Distribution of population by group of country of birth and tenure in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Distribution of population by group of country of birth and tenure was 35.0% in 2018. ▼ Falling
Latest (2018)
35.0%
Change on year
up 5.1%
World rank
37th
of 43 countries
All-time high
41.6%
in 2010
All-time low
21.8%
in 2014
Years of data
10
2009–2018
Distribution of population by group of country of birth and tenure in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 2009–2018
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Percentage.
Analysis
The most recent figure for distribution of population by group of country of birth and tenure in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is 35.0%, measured in 2018.
That represents a change of up 5.1% on the previous year and down 3.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, distribution of population by group of country of birth and tenure in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland peaked at 41.6% in 2010 and was at its lowest, 21.8%, in 2014.
That places United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 37th out of 43 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Distribution of population by group of country of birth and tenure in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, year by year
| Year | Percentage | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 36.2% | — |
| 2010 | 41.6% | +14.9% |
| 2011 | 39.3% | -5.5% |
| 2012 | 30.7% | -21.9% |
| 2013 | 30.8% | +0.3% |
| 2014 | 21.8% | -29.2% |
| 2015 | 28.4% | +30.3% |
| 2016 | 21.9% | -22.9% |
| 2017 | 33.3% | +52.1% |
| 2018 | 35.0% | +5.1% |
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's 35.0% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 51.7%, 68% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's 35.0% is below the median for high income countries, which is 49.9%, 70% of the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 36.2% | 36.2% | 36.2% | 1 |
| 2010s | 31.4% | 21.8% | 41.6% | 9 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- 34 European Union (EU6-1958, EU9-1973, EU10-1981, EU12-1986, EU15-1995, EU25-2004, EU27-2007, EU28-2013, EU27-2020) 38.7% compare
- 35 Cyprus 36.9% compare
- 36 Euro area (EA11-1999, EA12-2001, EA13-2007, EA15-2008, EA16-2009, EA17-2011, EA18-2014, EA19-2015, EA20-2023, EA21-2026) 35.7% compare
- 37 United Kingdom 35.0% compare
- 39 Denmark 34.5% compare
- 40 Ireland 32.4% compare
More population data for United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.1791 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.1389 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.1791 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.0706 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 71,685 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.2666 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.169 % change on previous year (2100)
- 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)
All data for United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland →
Frequently asked questions
- What is distribution of population by group of country of birth and tenure in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Distribution of population by group of country of birth and tenure in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland was 35.0% in 2018, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest distribution of population by group of country of birth and tenure recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 41.6% in 2010.
- What is the lowest distribution of population by group of country of birth and tenure recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 21.8% in 2014.
- How does United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank for distribution of population by group of country of birth and tenure?
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 37th out of 43 countries with data for 2018.
- Is distribution of population by group of country of birth and tenure rising or falling in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Distribution of population by group of country of birth and tenure status (population aged 18 and over). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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