Population change: Demographic balance and crude rates … regional in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Population change: Demographic balance and crude rates … regional was 171,000 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
171,000
Change on year
down 63.6%
World rank
5th
of 49 countries
All-time high
827,744
in 2023
All-time low
118,597
in 2019
Years of data
26
2000–2025
Population change - Demographic balance and crude rates at regional in United Kingdom, 2000–2025
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
United Kingdom recorded 171,000 for population change - demographic balance and crude rates at regional in 2025.
That represents a change of down 63.6% on the previous year and down 46.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population change - demographic balance and crude rates at regional in United Kingdom peaked at 827,744 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 118,597, in 2019.
That places United Kingdom 5th out of 49 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population change: Demographic balance and crude rates … regional in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 143,871 | — |
| 2001 | 172,928 | +20.2% |
| 2002 | 199,267 | +15.2% |
| 2003 | 208,001 | +4.4% |
| 2004 | 255,377 | +22.8% |
| 2005 | 298,425 | +16.9% |
| 2006 | 276,579 | -7.3% |
| 2007 | 300,810 | +8.8% |
| 2008 | 256,010 | -14.9% |
| 2009 | 237,267 | -7.3% |
| 2010 | 266,730 | +12.4% |
| 2011 | 219,768 | -17.6% |
| 2012 | 182,592 | -16.9% |
| 2013 | 251,730 | +37.9% |
| 2014 | 268,358 | +6.6% |
| 2015 | 319,191 | +18.9% |
| 2016 | 261,038 | -18.2% |
| 2017 | 192,573 | -26.2% |
| 2018 | 216,408 | +12.4% |
| 2019 | 118,597 | -45.2% |
| 2020 | 183,310 | +54.6% |
| 2021 | 420,927 | +129.6% |
| 2022 | 758,083 | +80.1% |
| 2023 | 827,744 | +9.2% |
| 2024 | 469,507 | -43.3% |
| 2025 | 171,000 | -63.6% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 171,000 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 22,699, 7.5× the median. (35 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 171,000 is above the median for high income countries, which is 30,432, 5.6× the median. (32 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 234,854 | 143,871 | 300,810 | 10 |
| 2010s | 229,698 | 118,597 | 319,191 | 10 |
| 2020s | 471,762 | 171,000 | 827,744 | 6 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
- 2 Italy 295,759 compare
- 3 Germany 242,324 compare
- 4 France 233,329 compare
- 5 United Kingdom 171,000 compare
- 7 Romania 102,249 compare
- 8 Netherlands 94,805 compare
- 8 Netherlands 94,805 compare
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)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population change - demographic balance and crude rates at regional in United Kingdom?
- Population change - demographic balance and crude rates at regional in United Kingdom was 171,000 in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest population change - demographic balance and crude rates at regional recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 827,744 in 2023.
- What is the lowest population change - demographic balance and crude rates at regional recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 118,597 in 2019.
- How does United Kingdom rank for population change - demographic balance and crude rates at regional?
- United Kingdom ranks 5th out of 49 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population change - demographic balance and crude rates at regional rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is down 46.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Population change - Demographic balance and crude rates at regional level (NUTS 3). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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