South Glamorgan population statistics

In 2024, there were 520k residents in South Glamorgan with an average age of 38.8 years. Population density was 1.1k residents/km2. Population grew by 20.2% since 2002 and population average age increased by 1.4 years in the same period.
Key Population Data: Residents, Age and Density in 2024 (latest estimate from ONS)
Population Estimates, 2024South Glamorgan countyEngland + Wales
Total residents520k0.8% of Eng+Wls
Average age 38.840.8
Population density1.1k409

South Glamorgan population density map

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

South Glamorgan population density map

South Glamorgan population average age map

Population average age by LSOA (County) in 2018.

South Glamorgan population average age map

South Glamorgan population growth

Total population per year outlines headcount differences.

South Glamorgan population growth

Total annual population in South Glamorgan county and Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) compared to England and Wales
YearTotal populationCAGRCAGR ENG+WLS
2024520k0.84%0.74%
2023515k0.83%0.72%
2022504k0.77%0.68%
2021492k0.69%0.66%
2020492k0.72%0.68%
2019487k0.70%0.71%
2018484k0.71%0.72%
2017483k0.74%0.73%
2016480k0.75%0.75%
2015478k0.77%0.74%
2014478k0.84%0.74%
2013476k0.89%0.73%
2012475k0.94%0.73%
2011472k0.98%0.73%
2010468k0.99%0.72%
2009464k1.01%0.70%
2008459k0.99%0.70%
2007453k0.94%0.67%
2006447k0.86%0.63%
2005444k0.88%0.61%
2004439k0.79%0.52%
2003434k0.45%0.50%
2002432k--

South Glamorgan 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 Glamorgan population pyramid by year

South Glamorgan population share by decade of age

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

South Glamorgan population share by decade of age by year

South Glamorgan working age population share

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

South Glamorgan working age population share
Age Distribution and Comparison to England & Wales
age grouphead-count% share of population% for Eng & Wales
0-1591.6k17.6%18.3%
16-64341k65.7%62.8%
65+86.8k16.7%18.9%

South Glamorgan average age rank

Comparison of counties average ages, 2024 population estimates.

South Glamorgan average age rank by year

Average Age in South Glamorgan county and Comparison to England & Wales
countyAverage age in 2024
South Glamorgan38.8
England & Wales40.8

South Glamorgan population average age

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

South Glamorgan population average age by year
Population average age by year
YearSouth Glamorgan countyEngland and Wales
202438.840.8
202338.740.7
202238.840.7
202138.940.7
202038.740.5
201938.740.4
201838.540.2
201738.440.1
201638.339.9
201538.239.8
201438.139.7
201338.039.6
201237.839.5
201137.739.4
201037.739.3
200937.639.2
200837.639.2
200737.639.1
200637.639.0
200537.539.0
200437.538.9
200337.538.8
200237.438.7

South Glamorgan 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.

South Glamorgan residential areas map

Plumplot area insights - interactive charts and maps

Plumplot area insights - interactive maps and charts

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