Census population profiles, 1981 to 2021

Leicestershire

Leicestershire (E10000018) is a county in East Midlands. The county's population of 712,300 at the time of the 2021 census made it the 16th largest in England. Leicestershire saw a population increase of 9.5% from 2011.

Demographic data for Leicestershire

Population

712,300
people in 2021
16th largest of 24 counties in England

10 year change

+9.5%
more people than 2011
2nd largest increase of 24 counties in England

Change since 1981

  • Leicestershire
  • England and Wales
+35%
1981
2021

Density

342
people per square km
10th densest of 24 counties in England

Age profile

  • Leicestershire
  • England and Wales
0 years
85+

Sex

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

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