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How the population has changed in Birmingham

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

Total population 1,140,525 people

The total population in Birmingham fell compared with 2019.

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Population density 4,259 people per sq km

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

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Median age 33 years

The average age in Birmingham 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 Birmingham

In 2020, Birmingham was the largest local authority in the West Midlands, with a total population of 1,140,525. A decrease compared with 2019.

Population of local authorities in the West Midlands

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

Population density in Birmingham

In 2020, the population density in Birmingham was 4,259 people per square kilometre, which was more than the West Midlands (459), and more than the United Kingdom as a whole (276).

Densest local authorities in the West Midlands

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

Median age in Birmingham

In 2020, the median age in Birmingham was 33 years, which was younger than the West Midlands (40 years), and younger than the United Kingdom as a whole (41 years).

Oldest local authorities in the West Midlands

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

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