Census population profiles, 1981 to 2021

Gateshead

Gateshead (E08000037) is a local authority district in North East. The district's population of 196,100 at the time of the 2021 census made it the 98th largest in England and Wales. Gateshead saw a population decrease of 2.1% from 2011.


Demographic data for Gateshead

Population

196,100
people in 2021
98th largest of 331 districts in England and Wales

10 year change

-2.1%
fewer people than 2011
321st largest increase of 331 districts in England and Wales

Change since 1981

  • Gateshead
  • England and Wales
-7%
1981
2021

Density

1,378
people per square km
119th densest of 331 districts in England and Wales

Age profile

  • Gateshead
  • England and Wales
0 years
85+

Sex

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

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