Census population profiles, 1981 to 2021

Swansea

Swansea (W06000011) is a local authority district in Wales. The district's population of 238,500 at the time of the 2021 census made it the 76th largest in England and Wales. Swansea saw a population decrease of 0.2% from 2011.


Demographic data for Swansea

Population

238,500
people in 2021
76th largest of 331 districts in England and Wales

10 year change

-0.2%
fewer people than 2011
308th largest increase of 331 districts in England and Wales

Change since 1981

  • Swansea
  • England and Wales
+7%
1981
2021

Density

632
people per square km
164th densest of 331 districts in England and Wales

Age profile

  • Swansea
  • England and Wales
0 years
85+

Sex

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

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