This statistic shows the population density (people per square kilometer) of the United Kingdom (UK) in mid 2017, by country. England is by far the most densely populated country in the United Kingdom. In contrast, with only 70 people per square kilometer, Scotland is the most sparsely populated.
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United Kingdom (UK): population density 2017, by country
Population density in the United Kingdom (UK) in selected years from 2013 to 2017 (people per sq. km), by country
This statistic shows the population density (people per square kilometer) of the United Kingdom (UK) in mid 2017, by country. England is by far the most densely populated country in the United Kingdom. In contrast, with only 70 people per square kilometer, Scotland is the most sparsely populated.
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| 2013 | 2015 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | 68 | 69 | 70 |
| N. Ireland | 135 | 136 | 138 |
| Wales | 149 | 149 | 151 |
| England | 413 | 420 | 427 |
| UK | 264 | 268 | 272 |
| 2013 | 2015 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | 68 | 69 | 70 |
| N. Ireland | 135 | 136 | 138 |
| Wales | 149 | 149 | 151 |
| England | 413 | 420 | 427 |
| UK | 264 | 268 | 272 |
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This statistic shows the population density (people per square kilometer) of the United Kingdom (UK) in mid 2017, by country. England is by far the most densely populated country in the United Kingdom. In contrast, with only 70 people per square kilometer, Scotland is the most sparsely populated.
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