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How the population has changed in Wirral

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

Total population 324,336 people

The total population in Wirral rose compared with 2019.

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Population density 2,015 people per sq km

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

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Median age 44 years

The average age in Wirral is older 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 Wirral

In 2020, Wirral was the sixth largest local authority in the North West, with a total population of 324,336. An increase compared with 2019.

Population of local authorities in the North West

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

Population density in Wirral

In 2020, the population density in Wirral was 2,015 people per square kilometre, which was more than the North West (522), and more than the United Kingdom as a whole (276).

Densest local authorities in the North West

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

Median age in Wirral

In 2020, the median age in Wirral was 44 years, which was older than the North West (40 years), and older than the United Kingdom as a whole (41 years).

Oldest local authorities in the North West

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

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