Census population profiles, 1981 to 2021

East Midlands

East Midlands (E12000004) is a region in England. The region's population of 4,880,200 at the time of the 2021 census made it the 8th largest in England. East Midlands saw a population increase of 7.7% from 2011.


Demographic data for East Midlands

Population

4,880,200
people in 2021
8th largest of 9 regions in England

10 year change

+7.7%
more people than 2011
4th largest increase of 9 regions in England

Change since 1981

  • East Midlands
  • England and Wales
+29%
1981
2021

Density

312
people per square km
7th densest of 9 regions in England

Age profile

  • East Midlands
  • England and Wales
0 years
85+

Sex

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