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Theme: Population

Total population (UK)
63.2 million
2011 Census Day Estimate
Net migration (UK)
153,000
year ending September 2012
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Number of births (UK) 807,776 in 2011
Number of deaths (UK) 552,232 in 2011
Carousel infographic family size

Family size in the UK Infographic

An analysis of families in the UK by the number of children they have
Carousel infographic family size

Family size in the UK Infographic

An analysis of families in the UK by the number of children they have
Census 100 years

100 years of census: England & Wales 1911-2011

Population pyramid showing the breakdown by age of the population, accompanied by key events from the last 100 years
Migration timeline

Animated timeline of Long-term migration into and out of the United Kingdom

See the figures in context of GDP, unemployment and key events or developments form 1964-2011
Podcast: UK and Non-UK born mothers

Video summary: Childbearing of UK and non-UK born women living in the UK

Summarises the report on fertility patterns for the period 2007-2011
Long-term international migration within the UK
Latest estimates on international migration show that fewer people are migrating to the UK
How do patterns of long-term international migration vary at different times of the year?
A look at seasonal patterns of long-term international migration to and from the UK
Infant mortality rate in England and Wales hits record low
There were 4.2 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2011
Teenage pregnancies at lowest level since records began
Estimates of conceptions across England and Wales in 2011
2011 Census shows non-UK born population of England and Wales continues to rise
13% of usual residents were born abroad in 2011 compared to 7% in 1991
The age and sex structure of the population of England and Wales
Comparisons before and after the 2011 Census
1 in 5 women are childless at 45
What percentage of marriages end in divorce?
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2011 Census
Data and information for England and Wales
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Key Publications

Statistical bulletin: 2011 Census: Population Estimates for the United Kingdom, 27 March 2011 17-Dec-2012
This bulletin, 2011 Census Population Estimates for the United Kingdom, covers the first release of 2011 Census data for the UK. It describes the usually resident population of the UK and its constituent countries, by age and sex, and provides information on how the population has changed over time.
Statistical bulletin: Population Estimates for England and Wales, Mid-2002 to Mid-2010 Revised (National) 13-Dec-2012
Mid 2002 to Mid 2010 Population estimates for England and Wales revised.
Statistical bulletin: Migration Statistics Quarterly Report, May 2013 23-May-2013
The Migration Statistics Quarterly Report (MSQR) is a summary of the quarterly releases of official international migration data. This edition covers those quarterly datasets released on 23 May. It also links to other migration products released on that date.
Statistical bulletin: National Population Projections, 2010-Based Statistical Bulletin 26-Oct-2011
This statistical bulletin presents the key findings from the 2010-based national population projections
Statistical bulletin: Births and Deaths in England and Wales, 2011 (Final) 17-Oct-2012
Births and Deaths in England and Wales (final), 2011

Latest Summaries

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Latest Publications

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  • Examining the differences between the mid-year short-term immigration estimates and the 2011 Census for England and Wales 23-May-2013
    This report examines two similar data sets on short term migration: estimates of short-term immigration for local authorities and England and Wales and estimates of short-term residents (STRs) from the 2011 Census. These two datasets differ in terms of definitions and the estimates produced and this report aims to help the user understand these differences.
  • Migration Statistics Quarterly Report, May 2013 23-May-2013
    The Migration Statistics Quarterly Report (MSQR) is a summary of the quarterly releases of official international migration data. This edition covers those quarterly datasets released on 23 May. It also links to other migration products released on that date.
  • Pre-release Access for 23 May 2013 Co-ordinated Migration Statistics Release (Pdf 26Kb) 23-May-2013
    A list of those that have been granted pre-release access to the 23 May 2013 Co-ordinated Migration Statistics Release
  • Seasonal Patterns of Long-Term International Migration, May 2013 23-May-2013
    This article examines how patterns of long-term international migration vary at different times of the year.
  • Short-term International Migration Annual Report, May 2013 23-May-2013
    This statistical bulletin contains estimates of short-term international migration to and from the UK for England and Wales. It examines the latest figures for the year ending mid-2011 (1st July 2010 to 30th June 2011) and provides breakdowns by variables such as age, sex, main reason for migrating and citizenship
  • Detailed Characteristics for England and Wales, March 2011 16-May-2013
    This bulletin, 2011 Census Detailed Characteristics for England and Wales, supplements the release of the Key Statistics in December 2012 and Quick Statistics in January 2013. It presents findings for England and Wales drawn from the first release of detailed Characteristics tables that provide cross tabulations of two or more topics from the census. The 2011 Census statistics covered are unique because the census is the only information source that measures these characteristics together across the whole population.
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Key Data

