Census population profiles, 1981 to 2021

Derbyshire

Derbyshire (E10000007) is a county in East Midlands. The county's population of 794,600 at the time of the 2021 census made it the 12th largest in England. Derbyshire saw a population increase of 3.2% from 2011.

Demographic data for Derbyshire

Population

794,600
people in 2021
12th largest of 24 counties in England

10 year change

+3.2%
more people than 2011
22nd largest increase of 24 counties in England

Change since 1981

  • Derbyshire
  • England and Wales
+16%
1981
2021

Density

312
people per square km
13th densest of 24 counties in England

Age profile

  • Derbyshire
  • England and Wales
0 years
85+

Sex

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

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