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How the population has changed in Gwynedd

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

Total population 125,171 people

The total population in Gwynedd rose compared with 2019.

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Population density 49 people per sq km

The population density in Gwynedd is lower than the United Kingdom as a whole.

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Median age 43 years

The average age in Gwynedd is older 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 Gwynedd

In 2020, Gwynedd was the 14th largest local authority in Wales, with a total population of 125,171. An increase compared with 2019.

Population of local authorities in Wales

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

Population density in Gwynedd

In 2020, the population density in Gwynedd was 49 people per square kilometre, which was less than Wales (153), and less than the United Kingdom as a whole (276).

Densest local authorities in Wales

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

Median age in Gwynedd

In 2020, the median age in Gwynedd was 43 years, which was older than Wales (42 years), and older than the United Kingdom as a whole (41 years).

Oldest local authorities in Wales

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

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