Census population profiles, 1981 to 2021

Gloucestershire

Gloucestershire (E10000013) is a county in South West. The county's population of 645,100 at the time of the 2021 census made it the 18th largest in England. Gloucestershire saw a population increase of 8.1% from 2011.

Demographic data for Gloucestershire

Population

645,100
people in 2021
18th largest of 24 counties in England

10 year change

+8.1%
more people than 2011
7th largest increase of 24 counties in England

Change since 1981

  • Gloucestershire
  • England and Wales
+31%
1981
2021

Density

243
people per square km
16th densest of 24 counties in England

Age profile

  • Gloucestershire
  • England and Wales
0 years
85+

Sex

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

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