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How the population has changed in Greenwich

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

Total population 289,034 people

The total population in Greenwich rose compared with 2019.

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Population density 6,109 people per sq km

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

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Median age 35 years

The average age in Greenwich 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 Greenwich

In 2020, Greenwich was the 15th largest local authority in London, with a total population of 289,034. An increase compared with 2019.

Population of local authorities in London

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

Population density in Greenwich

In 2020, the population density in Greenwich was 6,109 people per square kilometre, which was more than London (5,727), and more than the United Kingdom as a whole (276).

Densest local authorities in London

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

Median age in Greenwich

In 2020, the median age in Greenwich was 35 years, which was younger than London (36 years), and younger than the United Kingdom as a whole (41 years).

Oldest local authorities in London

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

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