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United Kingdom

ISO3: GBREurope & Central AsiaHigh incomeG20 Member

United Kingdom is a high income economy in Europe & Central Asia. It has a population of about 69,226,000 and a GDP of $3.69 trillion.

Explore 262 World Bank indicators for United Kingdom below.

United Kingdom at a Glance

Capital
London
Population
69,226,000
Area
244,376 km²
283.3 /km²
Currency
GBP British pound
Languages
English
ISO codes
GBR · GB
High income economy: The World Bank classifies United Kingdom as a high-income country, meaning its gross national income (GNI) per capita exceeds $13,845 (2023 threshold). High-income countries typically have well-developed infrastructure, strong institutions, and diverse economic bases.

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Frequently asked questions about United Kingdom

What is the population of United Kingdom?
United Kingdom has a population of approximately 69,226,000, according to the most recent World Bank data.
What is the capital of United Kingdom?
The capital of United Kingdom is London.
What region is United Kingdom in?
The World Bank places United Kingdom in the Europe & Central Asia region.
What income group is United Kingdom in?
The World Bank classifies United Kingdom as a High income economy.
What currency does United Kingdom use?
United Kingdom uses the British pound (GBP).

Data sourced from the World Bank Open Data portal. Values represent the most recent available year. NULL or missing values indicate data is suppressed, not collected, or not applicable for this country.