The UK economy expanded by 1.4% in 2025, a slight improvement from 1.1% in 2024 and above the preliminary estimate of 1.3%, with all major sectors contributing to the uptick. However, growth missed the OBR’s 1.5% forecast and remained subdued by historical standards. Throughout the year, the economy battled significant challenges, including hefty tax hikes, trade tensions tied to US President Donald Trump’s policies, and a major cyberattack on the country’s largest carmaker. As 2025 ended, businesses and consumers stayed cautious, even as Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ November 26 budget avoided introducing further immediate measures.
Full Year GDP Growth in the United Kingdom increased to 1.40 percent in 2025 from 1.10 percent in 2024. Full Year GDP Growth in the United Kingdom averaged 2.43 percent from 1949 until 2025, reaching an all time high of 8.50 percent in 2021 and a record low of -10.00 percent in 2020. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Kingdom Full Year Gdp Growth. United Kingdom Full Year Gdp Growth - values, historical data and charts - was last updated on April of 2026.
Full Year GDP Growth in the United Kingdom increased to 1.40 percent in 2025 from 1.10 percent in 2024. Full Year GDP Growth in the United Kingdom is expected to reach 1.00 percent by the end of 2026, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the United Kingdom Full Year Gdp Growth is projected to trend around 1.50 percent in 2027 and 1.60 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.