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Birmingham (2.7 million inhabitants): major city of United Kingdom, with country factbook, ranking and leader links.

Last updated: October 2026

About Birmingham

CountryUnited Kingdom
Population2.7 million

Source: UN World Urbanization Prospects, 2022 Revision (metropolitan agglomeration estimate). Observation date: 2022. The Bureau cross-checked major-city figures against UN WUP; smaller-city figures are presented as published and have not been individually re-verified.

What is the population of Birmingham?

Birmingham has a metropolitan population of 2.7 million, according to the UN World Urbanization Prospects (2022 Revision) cited on this page.

Where is Birmingham located?

Birmingham is in United Kingdom. It is a major city of United Kingdom.

What is Birmingham known for?

Birmingham is a major city of United Kingdom. The Bureau’s profile records its population and country context; see the United Kingdom factbook for the wider national picture.

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