Britons Guess How Wealthy UK Is Vs All US States—and Get It All Wrong
Summary
A new report shows that many people in the UK think their country is richer than it actually is compared to the United States. In fact, the UK is poorer than every U.S. state when looking at income per person, which surprised many who learned the truth.Key Facts
- The study was done by the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) using a survey of 3,001 UK voters in January 2026.
- Most Britons ranked the UK seventh richest compared to U.S. states, but it is actually poorer than all 50 states (except Washington, D.C.).
- The UK’s GDP per person is about $57,000, while the U.S. average is around $93,000.
- People also incorrectly believed the UK was richer than countries like Switzerland, Germany, and Australia.
- When told the real rankings, many respondents felt shocked, disappointed, or embarrassed.
- The report says this misunderstanding affects public views on growth, wages, and public services.
- About 85% of respondents said economic growth should be a priority, but they are unclear about what causes growth and who benefits from it.
- The IEA hopes that correcting these ideas will help support economic reforms in the UK.
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