subscriptions

119

per 100 people

Innovation Index

4

Global Rank

Transport Quality

5.3

out of 7

Tourist Arrivals

40.9M

per year

Data Sources

The data presented on this page is aggregated from a variety of reputable international sources. While we strive for accuracy, the data is provided for informational and demonstration purposes. The primary sources include: