U.S. vs UK: population growth compared (2025)
2025 · Population growth: U.S. 0.52%, UK 0.3%. Higher: U.S. (+0.22pp).
Recent figures
| Period | U.S. | UK | Gap (U.S. − UK) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.52% | 0.3% | +0.22pp |
| 2024 | 0.96% | 1.1% | -0.14pp |
| 2023 | 0.82% | 1.31% | -0.49pp |
| 2022 | 0.57% | 0.98% | -0.41pp |
| 2021 | 0.16% | 0.36% | -0.2pp |
| 2020 | 0.41% | 0.17% | +0.24pp |
| 2019 | 0.52% | 0.51% | +0.01pp |
| 2018 | 0.59% | 0.49% | +0.1pp |
| 2017 | 0.69% | 0.54% | +0.15pp |
| 2016 | 0.79% | 0.79% | 0pp |
Definitions and sources
- U.S.: Population growth (annual %) — World Bank
- UK: Population growth (annual %) — World Bank