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Europe & Central Asia · Country statistics

United Kingdom

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At a glance

Latest published figures · reporting years differ
Population69.49M2025 · peopleGross domestic product$4T2025 · current US$GDP per capita$57.6K2025 · current US$ / personLife expectancy at birth81.42024 · yearsInternet use95.5%2024 · % of populationForest area13.3%2023 · % of land area
Access to electricity
100%

% of population·2024

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
United Kingdom2024 · 100%
02550751001960199320251990: 100%1991: 100%1992: 100%1993: 100%1994: 100%1995: 100%1996: 100%1997: 100%1998: 100%1999: 100%2000: 100%2001: 100%2002: 100%2003: 100%2004: 100%2005: 100%2006: 100%2007: 100%2008: 100%2009: 100%2010: 100%2011: 100%2012: 100%2013: 100%2014: 100%2015: 100%2016: 100%2017: 100%2018: 100%2019: 100%2020: 100%2021: 100%2022: 100%2023: 100%2024: 100%

Access to electricity is the percentage of population with access to electricity. Electrification data are collected from industry, national surveys and international sources.

Country context

United Kingdom in perspective

Region
Europe & Central Asia
Capital
London
Country code
GBR

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