Financial derivatives (other than reserves) and employee stock options in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Financial derivatives (other than reserves) and employee stock options was 3.73 trillion US dollar in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
3.73 trillion US dollar
Change on year
down 5.5%
World rank
1st
of 132 countries
All-time high
5.92 trillion US dollar
in 2008
All-time low
0 US dollar
in 1999
Years of data
27
1999–2025

Financial derivatives (other than reserves) and employee stock options in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 1999–2025

02.0T4.0T6.0T1999201220251999: 0 US dollar2000: 0 US dollar2001: 0 US dollar2002: 0 US dollar2003: 0 US dollar2004: 1.4T US dollar2005: 1.4T US dollar2006: 1.7T US dollar2007: 2.8T US dollar2008: 5.9T US dollar2009: 3.6T US dollar2010: 4.7T US dollar2011: 5.7T US dollar2012: 5.0T US dollar2013: 4.2T US dollar2014: 4.7T US dollar2015: 3.7T US dollar2016: 3.4T US dollar2017: 2.9T US dollar2018: 2.8T US dollar2019: 3.0T US dollar2020: 4.0T US dollar2021: 3.2T US dollar2022: 3.9T US dollar2023: 3.4T US dollar2024: 4.0T US dollar2025: 3.7T US dollar

Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in US dollar.

Analysis

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland recorded 3.73 trillion US dollar for financial derivatives (other than reserves) and employee stock options in 2025.

That represents a change of down 5.5% on the previous year and up 0.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, financial derivatives (other than reserves) and employee stock options in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland peaked at 5.92 trillion US dollar in 2008 and was at its lowest, 0 US dollar, in 1999.

That places United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 1st out of 132 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Financial derivatives (other than reserves) and employee stock options in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, year by year

Annual values for Financial derivatives (other than reserves) and employee stock options (Assets, Positions, US dollar) in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 1999 to 2025.
Year US dollar Change
1999 0 US dollar
2000 0 US dollar
2001 0 US dollar
2002 0 US dollar
2003 0 US dollar
2004 1.38 trillion US dollar
2005 1.42 trillion US dollar +2.9%
2006 1.69 trillion US dollar +19.1%
2007 2.79 trillion US dollar +64.7%
2008 5.92 trillion US dollar +112.3%
2009 3.57 trillion US dollar -39.6%
2010 4.68 trillion US dollar +31.1%
2011 5.69 trillion US dollar +21.5%
2012 4.96 trillion US dollar -12.8%
2013 4.20 trillion US dollar -15.5%
2014 4.69 trillion US dollar +11.8%
2015 3.72 trillion US dollar -20.8%
2016 3.37 trillion US dollar -9.4%
2017 2.86 trillion US dollar -15.1%
2018 2.76 trillion US dollar -3.6%
2019 3.02 trillion US dollar +9.6%
2020 4.02 trillion US dollar +32.9%
2021 3.18 trillion US dollar -21.0%
2022 3.94 trillion US dollar +23.9%
2023 3.43 trillion US dollar -12.9%
2024 3.95 trillion US dollar +15.2%
2025 3.73 trillion US dollar -5.5%

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland compared with similar countries

  • United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's 3.73 trillion US dollar is above the median for high income countries, which is 5.60 billion US dollar, 666.3× the median. (54 countries reporting)
  • United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's 3.73 trillion US dollar is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.15 billion US dollar, 3234.0× the median. (43 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 0 US dollar 0 US dollar 0 US dollar 1
2000s 1.68 trillion US dollar 0 US dollar 5.92 trillion US dollar 10
2010s 4.00 trillion US dollar 2.76 trillion US dollar 5.69 trillion US dollar 10
2020s 3.71 trillion US dollar 3.18 trillion US dollar 4.02 trillion US dollar 6

Countries ranked near United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

  1. 2 France 2.01 trillion US dollar compare
  2. 3 United States of America 1.91 trillion US dollar compare
  3. 4 Germany 1.76 trillion US dollar compare

See the full ranking of 135 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is financial derivatives (other than reserves) and employee stock options in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
Financial derivatives (other than reserves) and employee stock options in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland was 3.73 trillion US dollar in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest financial derivatives (other than reserves) and employee stock options recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
The highest recorded value was 5.92 trillion US dollar in 2008.
What is the lowest financial derivatives (other than reserves) and employee stock options recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
The lowest recorded value was 0 US dollar in 1999.
How does United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank for financial derivatives (other than reserves) and employee stock options?
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 1st out of 132 countries with data for 2025.
Is financial derivatives (other than reserves) and employee stock options rising or falling in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
Over the last ten years it is up 0.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland data come from?
The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Financial derivatives (other than reserves) and employee stock options (Assets, Positions, US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Financial derivatives (other than reserves) and employee stock options (Assets, Positions, US dollar)
Unit
US dollar
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
135 places, 2,519 data points, 1990–2025
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The International Investment Position (IIP) is a statistical statement that shows at a point in time the value of financial assets of residents of an economy that are claims on nonresidents or are gold bullion held as reserve assets; and the liabilities of residents of an economy to nonresidents.