Census population profiles, 1981 to 2021

East of England

East of England (E12000006) is a region in England. The region's population of 6,334,500 at the time of the 2021 census made it the 4th largest in England. East of England saw a population increase of 8.3% from 2011.


Demographic data for East of England

Population

6,334,500
people in 2021
4th largest of 9 regions in England

10 year change

+8.3%
more people than 2011
1st largest increase of 9 regions in England

Change since 1981

  • East of England
  • England and Wales
+33%
1981
2021

Density

331
people per square km
6th densest of 9 regions in England

Age profile

  • East of England
  • England and Wales
0 years
85+

Sex

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

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