COUNTRY PROFILEUnited Kingdom
United Kingdom's population is 69,487,000 (2025) — the 22nd-largest in the world and the 3rd-largest in Europe, growing by about 206,000 people a year.
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Population right now, ticking live from the last confirmed count.▲ growing69,487,000 (World Bank, 2025) + +206,000/year × elapsed time since 2025-12-31 — open formula, updates every tick
United Kingdom Facts at a Glance
Five numbers that summarise the country — population trend, rank, density, wealth, share of humanity.
Population2025
69,487,000
World rank
#22
of 217 tracked geographies
Density
287.2 / km²
241,930 km² land area
GDP / capita
$57,602
#5 economy overall
Share of humanity
1 in 118 people on Earth lives in United Kingdom
United Kingdom's Population Growth
Yes — United Kingdom's population rose by 206,000 people (+0.3%) between 2024 and 2025. The fertility rate is 1.6 births per woman — below the ~2.1 replacement level. Net migration was positive in the latest year on record.
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United Kingdom Demographics
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Population density2025
287.2 people / km²
241,930 km² land area, 2025
Median age2025
41.1 years
half the population is older, half younger
Life expectancy2024
81.4 years
M 79.5 · F 83.3
Average height2019
178.2 cm (male)
female 163.9 cm
Homicide rate2021
1.1 per 100,000
#53 safest of 196
Air quality (PM2.5)2023
9.5 µg/m³
lower is cleaner
Urban population2025
83.3 %
share living in cities
Fertility rate2025
1.6 births / woman
replacement level ≈ 2.1
Net migration2025
+389,911 people
positive in latest year
United Kingdom in World Rankings
Every world ranking we publish, where this country sits in each one, and its overall percentile profile.
Population69,487,000 people
#22 / 217
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GDP$4.00T
#5 / 186
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Life expectancy81.4 years
#42 / 217
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Average height178.2 cm (male)
#39 / 200
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Cleanest air9.46 µg/m³ PM2.5
#43 / 200
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Safest countries1.1 homicides / 100k
#53 / 196
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Most dangerous1.1 homicides / 100k
#144 / 196
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Percentile in each ranking — further from centre is a higher rank (closer to #1).
Population, 1960 to 2025
66 years of estimates from the same source.
Source: World Bank (SP.POP.TOTL) · annual estimates, 1960–2025 · hover the line for any year.
Age & sex structure
17 five-year bands, male and female, 2025.
Male — 34,225,293Female — 35,261,706
Largest cities
By population, GeoNames city-proper figures (not metro area).
Where is United Kingdom Located?
- Capital
- London
- Currency
- Pound (GBP)
- Language(s)
- English, Welsh, GD
- Region
- Europe & Central Asia
- Continent
- 43 countries in Europe →
- Land area
- 241,930 km²
- Area (GeoNames)
- 244,820 km²
- Borders
- 1 country
Shares a border with
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Frequently asked
What is the population of United Kingdom?
United Kingdom's population is 69,487,000 as of 2025 (World Bank estimate), ranking #22 of 217 countries and territories by population.
How many people live in United Kingdom?
69,487,000 people, as of the 2025 World Bank estimate — the most recent figure this page tracks.
What is United Kingdom's population density?
287.2 people per km², based on a land area of 241,930 km².
What is United Kingdom ranked in population worldwide?
#22 of 217 countries and territories by population — see the full ranking table for every country's position.
What is the life expectancy in United Kingdom?
81.4 years on average (2024) — 79.5 for men, 83.3 for women.
What is United Kingdom's GDP?
$4.00T, ranking #5 of 186 economies we track — $57,602 per capita.
Sources
World Bank Open Data
CC BY 4.0 · population, GDP, life expectancy, homicide, PM2.5, vitals
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