Seven-indicator market comparison
Two closely connected English-speaking markets differ sharply in scale, trade intensity and recent macroeconomic conditions.
At a glance
Each value keeps its source year because publication schedules differ by country and indicator.
| Indicator | United States | Year | United Kingdom | Year | Full series |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDPcurrent US$ | $30.77T | 2025 | $4.00T | 2025 | Chart |
| GDP per capitacurrent US$ | $90,027 | 2025 | $57,602 | 2025 | Chart |
| GDP growthannual % | 2.16% | 2025 | 1.39% | 2025 | Chart |
| Populationpeople | 341,784,857 | 2025 | 69,487,000 | 2025 | Chart |
| Internet use% of population | 94.69% | 2024 | 95.47% | 2024 | Chart |
| Trade openness% of GDP | 25.02% | 2024 | 62.46% | 2025 | Chart |
| Life expectancy at birthyears | 78.89 | 2024 | 81.39 | 2024 | Chart |
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators. Retrieved 2026-08-26.
Data-led reading
These observations describe the latest series and do not predict future performance.
Economic scale
United States reported GDP of $30.77T in 2025 and United Kingdom reported $4.00T in 2025. The larger current-dollar total was about 7.7 times the smaller; exchange rates affect this comparison.
Income per person
GDP per capita was $90,027 for United States and $57,602 for United Kingdom in their latest observations, a ratio of about 1.6 to one. This is output per person, not median household income.
Digital reach
Internet use was 94.69% in United States and 95.47% in United Kingdom, a gap of 0.8 percentage points. National access rates do not measure connection speed, affordability or frequency of use.
Momentum & exposure
Latest real GDP growth was 2.16% for United States and 1.39% for United Kingdom. Trade equaled 25.02% and 62.46% of GDP respectively. Always check the reported year before linking short-run momentum to economic openness.