Census population profiles, 1981 to 2021

Wales

Wales (W92000004) is a country in England and Wales. The country's population of 3,107,500 at the time of the 2021 census made it the 2nd largest in England and Wales. Wales saw a population increase of 1.4% from 2011.

Demographic data for Wales

Population

3,107,500
people in 2021
2nd largest of 2 countries in England and Wales

10 year change

+1.4%
more people than 2011
2nd largest increase of 2 countries in England and Wales

Change since 1981

  • Wales
  • England and Wales
+13%
1981
2021

Density

150
people per square km
2nd densest of 2 countries in England and Wales

Age profile

  • Wales
  • England and Wales
0 years
85+

Sex

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

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