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🇬🇧 United Kingdom
With 69,487,000 inhabitants (2025), United Kingdom ranks 22 out of 213 in the population ranking (Europe). GDP per capita – United Kingdom: $57,602 /inh. (2025), ranking 26 out of 211. Economic growth is 1.4 % (2025). The unemployment rate is 4.7 % (2025). Annual inflation stands at 3.9 % (2025).
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Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths – United Kingdom, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Births registered with civil authorities (1/178), Share of adults with the right to vote (1/173), Women's legal equality: property and inheritance (1/186).
Weaknesses – United Kingdom, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Central government debt (105/109), Price of a Big Mac (50/55), Budget balance (142/158).
Regional comparison
- GDP per capita: United Kingdom has $57,602 /inh., above the regional median (Europe: $38,002 /inh.).
- Unemployment: United Kingdom has 4.7 %, below the regional median (Europe: 5.6 %).
- Inflation (consumer prices): United Kingdom has 3.9 %, above the regional median (Europe: 3.5 %).
- GDP growth: United Kingdom has 1.4 %, below the regional median (Europe: 1.7 %).
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All indicators
·Wealth & Growth 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP | $4T | 2025 | 5 of 211 |
| GDP, purchasing power parity | $4.5T | 2025 | 9 of 201 |
| Net national income per capita | $36,167 /inh. | 2018 | 21 of 184 |
| GDP per capita | $57,602 /inh. | 2025 | 26 of 211 |
| Gross national income per capita (Atlas method) | $54,550 /inh. | 2025 | 26 of 205 |
| GDP per capita, purchasing power parity | $64,606 /inh. | 2025 | 32 of 201 |
| Natural resource rents | 0.6 % | 2021 | 129 of 211 |
| GDP per capita growth | 1.1 % | 2025 | 142 of 211 |
| GDP growth | 1.4 % | 2025 | 161 of 211 |
Prices, Inflation & Currency 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broad money supply (M3) | 141.9 % | 2024 | 11 of 164 |
| Price of a Big Mac | $7.40 | 2026 | 50 of 55 |
| Inflation (GDP deflator) | 3.7 % | 2025 | 123 of 210 |
| Inflation (consumer prices) | 3.9 % | 2025 | 126 of 191 |
| Real interest rate | -1.1 % | 2014 | 127 of 146 |
| Lending interest rate | 0.5 % | 2014 | 145 of 146 |
| Official exchange rate | 0.76 LCU/$ | 2025 | 206 of 211 |
Employment 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employment in services | 83.2 % | 2025 | 11 of 184 |
| Unemployment | 4.7 % | 2025 | 80 of 184 |
| Employment rate (ages 15 and over) | 58.5 % | 2025 | 86 of 184 |
| Labor force participation rate (ages 15 and over) | 61.4 % | 2025 | 94 of 184 |
| Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) | 14.6 % | 2025 | 107 of 184 |
| Employment in industry | 15.9 % | 2025 | 134 of 184 |
| Self-employed workers | 13.1 % | 2025 | 152 of 184 |
| Employment in agriculture | 0.9 % | 2025 | 178 of 184 |
Foreign Trade 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Services exports | $714.6B | 2025 | 2 of 198 |
| Merchandise exports | $555.8B | 2025 | 14 of 205 |
| High-technology exports | 29.2 % | 2024 | 19 of 185 |
| Exports of goods and services | 30.6 % | 2025 | 118 of 192 |
| Current account balance | -3.1 % | 2025 | 119 of 198 |
| Trade openness | 62.5 % | 2025 | 130 of 192 |
| Imports of goods and services | 31.9 % | 2025 | 133 of 192 |
Investment, Tourism & Aid 5
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| International tourism receipts | $31.7B | 1998 | 5 of 201 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows (amount) | $37.6B | 2025 | 15 of 203 |
| International tourist arrivals | 11,101,000 arr. | 2020 | 22 of 202 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows | 0.9 % | 2025 | 148 of 201 |
| Migrant remittances received | 0.1 % | 2025 | 173 of 196 |
Public finances 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tax revenue | 26.9 % | 2024 | 9 of 161 |
| Research and development spending | 2.7 % | 2023 | 13 of 155 |
| Share of income taxes in government revenue | 40.6 % | 2024 | 13 of 159 |
| Central government spending | 41.2 % | 2023 | 15 of 160 |
| Government final consumption | 21.2 % | 2025 | 49 of 187 |
| Military spending | 2.4 % | 2025 | 52 of 165 |
| Central government debt | 130.7 % | 2024 | 105 of 109 |
| Budget balance | -6.9 % | 2024 | 142 of 158 |
Finance & Reserves 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stock market capitalization | 97.3 % | 2022 | 17 of 101 |
| Total reserves (including gold) | $214.4B | 2025 | 20 of 180 |
