All key facts
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The UK population is approximately 67 million
Related questions (2)
easysingle choice
What is the approximate population of the United Kingdom?
47 million
57 million
67 million
77 million
Explanation
The UK population is approximately 67 million. 57 million is too low (close to England alone), and 77 million is too high.
mediumsingle choice
What are the TWO main drivers of population growth in the UK?
Emigration and declining birth rates
Natural increase and net migration
Government policy and foreign aid
Industrial growth and urbanisation
Explanation
The UK population is growing due to natural increase (more births than deaths) and net migration (more people arriving than leaving).