Uk's Population

• Population Density


  The number of people living in a given area
• Population Structure


  The composition of a population in terms of age, gender, etc.
• Population Pyramid


  A graphical illustration of the age and sex composition of a population
• Economic Core

  The central, most economically important part of a region or country
• Economic Periphery


  The outlying or marginal areas of an economic system
• India has core and periphery regions
• London


  High population density, younger age structure, more economic activities
• Cornwall


  Lower population density, older age structure, fewer economic activities
• The UK's population has an uneven distribution
• The ages of people and their economic activity vary across the UK
• The UK's urban cores have the highest density populations
• People migrate to urban cores for work and spend money on housing, goods and services
• Multiplier effect


  City growth often merges with nearby towns to create conurbations
• Rural peripheries have lower population density, older populations, lower incomes and fewer services
• Rural peripheries often face problems like outmigration of young people and lack of investment
• The UK's population is increasing and expected to reach 74 million by 2039
• 65 million people live in the UK today
• The UK's population is increasing
• 16.5% of the UK population is aged over 65
• 87% of the UK population describe their ethnicity as "White British"