| Domestic credit to the private sector | 112.4 % | 2024 | 21 of 184 |
| Reserves in months of imports | 1.4 months | 2025 | 155 of 177 |
Economic structure 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Services | 73.1 % | 2025 | 21 of 202 |
| Household final consumption | 60.4 % | 2025 | 103 of 189 |
| Gross savings | 17.2 % | 2025 | 119 of 178 |
| Manufacturing | 7.7 % | 2025 | 129 of 201 |
| Gross capital formation | 19.7 % | 2025 | 133 of 185 |
| Industry (including construction) | 16.5 % | 2025 | 155 of 205 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 0.6 % | 2025 | 184 of 203 |
Population & Vital Statistics 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Births registered with civil authorities | 100 % | 2022 | 1 of 178 |
| Population | 69,487,000 inhab. | 2025 | 22 of 213 |
| Share of people aged 65 and over | 19.7 % | 2025 | 38 of 213 |
| Urban population | 83.3 % | 2025 | 48 of 213 |
| Median age of the population | 39.8 yrs | 2023 | 54 of 226 |
| Share of women in the population | 50.7 % | 2025 | 74 of 213 |
| Boys per 100 girls at birth | 105.5 per 100 girls | 2024 | 80 of 213 |
| Adults with an official ID | 93.6 % | 2024 | 81 of 145 |
| Age dependency ratio | 57.9 per 100 | 2025 | 86 of 213 |
| Share of 15-64 year olds | 63.3 % | 2025 | 128 of 213 |
| Number of men per 100 women | 97.1 per 100 women | 2025 | 140 of 213 |
| Share of men in the population | 49.3 % | 2025 | 140 of 213 |
| Share of 0-14 year olds | 17 % | 2025 | 152 of 213 |
Births, deaths and life expectancy 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Road traffic deaths | 3.2 per 100,000 | 2019 | 13 of 188 |
| Healthy life expectancy | 68.2 yrs | 2023 | 34 of 183 |
| Under-5 mortality | 4.7 per 1,000 | 2024 | 36 of 194 |
| Male life expectancy at birth | 79.5 yrs | 2024 | 39 of 213 |
| Infant mortality | 4.1 per 1,000 | 2024 | 39 of 194 |
| Life expectancy at birth | 81.4 yrs | 2024 | 41 of 213 |
| Female life expectancy at birth | 83.3 yrs | 2024 | 44 of 213 |
| Death rate | 9.7 per 1,000 | 2024 | 44 of 213 |
| Male suicide rate | 14.4 per 100,000 | 2023 | 80 of 183 |
| Suicide rate | 9.6 per 100,000 | 2023 | 87 of 183 |
| Female suicide rate | 4.9 per 100,000 | 2023 | 98 of 183 |
| Children per woman | 1.55 children/woman | 2024 | 139 of 213 |
| Population growth | 0.3 % | 2025 | 151 of 213 |
| Birth rate | 9.9 per 1,000 | 2024 | 156 of 213 |
Health and healthcare system 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to basic drinking water | 100 % | 2024 | 1 of 211 |
| Open defecation | 0 % | 2024 | 1 of 211 |
| Undernourishment | 2.5 % | 2024 | 1 of 167 |
| Health expenditure | 11.1 % | 2024 | 15 of 191 |
| Nurses and midwives | 9.55 per 1,000 | 2023 | 24 of 196 |
| HIV prevalence | 0.2 % | 2023 | 46 of 152 |
| Access to basic sanitation | 99.1 % | 2024 | 48 of 211 |
| Share of health spending paid directly by patients | 14.6 % | 2024 | 49 of 191 |
| Physicians | 3.3 per 1,000 | 2023 | 54 of 193 |
| New tuberculosis cases | 10 per 100,000 | 2024 | 56 of 206 |
| Hospital beds | 2.4 per 1,000 | 2022 | 89 of 190 |
| Measles vaccination | 89 % | 2024 | 103 of 191 |
Body and lifestyle 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tobacco use among men | 14.6 % | 2024 | 29 of 165 |
| Average height of men | 177.5 cm | 2014 | 31 of 198 |
| Alcohol consumption per capita | 10.4 L/person | 2024 | 32 of 202 |
| Average height of women | 164.4 cm | 2014 | 37 of 198 |
| Mean body mass index of men | 27.3 kg/m² | 2016 | 39 of 190 |
| Tobacco use | 12.8 % | 2024 | 56 of 165 |
| Mean body mass index of women | 27 kg/m² | 2016 | 62 of 190 |
| Diabetes prevalence | 7.4 % | 2024 | 72 of 207 |
| Tobacco use among women | 11 % | 2024 | 108 of 165 |
| Obesity among adult women | 28.9 % | 2024 | 116 of 196 |
| Adult obesity | 27.4 % | 2024 | 121 of 196 |
| Obesity among adult men | 25.9 % | 2024 | 145 of 196 |
Origins, languages and religions 15
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of the population: Jews | 0.4 % | 2020 | 7 of 192 |
| Share of the population: people with no religious affiliation | 40.2 % | 2020 | 16 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Hindus | 1.7 % | 2020 | 24 of 192 |
| Religious diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.69 | 2003 | 28 of 204 |
| Share of the population: Buddhists | 0.5 % | 2020 | 42 of 192 |
| Share of immigrants in the population | 17.1 % | 2024 | 49 of 212 |
| Frequent prayer | 24.1 % | 2022 | 67 of 80 |
| Share of the population: other religions (including folk religions) | 1.5 % | 2020 | 74 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Muslims | 6.4 % | 2020 | 83 of 192 |
