England is part of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. 84% of the population of the whole country lives in England. This state is the birthplace of the English language, and the legislative foundations of this state are laid down in many regulations around the world. It was in England that the industrial revolution began, constitutional law and democracy were born.
Today, 63 million people live in the UK. Due to frequent raids on these lands, the country became multinational. Now it is represented by the following peoples and nationalities:
- English - 81.5%;
- Scots - 9.6%;
- Irish - 2.4%;
- Welsh - 1.9%;
- others - 4.6%.
The central and south-eastern parts, the north of Scotland and the center of Wales are most populated. On average, 245 people live on 1 square kilometer. The most spoken languages in the country are:
- English;
- Welsh;
- Gaelic.
State capital
London has retained the title for many centuriesone of the largest cities in the world. In the period from 1825 to 1925, the capital of England was considered the largest settlement on the entire planet. Later, the world situation changed, and Asia took the lead, but in terms of population, London is practically in first place in Europe. In addition, the city is growing inexorably in size. Despite barriers such as high housing costs and harsh immigration laws, the population of the capital is steadily increasing.
Current position compared to previous years
As of the middle of last year, the population of London is 8.8 million inhabitants (information from the Committee for National Statistics).
Information on the number of inhabitants of London for the past years:
| Year | 2016 | 2015 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2001 | 1991 | 1981 | 1971 | 1961 |
| Number, mln. | 8, 787 | 8, 615 | 8, 416 | 8, 308 | 8, 173 | 7, 172 | 6, 887 | 6, 608 | 7, 449 | 7, 781 |
As you can see from the table, the population of London is increasing year by year.
According to the same committee, from 8, 8million, only 5,500,000 people were born on this earth. Therefore, London is a true multicultural center of the country.
The city has several specific areas, such as the same China Town, known throughout the world. This is a small area, but with a Chinese flavor, where festivals of Chinese culture are even held. There are also places where representatives of Pakistan, India and other countries live. Against this background, London is considered a promising city, but rather unfavorable according to criminal statistics.
Web of the London Boroughs
In ancient times, the name "London" meant a small area of 1.61 square kilometers, which today is the center of the capital (the City of London area). But already in 1965, nearby villages and surrounding areas began to be attached to the square. As a result, Greater London was formed, the population of which automatically became residents of the capital. In turn, this area is divided into Inner and Outer London. Although this is more of a geographical and statistical division.
Greater London is officially divided into 32 districts and 12 boroughs which belong to the Inland. Outer London owns 20 boroughs and the City of London, with a separate self-government body. Some areas have received the status of royal. This is Kingston and Kensington, Chelsea.
Ethnic composition: a brief description
What is the population in London? In fact, it is very colorful and multinational. Most of all in the city of immigrants from India isabout 267 thousand people and Poland - about 135 thousand. Then come from Bangladesh, there are about 126,000, from Pakistan - 113,000, from Ireland - 112, and from Nigeria - 99,000.
According to the latest data, of all immigrants living in the UK capital, about 40% are from European countries, from the Middle East and Asia - 30%, from African countries - 20% and from America and the Caribbean - 10 %.
Indians
London's largest out-of-town population. According to the most conservative estimates, there are about 550 thousand Indians in the city. Of these, immigrants from India - 35%. This group also includes Gujaratis (East Africa) - 16%. There are also immigrants from Fiji, Southeast Asia, the Caribbean.
Only 45% of London's Hindus practice Hinduism, about 30% are Sikhs. Many Muslims, about 15%. And only 5% are Orthodox. The last 5% includes Buddhists, Parsis and Jains.
Most of all Indians in the areas of Brent, Ealing and Harrow, Newham, Redbridge and Hounslow. To date, these are fairly we althy emigrants, they are inferior in prosperity only to white true British. Most often they work in the services, finance and information technology sectors. Also employed in the field of medicine and transport services.
Greeks
This nation is smaller among the population of London, approximately 250 thousand people. Most of them came from the Aegean and Cyprus. Most often they settle in the area of the Greek Cypriot enclave "Little Cyprus" (Westminster). They also live in Infield, Haringey, Hammersmith and Chelsea.
Most of the emigrants profess the Orthodox faith.
Jamaicans
The population of London represented by this nationality is about 250 thousand. Most of them profess Christianity. Settlement sites are concentrated in the areas of Southwark, Croydon, Brent, Lewisham, Lambeth, Haringey and Hackney. Most Jamaicans work in he althcare and transportation.
