Total population in the United Kingdom
In 2025, the total population (number of people) in the United Kingdom was 69,551,332 people, up from 69,138,192 people in 2024. Explore the historical series and compare the United Kingdom with other economies below.
Total population
Number of people
United Kingdom
| Year | People |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 69 551 332 |
| 2024 | 69 138 192 |
| 2023 | 68 682 962 |
| 2022 | 68 179 315 |
| 2021 | 67 668 792 |
| 2020 | 67 351 862 |
| 2019 | 67 110 958 |
| 2018 | 66 752 475 |
| 2017 | 66 354 471 |
| 2016 | 65 893 358 |
| 2015 | 65 382 110 |
| 2014 | 64 865 916 |
| 2013 | 64 389 388 |
| 2012 | 63 960 484 |
| 2011 | 63 509 285 |
| 2010 | 63 006 483 |
| 2009 | 62 506 226 |
| 2008 | 62 027 306 |
| 2007 | 61 535 854 |
| 2006 | 61 051 094 |
| 2005 | 60 596 108 |
| 2004 | 60 169 967 |
| 2003 | 59 820 385 |
| 2002 | 59 540 763 |
| 2001 | 59 288 090 |
| 2000 | 59 057 338 |
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About this indicator
Total population refers to all residents of a country or territory, regardless of legal status or citizenship. It reflects demographic dynamics driven by births, deaths, and migration.
Population data are essential for calculating per capita indicators and for understanding the scale of an economy, its labor force, and its social services demand. Changes in population size have direct implications for economic growth potential, fiscal sustainability, and resource allocation.
This indicator is measured at mid-year (July 1) and expressed in number of people.
Population data are essential for calculating per capita indicators and for understanding the scale of an economy, its labor force, and its social services demand. Changes in population size have direct implications for economic growth potential, fiscal sustainability, and resource allocation.
This indicator is measured at mid-year (July 1) and expressed in number of people.
Sources and updates
Data sources
The data for this indicator are drawn from the United Nations (UN) World Population Prospects database.
Last update
This indicator was last updated on Econorama on 18 June 2026 and reflects the latest data available from the underlying sources at that time.