United Kingdom: Property rights

The latest value from 2024 is 95 points, unchanged from 95 points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 54 points, based on data from 180 countries. Historically, the average for the United Kingdom from 1995 to 2024 is 90 points. The minimum value, 85 points, was reached in 2010 while the maximum of 96 points was recorded in 2022. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

The property rights index for the United Kingdom from The Heritage Foundation reflects the ability of individuals to accumulate private property, secured by clear laws that are fully enforced by the state. It also measures the likelihood of expropriation in the United Kingdom as well as the extent of corruption in the judiciary and the enforcement of contracts.

Definition: The property rights index measures the degree to which a country’s laws protect private property rights and the degree to which its government enforces those laws. It also assesses the likelihood that private property will be expropriated and analyzes the independence of the judiciary, the existence of corruption within the judiciary, and the ability of individuals and businesses to enforce contracts. Higher index values denote more certain legal protection of property.