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How the population has changed in Plymouth

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

Total population 262,839 people

The total population in Plymouth rose compared with 2019.

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Population density 3,292 people per sq km

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

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Median age 39 years

The average age in Plymouth 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 Plymouth

In 2020, Plymouth was the seventh largest local authority in the South West, with a total population of 262,839. An increase compared with 2019.

Population of local authorities in the South West

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

Population density in Plymouth

In 2020, the population density in Plymouth was 3,292 people per square kilometre, which was more than the South West (237), and more than the United Kingdom as a whole (276).

Densest local authorities in the South West

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

Median age in Plymouth

In 2020, the median age in Plymouth was 39 years, which was younger than the South West (44 years), and younger than the United Kingdom as a whole (41 years).

Oldest local authorities in the South West

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

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