Life in the UK test practice question · The UK and its nations
According to the Office for National Statistics, about how many people lived in the UK in mid-2024?
Answer options
- 49 million
- 59 million
- 69 millionCorrect
- 79 million
Answer: 69 million
The ONS estimate for mid-2024 is about 69.3 million. The population grew by 1.1% in that year, faster in England than in the other three nations.
Checked 8 November 2026