Census population profiles, 1981 to 2021

Leicester

Leicester (E06000016) is a local authority district in East Midlands. The district's population of 368,600 at the time of the 2021 census made it the 19th largest in England and Wales. Leicester saw a population increase of 11.8% from 2011.

Demographic data for Leicester

Population

368,600
people in 2021
19th largest of 331 districts in England and Wales

10 year change

+11.8%
more people than 2011
37th largest increase of 331 districts in England and Wales

Change since 1981

  • Leicester
  • England and Wales
+33%
1981
2021

Density

5,026
people per square km
25th densest of 331 districts in England and Wales

Age profile

  • Leicester
  • England and Wales
0 years
85+

Sex

  • Leicester
  • England and Wales
Female 51%51%
Male 49%49%

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