Cyclically adjusted primary balance, General government, Percent in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Cyclically adjusted primary balance, General government, Percent was 0.706 in 2030. ◆ Volatile
Cyclically adjusted primary balance, General government, Percent of in United Kingdom, 1991–2030
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
United Kingdom recorded 0.706 for cyclically adjusted primary balance, general government, percent of in 2030.
That represents a change of up 28.8% on the previous year and up 107.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cyclically adjusted primary balance, general government, percent of in United Kingdom peaked at 2.99 in 1999 and was at its lowest, -9.97, in 2020.
That places United Kingdom 30th out of 86 countries with data for 2030, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Cyclically adjusted primary balance, General government, Percent in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | -1.45 | — |
| 1992 | -2.66 | +83.1% |
| 1993 | -3.58 | +34.8% |
| 1994 | -2.91 | -18.9% |
| 1995 | -1.68 | -42.0% |
| 1996 | 0.0179 | -101.1% |
| 1997 | 1.1 | +6042.6% |
| 1998 | 2.33 | +112.3% |
| 1999 | 2.99 | +28.4% |
| 2000 | 2.96 | -1.2% |
| 2001 | 1.56 | -47.4% |
| 2002 | -0.3836 | -124.6% |
| 2003 | -1.76 | +357.9% |
| 2004 | -1.83 | +4.1% |
| 2005 | -2.03 | +11.1% |
| 2006 | -2.06 | +1.2% |
| 2007 | -2.61 | +26.9% |
| 2008 | -4.66 | +78.8% |
| 2009 | -6.29 | +35.0% |
| 2010 | -3.98 | -36.8% |
| 2011 | -2.12 | -46.7% |
| 2012 | -2.59 | +22.2% |
| 2013 | -1.57 | -39.5% |
| 2014 | -2.03 | +29.8% |
| 2015 | -1.91 | -6.1% |
| 2016 | -0.7136 | -62.6% |
| 2017 | -0.2763 | -61.3% |
| 2018 | -0.3915 | +41.7% |
| 2019 | -0.9565 | +144.3% |
| 2020 | -9.97 | +941.9% |
| 2021 | -5.09 | -49.0% |
| 2022 | -1.98 | -61.1% |
| 2023 | -3.94 | +99.4% |
| 2024 | -3.56 | -9.6% |
| 2025 | -1.55 | -56.5% |
| 2026 | -0.6689 | -56.9% |
| 2027 | -0.0047 | -99.3% |
| 2028 | 0.2788 | -6087.6% |
| 2029 | 0.548 | +96.6% |
| 2030 | 0.706 | +28.8% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 0.706 is above the median for high income countries, which is -1.15. (47 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 0.706 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is -1.19. (38 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Cyclically adjusted primary balance, General government, Percent in United Kingdom changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028 | +6087.6% | -0.0047 | 0.2788 |
| 1997 | +6042.6% | 0.0179 | 1.1 |
| 2020 | -941.9% | -0.9565 | -9.97 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | -0.6483 | -3.58 | 2.99 | 9 |
| 2000s | -1.71 | -6.29 | 2.96 | 10 |
| 2010s | -1.65 | -3.98 | -0.2763 | 10 |
| 2020s | -2.59 | -9.97 | 0.548 | 10 |
| 2030s | 0.706 | 0.706 | 0.706 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is cyclically adjusted primary balance, general government, percent of in United Kingdom?
- Cyclically adjusted primary balance, general government, percent of in United Kingdom was 0.706 in 2030, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest cyclically adjusted primary balance, general government, percent of recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 2.99 in 1999.
- What is the lowest cyclically adjusted primary balance, general government, percent of recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was -9.97 in 2020.
- How does United Kingdom rank for cyclically adjusted primary balance, general government, percent of?
- United Kingdom ranks 30th out of 86 countries with data for 2030.
- Is cyclically adjusted primary balance, general government, percent of rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 107.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Cyclically adjusted primary balance, General government, Percent of potential GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Fiscal Monitor (FM) 2025 October