Wealth per capita by asset group in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Wealth per capita by asset group was 2,967 $ in 2014. ▼ Falling
Wealth per capita by asset group in United Kingdom, 1995–2014
Source: World Bank (2017) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in $.
Analysis
The most recent figure for wealth per capita by asset group in United Kingdom is 2,967 $, measured in 2014.
That represents a change of up 33.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, wealth per capita by asset group in United Kingdom peaked at 4,243 $ in 1995 and was at its lowest, 2,230 $, in 2005.
United Kingdom ranks 115th of 141 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Wealth per capita by asset group in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | $ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 4,243 $ | — |
| 2000 | 2,700 $ | -36.4% |
| 2005 | 2,230 $ | -17.4% |
| 2010 | 2,613 $ | +17.2% |
| 2014 | 2,967 $ | +13.5% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 2,967 $ is below the median for high income countries, which is 4,606 $, 64% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 2,967 $ is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 5,005 $, 59% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4,243 $ | 4,243 $ | 4,243 $ | 1 |
| 2000s | 2,465 $ | 2,230 $ | 2,700 $ | 2 |
| 2010s | 2,790 $ | 2,613 $ | 2,967 $ | 2 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
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 wealth per capita by asset group in United Kingdom?
- Wealth per capita by asset group in United Kingdom was 2,967 $ in 2014, according to World Bank (2017) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest wealth per capita by asset group recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 4,243 $ in 1995.
- What is the lowest wealth per capita by asset group recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,230 $ in 2005.
- How does United Kingdom rank for wealth per capita by asset group?
- United Kingdom ranks 115th out of 141 countries with data for 2014.
- Is wealth per capita by asset group rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 33.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this United Kingdom data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank (2017) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Wealth per capita by asset group. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Natural capital is disaggregated here into its constituent parts: timber, non-timber, protected areas, land, and sub-soil assets (i.e., fossil fuels, metals and minerals).