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United Kingdom: Population ages 15-64, total

In , United Kingdom's Population ages 15-64, total was 43.83 million.

That's up 1.0% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 24,340,761.61 . United Kingdom ranks #21 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #4 of 58.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.1564.TO) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

United Kingdom Population ages 15-64, total trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
43.83M
Trough
39.78M
1-year change
+1.0%
5-year change
+3.6%
+0.7% / yr
10-year change
+5.0%
+0.5% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population ages 15-64, total
43.831M
43.392M
42.888M
42.499M
42.334M
42.324M
42.221M
42.156M
42.076M
41.884M

About Population ages 15-64, total

Total population between the ages 15 to 64. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.

Indicator code: SP.POP.1564.TOCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was United Kingdom's Population ages 15-64, total in 2024?
In 2024, United Kingdom's Population ages 15-64, total was 43.83 million, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is United Kingdom's Population ages 15-64, total rising or falling?
United Kingdom's Population ages 15-64, total rose 1.0% from 2023 to 2024.
How does United Kingdom rank globally on Population ages 15-64, total?
In 2024, United Kingdom ranked #21 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 15-64, total.
How does United Kingdom's Population ages 15-64, total compare to the world average?
The global average for Population ages 15-64, total in 2024 was 24.34 million, so United Kingdom is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #4 of 58.
What is Population ages 15-64, total and how is it measured?
Total population between the ages 15 to 64. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.1564.TO), CC BY 4.0.