About this dataset

Potential future population size and structure based on assumed levels of future fertility, mortality and migration. Available for England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland at country level.

National population projections provide an indication of the future size and age structure of the UK and its constituent countries based on a set of assumptions of future fertility, mortality and migration.

Further details about the data, including quality and methodology information, are available in the National population projections: 2024-based statistical bulletin.

The dataset provides a principal national population projection and 13 further variants. Information on the full range of variants is available in the National population projections variant projections: 2024-based methodology.

For more information and feedback on this dataset please contact:

Population and Household Projections pop.info@ons.gov.uk +44 (0) 1329 444661

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