In addition to a brief population exodus during the pandemic, the population of London declined for the first time since the 80s of the last century, indicating that more and more residents are being forced to leave London due to the high cost of living. According to the latest estimates released by the UK Office for National Statistics, as of mid-2025, the population of London had decreased by nearly 27,000 to about 9.1 million, down from the historical high previously set. London was the only region in England where the population declined last year. The population loss is mainly due to residents moving to other parts of the UK. Previously, London's population declined during the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020 and 2021, then rebounded strongly over the next three years.

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