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26/06/2015
UK Population Grows By Almost Half A Million - ONS
New figures from the Office for National Statistics(ONS) have revealed that the population of the UK grew to a total of 64,596,800, up by almost half a million.
The ONS said the population rose by 491,100 from mid-2013 to mid-2014, a growth it described as "above average".
Net migration of 259,700 added to the population growth, the ONS said.
Net migration grew more than 'natural growth' – births minus deaths – which stood at 226,200.
The full list of ONS figures can be read here.
(MH)
The ONS said the population rose by 491,100 from mid-2013 to mid-2014, a growth it described as "above average".
Net migration of 259,700 added to the population growth, the ONS said.
Net migration grew more than 'natural growth' – births minus deaths – which stood at 226,200.
The full list of ONS figures can be read here.
(MH)
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