Census population profiles, 1981 to 2021

West Sussex

West Sussex (E10000032) is a county in South East. The county's population of 882,700 at the time of the 2021 census made it the 8th largest in England. West Sussex saw a population increase of 9.4% from 2011.


Demographic data for West Sussex

Population

882,700
people in 2021
8th largest of 24 counties in England

10 year change

+9.4%
more people than 2011
4th largest increase of 24 counties in England

Change since 1981

  • West Sussex
  • England and Wales
+36%
1981
2021

Density

443
people per square km
4th densest of 24 counties in England

Age profile

  • West Sussex
  • England and Wales
0 years
85+

Sex

  • West Sussex
  • England and Wales
Female 51%51%
Male 49%49%

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