Pakistani
Mostly people from Pakistan come from provinces: Sindh, Punjab, Balochistan and Kashmir. The national composition of emigrants is diverse: they are Muhajirs, Pashtuns, Sindhis, Kashmiris and Baluchis. Most often, Pakistanis settle in the areas of Ealing, Redbridge, Forest, Brent and Hounslow. They work in almost all areas - from transport to financial services. Nearly 90% of all Pakistanis living in London are Muslims.
Poles
The population of the city of London is also represented by Poles, there are about 200 thousand of them. They live in Chelsea, Wandsworth, Fulham, Infield and Lambeth. Almost all of them are Catholics. They are mainly involved in construction, services and cleaning.
Jews
Representatives of this nationality are also about 200 thousand in the capital of Great Britain. However, most of them came from Russia, Ukraine, Germany, Iraq, Poland and other countries. They live mainly in Chelsea, Ealing, Westminster, Kensington, Barnet and a number of other areas. Many of them profess Judaism, but there are also Christians. Employed in almost allareas of life.
Bangladeshis
The ethnic composition of the capital is represented by people from Bangladesh, there are about 180 thousand of them here. An interesting fact is that about 95% of emigrants come from the Sylhet region. Their settlements in London are concentrated in the districts of Hamlets, Newham, Camden and some others.
Almost 85% of all Indian restaurants are owned by Bangladeshis, so almost all of them are catering.
Most of the immigrants are adherents of the Muslim and Sunni faiths.
Irish
Irish immigrants are also a considerable number - 180 thousand people. Almost all of them are Catholics and live in the Brent area. However, the Irish-born London population is much larger, around 1 million.
Chinese
There are about 120 thousand people of this nationality in London. But only about 19% of them are former residents of China, most of all emigrants from Hong Kong - 29%, from Malaysia and Vietnam - 8% and 4% respectively. From Singapore - 3%, and from Taiwan - 2%.
Most of the Chinese live in the areas of Barnet, Westminster (where, in fact, the world-famous Chinatown is located), Chelsea, Hamlets, Kensington. Most of them are Christians, but there are adherents of the Buddha and Confucians. They are employed in almost all spheres of human activity.
Population of the city of London by nationality
Bthe capital of Great Britain is also inhabited by peoples of other nationalities, namely:
| Nationality | Quantity, thousand | Residences | Religion |
| Nigerians | 120 | Soundwark | Christianity, Islam |
| Arabs | 100 | Forest, Harrow, Westminster, Barnet, W altham | Christianity, Islam |
| Sri Lankans | 100 | Harrow, Brent | Buddhism, Catholicism, Hinduism |
| Brazilians | 100 | Westminster, Lambeth, Brent | Catholicism, Protestantism |
| Filipinos | 100 | Chelsea, Kensington | Protestantism, Catholicism |
| Colombians | 100 | Southwark, Camden, Islington, Kensington, Chelsea | Catholicism |
| Kurds | 100 | Infield, Haringi | Muslim, Jesuitism |
| Russians | 100 | Harings, Hounslow, Infield | Orthodoxy |
| Japanese | 80 | Ealing, Barnet | Buddhism |
| Somalis | 70 | Brent, Islington, Tower, Hamlets | Muslim (Sunni) |
| Ghanzians | 70 | Southwark, Haringey, Lambeth | Muslim |
| Ecuadorians | 70 | Lambeth, Southwark and the Harings | Protestantism |
| Afghans | 60 | Harrow, Hillingdon, Ealing | Muslim (Sunni) |
| Italians | 50 | Chelsea, Camden, Bromley | Catholicism |
| Turks | 50 | Hackney, Infield, W altham | Muslim (Sunni) |
| Portuguese | 50 | Lambeth, Camden, Brent | Catholicism |
| Australians | 50 | Chelsea, Kensington, Hammersmith | Orthodoxy |
Also lives in the UK capital:
- 40 thousand Romanians;
- 35 thousand Vietnamese;
- 30,000 Koreans, Nepalese, Tanzanians, Bulgarians, Spaniards, New Zealanders each;
- 20,000 Thais, Bolivians, Ethiopians each;
- 15 thousand Congolese, Albanians each;
- 10 thousand Armenians, Ukrainians, Swedes each;
- 8 thousand Assyrians;
- 5 thousand Ivorians, Azerbaijanis, Mongols each.
According to some experts, the number of London's population born outside the country will increase significantly by 2031 and will significantly exceed the "indigenous" population. After all, even now, every third resident of the capital of Great Britain comes from another country.
