Portsmouth population statistics

In 2024, there were 870k residents in Portsmouth postcode area with an average age of 43.7 years. Population density was 834 residents per square kilometer. Population grew by 12.0% since 2002 and population average age increased by 2.9 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	870k
Average age	43.7
Population density	834

Portsmouth population density map

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

Portsmouth population average age map

Population average age by LSOA (County) in 2018.

Portsmouth population growth

Total population per year outlines headcount differences.

Portsmouth 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.

Portsmouth population pyramid by year

Portsmouth population share by decade of age

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

Portsmouth 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	142k	16.4%	18.3%
16-64	520k	59.8%	62.8%
65+	207k	23.8%	18.9%

Average Age in Portsmouth postcode area and Comparison to England & Wales
postcode area	Average age in 2024
Portsmouth	43.7
England & Wales	40.8

Portsmouth population average age

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

Portsmouth 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.