South East population statistics

In 2024, there were 9.6M residents in South East region with an average age of 41.5 years. Population density was 505 residents per square kilometer. Population grew by 19.9% since 2002 and population average age increased by 2.3 years in the same period.
Key Population Data: Residents, Age and Density in 2024 (latest estimate from ONS)
Population EstimatesValue in 2024
Total residents9.6M
Average age 41.5
Population density505

South East population density map

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

South East population density map

South East population average age map

Population average age by LSOA (County) in 2018.

South East population average age map

South East population growth

Total population per year outlines headcount differences.

South East population growth

South East 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.

South East population pyramid by year

South East population share by decade of age

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

South East population share by decade of age by year

South East working age population share

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

South East working age population share
Age Distribution and Comparison to England & Wales
age grouphead-count% share of population% for Eng & Wales
0-151.8M18.5%18.3%
16-645.9M61.7%62.8%
65+1.9M19.8%18.9%

South East average age rank

Comparison of regions average ages, 2024 population estimates.

South East average age rank by year

Average Age in South East region and Comparison to England & Wales
regionAverage age in 2024
South East41.5
England & Wales40.8

South East population average age

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

South East population average age by year

Plumplot area insights - interactive charts and maps

Plumplot area insights - interactive maps and charts

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