South East population statistics
In 2022, there were 9.4M residents in South East region with an average age of 41.4 years. Population density was 492 residents per square kilometer. Population grew by 16.7% since 2002 and population average age increased by 2.2 years in the same period.9.4M
total residents
estimates 202241.4
average age
estimates 2022492
population density
estimates 20222.43
residents per household
Census 2011South East population density map
shows a number of residents per square kilometer(km2), estimates from 2020.
South East population average age map
Population average age by LSOA (County) in 2018.
South East population growth
Total population per year outlines headcount differences.
South East population pyramid
shows the distribution of various age groups in a population in 2022. Females are shown on the left, males are shown on the right.
South East population share by decade of age
Shares of population age groups compared to corresponding shares of population groups in England & Wales, 2022.
South East working age population share
Working age population share compared to working age population share in England & Wales, 2022.
| age group | head-count | % share of population | % for Eng & Wales |
|---|
| 0-15 | 1.7M | 18.6% | 18.5% |
| 16-64 | 5.8M | 61.7% | 62.8% |
| 65+ | 1.8M | 19.7% | 18.8% |
South East average age rank
Comparison of regions average ages, 2022 population estimates.
41.4
South East
average age40.8
England & Wales
average age
South East population average age
Annual area statistics of South East's population average age compared to country statistics.
Plumplot area insights - interactive charts and maps
Other reports for South East region
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