beta
This is a new service – your feedback will help us improve it.

How the population has changed in Thanet

Demographic trends in Thanet and other local authorities within the UK from 2002 to 2020
Last updated:

Thanet's demographics, 2020:

Total population 141,458 people

The total population in Thanet fell compared with 2019.

Go to population ↓

Population density 1,365 people per sq km

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

Go to population density ↓

Median age 45 years

The average age in Thanet is older than the United Kingdom as a whole.

Go to median age ↓

Warning:

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 Thanet

In 2020, Thanet was the 27th largest local authority in the South East, with a total population of 141,458. A decrease 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 Thanet

In 2020, the population density in Thanet was 1,365 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 Thanet

In 2020, the median age in Thanet was 45 years, which was older than the South East (42 years), and older 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

All versions of this article