| Regular attendance at places of worship | 16.1 % | 2022 | 94 of 112 |
| Importance of religion in life | 32.9 % | 2022 | 100 of 114 |
| Share of the population: Christians | 49.4 % | 2020 | 115 of 192 |
| Ethnic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.12 | 2003 | 162 of 205 |
| Linguistic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.05 | 2003 | 166 of 203 |
| Majority religion | No absolute majority | 2020 | 7 countries out of 192 in the same category |
Inequality 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extreme poverty | 0.4 % | 2021 | 38 of 169 |
| Gini index | 32.4 | 2021 | 54 of 169 |
| Income share of the poorest 20% | 7.6 % | 2021 | 61 of 169 |
| Income share of the richest 10% | 25 % | 2021 | 113 of 169 |
Territory & Borders 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length of coastline | 12,429 km | 2026 | 13 of 227 |
| Latitude of the country's center | 53.8 ° | 2026 | 14 of 232 |
| Population density | 286.4 inh./km² | 2024 | 41 of 212 |
| Total area | 243,610 km² | 2024 | 78 of 212 |
| Land area | 241,930 km² | 2024 | 78 of 212 |
| Number of neighboring countries | 1 countries | 2026 | 137 of 223 |
| Length of land borders | 499 km | 2026 | 139 of 230 |
| Landlocked country | Has sea access | 2026 | 183 countries out of 227 in the same category |
Terrain, Water & Climate 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average annual rainfall | 1,220 mm | 2022 | 74 of 180 |
| Renewable fresh water per person | 2,144 m³/inh. | 2022 | 102 of 181 |
| Population living less than 5 m above sea level | 2.7 % | 2015 | 103 of 212 |
| Average elevation | 162 m | 2026 | 139 of 166 |
| Highest point | 1,345 m | 2026 | 144 of 229 |
| Lowest point | -4 m | 2026 | 202 of 228 |
Land & Nature 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural land | 69.2 % | 2024 | 25 of 207 |
| Arable land | 25.3 % | 2024 | 39 of 204 |
| Protected land areas | 28.4 % | 2025 | 45 of 210 |
| Forest cover | 13.5 % | 2024 | 149 of 210 |
Democracy & Elections 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of adults with the right to vote | 100 % | 2025 | 1 of 173 |
| Minimum voting age | 18 yrs | 2026 | 12 of 222 |
| Civil society participation index | 0.89 | 2025 | 25 of 173 |
| Participatory democracy index | 0.53 | 2025 | 28 of 173 |
| Free and fair elections index | 0.92 | 2025 | 30 of 173 |
| Liberal democracy index | 0.69 | 2025 | 30 of 173 |
| Electoral democracy index | 0.77 | 2025 | 37 of 173 |
| Egalitarian democracy index | 0.61 | 2025 | 38 of 173 |
| Core civil society index | 0.86 | 2025 | 53 of 173 |
| Head of the executive chosen through multiparty elections | Executive from multiparty elections | 2025 | 141 countries out of 173 in the same category |
| Multiparty legislative elections | Multiparty legislative elections | 2025 | 158 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Multiparty national elections | Multiparty elections | 2025 | 148 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Political regime | Electoral democracy | 2025 | 55 countries out of 173 in the same category |
Civil Liberties & Human Rights 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom of association index | 0.86 | 2025 | 52 of 173 |
| Freedom of expression index | 0.83 | 2025 | 53 of 173 |
| Protection from physical violence by the state (V-Dem) | 0.9 | 2025 | 53 of 174 |
| Political civil liberties index | 0.86 | 2025 | 58 of 173 |
| Index of individual liberties and equality before the law | 0.85 | 2025 | 58 of 173 |
| Human rights index (V-Dem) | 0.84 | 2025 | 60 of 173 |
| Academic freedom index | 0.67 | 2025 | 81 of 173 |
| Private civil liberties index | 0.79 | 2025 | 84 of 173 |
| Equality of civil liberties across social groups | 0.58 | 2025 | 109 of 173 |
Governance & Rule of Law 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regulatory quality (WGI) | 1.46 | 2025 | 14 of 203 |
| Political corruption index | 0.04 | 2025 | 17 of 173 |
| Control of corruption (WGI) | 1.53 | 2025 | 18 of 205 |
| Voice and accountability (WGI) | 1.28 | 2025 | 19 of 203 |
| Corruption Perceptions Index | 71 pts | 2024 | 20 of 179 |
| Rule of law index (V-Dem) | 0.96 | 2025 | 21 of 173 |
| Judicial constraints on the executive index | 0.94 | 2025 | 21 of 173 |
| Rule of law (WGI) | 1.27 | 2025 | 26 of 205 |
| Absence of corruption in the judiciary | 1.75 | 2025 | 27 of 173 |
| Government effectiveness (WGI) | 1.23 | 2025 | 29 of 203 |
| Political stability and absence of violence (WGI) | 0.29 | 2025 | 93 of 205 |
Women's rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of women among ministers | 50 % | 2025 | 7 of 192 |
