UK Population Reaches 67.6 Million, Reflecting Decade of Growth

England leads the growth with a 7.5% increase, as the nation's median age rises to 40.7 years.

The UK population has grown to an estimated 67.6 million people as of mid-2022, marking an increase of over 4 million in the past decade.
England experienced the most significant growth, with its population increasing by 7.5%, or 4 million people, between 2011 and 2022.
The median average age of the UK population has risen to 40.7 years, up from 39.6 years a decade ago, indicating an aging population.
Scotland has the oldest median age at 43 years, followed by Wales, England, and Northern Ireland.
The population growth has been primarily driven by international migration, rather than natural change.