Census population profiles, 1981 to 2021

Merthyr Tydfil

Merthyr Tydfil (W06000024) is a local authority district in Wales. The district's population of 58,800 at the time of the 2021 census made it the 321st largest in England and Wales. Merthyr Tydfil saw a population decrease of 0.0% from 2011.


Demographic data for Merthyr Tydfil

Population

58,800
people in 2021
321st largest of 331 districts in England and Wales

10 year change

-0.0%
fewer people than 2011
306th largest increase of 331 districts in England and Wales

Change since 1981

  • Merthyr Tydfil
  • England and Wales
-2%
1981
2021

Density

528
people per square km
184th densest of 331 districts in England and Wales

Age profile

  • Merthyr Tydfil
  • England and Wales
0 years
85+

Sex

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

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