Census population profiles, 1981 to 2021

Canterbury

Canterbury (E07000106) is a local authority district in Kent. The district's population of 157,400 at the time of the 2021 census made it the 134th largest in England and Wales. Canterbury saw a population increase of 4.1% from 2011.


Demographic data for Canterbury

Population

157,400
people in 2021
134th largest of 331 districts in England and Wales

10 year change

+4.1%
more people than 2011
222nd largest increase of 331 districts in England and Wales

Change since 1981

  • Canterbury
  • England and Wales
+38%
1981
2021

Density

510
people per square km
189th densest of 331 districts in England and Wales

Age profile

  • Canterbury
  • England and Wales
0 years
85+

Sex

  • Canterbury
  • England and Wales
Female 52%51%
Male 48%49%

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