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%