Census population profiles, 1981 to 2021

North East

North East (E12000001) is a region in England. The region's population of 2,647,100 at the time of the 2021 census made it the 9th largest in England. North East saw a population increase of 1.9% from 2011.


Demographic data for North East

Population

2,647,100
people in 2021
9th largest of 9 regions in England

10 year change

+1.9%
more people than 2011
9th largest increase of 9 regions in England

Change since 1981

  • North East
  • England and Wales
+2%
1981
2021

Density

308
people per square km
8th densest of 9 regions in England

Age profile

  • North East
  • England and Wales
0 years
85+

Sex

  • North East
  • England and Wales
Female 51%51%
Male 49%49%