As of 2024, the population of London is estimated to bearound 9,748,030. This makes it the largest city in the United Kingdom and one of the most populous cities in Europe.
London’s population is incredibly diverse, reflecting its status as a global city. Here’s a breakdown of the population by ethnicity based on the 2021 census:
- White: 53.8% (including White British: 36.8%)
- Asian or Asian British: 20.8%
- Black or Black British: 13.5%
- Mixed or British Mixed: 5.7%
- Other: 6.3%
Additionally, around 41% of London’s population was born outside the UK, and over 300 languages are spoken in the city.
Here’s a breakdown of the population of London’s boroughs as of 2023:
| Borough | Population |
|---|---|
| Croydon | 397,741 |
| Barnet | 389,101 |
| Ealing | 369,937 |
| Newham | 352,000 |
| Brent | 341,221 |
| Bromley | 329,578 |
| Tower Hamlets | 324,500 |
| Enfield | 327,224 |
| Lambeth | 317,000 |
| Southwark | 309,000 |
| Lewisham | 305,000 |
| Hounslow | 301,000 |
| Greenwich | 291,080 |
| Waltham Forest | 286,000 |
| Havering | 280,000 |
| Harrow | 275,000 |
| Hackney | 261,491 |
| Haringey | 260,000 |
| Redbridge | 298,000 |
| Bexley | 247,835 |
| Camden | 218,049 |
| Islington | 215,000 |
| Merton | 208,000 |
| Westminster | 216,000 |
| Sutton | 202,000 |
| Richmond upon Thames | 198,000 |
| Hammersmith and Fulham | 190,000 |
| Kingston upon Thames | 185,000 |
| Kensington and Chelsea | 147,460 |
Croydon has the largest population among London’s boroughs, while Kensington and Chelsea has the smallest.
The City of London, often referred to as “The Square Mile,” has a population of around 8,600 people as of the 2021 Census. This area is much smaller than Greater London, but it’s densely packed with financial institutions and historic landmarks.
The City of London is home to around 614,500 workers. This area is a major hub for financial and professional services, attracting a large number of employees from various sectors.
As of the latest data, approximately 5.2 million people are registered to work in London. This includes a diverse workforce with 3.2 million (62%) born in the UK, 682,300 (13%) born in other EU countries, and 1.3 million (25%) born elsewhere in the world.