Census population profiles, 1981 to 2021

Isle of Wight

Isle of Wight (E06000046) is a local authority district in South East. The district's population of 140,400 at the time of the 2021 census made it the 170th largest in England and Wales. Isle of Wight saw a population increase of 1.5% from 2011.


Demographic data for Isle of Wight

Population

140,400
people in 2021
170th largest of 331 districts in England and Wales

10 year change

+1.5%
more people than 2011
281st largest increase of 331 districts in England and Wales

Change since 1981

  • Isle of Wight
  • England and Wales
+22%
1981
2021

Density

370
people per square km
209th densest of 331 districts in England and Wales

Age profile

  • Isle of Wight
  • England and Wales
0 years
85+

Sex

  • Isle of Wight
  • England and Wales
Female 52%51%
Male 49%49%

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