National population projections: past, present and future Many National Statistical blogs over the last 12 months have provided updates on new releases and insights from our range of population statistics. The latest 2022-based national population projections benefit from a wide range of data to provide new projections that paint a picture of the potential future population of the UK. And, as James Robards explains, they are not forecasts. They take into account current and past trends, and as those patterns change, we adjust our projections accordingly. | 