Census population profiles, 1981 to 2021

North West

North West (E12000002) is a region in England. The region's population of 7,417,300 at the time of the 2021 census made it the 3rd largest in England. North West saw a population increase of 5.2% from 2011.


Demographic data for North West

Population

7,417,300
people in 2021
3rd largest of 9 regions in England

10 year change

+5.2%
more people than 2011
7th largest increase of 9 regions in England

Change since 1981

  • North West
  • England and Wales
+9%
1981
2021

Density

526
people per square km
2nd densest of 9 regions in England

Age profile

  • North West
  • England and Wales
0 years
85+

Sex

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