UK GDP per head, current prices
UK GDP per head, current prices stood at £11,306 in Q2 2026, according to Office for National Statistics (ONS). It is one of the indicators in the Quarterly GDP table (Value · Quarterly), with a complete series running from Q1 1955 to Q2 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Quarterly GDP table
| Indicator | Q2-2026 | Q1-2026 | Q4-2025 | Q3-2025 | Q2-2025 | Q1-2025 | Q4-2024 | Q3-2024 | Q2-2024 | Q1-2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP level and GDP per head | |||||||||||
| GDP per head, current prices | 11,306 | 11,221 | 11,066 | 11,009 | 10,917 | 10,815 | 10,667 | 10,572 | 10,361 | 10,204 | |
| GDP per head, growth on a year earlier | 1.2 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 1.3 | 1.2 | 0.4 | -0.3 | -0.9 |
Understanding UK GDP per head, current prices
Nominal economic output apportioned to each resident of the United Kingdom is captured here at current market prices, stated in pounds sterling per individual. This indicator divides total nominal gross domestic product by the prevailing resident population count, without applying any deflationary adjustment for purchasing power or living costs. It differs from the constant price per capita metric by retaining all movements in market prices, taxes on products, and wage levels across the period.
The series is published on a seasonally adjusted basis. Because it reflects unadjusted price levels, upward movements frequently stem from economy-wide price inflation rather than an increase in real output per person. When assessing historical periods, users should contrast this series with constant price per capita figures to determine whether nominal expansion translates into genuine volume gains. Revisions may occur both from adjustments to underlying quarterly GDP estimates and from retrospective refinements to demographic registers.
Frequently asked questions
- Can this figure be compared directly with average earnings figures?
- No, because it divides total national market output across the entire population, including children, retirees, and inactive residents, rather than wage earners alone.
- How does inflation affect this nominal per head indicator?
- General price rises expand the numerator directly, causing the metric to increase even when physical output per person remains flat or declines.
- Are cross-border commuters or temporary foreign visitors counted in the denominator?
- The denominator strictly tracks the estimated usually resident population of the United Kingdom, excluding short-term visitors.