Census population profiles, 1981 to 2021

Sunderland

Sunderland (E08000024) is a local authority district in North East. The district's population of 274,200 at the time of the 2021 census made it the 59th largest in England and Wales. Sunderland saw a population decrease of 0.5% from 2011.


Demographic data for Sunderland

Population

274,200
people in 2021
59th largest of 331 districts in England and Wales

10 year change

-0.5%
fewer people than 2011
314th largest increase of 331 districts in England and Wales

Change since 1981

  • Sunderland
  • England and Wales
-7%
1981
2021

Density

1,995
people per square km
93rd densest of 331 districts in England and Wales

Age profile

  • Sunderland
  • England and Wales
0 years
85+

Sex

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

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