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How the population has changed in Newcastle upon Tyne

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

Total population 306,824 people

The total population in Newcastle upon Tyne rose compared with 2019.

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Population density 2,704 people per sq km

The population density in Newcastle upon Tyne is higher than the United Kingdom as a whole.

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Median age 32 years

The average age in Newcastle upon Tyne is younger than the United Kingdom as a whole.

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Total population in Newcastle upon Tyne

In 2020, Newcastle upon Tyne was the third largest local authority in the North East, with a total population of 306,824. An increase compared with 2019.

Population of local authorities in the North East

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

Population density in Newcastle upon Tyne

In 2020, the population density in Newcastle upon Tyne was 2,704 people per square kilometre, which was more than the North East (312), and more than the United Kingdom as a whole (276).

Densest local authorities in the North East

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

Median age in Newcastle upon Tyne

In 2020, the median age in Newcastle upon Tyne was 32 years, which was younger than the North East (42 years), and younger than the United Kingdom as a whole (41 years).

Oldest local authorities in the North East

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

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