Census population profiles, 1981 to 2021

South East

South East (E12000008) is a region in England. The region's population of 9,278,100 at the time of the 2021 census made it the 1st largest in England. South East saw a population increase of 7.5% from 2011.


Demographic data for South East

Population

9,278,100
people in 2021
1st largest of 9 regions in England

10 year change

+7.5%
more people than 2011
5th largest increase of 9 regions in England

Change since 1981

  • South East
  • England and Wales
+32%
1981
2021

Density

486
people per square km
3rd densest of 9 regions in England

Age profile

  • South East
  • England and Wales
0 years
85+

Sex

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