Census population profiles, 1981 to 2021

Southwark

Southwark (E09000028) is a local authority district in London. The district's population of 307,700 at the time of the 2021 census made it the 43rd largest in England and Wales. Southwark saw a population increase of 6.7% from 2011.


Demographic data for Southwark

Population

307,700
people in 2021
43rd largest of 331 districts in England and Wales

10 year change

+6.7%
more people than 2011
134th largest increase of 331 districts in England and Wales

Change since 1981

  • Southwark
  • England and Wales
+47%
1981
2021

Density

10,655
people per square km
7th densest of 331 districts in England and Wales

Age profile

  • Southwark
  • England and Wales
0 years
85+

Sex

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

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