What is the Population of United Kingdom?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
United Kingdom has a population of approximately 69,281,437 people, making it the 20th most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around 0.87% of the world's population. With a land area of 244,376 km², the population density is roughly 284 people per km².
| Population | 69,281,437 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 20th of 196 |
| Share of world population | 0.87% |
| Area | 244,376 km² |
| Population density | 284 / km² |
| Demonym | British |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69,281,437 | 20th |
| Iran | 85,961,000 | 17th |
| Turkey | 85,664,944 | 18th |
| Germany | 83,491,249 | 19th |
| Tanzania | 68,153,004 | 21st |
| France | 66,351,959 | 22nd |
| Thailand | 65,859,640 | 23rd |
United Kingdom compared with its neighbours
| Country | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 5,458,600 | 70,273 |
United Kingdom in context
- United Kingdom covers 244,376 km², making it the 78th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- It shares a land border with 1 country: Ireland.
- With 69,281,437 people, United Kingdom holds about 63.5% of the population of Northern Europe.
- Traffic drives on the left, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- United Kingdom is a member state of the United Nations.
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Population of United Kingdom — FAQ
What is the population of United Kingdom?
The population of United Kingdom is approximately 69,281,437 (69.3 million) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of United Kingdom in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of United Kingdom at approximately 69,281,437 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). United Kingdom is the 20th most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in United Kingdom?
Approximately 69,281,437 people live in United Kingdom, making it the 20th most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does United Kingdom rank by population?
United Kingdom is the 20th most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of 0.87%.
What is the population density of United Kingdom?
United Kingdom has a population density of roughly 284 people per km², based on a land area of 244,376 km².
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