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How the population has changed in Southwark

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

Total population 320,017 people

The total population in Southwark rose compared with 2019.

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Population density 11,082 people per sq km

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

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Median age 34 years

The average age in Southwark 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 Southwark

In 2020, Southwark was the 11th largest local authority in London, with a total population of 320,017. 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 Southwark

In 2020, the population density in Southwark was 11,082 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 Southwark

In 2020, the median age in Southwark was 34 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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