Saad Ullah
⬤ The wealth divide between America and Britain has exploded over the past 35 years, with new IMF data showing just how far the two economies have drifted apart. Back in 1990, the gap was barely noticeable—the US sat at $23,848 per person while the UK wasn't far behind at $20,913.
⬤ Fast forward to 2025, and that modest $3,000 difference has ballooned into a staggering $34,728 chasm. The US now clocks in at $89,678 per capita, while the UK limps along at $54,950—not even two-thirds of American prosperity levels.
The relative distance between the two economies expanded steadily across decades, resulting in a significantly larger difference by 2025.
⬤ Both countries saw their economies grow over these decades, but America's growth engine absolutely smoked Britain's. While UK citizens saw their income roughly double, Americans more than tripled theirs—a gap that keeps widening year after year.
⬤ This divergence isn't just about bragging rights. When major developed economies drift this far apart in prosperity, it reshapes everything from investment flows to policy negotiations between longtime allies.
Saad Ullah
