In 2022, there were estimated to be approximately 1.83 million males aged between 0 and 4 in the United Kingdom, and 1.74 million females. Throughout this time period, the male population of very young children in the UK has consistently been higher than that of females.
Population of young children (aged 0-4) in the United Kingdom from 1971 to 2022, by gender
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Office for National Statistics (UK). (March 26, 2024). Population of young children (aged 0-4) in the United Kingdom from 1971 to 2022, by gender [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved November 10, 2024, from https://www-statista-com.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/statistics/621449/population-of-young-children-uk-by-gender/
Office for National Statistics (UK). "Population of young children (aged 0-4) in the United Kingdom from 1971 to 2022, by gender." Chart. March 26, 2024. Statista. Accessed November 10, 2024. https://www-statista-com.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/statistics/621449/population-of-young-children-uk-by-gender/
Office for National Statistics (UK). (2024). Population of young children (aged 0-4) in the United Kingdom from 1971 to 2022, by gender. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: November 10, 2024. https://www-statista-com.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/statistics/621449/population-of-young-children-uk-by-gender/
Office for National Statistics (UK). "Population of Young Children (Aged 0-4) in The United Kingdom from 1971 to 2022, by Gender." Statista, Statista Inc., 26 Mar 2024, https://www-statista-com.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/statistics/621449/population-of-young-children-uk-by-gender/
Office for National Statistics (UK), Population of young children (aged 0-4) in the United Kingdom from 1971 to 2022, by gender Statista, https://www-statista-com.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/statistics/621449/population-of-young-children-uk-by-gender/ (last visited November 10, 2024)
Population of young children (aged 0-4) in the United Kingdom from 1971 to 2022, by gender [Graph], Office for National Statistics (UK), March 26, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://www-statista-com.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/statistics/621449/population-of-young-children-uk-by-gender/
