Food price anomalies in United Kingdom

United Kingdom: Food price anomalies was -0.4 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
-0.4
Change on year
down 115.6%
World rank
127th
of 201 countries
All-time high
2.57
in 2023
All-time low
-1.51
in 2014
Years of data
15
2010–2024

Food price anomalies in United Kingdom, 2010–2024

-2-101232010201720242010: -0.772011: -0.772012: -0.442013: -0.172014: -1.52015: -1.42016: -1.22017: 0.282018: -0.052019: 0.112020: -0.062021: -0.672022: 1.92023: 2.62024: -0.4

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for food price anomalies in United Kingdom is -0.4, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of down 115.6% on the previous year and up 73.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, food price anomalies in United Kingdom peaked at 2.57 in 2023 and was at its lowest, -1.51, in 2014.

That places United Kingdom 127th out of 201 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Food price anomalies in United Kingdom, year by year

Annual values for Food price anomalies in United Kingdom, 2010 to 2024.
Year Value Change
2010 -0.77 —
2011 -0.77 -0.0%
2012 -0.44 -42.9%
2013 -0.17 -61.4%
2014 -1.51 +788.2%
2015 -1.45 -4.0%
2016 -1.17 -19.3%
2017 0.28 -123.9%
2018 -0.05 -117.9%
2019 0.11 -320.0%
2020 -0.06 -154.5%
2021 -0.67 +1016.7%
2022 1.86 -377.6%
2023 2.57 +38.2%
2024 -0.4 -115.6%

United Kingdom compared with similar countries

  • United Kingdom's -0.4 is below the median for high income countries, which is -0.295, 1.4× the median. (70 countries reporting)
  • United Kingdom's -0.4 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is -0.48, 83% of the median. (50 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s -0.594 -1.51 0.28 10
2020s 0.66 -0.67 2.57 5

Countries ranked near United Kingdom

  1. 124 Cape Verde -0.38 compare
  2. 124 Djibouti -0.38 compare
  3. 124 Dominican Republic -0.38 compare
  4. 127 Bulgaria -0.4 compare
  5. 127 Spain -0.4 compare
  6. 127 Trinidad and Tobago -0.4 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is food price anomalies in United Kingdom?
Food price anomalies in United Kingdom was -0.4 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest food price anomalies recorded in United Kingdom?
The highest recorded value was 2.57 in 2023.
What is the lowest food price anomalies recorded in United Kingdom?
The lowest recorded value was -1.51 in 2014.
How does United Kingdom rank for food price anomalies?
United Kingdom ranks 127th out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
Is food price anomalies rising or falling in United Kingdom?
Over the last ten years it is up 73.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this United Kingdom data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Food price anomalies. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Food price anomalies
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
201 places, 3,005 data points, 2010–2024
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