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This statistic shows the annual growth rate of the real gross domestic product (GDP) in the United Kingdom from 2002 to 2012. GDP refers to the total market value of all goods and services that are produced within a country per year. It is an important indicator of the economic strength of a country. Real GDP is adjusted for price changes and is therefore regarded as a key indicator for economic growth. In 2011, the GDP growth rate in the United Kingdom was about 0.7 percent.