Provisional population estimate for the UK: mid-2026 - Accredited official statistics announcement - GOV.UK

Provisional mid-year estimate of the total population of the UK.

From:: Office for National Statistics
Published: 24 February 2026
Last updated: 24 February 2026

Release date:: November 2026 (provisional)

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