Census population profiles, 1981 to 2021

Birmingham

Birmingham (E08000025) is a local authority district in West Midlands. The district's population of 1,144,900 at the time of the 2021 census made it the 1st largest in England and Wales. Birmingham saw a population increase of 6.7% from 2011.

Demographic data for Birmingham

Population

1,144,900
people in 2021
1st largest of 331 districts in England and Wales

10 year change

+6.7%
more people than 2011
136th largest increase of 331 districts in England and Wales

Change since 1981

  • Birmingham
  • England and Wales
+15%
1981
2021

Density

4,275
people per square km
39th densest of 331 districts in England and Wales

Age profile

  • Birmingham
  • England and Wales
0 years
85+

Sex

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

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