| Women subjected to partner violence (past 12 months) | 6 % | 2012 | 16 of 106 |
| Share of women in parliament | 40.5 % | 2025 | 28 of 192 |
| Year women gained the right to vote | 1,928 | 2025 | 159 of 189 |
| Paid maternity leave | 98 days or more of paid leave | 2025 | 121 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Paid paternity leave | 14 days or more of paid leave | 2025 | 60 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to vote | Right to vote granted to all women | 2025 | 189 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Women's right to take a job without permission | Same right as men | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to travel abroad | Same right as men | 2025 | 171 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal inheritance between sons and daughters | Equal rights for sons and daughters | 2025 | 146 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal pay for work of equal value | Written into law | 2025 | 98 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal property ownership rights | Equal rights for men and women | 2025 | 165 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Ban on gender discrimination in employment | Discrimination prohibited by law | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Femicide law | No specific provision | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on sexual harassment | One to three areas covered | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on domestic violence | Comprehensive law | 2025 | 93 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal quota for women on company boards | No mandatory quota | 2025 | 147 countries out of 186 in the same category |
Women's Legal Equality (Indices) 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's legal equality: property and inheritance | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: marriage | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: mobility | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: pay and occupations | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: retirement | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Legal protection of women against violence | 68.8 /100 | 2025 | 15 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: overall index | 89 /100 | 2025 | 16 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: access to employment | 91.8 /100 | 2025 | 34 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: childcare | 91.8 /100 | 2025 | 43 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: parental leave and pregnancy | 87.5 /100 | 2025 | 47 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: entrepreneurship | 50 /100 | 2025 | 53 of 186 |
LGBTQ+ rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| LGBT rights index (composite policy index) | 15 pts | 2025 | 20 of 194 |
| Joint adoption by a same-sex couple | Allowed | 2025 | 38 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Age of sexual consent: same-sex couples | Same as for different-sex couples | 2025 | 120 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal change of gender marker | Possible with a medical diagnosis | 2025 | 24 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Anti-LGBT hate crimes: aggravating circumstance | Varies by region | 2025 | 3 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on incitement to anti-LGBT hatred | Prohibited | 2025 | 52 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on non-consensual surgeries on intersex children | Not banned | 2025 | 182 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on conversion therapies | Not banned | 2025 | 169 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Laws limiting public LGBT expression (“propaganda”) | No restrictions | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex marriage and civil union | Legal marriage | 2025 | 38 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Death penalty for same-sex relations | No death penalty provided for | 2025 | 185 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection against employment discrimination (sexual orientation, gender identity) | Sexual orientation and gender identity protected | 2025 | 52 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection from discrimination in goods and services (LGBT) | Sexual orientation and gender identity protected | 2025 | 44 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection of sexual orientation and gender identity in the constitution | Not mentioned | 2025 | 180 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal recognition of a third gender | Not recognized | 2025 | 174 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex sexual relations | Legal | 2025 | 130 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Gender-affirming care: coverage and restrictions | Varies or other | 2025 | 7 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Justice and security 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate | 1.1 per 100,000 | 2021 | 50 of 192 |