Reference table: Population Estimates for England and Wales, Mid-2002 to Mid-2010 Revised (National) (ZIP 435Kb) 13-Dec-2012
These are the revised mid-2002 to mid-2010 population estimates for England and Wales. The estimates have been revised in light of the 2011 Census.
Reference table: Provisional Long Term International Migration (LTIM) estimates Sep 2012 (Excel sheet 567Kb) 23-May-2013
This product shows estimates of long-term international migration for the UK from the year ending Dec 02 to the year ending Sep 12. Data for 2012 is provisional. The tables and charts show the time series for immigration, emigration and net migration (the difference between immigration and emigration). Table 1 and Table 2 contain estimates of Long-Term International Migration (LTIM) by citizenship and by main reason for migration. LTIM is the most comprehensive measure of long-term international migration and is primarily based on the International Passenger Survey (IPS), with some adjustments. As detailed analyses on the characteristics of migrants are not possible from LTIM, Table 3 contains a cross tabulation of citizenship by main reason for migration based on IPS data only
Reference table: Birth Summary Tables - England and Wales, 2011 (Final) (Excel sheet 277Kb) 17-Oct-2012
The tables contain data for numbers of live births, fertility rates, percentage of births outside marriage/civil partnership, sex ratio, mean age of mother, area of usual residence of mother and country of birth of mother and father.
Reference table: Death Registration Summary Tables - England and Wales, 2011 (Final) (Excel sheet 341Kb) 17-Oct-2012
Death statistics reported include counts of deaths by age and sex and by selected cause. Standardised mortality ratios and infant mortality rates by area of usual residence are also included.

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  • STIM.01 Flows by Main Reason for Migration, Mid 2004 to Mid 2011 (Excel sheet 76Kb) 23-May-2013
    STIM tables contain detailed information on the characteristics of short-term international migrants. Table STIM.01 is based on information collected by the International Passenger Survey (IPS) at the end of migrants' visits and contains information on migrant flows to and from England and Wales. Estimates are provided for migrations of one to twelve months, three to twelve months and migrations meeting the United Nations definition of short-term migration. This table shows estimates broken down by migrants' main reason for migration. Broad reason groupings are published. Estimates are available for mid years (July to June) 2004 to 2011.
  • STIM.02 Stocks and Mean Lengths of Stay by Main Reason for Migration, Mid 2004 to Mid 2011 (Excel sheet 82Kb) 23-May-2013
    STIM tables contain detailed information on the characteristics of short-term international migrants. Table STIM.02 is based on information collected by the International Passenger Survey (IPS) at the end of migrants' visits and contains information on the average stock of short-term migrants present in or absent from England and Wales and migrants' average length of stay in or away from England and Wales. Estimates are provided for migrations of one to twelve months, three to twelve months and migrations meeting the United Nations definition of short-term migration. This table shows estimates broken down by migrants' main reason for migration. Broad reason groupings are published. Estimates are available for mid years (July to June) 2004 to 2011.
  • STIM.03 Flows by Age and Sex, Mid 2004 to Mid 2011 (Excel sheet 100Kb) 23-May-2013
    STIM tables contain detailed information on the characteristics of short-term international migrants. Table STIM.03 is based on information collected by the International Passenger Survey (IPS) at the end of migrants' visits and contains information on migrant flows to and from England and Wales. Estimates are provided for migrations of one to twelve months, three to twelve months and migrations meeting the United Nations definition of short-term migration. This table shows estimates broken down by migrants' age and sex. Broad age groupings are published. Estimates are available for mid years (July to June) 2004 to 2011.
  • STIM.04 Flows by Citizenship, Mid 2004 to Mid 2011 (Excel sheet 91Kb) 23-May-2013
    STIM tables contain detailed information on the characteristics of short-term international migrants. Table STIM.04 is based on information collected by the International Passenger Survey (IPS) at the end of migrants' visits and contains information on migrant flows to and from England and Wales. Estimates are provided for migrations of one to twelve months, three to twelve months and migrations meeting the United Nations definition of short-term migration. This table shows estimates broken down by migrants' citizenship. Broad citizenship groupings are published. Estimates are available for mid years (July to June) 2004 to 2011.
  • STIM.05 Top 10 Countries by Inflow, In-stock, Outflow and Out-stock, Mid 2004 to Mid 2011 (Excel sheet 165Kb) 23-May-2013
    STIM tables contain detailed information on the characteristics of short-term international migrants. Table STIM.05 is based on information collected by the International Passenger Survey (IPS) at the end of migrants' visits and contains information on the top countries of usual residence of migrants to England and Wales and the top countries visited by migrants from England and Wales. Countries are ranked by flow estimates and by average stock estimates. The top ten countries in each category are provided for migrations of one to twelve months and three to twelve months. The top five countries in each category are provided for migrations meeting the United Nations definition of short-term migration. Estimates are available for mid years (July to June) 2004 to 2011.
  • STIM.06 Inflows by Local Authority by Main Reason for Migration, Mid 2008 to Mid 2011 (Excel sheet 199Kb) 23-May-2013
    STIM tables contain detailed information on the characteristics of short-term international migrants. Table STIM.06 is based on information collected by the International Passenger Survey (IPS) at the end of a migrant's visit to England and Wales plus information from several administrative data sources. Estimates are provided for migrations meeting the United Nations definition of short-term migration and are for inflows only. This table shows the estimates of the overall flows into England and Wales by migrants' main reason for migration (employment or study) distributed, using the administrative data, down to regional and local authority level. Estimates are available for mid years (July to June) 2008 to 2011.
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