🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Population
United Kingdom Population
68.5M
YoY -0.5%
World rank
#7
Period Δ
-0.5%
Regional
#2
Period 2025Published Dec 31, 2025Updated on WorldShift Aug 10, 2026Source World Bank / UNFrequency annual
Latest available data from World Bank / UN. Not realtime.
Historical high
68.8M (2024)
Historical low
56.6M (2000)
Average growth
+0.84% / step
Previous year
68.8M
Global rank
#7
Regional rank
#2
How United Kingdom compares
Questions people ask
What is United Kingdom’s current Population?
The latest available value is 68.5M for period 2025.
What is United Kingdom’s Population growth rate?
Year-over-year change is -0.5%.
What rank is United Kingdom by Population?
Within the WorldShift MVP set, United Kingdom ranks #7 (#2 in Europe).
How has United Kingdom’s Population changed over time?
The chart covers 26 observations. Use 5Y / 10Y / 20Y / MAX to inspect the path.