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UK population exceeds that of France for first time on record, ONS data shows (www.theguardian.com)
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The UK population is projected to reach 72.5 million by mid-2032, up nearly 5 million from 67.6 million in mid-2022, according to figures from the ONS.

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[โ€“] [email protected] 5 points 3 months ago (1 children)

It's not like Western countries have a choice, given their declining birth rates. Go the immigrant route, or end up like Japan with a depopulating countryside and inverted age pyramid.

[โ€“] [email protected] 1 points 3 months ago

I mean, that's a choice. Japan chose the "like Japan" option and isn't planning to change that as far as I know.