UK POPULATION IS EXPECTED TO REACH 72.5 MILLION BY 2032

Tue 28 January 2025:

The UK population will increase to 72. 5 million by 2032, nearly five million increase from 2022, official figures revealed on Tuesday.

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) projects the population will increase by 4.9 million people (9.9%) between 2022 and 2032.

The ONS numbers showed that the increase is driven almost completely by net migration, which is expected to be total 4.9 million over the decade to 2032.

The level of net migration is projected to average 340,000 per year from mid-2028 onwards.

The number of births and deaths across the period could be almost identical, with some 6.8 million births offset by 6.8 million deaths across the country.

One in 10 of the UK population projected to be 75 years old and over by 2032, the data suggested.

Meanwhile, the number of people who are eligible to get state pension is expected to rise from 12 million to 13.7 million between mid-2022 and mid-2032, meaning an increase of 1.7 million.

Last year, the ONS projected that the UK population could reach nearly 74 million by 2036, increase by 6.6 million people between 2021 and 2036.

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European Population Decline

The European population is facing a decline due to a combination of factors. First, birth rates have dropped significantly. Many European countries have fertility rates below the replacement level of 2.1 children per woman. Economic pressures, career-focused lifestyles, and the high cost of raising children discourage larger families.

At the same time, life expectancy has increased, leading to aging populations and placing a greater burden on social services and healthcare systems. With fewer working-age people supporting a growing elderly population, the balance is becoming unsustainable.

Additionally, emigration in some regions, combined with lower-than-expected immigration levels, exacerbates population decline. While migration has offset losses in some nations, many are still experiencing workforce shortages.

Governments are implementing various measures such as childcare incentives, parental leave, and immigration policies to reverse the trend. However, the long-term impact remains uncertain. Addressing this decline is essential for Europe’s economic stability and demographic balance.

SOURCE: INDEPENDENT PRESS AND NEWS AGENCIES

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