Portsmouth Demographic

Country: England|Region: South East|District Type: Unitary Authority

Latest official statistics for Portsmouth

Portsmouth is a vibrant and densely populated district typical of major urban centers in South East, home to 214,321 residents with a density of 5,307 people per km². The area has seen a modest increase of 4.3% over the last decade, and features a young demographic, with a median age of 36.4 years (-4.3 above) the UK average.

Population214,321▲ 345 (0.2%)
Area40 km²
Density5,307
Median Age36.4-4.3 on UK avg age
Female107,10050.0%
Male107,22150.0%
Births2,1041.0%
Deaths1,6870.8%

Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) – Mid-2024 population estimates for UK local authorities.

Population growth over 10 years: ▲ 4.3%
Religion share in Portsmouth
Ethnic official statistics in Portsmouth
EthnicShare
White
85.3%
Asian
6.9%
Black
3.4%
Mixed
2.6%
Other Group
1.8%
Total100%
Civil Status latest data in Portsmouth
StatusShare
Never Married
46.2%
Married
36.3%
Divorced
10%
Widowed
5.1%
Separated
2.4%
Total100%
Tenure distribution in Portsmouth
TenureShare
Owns
52.3%
Private Rented
28.6%
Social Rented
18%
Shared Ownership
0.9%
Rent Free
0.2%
Total100%
Disability distribution in Portsmouth
DisabilityShare
Not Disabled
80.9%
Disabled Limited
11.1%
Disabled Lot
8%
Total100%