United Kingdom Facts
Capital of United KingdomThe capital of United Kingdom is London.
| Capital | London |
| Population (UN estimate, 2024, rounded) | 69.1 million |
| Total area | 242,495 km² |
| Population density (calculated) | 285 people per km² |
| Currency | Pound sterling (GBP) |
| Region | Europe |
How we got the density
- Density is the one figure on this page that is calculated rather than looked up: population ÷ area.
- 69.1 million people = 69,100,000 people. Divided by 242,495 km²: 284.95 people per km², which rounds to 285.
Check it backwards
285 × 242,495 km² ≈ 69,111,075 people — back to the population, apart from the rounding of the density to a whole number.
Questions people also ask
What is the capital of United Kingdom?
The capital of United Kingdom is London.
How many people live in United Kingdom?
About 69.1 million, by the UN World Population Prospects 2024 estimate (rounded). Population density works out to 285 people per km².
How big is United Kingdom?
United Kingdom covers 242,495 km² in total area.
What currency does United Kingdom use?
The Pound sterling (GBP).