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United Kingdom vs United States: economic convergence

If United Kingdom grew 0.7% a year and United States 1.8% a year, United Kingdom would never catch up with United States on GDP per capita (PPP).

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If United Kingdom grew 0.7% a year and United States 1.8% a year, United Kingdom would never catch up with United States on GDP per capita (PPP).

Latest data (2025)

CountryGDP per capita (PPP)
United Kingdom$53,993
United States$76,931

United Kingdom is at 70% of United States's level.

Scenario

United Kingdom grows 0.7% a year (trailing 10-year average) and United States grows 1.8% a year (trailing 10-year average). A scenario, not a forecast: the result follows only from the stated growth rates.

YearUnited KingdomUnited States
2026$54,371$78,316
2031$56,301$85,623
2036$58,299$93,611
2041$60,368$102,345
2046$62,511$111,894
2051$64,730$122,333
2056$67,027$133,747
2061$69,406$146,226
2066$71,870$159,868
2071$74,421$174,784
2076$77,062$191,091

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Source: World Bank (NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.KD). Mountain to Climb · World Bank data · Scenario: United Kingdom 0.7%, United States 1.8%