Europe & Central Asia
United Kingdom Population
Total population based on the de facto definition.
Latest Value
69.2M
As of 2024
YoY Change
+1.1%
2023 → 2024
Record High
69.2M
Recorded in 2024
Record Low
52.4M
Recorded in 1960
10-Year Average
66.9M
2015–2024
Data Range
1960–2024
65 data points
Source
World Bank
Code: SP.POP.TOTL
Historical Trend
1960 – 2024
Analysis
The United Kingdom's population has been steadily increasing, with the latest data showing 69,226,000 people in 2024. This growth is largely driven by natural increase, with a moderate fertility rate and an aging population. The UK's population is also influenced by migration trends, with a significant proportion of the population being foreign-born.
Historical Data
| Value | YoY Change | Change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 69.2M | 734K | +1.1% |
| 2023 | 68.5M | 888K | +1.3% |
| 2022 | 67.6M | 620K | +0.9% |
| 2021 | 67.0M | 240K | +0.4% |
| 2020 | 66.7M | 113K | +0.2% |
| 2019 | 66.6M | 342K | +0.5% |
| 2018 | 66.3M | 323K | +0.5% |
| 2017 | 66.0M | 359K | +0.5% |
| 2016 | 65.6M | 519K | +0.8% |
| 2015 | 65.1M | 468K | +0.7% |
Source: World Bank Open Data · 1960–2024
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