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United Kingdom
Europe · Northern Europe
Overview
United Kingdom is located in Northern Europe within Europe, alongside 9 other countries in the same subregion.
With a population of 69.2M, United Kingdom ranks 21st of 196 countries in this dataset by population, with a population density of 286 people per km² (31st of 196 by density).
United Kingdom's GDP is $3.69T, 6th largest of 181 economies tracked here. GDP per capita is $53,246 (19th of 181 by GDP per capita).
Nearby countries in Northern Europe: Denmark, Estonia, Finland.
Identity
Capital
London
Currency
Pound Sterling
GBP
Official language
English
Continent / Region
Europe · Northern Europe
People
Population
69.2MWorld Bank 2024
Population density
286 / km²
Calculated: population ÷ land area
Economy
GDP (current US$)
$3.69TWorld Bank 2024
GDP per capita
$53,246World Bank 2024
Geography
Land area
Trade· top exports 2022
1
Petroleum oils, not crude
2
Medicaments (packaged for retail)
3
Aircraft, spacecraft and parts