The United Kingdom: Population size, in millions: The latest value from 2024 is 69.23 million, an increase from 68.49 million in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 41.28 million, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for the United Kingdom from 1960 to 2024 is 59.04 million. The minimum value, 52.4 million, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 69.23 million was recorded in 2024.

The meal kit market in the United Kingdom more than doubled in size in 2020, compared to 2017. Currently valued at over ****billion British pound sterling, the combined food, drink, and recipe subscription box market is forecast to continue its rapid growth in the coming years.

As of 2024, the population density in London was by far the highest number of people per square km in the UK, at *****. Of the other regions and countries which constitute the United Kingdom, North West England was the next most densely populated area at *** people per square kilometer. Scotland, by contrast, is the most sparsely populated country or region in the United Kingdom, with only ** people per square kilometer. Countries, regions, and cities In 2024, the population of the United Kingdom reached **** million. The majority of people in the UK live in England, which had a population of **** million that year, followed by Scotland at *** million, Wales at **** million and finally Northern Ireland at just over *** million. Within England, the South East was the region with the highest population at almost *** million, followed by London at just over *****million. In terms of cities, London is the largest urban agglomeration in the United Kingdom, followed by Manchester, and then Birmingham, although both these cities combined would still have a smaller population than the UK capital. London calling London's huge size in relation to other UK cities is also reflected by its economic performance. In 2023, London's GDP was over ****billion British pounds, around a quarter of UK's overall GDP. In terms of GDP per capita, Londoners had a GDP per head of ****** pounds, compared with an average of ****** for the country as a whole. Productivity, expressed as by output per hour worked, was also far higher in London than the rest of the country. In 2023, London was around *****percent more productive than the rest of the country, with South East England the only other region where productivity was higher than the national average.

Key information about United Kingdom New Orders Growth

• United Kingdom New Orders increased 1.1 % YoY in Dec 2012, compared with a drop of 1.1 % in the previous month
• UK New Orders Growth data is updated monthly, available from Jan 1999 to Dec 2012, with an average YoY change of -14.0 %
• The data reached an all-time high of 48.5 % in Oct 2007 and a record low of -36.1 % in Apr 2009

CEIC calculates New Orders Growth from monthly New Orders. Office for National Statistics used to provide New Orders in local currency. In accordance with the Commission Regulation (EU) 461/2012 of 31 May 2012, countries are no longer required to report Industrial New Orders to Eurostat. Therefore, the New Orders Index for United Kingdom has been discontinued.

Key information about United Kingdom Visitor Arrivals

• United Kingdom Visitor Arrivals recorded 37,960,000 person in Dec 2023, compared with 31,245,000 person in the previous year
• United Kingdom Visitor Arrivals data is updated yearly, available from Dec 1980 to Dec 2023
• The data reached an all-time high of 41,080,214 person in Dec 2017 and a record low of 6,383,000 person in Dec 2021

CEIC calculates annual Tourist Arrivals from monthly Tourist Arrivals. Office for National Statistics provides Tourist Arrivals. Tourist Arrivals include Overseas British Visitors.

Labour Force Survey (LFS) estimates including measures of uncertainty of the number of households by household size, for England, Scotland and Wales, as well as the regions of England.

Key information about United Kingdom Foreign Exchange Reserves

• United Kingdom Foreign Exchange Reserves was measured at 113.8 USD bn in Feb 2025, compared with 112.5 USD bn in the previous month
• UK Foreign Exchange Reserves: USD mn data is updated monthly, available from Jul 1999 to Feb 2025
• The data reached an all-time high of 147.5 USD bn in Jan 2019 and a record low of 23.0 USD bn in Sep 1999

CEIC calculates Foreign Exchange Reserves as the sum of Foreign Currency Reserves and Other Reserve Assets, which include other financial instruments denominated in foreign currency and converts it into USD. The Bank of England provides Foreign Exchange Reserves in USD. Foreign Exchange Reserves excludes Bank of England Foreign Exchange Reserves, as they are not considered part of UK Official Reserve Assets. However, Bank of England foreign currency assets may be used in case of foreign exchange intervention for monetary policy objectives.


Further information about United Kingdom Foreign Exchange Reserves

• In the latest reports, UK Foreign Exchange Reserves equaled 1.7 Months of Import in Dec 2024.
• Its Money Supply M2 increased 3,878.3 USD bn YoY in Jan 2025.
• UK Domestic Credit reached 4,866.2 USD bn in Dec 2024, representing an drop of 1.3 % YoY.
• The country's Non Performing Loans Ratio stood at 1.0 % in Dec 2022, compared with the ratio of 1.0 % in the previous year.
• Household Debt of UK reached 81.6 % in Sep 2024, accounting for 81.6 % of the country's Nominal GDP.

