United Kingdom

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United Kingdom is located in Northern Europe. Its capital is London, and it has a population of 69,487,000 people (reference year: 2025). The country covers an area of 242,900 square kilometers (approximately 93,784 square miles). Its currency is British pound. The population density is approximately 286 people per square kilometer. United Kingdom shares land borders with 1 country: Ireland.

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United Kingdom at a glance

Economy of United Kingdom

Latest available economic indicators from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Demographic indicators

Latest available data from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Population and society indicators

Latest available indicators from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Health and education indicators

Latest available indicators from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Environment and energy indicators

Latest available indicators from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Consumer goods and services price level

International price level comparison indicator from the World Bank.

This index supports comparisons between countries. It is not a monthly cost in euros or dollars and does not provide individual rent or product prices.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Price levels by category

Comparison with the EU-27 average (EU = 100).

A value of 120 means prices are 20% above the EU average. These are comparative indices, not amounts in euros.

Source: Eurostat

Countries bordering United Kingdom

IE

Ireland

CapitalDublin

Population5,484,367