As of 2021, Statista reports that the population of the United Kingdom stands at around 67 million people.
In terms of population size among cities, it is unsurprising that London remains the largest city in the UK. Serving as both the capital of England and the United Kingdom, London is inhabited by approximately 10 million people.
For those residing beyond the lively atmosphere of Britain's capital, let's explore the population figures for other cities. These statistics are based on the latest data gathered by Statista in 2020."
1. 20 biggest cities in UK by population
These are the latest population figures as gathered by Statista in 2020. Photo: NW/Getty Images
2. London
London is by far the biggest city in the United Kingdom with a population of 9,304,016. Photo: Adobe Stock
3. Manchester
Manchester is the second biggest city in the United Kingdom with a population of 2,730,076. Photo: Getty Images
4. Birmingham
Birmingham is the third biggest city in the United Kingdom with a population of 2,607,437. Photo: Getty Images