United Kingdom: Population growth (annual %)
In , United Kingdom's Population growth (annual %) was 1.07.
That's down 18.3% from 2023, the highest value since .
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 1.05 . United Kingdom ranks #101 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #14 of 58.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.GROW) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 1.30
- Trough
- 0.17
- 1-year change
- -18.3%
- 5-year change
- +107.1%
- +15.7% / yr
- 10-year change
- +42.7%
- +3.6% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population growth (annual %) |
|---|---|
| 1.0660 | |
| 1.3050 | |
| 0.9213 | |
| 0.3589 | |
| 0.1694 | |
| 0.5146 | |
| 0.4885 | |
| 0.5457 | |
| 0.7942 | |
| 0.7216 |
About Population growth (annual %)
Annual population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
Indicator code: SP.POP.GROW • Category: Health & Population
Frequently asked questions
- What was United Kingdom's Population growth (annual %) in 2024?
- In 2024, United Kingdom's Population growth (annual %) was 1.07, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is United Kingdom's Population growth (annual %) rising or falling?
- United Kingdom's Population growth (annual %) fell 18.3% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does United Kingdom rank globally on Population growth (annual %)?
- In 2024, United Kingdom ranked #101 out of 217 countries reporting Population growth (annual %).
- How does United Kingdom's Population growth (annual %) compare to the world average?
- The global average for Population growth (annual %) in 2024 was 1.05, so United Kingdom is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #14 of 58.
- What is Population growth (annual %) and how is it measured?
- Annual population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.GROW), CC BY 4.0.