London Demographic
Latest official statistics for London
London, home to 9,089,736 residents with a density of 5,782 people per km².The area has seen growth in line with the national average of 10.8% over the last decade, and features a very young population, with a median age of 35.7 years (-5.0 below) the UK average of 40.7.
Population9,089,736▲ 90,031 (1.0%)
Area1,572 km²
Density5,782
Median Age35.7-5.0 on UK avg age
Female4,680,21051.5%
Male4,409,52648.5%
Births105,7251.2%
Deaths50,5780.6%
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) – Mid-2024 population estimates for UK local authorities.
Population growth over 13 years: ▲ 10.8%
Religion share in London
Ethnic official statistics in London
| Ethnic | Share |
|---|---|
White | 53.8% |
Asian | 20.7% |
Black | 13.5% |
Mixed | 5.7% |
Other Group | 6.3% |
| Total | 100% |
Civil Status latest data in London
| Status | Share |
|---|---|
Never Married | 46.2% |
Married | 40% |
Divorced | 7.3% |
Widowed | 4.2% |
Separated | 2.3% |
| Total | 100% |
Tenure distribution in London
| Tenure | Share |
|---|---|
Owns | 45.2% |
Private Rented | 30% |
Social Rented | 23.1% |
Shared Ownership | 1.5% |
Rent Free | 0.2% |
| Total | 100% |
Disability distribution in London
| Disability | Share |
|---|---|
Not Disabled | 84.3% |
Disabled Limited | 8.5% |
Disabled Lot | 7.2% |
| Total | 100% |