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How the population has changed in Leicester

Demographic trends in Leicester and other local authorities within the UK from 2002 to 2020
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Leicester's demographics, 2020:

Total population 354,036 people

The total population in Leicester fell compared with 2019.

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Population density 4,827 people per sq km

The population density in Leicester is higher than the United Kingdom as a whole.

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Median age 32 years

The average age in Leicester is younger than the United Kingdom as a whole.

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This is a demo article. The numbers are based on official ONS mid-year population estimates, but may not be presented accurately.

Total population in Leicester

In 2020, Leicester was the second largest local authority in the East Midlands, with a total population of 354,036. A decrease compared with 2019.

Population of local authorities in the East Midlands

Number of usual residents, 2002-2020
Source: Office for National Statistics

Population density in Leicester

In 2020, the population density in Leicester was 4,827 people per square kilometre, which was more than the East Midlands (311), and more than the United Kingdom as a whole (276).

Densest local authorities in the East Midlands

Population density in people per sq km, 2020
Source: Office for National Statistics

Median age in Leicester

In 2020, the median age in Leicester was 32 years, which was younger than the East Midlands (41 years), and younger than the United Kingdom as a whole (41 years).

Oldest local authorities in the East Midlands

Median age in years, 2020
Source: Office for National Statistics

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