Census population profiles, 1981 to 2021

Plymouth

Plymouth (E06000026) is a local authority district in South West. The district's population of 264,700 at the time of the 2021 census made it the 63rd largest in England and Wales. Plymouth saw a population increase of 3.2% from 2011.

Demographic data for Plymouth

Population

264,700
people in 2021
63rd largest of 331 districts in England and Wales

10 year change

+3.2%
more people than 2011
240th largest increase of 331 districts in England and Wales

Change since 1981

  • Plymouth
  • England and Wales
+10%
1981
2021

Density

3,315
people per square km
56th densest of 331 districts in England and Wales

Age profile

  • Plymouth
  • England and Wales
0 years
85+

Sex

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

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