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The population of England almost doubled from 16. 8 million in 1851 to 30. 5 million in 1901.

Scotland's population also rose rapidly, from 2. 8 million in 1851 to 4. 4 million in 1901.

Ireland's population decreased rapidly, from 8. 2 million in 1841 to less than 4. 5 million in 1901, mostly due to the Great Famine.

At the same time, around 15 million emigrants left the United Kingdom in the Victorian era and settled mostly in the United States, Canada, and Australia.