"'The population of England is projected to peak at 62.1 million in mid‑2056, while Wales is projected to peak at 3.2 million in mid‑2035, Scotland at 5.6 million in mid‑2033, and Northern Ireland at 1.9 million in mid‑2031.'"
"'Changes in the ONS's calculations mean it now expects the first ever peak - and decline - in England's population.'"
"'Net migration will remain the only source of population growth, the ONS said, adding 2.2 million to the population over the decade.'"
"'Natural change - the number of births minus deaths - is projected to be minus 450,000.'"
The UK's population is expected to peak at 72.5 million in 2054, significantly earlier than the previous estimate of 2096. England's population will peak at 62.1 million in 2056, while Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland will peak in 2035, 2033, and 2031, respectively. The changes are attributed to slowing net migration and a decline in natural population growth, with births expected to fall below deaths by 450,000. The overall population growth is projected to be slower than earlier forecasts, with net migration being the sole contributor to growth.
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