The UK population will grow to more than 70 million over the next 24 years, according to official predictions.
By the year 2031 there will be about 71 million people living in Britain, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said.
Researchers said if past trends continue, the population will increase from about 60 million in 2006 to 65 million in 2016 and pass 70 million in 2028.
The projected figures are based on a range of factors including immigration, fertility and average lifespans.
They are the first to use data on immigration which was recently increased by the ONS.
Last month the organisation said the number of people migrating to the UK had increased by 45,000 a year to 190,000.
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