In 2024, the average number of people per household in the United Kingdom was 2.35 compared with 2.42 people per household in 1996.

Key information about United Kingdom Total Exports to USA

• United Kingdom Total Exports to USA recorded 5.625 USD bn in Sep 2025, compared with 6.766 USD bn in the previous Aug 2025
• UK Total Exports to USA data is updated monthly, available from Jan 1997 to Sep 2025, with an averaged value of 5.231 USD bn
• The data reached an all-time high of 10.009 USD bn in Dec 2019 and a record low of 2.553 USD bn in Mar 1997

CEIC converts monthly Total Exports to USA into USD. Office for National Statistics provides Total Exports to USA, FOB, in local currency. Federal Reserve Board average market exchange rate is used for currency conversions. Total Exports to USA includes exports to Puerto Rico.

Key information about United Kingdom Total Exports

• United Kingdom Total Exports recorded 44.2 USD bn in Sep 2025, compared with 37.9 USD bn in the previous month
• UK Total Exports data is updated monthly, available from Jan 1996 to Sep 2025, with an averaged value of 40.3 USD bn
• The data reached an all-time high of 56.2 USD bn in May 2013 and a record low of 18.8 USD bn in Aug 1996

CEIC converts monthly Total Exports into USD. UK Trade Info provides Total Exports, FOB, in local currency. Federal Reserve Board average market exchange rate is used for currency conversions.


Further information about United Kingdom Total Exports

• In the latest reports, UK Total Exports grew 3.1 % YoY in Sep 2025
• Total Imports recorded 77.9 USD bn in Sep 2025, which registered an increase of 14.8 % year on year
• UK Trade Balance recorded a deficit of 33.7 USD bn in Sep 2025

National and subnational mid-year population estimates for the UK and its constituent countries by administrative area, age and sex (including components of population change, median age and population density).

Key information about United Kingdom Visitor Arrivals

• United Kingdom Visitor Arrivals grew 21.5 % in Dec 2023, compared with an increase of 389.5 % in the previous year
• United Kingdom Visitor Arrivals Growth rate data is updated yearly, available from Dec 1981 to Dec 2023
• The data reached an all-time high of 389.5 % in Dec 2022 and a record low of -72.8 % in Dec 2020

CEIC calculates annual Tourist Arrivals Growth from monthly Tourist Arrivals. Office for National Statistics provides Tourist Arrivals. Tourist Arrivals include Overseas British Visitors.

Further information about United Kingdom Visitor Arrivals

• In the latest reports, United Kingdom Visitor Arrivals recorded 37,960,000.0 person in the year of Dec 2023
• Tourism Revenue of United Kingdom reached 3.7 USD bn in Jun 2024, a decrease of 6.9 % change from the previous month

Key information about United Kingdom Foreign Exchange Reserves: Months of Import

• United Kingdom Foreign Exchange Reserves equaled 1.7 Months of Import in Dec 2024, compared with the ratio of 1.5 in the previous month
• UK Foreign Exchange Reserves: Months of Import data is updated monthly, available from Jul 1999 to Dec 2024
• The data reached an all-time high of 3.9 in May 2020 and a record low of 0.7 in Jul 2008

CEIC calculates Foreign Exchange Reserves as Months of Import from monthly Foreign Exchange Reserves and monthly Imports. Foreign Exchange Reserves is calculated as the sum of Foreign Currency Reserves and Other Reserve Assets, which include other financial instruments denominated in foreign currency. The Bank of England provides Foreign Exchange Reserves in USD. UK Trade Info provides Imports in local currency. Federal Reserve Board average market exchange rate is used for currency conversions. Foreign Exchange Reserves excludes Bank of England Foreign Exchange Reserves, as they are not considered part of UK Official Reserve Assets. However, Bank of England foreign currency assets may be used in case of foreign exchange intervention for monetary policy objectives.


Further information about United Kingdom Foreign Exchange Reserves: Months of Import

• In the latest reports, UK Foreign Exchange Reserves was measured at 112.5 USD bn in Jan 2025
• Its Money Supply M2 increased 2.2 % YoY in Dec 2024
• UK Domestic Credit reached 4,866.2 USD bn in Dec 2024, representing an drop of 1.3 % YoY
• The country's Non Performing Loans Ratio stood at 1.0 % in Dec 2022, compared with the ratio of 1.0 % in the previous year
• Household Debt of UK reached 3,076.4 USD bn in Sep 2024, accounting for 81.6 % of the country's Nominal GDP

United Kingdom White Cement Market size was valued at $1.15 Bn in 2024 and is projected to reach $2.35 Bn by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 9.3% from 2025-2032.

