Rank #202 by World Population
🇬🇧United Kingdom
United Kingdom has a population of 68,492,000, ranking #202 in the world. The capital is London. Located in Europe & Central Asia.
World Bank: High income
68,492,000
Population
#202
World Rank
81.2
Life Expectancy
$49,944
GDP Per Capita
United Kingdom, #202 by world population
United Kingdom Population History (1960-2024)
The country of United Kingdom had a population of 52,400,000 in 1960 and 69,226,000 in 2024, a 32.1% growth over 64 years. The peak was 69,226,000 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.44%.
69,226,000
Population (2024)
52,400,000
Population (1960)
69,226,000
Peak (2024)
0.44%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 52,400,000 |
| 1961 | 52,800,000 |
| 1962 | 53,250,000 |
| 1963 | 53,650,000 |
| 1964 | 54,000,000 |
| 1965 | 54,348,050 |
| 1966 | 54,648,500 |
| 1967 | 54,943,600 |
| 1968 | 55,211,700 |
| 1969 | 55,441,750 |
| 1970 | 55,663,250 |
| 1971 | 55,896,223 |
| 1972 | 56,086,065 |
| 1973 | 56,194,527 |
| 1974 | 56,229,974 |
| 1975 | 56,225,800 |
| 1976 | 56,211,968 |
| 1977 | 56,193,492 |
| 1978 | 56,196,504 |
| 1979 | 56,246,951 |
| 1980 | 56,314,216 |
| 1981 | 56,333,829 |
| 1982 | 56,313,641 |
| 1983 | 56,332,848 |
| 1984 | 56,422,072 |
| 1985 | 56,550,268 |
| 1986 | 56,681,396 |
| 1987 | 56,802,050 |
| 1988 | 56,928,327 |
| 1989 | 57,076,711 |
| 1990 | 57,247,586 |
| 1991 | 57,424,897 |
| 1992 | 57,580,402 |
| 1993 | 57,718,614 |
| 1994 | 57,865,745 |
| 1995 | 58,019,030 |
| 1996 | 58,166,950 |
| 1997 | 58,316,954 |
| 1998 | 58,487,141 |
| 1999 | 58,682,466 |
| 2000 | 58,892,514 |
| 2001 | 59,119,673 |
| 2002 | 59,370,479 |
| 2003 | 59,647,577 |
| 2004 | 59,987,905 |
| 2005 | 60,401,206 |
| 2006 | 60,846,820 |
| 2007 | 61,322,463 |
| 2008 | 61,806,995 |
| 2009 | 62,276,270 |
| 2010 | 62,766,365 |
| 2011 | 63,258,810 |
| 2012 | 63,711,000 |
| 2013 | 64,139,000 |
| 2014 | 64,620,000 |
| 2015 | 65,088,000 |
| 2016 | 65,607,000 |
| 2017 | 65,966,000 |
| 2018 | 66,289,000 |
| 2019 | 66,631,000 |
| 2020 | 66,744,000 |
| 2021 | 66,984,000 |
| 2022 | 67,604,000 |
| 2023 | 68,492,000 |
| 2024 | 69,226,000 |
Demographics
| Population | 68,492,000 |
| Population Growth Rate | 1.30% |
| Urban Population | 83.2% |
| Fertility Rate | 1.56 births/woman |
| Life Expectancy | 81.2 years |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 4.1 per 1,000 |
| Literacy Rate | - |
Economy & Trade
$49,944
GDP Per Capita
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
High income
Income Level
32.7
Gini Index (inequality)
65.0%
Trade (% of GDP)
11,101,000
Tourism Arrivals
Health & Education
11.0%
Health Expenditure (% GDP)
3.30
Physicians per 1,000
4.1
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Development & Connectivity
100.0%
Electricity Access
95.5%
Internet Users
118
Mobile Subs per 100
283.1
People per km2
445,523
Net Migration
Environment
13.3%
Forest Area
Other Countries in Europe & Central Asia
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United Kingdom in global context
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Frequently Asked Questions
United Kingdom has a population of 68,492,000, ranking #202 in the world. The annual population growth rate is 1.30%.
Life expectancy in United Kingdom is 81.2 years. The infant mortality rate is 4.1 per 1,000 live births.
United Kingdom's GDP per capita is $49,944. It is classified as a high income country by the World Bank.
83.2% of United Kingdom's population lives in urban areas. The overall population density is 283.1 people per square kilometer.
Literacy data for United Kingdom is available from the World Bank.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.