Census population profiles, 1981 to 2021

East Sussex

East Sussex (E10000011) is a county in South East. The county's population of 545,800 at the time of the 2021 census made it the 23rd largest in England. East Sussex saw a population increase of 3.6% from 2011.


Demographic data for East Sussex

Population

545,800
people in 2021
23rd largest of 24 counties in England

10 year change

+3.6%
more people than 2011
20th largest increase of 24 counties in England

Change since 1981

  • East Sussex
  • England and Wales
+32%
1981
2021

Density

319
people per square km
12th densest of 24 counties in England

Age profile

  • East Sussex
  • England and Wales
0 years
85+

Sex

  • East Sussex
  • England and Wales
Female 52%51%
Male 48%49%

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