Census population profiles, 1981 to 2021

West Midlands

West Midlands (E12000005) is a region in England. The region's population of 5,950,800 at the time of the 2021 census made it the 5th largest in England. West Midlands saw a population increase of 6.2% from 2011.


Demographic data for West Midlands

Population

5,950,800
people in 2021
5th largest of 9 regions in England

10 year change

+6.2%
more people than 2011
6th largest increase of 9 regions in England

Change since 1981

  • West Midlands
  • England and Wales
+17%
1981
2021

Density

458
people per square km
4th densest of 9 regions in England

Age profile

  • West Midlands
  • England and Wales
0 years
85+

Sex

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