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How the population has changed in Antrim and Newtownabbey

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

Total population 143,756 people

The total population in Antrim and Newtownabbey rose compared with 2019.

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Population density 252 people per sq km

The population density in Antrim and Newtownabbey is lower than the United Kingdom as a whole.

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Median age 40 years

The average age in Antrim and Newtownabbey 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 Antrim and Newtownabbey

In 2020, Antrim and Newtownabbey was the ninth largest local authority in Northern Ireland, with a total population of 143,756. An increase compared with 2019.

Population of local authorities in Northern Ireland

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

Population density in Antrim and Newtownabbey

In 2020, the population density in Antrim and Newtownabbey was 252 people per square kilometre, which was more than Northern Ireland (137), and less than the United Kingdom as a whole (276).

Densest local authorities in Northern Ireland

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

Median age in Antrim and Newtownabbey

In 2020, the median age in Antrim and Newtownabbey was 40 years, which was older than Northern Ireland (39 years), and younger than the United Kingdom as a whole (41 years).

Oldest local authorities in Northern Ireland

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

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