Census population profiles, 1981 to 2021

England

England (E92000001) is a country in England and Wales. The country's population of 56,489,800 at the time of the 2021 census made it the 1st largest in England and Wales. England saw a population increase of 6.6% from 2011.

Demographic data for England

Population

56,489,800
people in 2021
1st largest of 2 countries in England and Wales

10 year change

+6.6%
more people than 2011
1st largest increase of 2 countries in England and Wales

Change since 1981

  • England
  • England and Wales
+23%
1981
2021

Density

434
people per square km
1st densest of 2 countries in England and Wales

Age profile

  • England
  • England and Wales
0 years
85+

Sex

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

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