South West population statistics
In 2024, there were 5.9M residents in South West region with an average age of 43.2 years. Population density was 247 residents per square kilometer. Population grew by 18.4% since 2002 and population average age increased by 2.4 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 | 5.9M |
| Average age | 43.2 |
| Population density | 247 |
South West population density map
shows a number of residents per square kilometer(km2), estimates from 2020.
South West population average age map
Population average age by LSOA (County) in 2018.
South West population growth
Total population per year outlines headcount differences.
South West 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 West population share by decade of age
Shares of population age groups compared to corresponding shares of population groups in England & Wales, 2024.
South West 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 |
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| 0-15 | 980k | 16.6% | 18.3% |
| 16-64 | 3.6M | 60.6% | 62.8% |
| 65+ | 1.3M | 22.8% | 18.9% |
South West average age rank
Comparison of regions average ages, 2024 population estimates.
Average Age in South West region and Comparison to England & Wales| region | Average age in 2024 |
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| South West | 43.2 |
| England & Wales | 40.8 |
South West population average age
Annual area statistics of South West's population average age compared to country statistics.
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