Natural population growth in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Natural population growth was 0.0505 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
0.0505
Change on year
down 14.1%
World rank
178th
of 236 countries
All-time high
0.7194
in 1964
All-time low
-0.018
in 1976
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Natural population growth in United Kingdom, 1950–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for natural population growth in United Kingdom is 0.0505, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 14.1% on the previous year and down 84.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, natural population growth in United Kingdom peaked at 0.7194 in 1964 and was at its lowest, -0.018, in 1976.
United Kingdom ranks 178th of 236 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Natural population growth in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 0.4555 | — |
| 1951 | 0.3284 | -27.9% |
| 1952 | 0.434 | +32.2% |
| 1953 | 0.4318 | -0.5% |
| 1954 | 0.4211 | -2.5% |
| 1955 | 0.3899 | -7.4% |
| 1956 | 0.4323 | +10.9% |
| 1957 | 0.4929 | +14.0% |
| 1958 | 0.5041 | +2.3% |
| 1959 | 0.5278 | +4.7% |
| 1960 | 0.5892 | +11.6% |
| 1961 | 0.588 | -0.2% |
| 1962 | 0.6308 | +7.3% |
| 1963 | 0.6327 | +0.3% |
| 1964 | 0.7194 | +13.7% |
| 1965 | 0.6624 | -7.9% |
| 1966 | 0.5989 | -9.6% |
| 1967 | 0.6089 | +1.7% |
| 1968 | 0.5027 | -17.4% |
| 1969 | 0.456 | -9.3% |
| 1970 | 0.4279 | -6.2% |
| 1971 | 0.4098 | -4.2% |
| 1972 | 0.2656 | -35.2% |
| 1973 | 0.1876 | -29.4% |
| 1974 | 0.1167 | -37.8% |
| 1975 | 0.056 | -52.0% |
| 1976 | -0.018 | -132.1% |
| 1977 | 0.0005 | -102.8% |
| 1978 | 0.0303 | +5960.0% |
| 1979 | 0.0967 | +219.1% |
| 1980 | 0.1533 | +58.5% |
| 1981 | 0.1204 | -21.5% |
| 1982 | 0.0951 | -21.0% |
| 1983 | 0.105 | +10.4% |
| 1984 | 0.1439 | +37.0% |
| 1985 | 0.1319 | -8.3% |
| 1986 | 0.1609 | +22.0% |
| 1987 | 0.2229 | +38.5% |
| 1988 | 0.2316 | +3.9% |
| 1989 | 0.2022 | -12.7% |
| 1990 | 0.2599 | +28.5% |
| 1991 | 0.2446 | -5.9% |
| 1992 | 0.2459 | +0.5% |
| 1993 | 0.1665 | -32.3% |
| 1994 | 0.1986 | +19.3% |
| 1995 | 0.1392 | -29.9% |
| 1996 | 0.1554 | +11.6% |
| 1997 | 0.157 | +1.0% |
| 1998 | 0.1406 | -10.4% |
| 1999 | 0.1071 | -23.8% |
| 2000 | 0.1147 | +7.1% |
| 2001 | 0.1092 | -4.8% |
| 2002 | 0.104 | -4.8% |
| 2003 | 0.1369 | +31.6% |
| 2004 | 0.2149 | +57.0% |
| 2005 | 0.2287 | +6.4% |
| 2006 | 0.2853 | +24.7% |
| 2007 | 0.3202 | +12.2% |
| 2008 | 0.3435 | +7.3% |
| 2009 | 0.3707 | +7.9% |
| 2010 | 0.3878 | +4.6% |
| 2011 | 0.4057 | +4.6% |
| 2012 | 0.3813 | -6.0% |
| 2013 | 0.3177 | -16.7% |
| 2014 | 0.3162 | -0.5% |
| 2015 | 0.2651 | -16.2% |
| 2016 | 0.2681 | +1.1% |
| 2017 | 0.224 | -16.4% |
| 2018 | 0.1728 | -22.9% |
| 2019 | 0.1626 | -5.9% |
| 2020 | -0.0064 | -103.9% |
| 2021 | 0.0457 | -814.1% |
| 2022 | 0.0588 | +28.7% |
| 2023 | 0.0505 | -14.1% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 0.0505 is below the median for high income countries, which is 0.1118, 45% of the median. (85 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 0.0505 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is -0.0696. (56 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Natural population growth in United Kingdom changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | +5960.0% | 0.0005 | 0.0303 |
| 2021 | +814.1% | -0.0064 | 0.0457 |
| 1979 | +219.1% | 0.0303 | 0.0967 |
| 1976 | -132.1% | 0.056 | -0.018 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 0.4418 | 0.3284 | 0.5278 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.5989 | 0.456 | 0.7194 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.1573 | -0.018 | 0.4279 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.1567 | 0.0951 | 0.2316 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.1815 | 0.1071 | 0.2599 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.2228 | 0.104 | 0.3707 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.2901 | 0.1626 | 0.4057 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.0372 | -0.0064 | 0.0588 | 4 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
More population data for United Kingdom
- 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)
- Population growth rate -0.184 (2100)
- Population density 307.14 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 3.21 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is natural population growth in United Kingdom?
- Natural population growth in United Kingdom was 0.0505 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest natural population growth recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 0.7194 in 1964.
- What is the lowest natural population growth recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was -0.018 in 1976.
- How does United Kingdom rank for natural population growth?
- United Kingdom ranks 178th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is natural population growth rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is down 84.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Natural population growth. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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