United Kingdom: Percent urban population

The latest value from 2025 is 83.32 percent, an increase from 83.24 percent in 2024. In comparison, the world average is 62.08 percent, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for the United Kingdom from 1960 to 2025 is 79.45 percent. The minimum value, 76.9 percent, was reached in 1971 while the maximum of 83.32 percent was recorded in 2025. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

The data show the percent of the total population that lives in urban areas for the United Kingdom and other countries.

Definition: Urban population refers to people living in urban areas as defined by national statistical offices. The data are collected and smoothed by United Nations Population Division.