United Kingdom

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

"An island nation comprising England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, known for its royal heritage and global influence."

Northern Europe
UN Member
G7
NATO
OECD
Commonwealth

Overview

Key information and facts

Government type

Parliamentary Constitutional Monarchy

Capital City

London

5.15°, -0.08°

Official Languages

English

Population

68.35M

Total Area

242.9K km²

Population Density

281.39 people per km²

Currency

British pound

£

Week Start

monday

Driving Side

left

Society

Key social and demographic indicators

#21
68,350,000

Total Population+0.8%

2023
#35
81.2 years

Life Expectancy

2023
#15
84.6%

Urban Population

2023
#131
1.56

Fertility Rate

2023
#19
96.3%

Internet Users

2023

Economy

Economic and financial indicators

#6
$3.4T

GDP+0.3%

2023
#22
$49.5K

GDP per Capita

2023
#95
3.3%

Inflation

2024
#66
4.1%

Unemployment Rate

2024
#54
32.4

Gini Index

2021

Frequently Asked Questions About United Kingdom

What is the capital of United Kingdom?

United Kingdom's capital city is London.

What is the population of United Kingdom?

As of 2023, the estimated population of United Kingdom is approximately 68.35M people. This makes it the 21st most populous country out of 192 states.

How large is United Kingdom?

United Kingdom spans a total area of approximately 242,900 square kilometers (93,784.18 square miles).

Which continent is United Kingdom in?

United Kingdom is located in Europe, specifically within the Northern Europe subregion.

What is the GDP of United Kingdom?

According to estimates from 2023, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of United Kingdom is approximately $3.38T USD. This ranks United Kingdom as the 6th largest economy out of 191 sovereign states worldwide.

Note: The information on this page has been compiled from authoritative sources. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, please note that some figures may not be current or entirely precise.