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How the population has changed in Caerphilly

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

Total population 181,731 people

The total population in Caerphilly rose compared with 2019.

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Population density 655 people per sq km

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

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Median age 42 years

The average age in Caerphilly 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 Caerphilly

In 2020, Caerphilly was the fifth largest local authority in Wales, with a total population of 181,731. 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 Caerphilly

In 2020, the population density in Caerphilly was 655 people per square kilometre, which was more than Wales (153), and more 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 Caerphilly

In 2020, the median age in Caerphilly was 42 years, which was the same as 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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