Census population profiles, 1981 to 2021

Leeds

Leeds (E08000035) is a local authority district in Yorkshire and The Humber. The district's population of 812,000 at the time of the 2021 census made it the 2nd largest in England and Wales. Leeds saw a population increase of 8.1% from 2011.


Demographic data for Leeds

Population

812,000
people in 2021
2nd largest of 331 districts in England and Wales

10 year change

+8.1%
more people than 2011
102nd largest increase of 331 districts in England and Wales

Change since 1981

  • Leeds
  • England and Wales
+17%
1981
2021

Density

1,472
people per square km
113rd densest of 331 districts in England and Wales

Age profile

  • Leeds
  • England and Wales
0 years
85+

Sex

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

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