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How the population has changed in Canterbury

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

Total population 166,762 people

The total population in Canterbury rose compared with 2019.

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Population density 540 people per sq km

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

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Median age 38 years

The average age in Canterbury 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 Canterbury

In 2020, Canterbury was the 11th largest local authority in the South East, with a total population of 166,762. An increase compared with 2019.

Population of local authorities in the South East

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

Population density in Canterbury

In 2020, the population density in Canterbury was 540 people per square kilometre, which was more than the South East (483), and more than the United Kingdom as a whole (276).

Densest local authorities in the South East

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

Median age in Canterbury

In 2020, the median age in Canterbury was 38 years, which was younger than the South East (42 years), and younger than the United Kingdom as a whole (41 years).

Oldest local authorities in the South East

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

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