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United Kingdom - Current Account Balance 1972

Name: United Kingdom Current Account Balance 1972
Creator: World Bank
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Current account balance as % of GDP · World Bank

0.31% −1.52% from 1971 Global rank: 10th

United Kingdom's current account balance was 0.31% in 1972, decreased +1.52% from 1.83% in 1971. This was the 10th highest globally.

Global Ranking - 1972▾

Current Account Balance by Country - 1972
Rank	Country	Value	YoY
1st	Barbados	-21.75%	4.3%
2nd	Singapore	-18.19%	-
3rd	Dominican Republic	-2.36%	69.5%
4th	Israel	-2.34%	69.7%
5th	Colombia	-2.21%	62.0%
6th	Canada	-2.12%	-103.2%
7th	South Africa	-0.78%	87.7%
8th	United States	-0.41%	-388.8%
9th	Germany	0.11%	165.8%
10th	United Kingdom	0.31%	-82.9%
11th	Jordan	0.82%	-
12th	Sweden	1.20%	36.4%
13th	Italy	1.36%	5.2%
14th	Haiti	2.21%	61.0%
15th	Netherlands	3.83%	226.4%
16th	Malta	7.64%	1,545.2%
17th	Saudi Arabia	21.62%	59.9%

FAQ

What was United Kingdom's current account balance in 1972?▾

United Kingdom's current account balance in 1972 was 0.31%. This ranked 10th globally.

How did United Kingdom's current account balance change in 1972?▾

United Kingdom's current account balance decreased by 82.9% in 1972 compared to 1971.

Which country had the highest current account balance in 1972?▾

Saudi Arabia had the highest current account balance in 1972 at 21.62%.

What is the current account balance of United Kingdom in 1972?▾

The current account balance of United Kingdom in 1972 was 0.31%. This ranked 10th globally.

How does 1972 compare to 1971 for United Kingdom's current account balance?▾

United Kingdom's current account balance went from 1.83% in 1971 to 0.31% in 1972, a 82.9% decrease.

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