The UK economy expanded by 1.3% in 2025, improving slightly from 1.1% growth in 2024, with all major sectors contributing to the increase. However, the outcome fell short of the OBR's 1.5% growth projection and remained modest by historical standards. The economy faced significant headwinds throughout the year, including substantial tax increases, trade tensions linked to US President Donald Trump’s policies, and a major cyberattack targeting the country’s largest car manufacturer. Also, as the year drew to a close, businesses and consumers stayed cautious ahead of Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves’ November 26 budget, despite it refraining from introducing any additional immediate measures.
Full Year GDP Growth in the United Kingdom increased to 1.30 percent in 2025 from 1.10 percent in 2024. Full Year GDP Growth in the United Kingdom averaged 2.42 percent from 1949 until 2025, reaching an all time high of 8.60 percent in 2021 and a record low of -10.30 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 March of 2026.
Full Year GDP Growth in the United Kingdom increased to 1.30 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.