Europe
Living in United Kingdom
Photo: Palace of Westminster and the River Thames, London · Colin, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
An island nation of four countries with London as a global finance hub, a mild and changeable climate, and a dense rail network. Editorial
The numbers
Main city climate4° to 18°CColdest and warmest month averages, London · 2020
Average temperature10.4°CLondon (whole country 9.3°C) · 2020
Price level92%Of US prices for everyday goods and services · 2025
Average spending$3,141Per person per month (international $, PPP) · 2025
Income per person$64,600GDP per person a year (international $, PPP) · 2025
Unemployment4.7%Of the labour force · 2025
Homicides1.1Per 100,000 people a year · 2021
Life expectancy81.4 yearsAt birth · 2024
Clean air9 µg/m³Average fine-particle pollution (WHO guideline: 5) · 2023
Forest13%Of the land area · 2024
City dwellers83%Of people live in cities and towns · 2025
Tax revenue26.9%Of GDP · 2024
Language and getting around Editorial
- Languages: English. English is an official language.
- Public transport: Extensive: most people can live without a car in the big cities.
- Geography: Has a coastline, with mountain areas. Capital: London.
Moving to United Kingdom
Visa and residence rules depend on your nationality, job, studies and family, and they change often. Start with the government's own website: www.gov.uk.
- United Kingdom family / spouse visa guide
- United Kingdom student visa guide
- United Kingdom tourist / visit visa guide
- United Kingdom work visa guide
- Study in United Kingdom
- Scholarships in United Kingdom
Sources
| Indicator | Value | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per person (PPP) | 64,606.5 international $ | 2025 | World Bank WDI |
| Unemployment | 4.75 % of labour force | 2025 | World Bank WDI (ILO estimate) |
| Intentional homicides | 1.12 per 100,000 people | 2021 | World Bank WDI (UNODC) |
| Political stability and absence of violence | 0.29 score, -2.5 to 2.5 | 2025 | Worldwide Governance Indicators |
| Government effectiveness (public services) | 1.23 score, -2.5 to 2.5 | 2025 | Worldwide Governance Indicators |
| Life expectancy at birth | 81.39 years | 2024 | World Bank WDI |
| Health spending per person | 5,860.24 US$ per person | 2024 | World Bank WDI (WHO) |
| Tax revenue | 26.89 % of GDP | 2024 | World Bank WDI (IMF) |
| People living in cities and towns | 83.32 % of population | 2025 | World Bank WDI (UN) |
| Forest area | 13.5 % of land | 2024 | World Bank WDI (FAO) |
| Fine-particle air pollution (PM2.5) | 9.46 µg/m³, annual mean | 2023 | World Bank WDI |
| Price level of household goods and services | 0.92 ratio, United States = 1 | 2025 | Calculated: PPP conversion factor (private consumption) / official exchange rate, World Bank WDI |
| Average household spending per person | 3,140.8 international $ per person per month | 2025 | Calculated: household consumption (PPP) / population / 12, World Bank WDI |
| Average temperature, whole country 1991-2020 | 9.3 °C | 2020 | World Bank Climate Change Knowledge Portal (CRU TS 4.08, 1991-2020) |
| Average temperature, main city | 10.4 °C | 2020 | NASA POWER climatology, main city |
| Coldest month average, main city | 4.1 °C | 2020 | NASA POWER climatology, main city |
| Warmest month average, main city | 17.6 °C | 2020 | NASA POWER climatology, main city |
| Rainfall, main city | 708 mm per year | 2020 | NASA POWER climatology, main city |
Data checked 2 November 2026. National averages hide differences between cities and regions. Climate figures for London are 2001–2020 averages.
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