Wales Demographic
Latest official statistics for Wales
Wales, home to 3,186,581 residents with a density of 154 people per km².The area has seen a modest increase of 4.0% over the last decade, and features a young demographic, with a median age of 42.8 years (2.1 above) the UK average of 40.7.
Population3,186,581▲ 19,250 (0.6%)
Area20,737 km²
Density154
Median Age42.8+2.1 on UK avg age
Female1,625,10251.0%
Male1,561,47949.0%
Births27,4750.9%
Deaths35,5871.1%
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) – Mid-2024 population estimates for UK local authorities.
Population growth over 13 years: ▲ 4.0%
Religion share in Wales
Ethnic official statistics in Wales
| Ethnic | Share |
|---|---|
White | 93.7% |
Asian | 2.9% |
Mixed | 1.6% |
Black | 0.9% |
Other Group | 0.9% |
| Total | 100% |
Civil Status latest data in Wales
| Status | Share |
|---|---|
Married | 43.8% |
Never Married | 37.2% |
Divorced | 9.9% |
Widowed | 7.1% |
Separated | 2% |
| Total | 100% |
Tenure distribution in Wales
| Tenure | Share |
|---|---|
Owns | 66% |
Private Rented | 17% |
Social Rented | 16.5% |
Shared Ownership | 0.3% |
Rent Free | 0.2% |
| Total | 100% |
Disability distribution in Wales
| Disability | Share |
|---|---|
Not Disabled | 78.9% |
Disabled Limited | 11.1% |
Disabled Lot | 10% |
| Total | 100% |