Natural resource rents in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Natural resource rents was 0.5885 in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2021)
0.5885
Change on year
up 107.3%
World rank
129th
of 211 countries
All-time high
2.99
in 1984
All-time low
0.0912
in 1970
Years of data
52
1970–2021
Natural resource rents in United Kingdom, 1970–2021
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for natural resource rents in United Kingdom is 0.5885, measured in 2021.
The figure is up 107.3% on the previous year and down 45.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, natural resource rents in United Kingdom peaked at 2.99 in 1984 and was at its lowest, 0.0912, in 1970.
That places United Kingdom 129th out of 211 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Natural resource rents in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 0.0912 | — |
| 1971 | 0.1161 | +27.2% |
| 1972 | 0.1262 | +8.7% |
| 1973 | 0.1207 | -4.4% |
| 1974 | 0.3065 | +153.9% |
| 1975 | 0.7092 | +131.4% |
| 1976 | 1 | +41.6% |
| 1977 | 1.39 | +38.6% |
| 1978 | 1.26 | -9.8% |
| 1979 | 2.59 | +106.3% |
| 1980 | 2.66 | +2.6% |
| 1981 | 2.69 | +1.2% |
| 1982 | 2.14 | -20.3% |
| 1983 | 2.68 | +25.0% |
| 1984 | 2.99 | +11.5% |
| 1985 | 2.96 | -0.9% |
| 1986 | 1.04 | -64.7% |
| 1987 | 1.17 | +12.0% |
| 1988 | 0.6933 | -40.7% |
| 1989 | 0.824 | +18.9% |
| 1990 | 1.01 | +22.1% |
| 1991 | 0.5104 | -49.3% |
| 1992 | 0.5028 | -1.5% |
| 1993 | 0.6028 | +19.9% |
| 1994 | 0.6128 | +1.7% |
| 1995 | 0.6643 | +8.4% |
| 1996 | 0.855 | +28.7% |
| 1997 | 0.6356 | -25.7% |
| 1998 | 0.172 | -72.9% |
| 1999 | 0.4669 | +171.4% |
| 2000 | 1.05 | +125.1% |
| 2001 | 0.937 | -10.8% |
| 2002 | 0.8128 | -13.3% |
| 2003 | 0.7622 | -6.2% |
| 2004 | 0.7357 | -3.5% |
| 2005 | 0.836 | +13.6% |
| 2006 | 0.9134 | +9.3% |
| 2007 | 0.8554 | -6.3% |
| 2008 | 1.34 | +56.2% |
| 2009 | 0.8495 | -36.4% |
| 2010 | 0.8612 | +1.4% |
| 2011 | 1.08 | +24.9% |
| 2012 | 0.8661 | -19.5% |
| 2013 | 0.7174 | -17.2% |
| 2014 | 0.5694 | -20.6% |
| 2015 | 0.3377 | -40.7% |
| 2016 | 0.273 | -19.2% |
| 2017 | 0.3979 | +45.7% |
| 2018 | 0.6262 | +57.4% |
| 2019 | 0.5405 | -13.7% |
| 2020 | 0.284 | -47.5% |
| 2021 | 0.5885 | +107.3% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 0.5885 is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.1193, 4.9× the median. (82 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 0.5885 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.395, 1.5× the median. (55 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.7714 | 0.0912 | 2.59 | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.99 | 0.6933 | 2.99 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.6029 | 0.172 | 1.01 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.9089 | 0.7357 | 1.34 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.6265 | 0.273 | 1.08 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.4363 | 0.284 | 0.5885 | 2 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
- 126 Croatia 0.6812 compare
- 127 Montenegro 0.6372 compare
- 128 Bangladesh 0.6101 compare
- 130 Vanuatu 0.5681 compare
- 131 Cuba 0.5654 compare
- 132 El Salvador 0.5353 compare
More reference data data for United Kingdom
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.13 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 3.97 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 13.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.01 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 13.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 10.5 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 6.51 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 15.81 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 59.34 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 5.48 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is natural resource rents in United Kingdom?
- Natural resource rents in United Kingdom was 0.5885 in 2021, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest natural resource rents recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 2.99 in 1984.
- What is the lowest natural resource rents recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0912 in 1970.
- How does United Kingdom rank for natural resource rents?
- United Kingdom ranks 129th out of 211 countries with data for 2021.
- Is natural resource rents rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is down 45.3%. 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 Natural resource rents. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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