Census: Population of England and Wales grew 6% in a decadeon June 28, 2022 at 11:24 am

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The population of England and Wales reached 59,597,300 last year, according to official figures.

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The population of England and Wales has risen to 59,597,300, results of the 2021 census show.

It grew by more than 3.5 million (6.3%) since the last census in 2011.

When added to published census figures for Northern Ireland and official estimate of the Scottish population for 2020, the UK population now stands at 66,966,400

Scotland’s most recent census took place this year and the results have not yet been published.

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