United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland vs United Kingdom: Population on 1 January by age group and sex

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
67.03 million Number
in 2020
United Kingdom
67.03 million Number
in 2020
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank
6th
United Kingdom rank
6th

Population on 1 January by age group and sex over time

  • United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
  • United Kingdom
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How they compare

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland currently reports 67.03 million Number against 67.03 million Number in United Kingdom, a difference of 0 Number.

Across all 61 years both countries report, United Kingdom has been ahead every year.

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 6th and United Kingdom ranks 6th of 60 countries.

Head to head by decade

Decade United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland United Kingdom Difference Ahead
1960s 53.90 million Number 53.90 million Number 0 Number
1970s 56.08 million Number 56.08 million Number 0 Number
1980s 56.53 million Number 56.53 million Number 0 Number
1990s 57.87 million Number 57.87 million Number 0 Number
2000s 60.18 million Number 60.18 million Number 0 Number
2010s 64.63 million Number 64.63 million Number 0 Number
2020s 67.03 million Number 67.03 million Number 0 Number

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher population on 1 january by age group and sex, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, at 67.03 million Number against 67.03 million Number in United Kingdom as of 2020.
What is the difference in population on 1 january by age group and sex between United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and United Kingdom?
0 Number, with United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and United Kingdom?
61 years are reported by both, from 1960 to 2020.
How do United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and United Kingdom rank globally for population on 1 january by age group and sex?
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 6th and United Kingdom ranks 6th of 60 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Population on 1 January by age group and sex. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Population on 1 January by age group and sex
Unit
Number
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
69 places, 3,663 data points, 1960–2025
Last refreshed