Annual statistics, 2002
Figures for the year 2002, from before the UKOGB website.
| Indicator | This release | Previous | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| The economy | |||
| GDP growth | 2.1% | 2.5% | down 0.4 pts |
| Inflation (CPI) | 1.3% | 1.2% | up 0.1 pts |
| Unemployment | 5.2% | 5.1% | up 0.1 pts |
| Bank Rate | 4.0% | 4.0% | no change |
| Public sector borrowing | £1.5bn | -£0.5bn | up £2.0bn |
| Government approval | 40.0% | 48.0% | down 8.0 pts |
| Crime, migration and public services | |||
| Net migration | 170k | 180k | down 10.0k |
| Recorded crime | 112.0 per 1,000 | 105.0 per 1,000 | up 7.0 per 1,000 |
| Prison population | 70.9k | 66.3k | up 4.6k |
| NHS waiting list | 3.2m | 3.3m | down 0.10m |
| Average house price | £122k | £108k | up £14.0k |
Commentary
House prices rose by more than a fifth. Borrowing returned as spending on public services grew.