United Kingdom Population (2022): 67.5 Million Across Four Nations

As of mid-2022, the UK's estimated population was 67.5 million (ONS). Breakdown by constituent country:

CountryPopulation (mid-2022)% of UK
England57.1M84.6%
Scotland5.4M8.1%
Wales3.1M4.6%
Northern Ireland1.9M2.8%

Key Trends

  • Growth: +0.4%/yr (net migration ~500K, natural change near zero)
  • Aging: 19% aged 65+; median age 40.5
  • Urbanization: 84% urban; London 13% of UK population
  • Density: 278/km² (UK), 4,300/km² (England)

Projections

ONS principal projection: 70M by 2030, 73M by 2045—driven by migration.

Note

"Great Britain" = England + Scotland + Wales (island). "United Kingdom" = GB + Northern Ireland (political entity).

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