A Modern, Thriving Society
What percentage of the UK population lives in England?
AAround 70%
BAround 90%
CAround 84% ✓
DAround 76%
Answer & explanation
The correct answer is Around 84%.
England accounts for around 84% of the total UK population. Wales is approximately 5%, Scotland just over 8%, and Northern Ireland less than 3%.
This is one of 767 free Life in the UK test questions on Pass the UK Test. It is taken from A Modern, Thriving Society and covers population, england, geography. Every answer is based on the official Life in the United Kingdom handbook. Browse all questions or take a free mock test.
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