Annual statistics, 2011
Figures for the year 2011, from before the UKOGB website.
| Indicator | This release | Previous | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| The economy | |||
| GDP growth | 1.1% | 2.2% | down 1.1 pts |
| Inflation (CPI) | 4.5% | 3.3% | up 1.2 pts |
| Unemployment | 8.1% | 7.9% | up 0.2 pts |
| Bank Rate | 0.5% | 0.5% | no change |
| Public sector borrowing | £10.5bn | £12.5bn | down £2.0bn |
| Government approval | 38.0% | 42.0% | down 4.0 pts |
| Crime, migration and public services | |||
| Net migration | 250k | 255k | down 5.0k |
| Recorded crime | 73.0 per 1,000 | 76.0 per 1,000 | down 3.0 per 1,000 |
| Prison population | 86.7k | 85.0k | up 1.7k |
| NHS waiting list | 2.6m | 2.5m | up 0.10m |
| Average house price | £163k | £167k | down £4.0k |
Commentary
Inflation peaked at over 5 per cent in the autumn as VAT and energy prices rose. Growth was weak.