Census population profiles, 1981 to 2021

Suffolk

Suffolk (E10000029) is a county in East of England. The county's population of 760,300 at the time of the 2021 census made it the 14th largest in England. Suffolk saw a population increase of 4.4% from 2011.

Demographic data for Suffolk

Population

760,300
people in 2021
14th largest of 24 counties in England

10 year change

+4.4%
more people than 2011
19th largest increase of 24 counties in England

Change since 1981

  • Suffolk
  • England and Wales
+29%
1981
2021

Density

200
people per square km
18th densest of 24 counties in England

Age profile

  • Suffolk
  • England and Wales
0 years
85+

Sex

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

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