Census population profiles, 1981 to 2021

Yorkshire and The Humber

Yorkshire and The Humber (E12000003) is a region in England. The region's population of 5,480,800 at the time of the 2021 census made it the 7th largest in England. Yorkshire and The Humber saw a population increase of 3.7% from 2011.


Demographic data for Yorkshire and The Humber

Population

5,480,800
people in 2021
7th largest of 9 regions in England

10 year change

+3.7%
more people than 2011
8th largest increase of 9 regions in England

Change since 1981

  • Yorkshire and The Humber
  • England and Wales
+14%
1981
2021

Density

356
people per square km
5th densest of 9 regions in England

Age profile

  • Yorkshire and The Humber
  • England and Wales
0 years
85+

Sex

  • Yorkshire and The Humber
  • England and Wales
Female 51%51%
Male 49%49%