Population estimate

Mid-year population estimates

Since 2011

Population estimate, UK, since 2011
Month	UK
2025	69,483,939

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Highest

Councils, 2025

Birmingham1,176,960
Leeds840,550
Glasgow654,330
North Yorkshire639,133
Somerset590,972

Lowest

Isles of Scilly2,299
City of London15,631
Orkney Islands21,920
Shetland Islands22,710
Na h-Eileanan Siar25,770

Population estimates map: every council, mid-year

The estimated number of people living in the area on 30 June each year, from the official mid-year population estimates. The latest figures are for 2025, down to councils across the UK. Source: ONS population estimates.