Mercury nominees by decade
Guardian graphic. Source: Mercury Prize. Note: 84 nominees in the 90s, 120 in the 2000s, 120 in the 2010s and 72 so far in the 2020s. Locations are where acts are generally recognised as having started their career. ‘Other’ includes acts that are part British/Irish but have since moved away, and collaborations between established artists from different parts of the UK