Population in Birmingham
Over 1 Million people live in Birmingham. The latest estimate is 1,074,300, (based on the 2011 Census mid-year population estimate). Key facts about Birmingham are below.
Birmingham is a youthful city
- We have more people in the younger age groups, while England as a whole has a greater proportion of older people.
- The 'bulge' around the 20-24 age group is mainly due to students coming to study at the City’s Universities.
- 45.6% of Birmingham residents are under 30, compared with 37.6% for England. In contrast 12.9% of our residents are over 65, compared with 16.4% nationally.
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Birmingham is a diverse city
- Around 42% of our residents were from an ethnic group other than White.
- 46.1% of Birmingham residents said they were Christian, 21.8% Muslim and 19.3% had no religion.
- 22% of our residents were born outside the UK, compared with 14% in England and 11% in the West Midlands region.
Birmingham is a growing city
- Since 2001 the population has increased by almost 90,000 (9.1%). This is an average rate of 0.9% per year.
- The population increase over the last decade is associated with more births, fewer deaths and international migration.
Last Updated : 27th March 2013