Annual change in population in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Annual change in population was 503,650 people in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Annual change in population in United Kingdom, 1951–2023
Source: UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in people.
Analysis
In 2023, annual change in population in United Kingdom stood at 503,650 people.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.3% on the previous year and up 17.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual change in population in United Kingdom peaked at 516,193 people in 2015 and was at its lowest, -25,314 people, in 1977.
That places United Kingdom 41st out of 236 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 233,938 people | 149,410 people | 290,826 people | 9 |
| 1960s | 322,974 people | 215,554 people | 387,884 people | 10 |
| 1970s | 76,255 people | -25,314 people | 226,571 people | 10 |
| 1980s | 96,338 people | -11,829 people | 155,598 people | 10 |
| 1990s | 165,653 people | 141,764 people | 211,841 people | 10 |
| 2000s | 366,756 people | 218,670 people | 491,444 people | 10 |
| 2010s | 460,474 people | 358,485 people | 516,193 people | 10 |
| 2020s | 393,002 people | 240,902 people | 510,527 people | 4 |
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More population data for United Kingdom
- World population growth -0.2% (2100)
- Population density 307.14 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 3.21 million people (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -0.2% (2100)
- Total fertility rate vs. contraceptive prevalence 1.55 births per woman (2024)
- Fertility rate vs. unmet need for contraception 1.55 births per woman (2024)
- Refugees by country of asylum 515,677 people (2024)
- Total fertility rate vs. wanted fertility rate 1.55 births per woman (2024)
- Fertility rate vs. Share of people who are religious 1.56 live births per woman (2023)
- Fertility rate accounting for survival until childbearing age 1.55 children per women (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual change in population in United Kingdom?
- Annual change in population in United Kingdom was 503,650 people in 2023, according to UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual change in population recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 516,193 people in 2015.
- What is the lowest annual change in population recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was -25,314 people in 1977.
- How does United Kingdom rank for annual change in population?
- United Kingdom ranks 41st out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is annual change in population rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 17.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom data come from?
- The figures come from UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual change in population. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual change in population, calculated as the difference between population on 1 July of consecutive years.