Release

Population estimates for the UK, England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland: mid-2022

Released: 26 March 2024 9:30am
Next release: To be announced

Summary

National and subnational mid-year population estimates for the UK and its constituent countries by administrative area, age and sex.

Publications

Data

  • Population estimates time series dataset

    The mid-year estimates refer to the population on 30 June of the reference year and are produced in line with the standard United Nations (UN) definition for population estimates. They are the official set of population estimates for the UK and its constituent countries, the regions and counties of England, and local authorities and their equivalents.

  • Estimates of the population for the UK, England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland

    National and subnational mid-year population estimates for the UK and its constituent countries by administrative area, age and sex (including components of population change, median age and population density).

Methodology

  • Mid-year population estimates QMI

    Quality and methodology information for mid-year population estimates in the UK, detailing the strengths and limitations of the data, methods used, and data uses and users.

Contact details

Name

Demography team

Email

pop.info@ons.gov.uk

Phone

+44 1329 444661

About the data

National Statistics

These statistics have been given National Statistics status by the Office for Statistics Regulation. They have been produced by following the standards set out in the Code of Practice for Statistics. They meet the highest standards of trustworthiness, quality and public value.

This means that they:

  • meet identified user needs
  • are well explained and easily accessible
  • are produced based on appropriate data and methods
  • are managed impartially and objectively in the public interest