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United Kingdom Social contributions (current LCU) 2026: Interactive Chart & Historical Data

Social contributions (current LCU) in United Kingdom stood at 174.1 billion in 2024, according to World Bank. The latest value is down 4.2% from 181.7 billion in 2023. Ten years earlier, in 2014, the value was 110 billion (up 58% since). The highest value since 1972 was 181.7 billion in 2023, the lowest 3.327 billion in 1972. United Kingdom ranked 29th highest of the 70 countries in this dataset in 2024; South Korea ranked first.

Data source: World Bank · Category: Macroeconomics · Explore more indicators on EconDash

Data updated:Last checked:Frequency:AnnualCoverage:1972–2024

Key facts

What is the latest Social contributions (current LCU) in United Kingdom?

Social contributions (current LCU) in United Kingdom stood at 174.1 billion in 2024, according to World Bank.

Is Social contributions (current LCU) in United Kingdom rising or falling?

The latest value is down 4.2% from 181.7 billion in 2023. Ten years earlier, in 2014, the value was 110 billion (up 58% since).

How does United Kingdom rank for Social contributions (current LCU)?

United Kingdom ranked 29th highest of the 70 countries in this dataset in 2024; South Korea ranked first.

What is the highest Social contributions (current LCU) on record in United Kingdom?

The highest value since 1972 was 181.7 billion in 2023, the lowest 3.327 billion in 1972.

Metadata for Social contributions (current LCU) in United Kingdom
IndicatorSocial contributions (current LCU)
CountryUnited Kingdom
CategoryMacroeconomics
SourceWorld Bank
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Latest value: 174.1 billion (2024)

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APA

World Bank. (2026). Social contributions (current LCU) — United Kingdom [Data set]. Retrieved November 13, 2026, from EconDash: https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-gc-rev-socl-cn/GBR. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/GC.REV.SOCL.CN?locations=GB

MLA

World Bank. "Social contributions (current LCU) — United Kingdom." EconDash, 2026, https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-gc-rev-socl-cn/GBR. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/GC.REV.SOCL.CN?locations=GB.

Chicago

World Bank. 2026. "Social contributions (current LCU) — United Kingdom." EconDash. Accessed November 13, 2026. https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-gc-rev-socl-cn/GBR. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/GC.REV.SOCL.CN?locations=GB.

BibTeX
@misc{econdash_wdi_gc_rev_socl_cn_gbr,
  author = {{World Bank}},
  title = {{Social contributions (current LCU) --- United Kingdom}},
  howpublished = {EconDash},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-gc-rev-socl-cn/GBR},
  note = {Accessed: 2026-11-13. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/GC.REV.SOCL.CN?locations=GB}
}