Census population profiles, 1981 to 2021

Portsmouth

Portsmouth (E06000044) is a local authority district in South East. The district's population of 208,100 at the time of the 2021 census made it the 93rd largest in England and Wales. Portsmouth saw a population increase of 1.5% from 2011.


Demographic data for Portsmouth

Population

208,100
people in 2021
93rd largest of 331 districts in England and Wales

10 year change

+1.5%
more people than 2011
282nd largest increase of 331 districts in England and Wales

Change since 1981

  • Portsmouth
  • England and Wales
+19%
1981
2021

Density

5,153
people per square km
23rd densest of 331 districts in England and Wales

Age profile

  • Portsmouth
  • England and Wales
0 years
85+

Sex

  • Portsmouth
  • England and Wales
Female 50%51%
Male 50%49%

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