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71 million
Coverage of 71 million in the Nexus archive.
- Deaths projected to outnumber births in UK every year from 2026
The UK is projected to see deaths outnumber births annually from 2026, with slower population growth than previously expected. The population is forecast to rise by 2.5% (to 71 million) by 2034 before declining in the mid-2050s.
- UK population set to grow more slowly in wake of dip in net migration, ONS says, hitting 71 million in 2034
The UK population is projected to grow more slowly due to a decline in net migration, reaching 71 million by 2034 according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).