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United Kingdom: Trade (% of GDP)

In , United Kingdom's Trade (% of GDP) was 62.84.

That's down 3.3% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 92.19 . United Kingdom ranks #103 globally out of 160 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #43 of 49.

Source: World Bank Open Data (NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

United Kingdom Trade (% of GDP) trend 2008: Global financial crisis 2020: COVID-19 pandemic 2014: Oil price collapse 2022: Russia–Ukraine war begins 2016: Brexit referendum
  • 2008 · Global financial crisis
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2014 · Oil price collapse
  • 2022 · Russia–Ukraine war begins
  • 2016 · Brexit referendum

Highlights

Peak
69.20
Trough
52.54
1-year change
-3.3%
5-year change
-3.3%
-0.7% / yr
10-year change
+6.8%
+0.7% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Trade (% of GDP)
62.8402
64.9924
69.1989
58.5384
59.1599
65.0036
64.9098
63.1899
59.8395
57.1250

About Trade (% of GDP)

Trade is the sum of exports and imports of goods and services. This indicator is expressed as a percentage of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) which is the total income earned through the production of goods and services in an economic territory during an accounting period.

Indicator code: NE.TRD.GNFS.ZSCategory: Economy

Frequently asked questions

What was United Kingdom's Trade (% of GDP) in 2024?
In 2024, United Kingdom's Trade (% of GDP) was 62.84, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is United Kingdom's Trade (% of GDP) rising or falling?
United Kingdom's Trade (% of GDP) fell 3.3% from 2023 to 2024.
How does United Kingdom rank globally on Trade (% of GDP)?
In 2024, United Kingdom ranked #103 out of 160 countries reporting Trade (% of GDP).
How does United Kingdom's Trade (% of GDP) compare to the world average?
The global average for Trade (% of GDP) in 2024 was 92.19, so United Kingdom is below the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #43 of 49.
What is Trade (% of GDP) and how is it measured?
Trade is the sum of exports and imports of goods and services. This indicator is expressed as a percentage of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) which is the total income earned through the production of goods and services in an economic territory during an accounting period.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS), CC BY 4.0.