Isle of Wight population statistics

In 2024, there were 142k residents in Isle of Wight county with an average age of 47.8 years. Population density was 373 residents per square kilometer. Population grew by 5.8% since 2002 and population average age increased by 4.5 years in the same period.

Key Population Data: Residents, Age and Density in 2024 (latest estimate from ONS)
Population Estimates	Value in 2024
Total residents	142k
Average age	47.8
Population density	373

Isle of Wight population density map

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

Isle of Wight population average age map

Population average age by LSOA (County) in 2018.

Isle of Wight population growth

Total population per year outlines headcount differences.

Isle of Wight 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.

Isle of Wight population pyramid by year

Isle of Wight population share by decade of age

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

Isle of Wight working age population share

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

Age Distribution and Comparison to England & Wales
age group	head-count	% share of population	% for Eng & Wales
0-15	20.4k	14.4%	18.3%
16-64	78.5k	55.4%	62.8%
65+	42.7k	30.2%	18.9%

Average Age in Isle of Wight county and Comparison to England & Wales
county	Average age in 2024
Isle of Wight	47.8
England & Wales	40.8

Isle of Wight population average age

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

Isle of Wight 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.