Annual statistics, 2015
Figures for the year 2015, from before the UKOGB website.
| Indicator | This release | Previous | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| The economy | |||
| GDP growth | 2.2% | 3.2% | down 1.0 pts |
| Inflation (CPI) | 0.0% | 1.5% | down 1.5 pts |
| Unemployment | 5.4% | 6.2% | down 0.8 pts |
| Bank Rate | 0.5% | 0.5% | no change |
| Public sector borrowing | £6.5bn | £7.8bn | down £1.3bn |
| Government approval | 38.0% | 35.0% | up 3.0 pts |
| Crime, migration and public services | |||
| Net migration | 330k | 315k | up 15.0k |
| Recorded crime | 72.0 per 1,000 | 67.0 per 1,000 | up 5.0 per 1,000 |
| Prison population | 85.6k | 85.5k | up 0.1k |
| NHS waiting list | 3.6m | 3.3m | up 0.30m |
| Average house price | £196k | £186k | up £10.0k |
Commentary
Falling oil prices brought inflation down to zero. The Conservatives were re-elected with a majority.