The UK Celebrates the Diamond Jubilee

In June 2012 the UK and the Commonwealth are celebrating the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee marking 60 years of her reign. But how has the UK changed since the Silver and Gold Jubilees in 1977 and 2002 respectively?

Selected Economic Indicators: 1977/2002/2012

Source: Euromonitor International from national statistics/Eurostat/OECD/UN/IMF/ILO

Note: All data in constant 2011 prices. Data for 2012 are forecast

Selected Social and Demographic Indicators: 1977/2002/2012

Source: Euromonitor International from national statistics/Eurostat/OECD/UN

Total GDP in the UK: 1977-2012

Source: Euromonitor International from national statistics/Eurostat/OECD/UN/IMF

Note: Data are in constant terms