| United Nations Convention against Torture | State party | 2026 | 171 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) | State party | 2026 | 172 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court | State party | 2026 | 117 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Legal status of the death penalty | Abolished for all crimes | 2026 | 112 countries out of 195 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (recreational use) | Prohibited but rarely prosecuted | 2026 | 16 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Health and reproductive rights 5
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Use of modern contraceptives | 71.1 % | 2012 | 14 of 181 |
| Unmet need for contraception | 8.1 % | 2012 | 19 of 150 |
| Maternal mortality | 8 per 100,000 | 2023 | 38 of 192 |
| Adolescent birth rate | 7.8 per 1,000 | 2024 | 52 of 213 |
| Births attended by skilled health personnel | 99 % | 1998 | 85 of 204 |
Work and social rights 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statutory monthly minimum wage in purchasing power parity | $2,902 | 2024 | 5 of 168 |
| Legal retirement age (women) | 66.7 yrs | 2026 | 7 of 78 |
| Legal monthly minimum wage | $2,532 | 2024 | 7 of 168 |
| Legal retirement age (men) | 66.7 yrs | 2026 | 8 of 78 |
| Population covered by at least one social benefit | 93.6 % | 2023 | 37 of 210 |
| Trade union membership rate | 23.4 % | 2019 | 47 of 137 |
| Employees covered by a collective agreement | 26.9 % | 2019 | 50 of 99 |
| Non-respect of freedom of association and collective bargaining | 1.2 /10 | 2024 | 71 of 186 |
Family & Nationality 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women married before age 18 | 0 % | 2021 | 1 of 144 |
| Years of residence required for naturalization | 5 yrs | 2026 | 66 of 152 |
| Dual nationality | Dual nationality recognised | 2026 | 78 countries out of 191 in the same category |
| Women's right to be head of household | Same right as men | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to divorce | Same right as men | 2025 | 142 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal framework on child marriage | All four conditions are met | 2025 | 45 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Nationality acquired by birth on the territory | Not acquired automatically by birth in the country | 2026 | 154 countries out of 192 in the same category |
| Wife's legal duty of obedience to her husband | No duty of obedience in the law | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal status of polygamy | Not recognized (prohibited) | 2026 | 107 countries out of 167 in the same category |
Civic duties 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration of compulsory schooling | 11 yrs | 2025 | 61 of 194 |
| Age of entry into primary school | 5 yrs | 2025 | 184 of 207 |
| Compulsory military service | No compulsory military service | 2026 | 64 countries out of 134 in the same category |
| Compulsory voting | Voluntary voting | 2026 | 199 countries out of 226 in the same category |
Frequently asked questions
How many people live in United Kingdom?
United Kingdom has about 69,487,000 inhabitants (2025), ranking 22 worldwide out of 213 countries.
What is the GDP per capita of United Kingdom?
GDP per capita is $57,602 /inh. (2025): United Kingdom ranks 26 out of 211 countries.
What is the inflation rate in United Kingdom?
Annual inflation is 3.9 % (2025); United Kingdom ranks 126 out of 191 (ranked from lowest to highest).
What is the unemployment rate in United Kingdom?
The unemployment rate is 4.7 % (2025); United Kingdom ranks 80 out of 184 (ranked from lowest to highest).
Where does United Kingdom stand in its region (Europe)?
GDP per capita: United Kingdom has $57,602 /inh., above the regional median (Europe: $38,002 /inh.).
Where do the figures on United Kingdom come from?
The data comes from public sources (World Bank, CIA World Factbook…), cited on each indicator page, with the year of each value.
Rank is the position in the world ranking for each indicator (the ranking direction is given on the indicator's page). Sources and update dates are on each indicator's page.