Increasing Infrastructure Development: The UK government allocated £14 billion for infrastructure projects in 2023, focusing on sustainable materials. This aligns with the demand for premium materials like white cement for high-end commercial and residential construction, such as bridges, airports, and high-rise buildings. White cement’s aesthetic appeal and durability make it a preferred choice for urban development.

Rise in Demand for Luxury Housing: The UK House Builders Federation reports a 7% increase in luxury housing developments in 2023 compared to 2022, primarily in London.

Sustainability and Green Construction Trends: The UK’s commitment to reducing carbon emissions is driving a surge in demand for sustainable building materials, particularly white cement, due to its lower embodied carbon compared to traditional gray cement.

In 2024, the population of the United Kingdom reached 69.3 million, compared with 68.5 million in 2023. The UK population has more than doubled since 1871 when just under 31.5 million lived in the UK and has grown by around 10.4 million since the start of the twenty-first century. For most of the twentieth century, the UK population steadily increased, with two noticeable drops in population occurring during World War One (1914-1918) and in World War Two (1939-1945). Demographic trends in postwar Britain After World War Two, Britain and many other countries in the Western world experienced a 'baby boom,' with a postwar peak of 1.02 million live births in 1947. Although the number of births fell between 1948 and 1955, they increased again between the mid-1950s and mid-1960s, with more than one million people born in 1964. Since 1964, however, the UK birth rate has fallen from 18.8 births per 1,000 people to a low of just 10.2 in 2020. As a result, the UK population has gotten significantly older, with the country's median age increasing from 37.9 years in 2001 to 40.7 years in 2022. What are the most populated areas of the UK? The vast majority of people in the UK live in England, which had a population of 58.6 million people in 2024. By comparison, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland had populations of 5.5 million, 3.2 million, and 1.9 million, respectively. Within England, South East England had the largest population, at over 9.6 million, followed by the UK's vast capital city of London, at almost 9.1 million. London is far larger than any other UK city in terms of urban agglomeration, with just four other cities; Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, and Glasgow, boasting populations that exceed one million people.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the United Kingdom was worth 3643.83 billion US dollars in 2024, according to official data from the World Bank. The GDP value of the United Kingdom represents 3.43 percent of the world economy. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - United Kingdom GDP - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Abstract

Syngenta is committed to increasing crop productivity and to using limited resources such as land, water and inputs more efficiently. Since 2014, Syngenta has been measuring trends in agricultural input efficiency on a global network of real farms. The Good Growth Plan dataset shows aggregated productivity and resource efficiency indicators by harvest year. The data has been collected from more than 4,000 farms and covers more than 20 different crops in 46 countries. The data (except USA data and for Barley in UK, Germany, Poland, Czech Republic, France and Spain) was collected, consolidated and reported by Kynetec (previously Market Probe), an independent market research agency. It can be used as benchmarks for crop yield and input efficiency.

Geographic coverage

National Coverage

Analysis unit

Agricultural holdings

Kind of data

Sample survey data [ssd]

Sampling procedure

A. Sample design Farms are grouped in clusters, which represent a crop grown in an area with homogenous agro- ecological conditions and include comparable types of farms. The sample includes reference and benchmark farms. The reference farms were selected by Syngenta and the benchmark farms were randomly selected by Kynetec within the same cluster.

B. Sample size Sample sizes for each cluster are determined with the aim to measure statistically significant increases in crop efficiency over time. This is done by Kynetec based on target productivity increases and assumptions regarding the variability of farm metrics in each cluster. The smaller the expected increase, the larger the sample size needed to measure significant differences over time. Variability within clusters is assumed based on public research and expert opinion. In addition, growers are also grouped in clusters as a means of keeping variances under control, as well as distinguishing between growers in terms of crop size, region and technological level. A minimum sample size of 20 interviews per cluster is needed. The minimum number of reference farms is 5 of 20. The optimal number of reference farms is 10 of 20 (balanced sample)

C. Selection procedure The respondents were picked randomly using a “quota based random sampling” procedure. Growers were first randomly selected and then checked if they complied with the quotas for crops, region, farm size etc. To avoid clustering high number of interviews at one sampling point, interviewers were instructed to do a maximum of 5 interviews in one village.

