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Population of England

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Person
Population
56,536,419

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People
Population Density
434 people per km2

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Population Growth
-0.02%

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Population
Population Density
Population Growth
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Country
Land area
130,310 square kilometres
Fertility rate
1.62
Birth rate
10.7
Death rate
10.0
internal migration
0.0%
international migration
0.4%

England Population

The population of England is 56,536,419 according to mid-2021 population figures published by the ONS. Based on recent growth rates we estimate the current 2023 population of England to be 57,061,000. In the year between mid-2020 and mid-2021, the population in England fell by an estimated 13,719 people, and in the ten years prior to mid-2021, the population grew by 3,042,690. Compare population by area.

England's population growth rate between mid-2020 and mid-2021 was 0.0%, which is 0.6% lower than the average population growth rate in England for the ten years prior to mid-2021 (0.6%).

England covers an area of 130,310 square kilometres (50,313 square miles) and has a population density of 434 people per square kilometre (km2), based on the latest population estimates taken in mid-2021. That figure has increased by 23 people per km2 over the past decade.

What causes population change in England

Between mid-2019 and mid-2020, net internal migration out of England was 20,293, and net international migration into England was 231,114.

England's fertility rate (the total number of children that would be born to the average woman in England if she were to live to the end of her child-bearing years) of 1.62, and birth rate (the number of live births per thousand of population per year) of 10.7, led to population increases of 604,953 during the year, and England's death rate or mortality rate (the number of deaths per thousand of population per year) of 10.0 resulted in a 560,582 population decrease. In total, a net 44,371 person natural increase.

Historic England Population Change Components

During the past decade, internal migration has fallen from a net outflow of 5,744 in 2011 to a net 20,293 outflow. International migration has risen from a net inflow of 154,338 in 2011 to an inflow of 231,114 in 2021.

The natural increase in population, due to births and deaths, has fallen from an annual net increase of 233,445 people in 2011 to 44,371 in 2021.

International migration was the largest driver of population change over the past decade, representing circa 61% of the total change in population.

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Average salary
£40,746

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Average rent
£898

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GDP
£ 1.9 trillion

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England historic population from 2011 to 2021

England's population, population density, and population growth rate, over the past decade.

Figures reported by the ONS in 2022.

Year
Population
Growth rate
Population Density
2021 56,536,419 -0.02% 434
2020 56,550,138 0.47% 434
2019 56,286,961 0.55% 432
2018 55,977,178 0.64% 430
2017 55,619,430 0.64% 427
2016 55,268,067 0.88% 424
2015 54,786,327 0.86% 420
2014 54,316,618 0.84% 417
2013 53,865,817 0.70% 413
2012 53,493,729 411
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England forecast population from 2023 to 2043

England's forecast, population density, and population growth rate, over the next twenty years. Figures reported by the ONS in 2018.

The population of England is forecast to be 58,060,235 in 2025 and 59,181,798 in 2030.

Year
Population
Growth rate
Population Density
2023 57,557,521
2024 57,816,890 0.45%
2025 58,060,235 0.42%
2026 58,297,244 0.41%
2027 58,527,723 0.40%
2028 58,751,651 0.38%
2029 58,969,496 0.37%
2030 59,181,798 0.36%
2031 59,389,102 0.35%
2032 59,592,225 0.34%
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Areas in England

Region
London
population8,796,628
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Region
East
population6,348,096
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East Midlands
population4,880,094
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Region
North East
population2,646,772
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North West
population7,422,295
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Source: Office for National Statistics licensed under the Open Government Licence v.3.0. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2022. Data sources: ONS Local statistics

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