United Kingdom: Population, total
In , United Kingdom's Population, total was 69.23 million.
That's up 1.1% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 37,411,963.35 . 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.TOTL) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 69.23M
- Trough
- 60.40M
- 1-year change
- +1.1%
- 5-year change
- +3.9%
- +0.8% / yr
- 10-year change
- +7.1%
- +0.7% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population, total |
|---|---|
| 69.226M | |
| 68.492M | |
| 67.604M | |
| 66.984M | |
| 66.744M | |
| 66.631M | |
| 66.289M | |
| 65.966M | |
| 65.607M | |
| 65.088M |
About Population, total
Total population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship. The values shown are midyear estimates.
Indicator code: SP.POP.TOTL • Category: Health & Population
Frequently asked questions
- What was United Kingdom's Population, total in 2024?
- In 2024, United Kingdom's Population, total was 69.23 million, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is United Kingdom's Population, total rising or falling?
- United Kingdom's Population, total rose 1.1% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does United Kingdom rank globally on Population, total?
- In 2024, United Kingdom ranked #21 out of 217 countries reporting Population, total.
- How does United Kingdom's Population, total compare to the world average?
- The global average for Population, total in 2024 was 37.41 million, so United Kingdom is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #4 of 58.
- What is Population, total and how is it measured?
- Total population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship. The values shown are midyear estimates.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.TOTL), CC BY 4.0.