Census population profiles, 1981 to 2021

Wirral

Wirral (E08000015) is a local authority district in North West. The district's population of 320,200 at the time of the 2021 census made it the 38th largest in England and Wales. Wirral saw a population increase of 0.1% from 2011.


Demographic data for Wirral

Population

320,200
people in 2021
38th largest of 331 districts in England and Wales

10 year change

+0.1%
more people than 2011
303rd largest increase of 331 districts in England and Wales

Change since 1981

  • Wirral
  • England and Wales
-6%
1981
2021

Density

1,990
people per square km
94th densest of 331 districts in England and Wales

Age profile

  • Wirral
  • England and Wales
0 years
85+

Sex

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

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