West Midlands population statistics
In 2020, there were 6.0M residents in West Midlands region with an average age of 40.1 years. Population density was 459 residents per square kilometer. Population grew by 12.5% since 2002 and population average age increased by 1.4 years in the same period. Based on Census, there were 2.44 residents per household in 2011.6.0M
total residents
estimates 202040.1
average age
estimates 2020459
population density
estimates 20202.44
residents per household
Census 2011West Midlands population density map
shows a number of residents per square kilometer(km2), estimates from 2020.
West Midlands population average age map
Population average age by LSOA (County) in 2018.
West Midlands population growth
Total population per year outlines headcount differences.
West Midlands births and deaths
by year. Figures are for deaths registered, rather than deaths occurring in each calendar year. It can take months for a death referred to a coroner to be registered.
West Midlands population pyramid
shows the distribution of various age groups in a population in 2020. Females are shown on the left, males are shown on the right.
West Midlands population share by decade of age
Shares of population age groups compared to corresponding shares of population groups in England & Wales, 2020.
West Midlands working age population share
Working age population share compared to working age population share in England & Wales, 2020.
| age group | head-count | % share of population | % for Eng & Wales |
|---|
| 0-15 | 1.2M | 19.6% | 19.1% |
| 16-64 | 3.7M | 61.7% | 62.2% |
| 65+ | 1.1M | 18.7% | 18.6% |
West Midlands average age rank
Comparison of regions average ages, 2020 population estimates.
40.1
West Midlands
average age40.4
England & Wales
average age
West Midlands population average age
Annual area statistics of West Midlands's population average age compared to country statistics.
Plumplot area insights - interactive charts and maps
Other reports for West Midlands region
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