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About United Kingdom

What is the capital of United Kingdom?

The capital of United Kingdom is London. London is the seat of national government for United Kingdom, a country in Northern Europe.

What is the population of United Kingdom?

United Kingdom has a population of about 68.5 million people, the 21st largest population in the world. Population figures come from World Bank estimates.

How big is United Kingdom?

United Kingdom covers 244,376 square kilometers (94,354 square miles), making United Kingdom the 80th largest country in the world by area.

Which countries border United Kingdom?

United Kingdom borders exactly one country: Ireland. No other nation shares a land frontier with United Kingdom.

What is the life expectancy in United Kingdom?

Life expectancy at birth in United Kingdom is 81.2 years, the 42nd highest of any country in the world.

What continent is United Kingdom in?

United Kingdom is in Europe, in the Northern Europe region. United Kingdom is one of 53 countries and territories in Europe.

All statistics and world rankings

Data updated April 1, 2026
Statistics and world rankings for United Kingdom
Populationtotal people68.5Mpeople21st
Land Areatotal km²244.4Kkm²80th
GDP per PersonUSD per person$49.9K29th
Total GDPUSD · whole economy$3.4T6th
Life Expectancyyears, at birth81.2years42nd
Urban Population% living in cities83.2%49th
Internet Users% of people online96.3%19th
Fertility Ratechildren per woman1.56births/woman141st
Tourist Arrivalsvisitors per year37.6Marrivals/year7th
Forest Cover% of land forested13.3%148th
Unemployment Rate% of labor force4.0%114th
Military Spending% of GDP2.2%of GDP43rd
Renewable Energy% of energy use12.2%131st
Inflation Rateannual CPI change6.8%74th
Beer Consumptionliters per year71.5L/year17th
Coffee Consumptionkg per year3.3kg/year34th
Wine Consumptionliters per year19.5L/year18th
Education Spending% of GDP5.9%of GDP28th
Health Spending% of GDP11.0%of GDP16th
Arable Land% of land arable25.0%40th
Foreign Direct InvestmentUSD inflow/year$13.8B28th

Borders United Kingdom1 country

Irelandcapital Dublin

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Regional hubs

All countries in Europe53 countries and territoriesEvery country profile on Countrivo243 countries and territories

ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 GB · alpha-3 GBR · Northern Europe

Where United Kingdom stands21 of 21 rankings

6thTotal GDP$3.4T7thTourists37.6M arrivals/year16thHealth % GDP11.0% of GDP

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