United Kingdom Population
Detailed population statistics for United Kingdom. Source: UN World Population Prospects (2023 estimates).
Population
67,736,802
Capital
London
Continent
Europe
Area
243,610 km²
Density
278/km²
Growth Rate
0.39%
United Kingdom in a global context
With about 67,736,802 people, United Kingdom is home to roughly 0.84% of the world's population and ranks #19 among the countries on this list. Its population density of 278/km² is about 4.5 times the world average of 62 people per km², across a total area of 243,610 km².
Growth trend
At an annual growth rate of 0.39%, United Kingdom adds roughly 264,174 people per year. If that rate held steady, the population would reach about 70,425,385 in ten years and double in roughly 179 years. Real growth rarely stays constant, so treat these figures as a simple projection rather than a forecast.
Compared with nearby countries in the ranking
| # | Country | Population | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 🇩🇪 Germany | 84,482,267 | 0.12% |
| 18 | 🇹🇭 Thailand | 71,801,279 | 0.15% |
| 19 | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 67,736,802 | 0.39% |
| 20 | 🇫🇷 France | 64,756,584 | 0.18% |