• There were more females than males living in the UK in 2005 – 30.7 million compared with 29.5 million, although on average 105 boys are born each year for every 100 girls. (Table 1.2) Latest information on population estimates
• In 2005, 16 per cent of the UK population were aged 65 and over, a rise from 13 per cent in 1971. Over the same period, the proportion of under-16s fell, from 25 per cent to 19 per cent. (Page 3) Latest information on ageing
• The Total Fertility Rate was 1.79 children per woman in the UK in 2005, having increased for four consecutive years from a record low of 1.63 children per woman in 2001. (Page 6) Latest information on fertility
• In 2005, Scotland gained 14,500 people from net migration within the UK, and Wales gained 5,900 people. England experienced a net loss of 19,900 people and Northern Ireland, a net loss of 500 people. (Table 1.11)
• The UK received 30,800 applications for asylum (including dependants) in 2005, a fall of around one-quarter compared with 2004. (Page 10) Latest information on asylum seekers
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