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UK Population Hits Record 69.3 Million Amid Migration Surge

9/29/2025

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The UK population reached a record 69.3 million by mid-2024, up 755,254 in a year—second-largest rise in 75 years.
International migration drove growth: 1,235,254 immigrants and 496,536 emigrants produced a net 738,718.
Natural change was modest: 662,148 births and 645,909 deaths.
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) revised population estimates, showing a 4.7 million increase from mid-2014 to mid-2024.

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Story summary

The UK population reached a record 69.3 million by mid-2024, up 755,254 in a year—second-largest rise in 75 years.
International migration drove growth: 1,235,254 immigrants and 496,536 emigrants produced a net 738,718.
Natural change was modest: 662,148 births and 645,909 deaths.
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) revised population estimates, showing a 4.7 million increase from mid-2014 to mid-2024.