United Kingdom: Population, female
In , United Kingdom's Population, female was 35.14 million.
That's up 1.0% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 18,600,712.16 . United Kingdom ranks #22 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #5 of 58.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.TOTL.FE.IN) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 35.14M
- Trough
- 31.01M
- 1-year change
- +1.0%
- 5-year change
- +3.7%
- +0.7% / yr
- 10-year change
- +6.6%
- +0.6% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population, female |
|---|---|
| 35.138M | |
| 34.773M | |
| 34.329M | |
| 34.023M | |
| 33.914M | |
| 33.874M | |
| 33.716M | |
| 33.565M | |
| 33.402M | |
| 33.168M |
About Population, female
Female population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all female residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
Indicator code: SP.POP.TOTL.FE.IN • Category: Health & Population
Frequently asked questions
- What was United Kingdom's Population, female in 2024?
- In 2024, United Kingdom's Population, female was 35.14 million, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is United Kingdom's Population, female rising or falling?
- United Kingdom's Population, female rose 1.0% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does United Kingdom rank globally on Population, female?
- In 2024, United Kingdom ranked #22 out of 217 countries reporting Population, female.
- How does United Kingdom's Population, female compare to the world average?
- The global average for Population, female in 2024 was 18.60 million, so United Kingdom is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #5 of 58.
- What is Population, female and how is it measured?
- Female population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all female residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.TOTL.FE.IN), CC BY 4.0.