Total sample population, urban in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Total sample population, urban was 55.05 million in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Total sample population, urban in United Kingdom, 1992–2016
Source: World Bank.
Analysis
United Kingdom recorded 55.05 million for total sample population, urban in 2016.
The figure is up 1.2% on the previous year and down 0.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total sample population, urban in United Kingdom peaked at 56.61 million in 2009 and was at its lowest, 50,859, in 1993.
That places United Kingdom 11th out of 99 countries with data for 2016, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total sample population, urban in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 51,608 | — |
| 1993 | 50,859 | -1.5% |
| 1994 | 50,964 | +0.2% |
| 1995 | 51,142 | +0.3% |
| 1996 | 51,272 | +0.3% |
| 1997 | 51,481 | +0.4% |
| 1998 | 51,395 | -0.2% |
| 2005 | 42.19 million | +81986.2% |
| 2006 | 55.36 million | +31.2% |
| 2008 | 56.01 million | +1.2% |
| 2009 | 56.61 million | +1.1% |
| 2010 | 49.30 million | -12.9% |
| 2011 | 52.91 million | +7.3% |
| 2012 | 54.07 million | +2.2% |
| 2013 | 54.38 million | +0.6% |
| 2014 | 54.37 million | -0.0% |
| 2015 | 54.37 million | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 55.05 million | +1.2% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 55.05 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 3.79 million, 14.5× the median. (36 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 55.05 million is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3.77 million, 14.6× the median. (42 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Total sample population, urban in United Kingdom changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | +81986.2% | 51,395 | 42.19 million |
| 2006 | +31.2% | 42.19 million | 55.36 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 51,246 | 50,859 | 51,608 | 7 |
| 2000s | 52.54 million | 42.19 million | 56.61 million | 4 |
| 2010s | 53.49 million | 49.30 million | 55.05 million | 7 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
More reference data data for United Kingdom
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.13 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 3.97 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 13.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.01 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 13.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 10.5 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 6.51 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 15.81 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 59.34 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 5.48 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total sample population, urban in United Kingdom?
- Total sample population, urban in United Kingdom was 55.05 million in 2016, according to the World Bank.
- What is the highest total sample population, urban recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 56.61 million in 2009.
- What is the lowest total sample population, urban recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 50,859 in 1993.
- How does United Kingdom rank for total sample population, urban?
- United Kingdom ranks 11th out of 99 countries with data for 2016.
- Is total sample population, urban rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom data come from?
- The figures come from the World Bank, published as part of Total sample population, urban. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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