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UK Population Hits 69.3 Million Amid Record Migration

9/26/2025

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The United Kingdom (UK) population reached 69.3 million by mid-2024, up 755,254—the second-largest rise since 1949.
Net migration drove growth: 1,235,254 immigrants and 496,536 emigrants produced a net gain of 738,718.
England grew fastest at 1.2%; Scotland and Wales had negative natural change, with Northern Ireland slower.
Births were lowest in 42 years; deaths lowest since mid-2019, 16,239.

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Story summary

The United Kingdom (UK) population reached 69.3 million by mid-2024, up 755,254—the second-largest rise since 1949.
Net migration drove growth: 1,235,254 immigrants and 496,536 emigrants produced a net gain of 738,718.
England grew fastest at 1.2%; Scotland and Wales had negative natural change, with Northern Ireland slower.
Births were lowest in 42 years; deaths lowest since mid-2019, 16,239.