Annual population change
1.2 %
Mid 2023 to mid 2024
Official sourceExplore the UK
Understand your area clearly
Start with the four nations of the United Kingdom. As checked official data is added, you will be able to explore counties, councils and local areas with clear population, economy and public service information.
Mid 2024 estimate
69,281,400 people
Latest accredited ONS estimate for the United Kingdom. Checked 26 Sep 2025.
This opening UK map uses the ONS December 2024 generalised coastline boundaries. County and council boundaries will be added after their official geography files have been checked.
Checked nation profile
England
Nation · England
Median age
40.2 years
Mid 2024 estimate
Official sourcePopulation
58,620,101 people
Mid 2024 estimate
Official sourceWhat happens next?
These opening figures were checked on 26 Sept 2025. County and council profiles will be added in stages after their official geography files have been checked.
View official sourceEvery council, mapped
All 361 local authorities from the official register. Hover any area to name it — Welsh councils carry their official Welsh names — and click through to that council's page. Prefer a list? Browse every council.
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Where the area information comes from
We use official geography and statistics services. We do not publish an area figure until its source, reference period and checking date are recorded.
ONS Open Geography Portal
Official geography names, codes and boundary files for UK statistical areas.
ONS population estimates
Official mid year population estimates for the UK and its four nations.
National Records of Scotland
Official population statistics for Scotland.
NISRA population statistics
Official population statistics for Northern Ireland.
ONS regional accounts
Official regional economic statistics, including measures such as gross value added.