UK population projected to hit 72.5 million by 2032, driven by high migration rates.

The UK's population is projected to reach 72.5 million by 2032, an increase of almost 5 million from 67.6 million in 2022, driven almost entirely by net migration. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) predicts a long-term net migration of 340,000 per year, starting from 2028. The UK population is also expected to age, with the number of people over 85 nearly doubling to 3.3 million by 2047. England is projected to grow more than other UK nations. The government plans a "comprehensive plan" to reduce migration levels instead of setting an arbitrary cap.

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