London - Wikipedia
London [c] is the capital and largest city [d] of both England and the United Kingdom, with a population of 8,866,180 in 2022. [2] The wider metropolitan area is the largest in Western Europe, with a population of 14.9 million. [7]
London | History, Maps, Population, Area, & Facts | Britannica
Oct 24, 2024 · London, city, capital of the United Kingdom. It is among the oldest of the world’s great cities—its history spanning nearly two millennia—and one of the most cosmopolitan. By far Britain’s largest metropolis, it is also the country’s economic, transportation, and cultural center.
London's geography and population - Trust for London
Around 8.9 million people live in London, which had overall growth since 2012 of 6.2% - slightly lower than the rest of England’s growth of 6.3%. This growth was strongest in East London which saw an increase of 9.5%.
London, United Kingdom Population 2024 - World Population …
London is home to about 9 million people within the borders of Greater London. Nearly 40% of all residents in London were foreign-born, giving it the second-highest immigrant population in the world. As Europe's third-most populated city, almost 300 different languages are spoken, although English is the most commonly spoken.
London’s Population – London Datastore - Greater London …
London’s 2023 population was 8,945,310. The first chart below shows the 2023 MYE in the context of previous estimates. There is an uptick after a temporary decrease in population which we...
Culture of London - Wikipedia
Three cultural icons of London: a K2 red telephone box, Big Ben and a red double-decker bus. London has, alongside New York, been described as the cultural capital of the world. [1] [2] [3] The culture of London concerns the music, museums, festivals, and lifestyle within London, the capital city of the United Kingdom. London is one of the ...
Demographics of London - Wikipedia
Statistical information is produced about the size and geographical breakdown of the population, the number of people entering and leaving country and the number of people in each demographic subgroup. The total population of London as of 2021 is 8,799,800. [6]
Greater London | History, Geography & Culture | Britannica
Greater London, metropolitan county of southeastern England that is also generally known as London. A brief treatment of the administrative entity follows. An in-depth discussion of the physical setting, history, character, and inhabitants of the city is in the article London.
London - Multicultural, History, Economy | Britannica
Oct 24, 2024 · London, always a cosmopolitan city, grew steadily more polyglot and multicultural. The Commonwealth connection accounted for only part of the transformation.
London - Statistics & Facts | Statista
Jul 3, 2024 · With a population of approximately nine million people, London is by far the largest city in the United Kingdom, with the UK's second and third largest cities, having a combined population of...