Gwent population statistics

In 2024, there were 602k residents in Gwent county with an average age of 42 years. Population density was 387 residents per square kilometer. Population grew by 8.4% since 2002 and population average age increased by 3 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	602k
Average age	42
Population density	387

Gwent population density map

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

Gwent population average age map

Population average age by LSOA (County) in 2018.

Gwent population growth

Total population per year outlines headcount differences.

Gwent 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.

Gwent population pyramid by year

Gwent population share by decade of age

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

Gwent 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	109k	18.2%	18.3%
16-64	368k	61.2%	62.8%
65+	124k	20.6%	18.9%

Average Age in Gwent county and Comparison to England & Wales
county	Average age in 2024
Gwent	42
England & Wales	40.8

Gwent population average age

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

Gwent 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.