📗 Chapter 2: What is the UK?
What is the approximate population of the UK?
Correct answer: 67 million
A 50 million
B 60 million
✓ 67 million
D 80 million
💡 Explanation
The population of the UK is approximately 67 million people.
Key facts to remember
- UK population is approximately 67 million
- England ~56 million, Scotland ~5.5 million, Wales ~3.1 million, NI ~1.9 million
- Population grew through natural increase and immigration
- UK is ethnically diverse
- Significant communities from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, China, Africa, Caribbean
- Diversity especially notable in London, Birmingham, Leicester
- UK has an ageing population
- About 18% aged 65 or over
- Immigration has contributed to younger, diverse urban populations
Why this is the answer
From the official Life in the UK study material — 2.1.5 UK population and demographics:
The population of the UK is approximately 67 million people. England has the largest population at about 56 million. Scotland has about 5.5 million people, Wales about 3.1 million, and Northern Ireland about 1.9 million. The population has grown significantly through both natural increase and immigration.
The UK is an ethnically diverse country. According to census data, the largest ethnic group is White British, but significant communities of people with Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Chinese, African, and Caribbean heritage also live in the UK. This diversity is particularly notable in large cities like London, Birmingham, and Leicester.
The UK has an ageing population, which means the proportion of older people is increasing. About 18% of the population is aged 65 or over. Immigration has contributed to a younger, more diverse population, particularly in urban areas. English is the main language, but many other languages are spoken across the UK.
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