United Kingdom Population Clock

United Kingdom population

70,295,209

Population changes approximately every seconds

Annual population growth rate (2023 - 2024): 0.60%

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Source: United Nations World Population Prospects 2024

About the population of United Kingdom

According to the United Nations World Population Prospects 2024, the estimated population of United Kingdom is 70,295,209, growing at an annual rate of 0.60%. That works out to a net change of approximately 1,131 people per day or 47 per hour.

The population change in United Kingdom is driven by three components: approximately 680,076 births per year and 673,998 deaths per year, plus net migration. Together these components produce the overall growth rate of 0.60% per year.

The total fertility rate stands at 1.54 children per woman. Since this is below the replacement level of 2.1, the population of United Kingdom would decline over the long term without net immigration.

Frequently asked questions

What is the current population of United Kingdom?

The current population of United Kingdom is approximately 70,295,209, growing at 0.60% per year.

How fast is the population of United Kingdom changing?

By approximately 1,131 people per day, or 47 per hour.

Are more people being born than dying in United Kingdom?

Yes. With approximately 680,076 births and 673,998 deaths per year, United Kingdom has a natural population increase of about 6,078 people annually.

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