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United Kingdom Population Pyramid 1960

United Kingdom
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1960
Population: 52,538,548

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-5 -1   1960  +1 +5

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Summary

United Kingdom in 1960

In 1960, the United Kingdom had a total population of 52,538,548 people. A decade earlier, in 1950, the population was 50,121,017; it has grown by 4.8% since.

Half of the population was younger than 35.5 years; 23.3% were children under 15 and 11.7% were 65 or older. The broad-based, expansive shape of the pyramid points to high fertility and strong population growth.

Ranks #9 of 201 by population Ranks #4 of 201 by median age Ranks #196 of 201 by growth

Share of the population by age group, 1950–2100

Data source: United Nations World Population Prospects, 2024 revision (medium variant) — last updated July 2024.

Key indicators for United Kingdom
Population
52,538,548
Median age
35.5
0-14 %
23.3%
65+ %
11.7%
Child dependency
35.9
Old-age dependency
18.0
Region
EUROPE
Pyramid shape
Expansive
Population 2050
75,504,681
Population 2100
74,305,411
What is driving the change
Births per woman
Total fertility rate, 1960–2023
123
1960Replacement level (2.1)2023 · 1.56

The fertility rate of the United Kingdom was 1.56 births per woman in 2023, under the 2.1 needed to replace each generation.

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators, latest available year.

Life expectancy at birth
Years, 1960–2023
Total Women Men
60708090
19602023 · 81.2

A child born there in 2023 could expect to live 81.2 years on average (83.2 years for girls, 79.4 for boys).

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators, latest available year.

People supported per 100 workers
Dependency ratios, 1950–2100
Children Older adults
15304560
19502100
Migration to and from United Kingdom
Where immigrants come from (2024)

8,730,397 immigrants live in United Kingdom, 12.6% of the population.

India1,044,779
Poland902,193
Romania713,578
Pakistan703,309
Ireland360,446
Where emigrants live (2024)

4,751,880 people born in United Kingdom live in other countries.

Australia1,107,102
United States of America894,789
Canada427,526
Spain294,986
Ireland293,559
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Immigration statistics Origin of migrant stocks map

Source: United Nations International Migrant Stock 2024.

How United Kingdom compares with its neighbours
Country Population Median age Relative size
United Kingdom 52,538,549 35.5
Sweden 7,484,597 36.0
Denmark 4,579,343 33.0
Finland 4,429,624 28.4
Norway 3,581,121 34.3
Frequently asked questions about United Kingdom's population
How many people lived in the United Kingdom in 1960?
The United Kingdom had a population of 52,538,548 in 1960.
Is the United Kingdom's population growing or shrinking?
The United Kingdom's population grew 4.8% over the previous ten years, and is projected to reach 75,504,681 by 2050.
How old is the population of the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom's median age is 35.5 years.
What share of the United Kingdom's population is over 65 or under 15?
11.7% of the United Kingdom's population is 65 or older, and 23.3% is under 15.
What shape is the United Kingdom's population pyramid, and what does it mean?
The United Kingdom's pyramid is expansive — broad at the bottom, the signature of high birth rates and a growing population.

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