Visualizing Population Density in the UK 🇬🇧

What We’re Showing

This graphic shows the population density of the UK, based on data from various government sources.

Key Takeaways

• The UK stands as the world’s sixth-largest economy, housing a population of 67 million people
• Across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, the population is most heavily concentrated in London and South East England. Overall, these two regions are home to roughly 27% of the UK population
• As of 2022, the urban population in the UK exceeded the rural population by more than five times, with approximately 56.5 million people residing in urban areas