Mode of data collection

Face-to-face [f2f]

Research instrument

Data collection tool for 2019 covered the following information:

(A) PRE- HARVEST INFORMATION

PART I: Screening PART II: Contact Information PART III: Farm Characteristics a. Biodiversity conservation b. Soil conservation c. Soil erosion d. Description of growing area e. Training on crop cultivation and safety measures PART IV: Farming Practices - Before Harvest a. Planting and fruit development - Field crops b. Planting and fruit development - Tree crops c. Planting and fruit development - Sugarcane d. Planting and fruit development - Cauliflower e. Seed treatment

(B) HARVEST INFORMATION

PART V: Farming Practices - After Harvest a. Fertilizer usage b. Crop protection products c. Harvest timing & quality per crop - Field crops d. Harvest timing & quality per crop - Tree crops e. Harvest timing & quality per crop - Sugarcane f. Harvest timing & quality per crop - Banana g. After harvest PART VI - Other inputs - After Harvest a. Input costs b. Abiotic stress c. Irrigation

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Cleaning operations

Data processing:

Kynetec uses SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences) for data entry, cleaning, analysis, and reporting. After collection, the farm data is entered into a local database, reviewed, and quality-checked by the local Kynetec agency. In the case of missing values or inconsistencies, farmers are re-contacted. In some cases, grower data is verified with local experts (e.g. retailers) to ensure data accuracy and validity. After country-level cleaning, the farm-level data is submitted to the global Kynetec headquarters for processing. In the case of missing values or inconsistences, the local Kynetec office was re-contacted to clarify and solve issues.

B. Quality assurance Various consistency checks and internal controls are implemented throughout the entire data collection and reporting process in order to ensure unbiased, high quality data.

• Screening: Each grower is screened and selected by Kynetec based on cluster-specific criteria to ensure a comparable group of growers within each cluster. This helps keeping variability low.

• Evaluation of the questionnaire: The questionnaire aligns with the global objective of the project and is adapted to the local context (e.g. interviewers and growers should understand what is asked). Each year the questionnaire is evaluated based on several criteria, and updated where needed.

• Briefing of interviewers: Each year, local interviewers - familiar with the local context of farming -are thoroughly briefed to fully comprehend the questionnaire to obtain unbiased, accurate answers from respondents.

• Cross-validation of the answers:

o Kynetec captures all growers' responses through a digital data-entry tool. Various logical and consistency checks are automated in this tool (e.g. total crop size in hectares cannot be larger than farm size) 
o Kynetec cross validates the answers of the growers in three different ways: 
  1. Within the grower (check if growers respond consistently during the interview) 
  2. Across years (check if growers respond consistently throughout the years) 
  3. Within cluster (compare a grower's responses with those of others in the group) 

o All the above mentioned inconsistencies are followed up by contacting the growers and asking them to verify their answers. The data is updated after verification. All updates are tracked.

• Check and discuss evolutions and patterns: Global evolutions are calculated, discussed and reviewed on a monthly basis jointly by Kynetec and Syngenta.

• Sensitivity analysis: sensitivity analysis is conducted to evaluate the global results in terms of outliers, retention rates and overall statistical robustness. The results of the sensitivity analysis are discussed jointly by Kynetec and Syngenta.

• It is recommended that users interested in using the administrative level 1 variable in the location dataset use this variable with care and crosscheck it with the postal code variable.

Data appraisal

Due to the above mentioned checks, irregularities in fertilizer usage data were discovered which had to be corrected:

For data collection wave 2014, respondents were asked to give a total estimate of the fertilizer NPK-rates that were applied in the fields. From 2015 onwards, the questionnaire was redesigned to be more precise and obtain data by individual fertilizer products. The new method of measuring fertilizer inputs leads to more accurate results, but also makes a year-on-year comparison difficult. After evaluating several solutions to this problems, 2014 fertilizer usage (NPK input) was re-estimated by calculating a weighted average of fertilizer usage in the following years.

This zip file contains the Standard Area Measurements (SAM) for the administrative areas in the United Kingdom as at 31 December 2022. This includes the wards, local authority districts, counties and regions in England and the countries. All measurements provided are ‘flat’ as they do not take into account variations in relief e.g. mountains and valleys. Measurements are given in hectares (10,000 square metres) to 2 decimal places. Four types of measurements are included: total extent (AREAEHECT), area to mean high water (coastline) (AREACHECT), area of inland water (AREAIHECT) and area to mean high water excluding area of inland water (land area) (AREALHECT). The Eurostat-recommended approach is to use the ‘land area’ measurement to compile population density figures.Change in the ward name W05001063 Pontlliew and Tircoed should have been called Pontlliw and Tircoed and we have made that change.This is a version 2 of the data as there was an error in the calculation of the Local Authorities, Counties, Regions, and CountriesClick the Download button to download the files

United Kingdom Automotive Spark-Plug and Glow-Plug Market Size, Share & Analysis 2024 By Vehicle Type, By Spark-Plug Type, By Glow-Plug Type, By Demand Category, Forecast & Opportunities,

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