United Kingdom - Population density 2021

The population density in the United Kingdom saw no significant changes in 2021 in comparison to the previous year 2020 and remained at around 277.05 inhabitants per square kilometer. In comparison to 2020, the population density decreased not significantly by 0.2 inhabitants per square kilometer (-0.07 percent).
Population density refers to the number of people living in a certain country or area, given as an average per square kilometer. It is calculated by dividing the total midyear population by the total land area.

United Kingdom (UK): Population density from 2011 to 2021 (inhabitants per square kilometer)

Characteristic	Inhabitants per square kilometer
2021	277.05
2020	277.28
2019	276.26
2018	274.71
2017	273.05
2016	271.2
2015	269.15
2014	267.03
2013	265.07
2012	263.3
2011	261.48

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Release date

May 2024

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Region

United Kingdom (Great Britain)

Survey time period

2011 to 2021

Supplementary notes

According to the source, these figures refer to the United Kingdom and include Great Britain (England, Wales, Scotland) as well as Northern Ireland.
Figures have been rounded.

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