Derby population statistics

In 2024, there were 820k residents in Derby postcode area with an average age of 41.6 years. Population density was 436 residents/km2. Population grew by 18.0% since 2002 and population average age increased by 2.5 years in the same period.
Key Population Data: Residents, Age and Density in 2024 (latest estimate from ONS)
Population Estimates, 2024Derby postcode areaEngland + Wales
Total residents820k1.3% of Eng+Wls
Average age 41.640.8
Population density436409

Derby population density map

shows a number of residents per square kilometer(km2), estimates from 2020.

Derby population density map

Derby population average age map

Population average age by LSOA (County) in 2018.

Derby population average age map

Derby population growth

Total population per year outlines headcount differences.

Derby population growth

Total annual population in Derby postcode area and Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) compared to England and Wales
YearTotal populationCAGRCAGR ENG+WLS
2024820k0.75%0.74%
2023809k0.73%0.72%
2022795k0.68%0.68%
2021786k0.65%0.66%
2020781k0.65%0.68%
2019779k0.67%0.71%
2018774k0.68%0.72%
2017769k0.68%0.73%
2016764k0.69%0.75%
2015759k0.68%0.74%
2014755k0.69%0.74%
2013750k0.70%0.73%
2012746k0.72%0.73%
2011742k0.73%0.73%
2010737k0.74%0.72%
2009731k0.73%0.70%
2008726k0.73%0.70%
2007720k0.71%0.67%
2006714k0.70%0.63%
2005709k0.69%0.61%
2004704k0.68%0.52%
2003700k0.73%0.50%
2002695k--

Derby population pyramid

shows the distribution of various age groups in a population in 2024. Females are shown on the left, males are shown on the right.

Derby population pyramid by year

Derby population share by decade of age

Shares of population age groups compared to corresponding shares of population groups in England & Wales, 2024.

Derby population share by decade of age by year

Derby working age population share

Working age population share compared to working age population share in England & Wales, 2024.

Derby working age population share
Age Distribution and Comparison to England & Wales
age grouphead-count% share of population% for Eng & Wales
0-15150k18.3%18.3%
16-64507k61.9%62.8%
65+162k19.8%18.9%

Derby average age rank

Comparison of postcode areas average ages, 2024 population estimates.

Derby average age rank by year

Average Age in Derby postcode area and Comparison to England & Wales
postcode areaAverage age in 2024
Derby41.6
England & Wales40.8

Derby population average age

Annual area statistics of Derby's population average age compared to country statistics.

Derby population average age by year
Population average age by year
YearDerby postcode areaEngland and Wales
202441.640.8
202341.540.7
202241.540.7
202141.540.7
202041.340.5
201941.140.4
201841.040.2
201740.840.1
201640.739.9
201540.539.8
201440.439.7
201340.339.6
201240.139.5
201140.039.4
201039.939.3
200939.839.2
200839.739.2
200739.639.1
200639.539.0
200539.439.0
200439.338.9
200339.238.8
200239.138.7

Derby residential areas map

Purple-colored areas are business or industrial areas. Green-colored areas provide quieter surroundings and better living. Map is based on a UK Census 2011 data. Colors calculated from the ratio of number of residents divided by a number of workday people.

Derby residential areas map

Plumplot area insights - interactive charts and maps

Plumplot area insights - interactive maps and charts

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