UK population growth slowest outside pandemic since 1998

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 1 Oct, 16:02 · Archive

UK population reached 69.5 million in mid-2025, growing by 227,665 in the previous year.

The UK population stood at an estimated 69.5 million in mid-2025, up by 227,665 on the previous 12 months—the slowest growth outside the pandemic since 1998. Net migration accounted for 98 per cent of this growth, with 222,900 more people arriving than leaving, whilst natural change, the gap between births and deaths, added just 4,900 people.

How it is being reported

• Net migration accounted for 96 per cent of Britain's population growth last yearGB News · 1 Oct, 15:02
• UK population hits new peak of 69.5million but growth slows as net migration and birth rates dropDaily Mail · 1 Oct, 14:19
• Slowest UK population growth outside pandemic since 1998Evening Standard · 1 Oct, 11:58

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