United Kingdom
- Capital:
- London
- Continent:
- Europe
- Region(s):
- Northern Europe
- Largest Cities:
- London, Birmingham, Leeds
- Abbreviation:
- GBR
69,931,528
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
69,931,528
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
United Kingdom's population is projected to be 74,679,075 by 2097.
Historical
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| Year ↓ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 69,931,528 | 0.66% | 22 |
| 2025 | 69,551,332 | 0.65% | 22 |
| 2020 | 67,351,861 | 0.36% | 21 |
| 2019 | 67,110,958 | 0.54% | 21 |
| 2018 | 66,752,475 | 0.6% | 21 |
| 2017 | 66,354,471 | 0.7% | 21 |
| 2015 | 65,382,110 | 0.74% | 21 |
| 2010 | 63,006,483 | 0.78% | 22 |
| 2005 | 60,596,108 | 0.52% | 21 |
| 2000 | 59,057,338 | 0.31% | 21 |
| Year ↑ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 69,931,528 | 0.66% | 22 |
| 2032 | 71,868,655 | 0.44% | 21 |
| 2037 | 73,125,973 | 0.35% | 21 |
| 2042 | 74,181,563 | 0.29% | 25 |
| 2047 | 75,089,106 | 0.24% | 25 |
| 2052 | 75,715,203 | 0.17% | 27 |
| 2057 | 75,982,995 | 0.07% | 29 |
| 2062 | 76,015,723 | 0.01% | 29 |
| 2067 | 76,033,052 | 0.01% | 29 |
| 2072 | 76,068,383 | 0.01% | 30 |
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London has a metropolitan area population of 9,188,200, comprising 13.14%% of United Kingdom's total population.
| Rank | City | 2026 Pop. ↓ | % of National Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | London | 9,188,200 | 13.14% |
| 2 | Birmingham | 1,199,447 | 1.72% |
| 3 | Leeds | 860,894 | 1.23% |
| 4 | Glasgow | 663,221 | 0.95% |
| 5 | Manchester | 605,521 | 0.87% |
| 6 | Cornwall | 591,594 | 0.85% |
| 7 | Sheffield | 588,768 | 0.84% |
| 8 | Bradford | 570,186 | 0.82% |
| 9 | County Durham | 543,515 | 0.78% |
| 10 | Edinburgh | 540,101 | 0.77% |
As of 2026, United Kingdom has a total population of 69,931,528, ranking as the 22nd most populous nation in the world.
United Kingdom has a net population change of approximately 998 people per day, driven by 1,856 births, 1,855 deaths, and net immigration of 997 people.
United Kingdom represents 0.87% of the total global population and 9.41% of Europe's population.
United Kingdom has a population density of 289.1 people per km² (approximately 748.7 per mi²), making it the 49th most densely populated country in the world.
Currently, 100% of the population resides in urban areas.
*Rates last updated: June 16, 2026
As of 2026, the largest ethnicity in United Kingdom is White (87.2%) , followed by Asian/Asian British (6.9%) .
As of 2026, Christian (Anglican, Roman Catholic, Presbyterian, Methodist) is the largest religion in United Kingdom, comprising 59.5% of the population.