Population

Population data

This page has lots of content on resident numbers from a variety of perspectives. We will be changing, adding and updating the page as and when new content or later versions become available. 

Latest Population and Demographics Report (January 2024)

Births - Fertility

Trend in Birth and Fertility Rates, Wirral and England, 1993 to 2021

Trend in Birth and Fertility Rates, Wirral and England, 1993 to 2021

Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS)

Births - Trend

Trend in number of live births in Wirral, 1974-2022

Trends in Births Chart

Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS)

Ethnicity

Ethnic groups in Wirral, 2021 Census (number and percentage)

Ethnic groups in Wirral, 2021 Census (number and percentage)

Source: Census 2021, via Office for National Statistics

Language spoken

The percentage of population by main language spoken, excluding “English” in Wirral and England, 2021

The percentage of population by main language spoken, excluding “English” in Wirral and England, 2021

Source: Census 2021, via Office for National Statistics

Population Pyramid

Wirral and England population pyramid, by 5-year age group and gender, 2021

Wirral Population Pyramid

Source: Census 2021 via Office for National Statistics (ONS)

Council Ward population

Population by Area (Ward, Constituency, Wirral) and Age Group, 2021

Population by Area (Ward, Constituency, Wirral) and Age Group, 2021

Source: Census 2021 via Office for National Statistics (ONS)

Population projections

Wirral Population Projections from 2018 to 2043, by 5-year age bands, with percentage change over that period

Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS), 2018

Population change

Projected percentage change in the Wirral population by age group, 2018-2043

Projected percentage change in the Wirral population by age group, 2018-2043

Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS), 2018

Mortality

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National population Tools (ONS)

UK population pyramid
Subnational ageing tool

Subnational ageing tool allows users to compare current and projected indicators of ageing between up to four UK countries, regions and local authorities.

Wirral Local Insight Reports

Wirral Local Insight is an online community mapping and reporting tool that provides instant access to neighbourhood level data, specifically for Wirral. It enables you to produce maps, tables and reports for specific areas of Wirral, as well as displaying where local services are located, e.g. GP practices and pharmacies in Wirral.

See latest reports below