United Kingdom Population
69.5M▲ +0.2M
Dec 2025 · Annual
The total population of the United Kingdom reached 69.49 million in 2025, up from 69.28 million in 2024. This marks a new all-time high for the series, which dates back to 1960. The population has grown steadily over the decades.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 69.5M | 69.3M | 69.5MDec 2025 | 52.4MDec 1960 | 1960 – 2025 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age Dependency Ratio | 57.9% | 57.9% | 60.2% | 51.2% | Dec 2025 | Annual |
| Working-Age Population | 44.0M | 43.9M | 44.0M | 34.0M | Dec 2025 | Annual |
About this series
Population in United Kingdom averaged 62.2M from 1960 until 2025, reaching an all-time high of 69.5M in Dec 2025 and a record low of 52.4M in Dec 1960. The series is reported yearly with history from 1960.
Total population counts all residents of the United Kingdom, regardless of legal status or citizenship. The data is reported annually in millions, with the series spanning from 1960 to the present. It reflects the country's demographic size and changes over time.
Source & methodology
We use primary economic sources for every country. See our methodology page for how we source and verify this data.
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