The population of London grew at twice the rate of the UK as a whole between 2011 and 2015, and could reach almost 10 million by the middle of next decade, official figures show. The ONS figures show the population of London increased by 5.7% between mid-2011 and mid-2015, compared with growth of 2.9% for the UK as a whole. London, with its robust economy, has attracted far more movers from overseas than other parts of the UK, the figures show. Net international migration to Greater London averaged 97,000 a year, out of a figure of 236,000 for the UK as a whole. The figures also showed large numbers of people leaving Greater London for other parts of the UK.

Source: The Guardian October 12, 2016 13:16 UTC