West Midlands population statistics
In 2022, there were 6.0M residents in West Midlands region with an average age of 40.5 years. Population density was 463 residents per square kilometer. Population grew by 13.5% since 2002 and population average age increased by 1.9 years in the same period.6.0M
total residents
estimates 202240.5
average age
estimates 2022463
population density
estimates 20222.44
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 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.
West Midlands population share by decade of age
Shares of population age groups compared to corresponding shares of population groups in England & Wales, 2022.
West Midlands 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 | 1.2M | 19.3% | 18.5% |
| 16-64 | 3.7M | 61.8% | 62.8% |
| 65+ | 1.1M | 18.9% | 18.8% |
West Midlands average age rank
Comparison of regions average ages, 2022 population estimates.
40.5
West Midlands
average age40.8
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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