United Kingdom Gross Savings
Gross savings as % of GDP NY.GNS.ICTR.ZS
United Kingdom's gross savings was 13.83% in 2025, ranked 129th globally. This represents a 18.6% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1970–2025.
Overview
United Kingdom's gross savings stood at 13.83% in 2025, a decline of +3.17% from 2024. The IMF projects 13.83% by 2025. United Kingdom ranked 129th globally.
The United Kingdom's Gross Savings rate has experienced significant fluctuations over the past 56 years. At its peak in 1970, the country's savings rate reached 24.76%, a level it has not surpassed since. Conversely, the lowest point was recorded in 2013 at 12.65%. Currently, the UK ranks 129 globally with a Gross Savings rate of 13.83%. Comparatively, Sierra Leone, a country with similar economic dynamics, has a higher savings rate of 14.02%. The UK's savings rate has been steadily increasing from its trough in 2013, but its progress has been relatively slow. If the UK's economy continues to grow, especially with an increase in disposable income and a reduction in household debt, the country's Gross Savings rate is likely to increase, potentially surpassing its closest peer, Sierra Leone.
Data & projection
| Year | Gross Savings | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | 14.75% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | 14.66% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | 14.63% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | 14.53% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | 14.10% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | 13.83% | - | - |
| 2025 | 13.83% | −3.17% | #129 |
| 2024 | 17.00% | +2.72% | #119 |
| 2023 | 14.89% | −1.75% | #137 |
| 2022 | 16.43% | −0.82% | #134 |
| 2021 | 18.14% | +3.51% | #127 |
| 2020 | 15.56% | −0.00% | #136 |
| 2019 | 16.55% | +2.42% | #139 |
| 2018 | 15.15% | +0.20% | #143 |
| 2017 | 15.75% | +3.34% | #138 |
| 2016 | 13.35% | +0.47% | #152 |
| 2015 | 13.70% | +1.33% | #144 |
| 2014 | 13.62% | +2.11% | #141 |
| 2013 | 12.65% | −0.24% | #146 |
| 2012 | 13.40% | −0.86% | #141 |
| 2011 | 14.86% | +1.48% | #135 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
United Kingdom matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 1985. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw gross savings improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
United Kingdom's gross savings was 13.83% in 2025. Ranked 129th globally. This represents a 18.6% decrease from the previous year.
United Kingdom's gross savings peaked at 24.76% in 1970.
The lowest gross savings in United Kingdom was 12.65% in 2013.
United Kingdom ranks 129th globally in gross savings as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GNS.ICTR.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
United Kingdom's gross savings is projected to reach 13.83% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The gross savings of United Kingdom in 2025 was 13.83%. This ranks 129th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {United Kingdom Gross Savings},
url = {https://historysaid.com/united-kingdom/gross-savings/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}