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How the population has changed in Tower Hamlets

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

Total population 331,969 people

The total population in Tower Hamlets rose compared with 2019.

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Population density 16,791 people per sq km

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

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Median age 32 years

The average age in Tower Hamlets 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 Tower Hamlets

In 2020, Tower Hamlets was the seventh largest local authority in London, with a total population of 331,969. 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 Tower Hamlets

In 2020, the population density in Tower Hamlets was 16,791 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 Tower Hamlets

In 2020, the median age in Tower Hamlets was 32 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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