Population of Kensington and Chelsea

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Kensington and Chelsea

Population

156,864

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Population Density

12,939 people per km²

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Population Growth

0.47%

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Area type

London Borough

Land area

12 square kilometres

Fertility rate

1.27

Birth rate

9.5

Death rate

5.8

internal migration

-1.2%

international migration

1.3%

Kensington and Chelsea Population

The population of Kensington and Chelsea is 156,864 according to mid-2020 population figures published by the ONS. Based on recent growth rates we estimate the current 2022 population of Kensington and Chelsea to be 158,344. In the year between mid-2019 and mid-2020, the population in Kensington and Chelsea grew by an estimated 735 people, and in the ten years prior to mid-2020, the population grew by -1,387. Compare population by area.

Kensington and Chelsea's population growth rate between mid-2019 and mid-2020 was 0.5%, which is 0.6% higher than the average population growth rate in Kensington and Chelsea for the ten years prior to mid-2020 (-0.1%).

Kensington and Chelsea covers an area of 12 square kilometres (5 square miles) and has a population density of 12,939 people per square kilometre (km²), based on the latest population estimates taken in mid-2020. That figure has decreased by 114 people per km² over the past decade.

Compared to England's figures

Kensington and Chelsea's population of 156,864 is equivalent to 0.3% of England's 56,550,138 total population. Kensington and Chelsea is the 32nd london borough in England (of 33 total) when ordered by total population.
Kensington and Chelsea's population growth rate of 0.47% is 0.00% higher than England's current population growth rate of 0.47%. Kensington and Chelsea is the 13th london borough in England (of 33 total) when ordered by population growth rate.
Kensington and Chelsea's population density of 12,939 people per km² is 12,505 people per km² higher than England's 434 people per km². Kensington and Chelsea is the 4th London Borough in England (of 33 total) when ordered by population density.

What causes population change in Kensington and Chelsea

Between mid-2019 and mid-2020, net internal migration out of Kensington and Chelsea was 1,841, and net international migration into Kensington and Chelsea was 1,979.

Kensington and Chelsea's fertility rate (the total number of children that would be born to the average woman in Kensington and Chelsea if she were to live to the end of her child-bearing years) of 1.27, and birth rate (the number of live births per thousand of population per year) of 9.5, led to population increases of 1,479 during the year, and Kensington and Chelsea's death rate or mortality rate (the number of deaths per thousand of population per year) of 5.8 resulted in a 900 population decrease. In total, a net 579 person natural increase.

Compared to figures for England

Kensington and Chelsea's fertility rate of 1.27 is 0.32 lower than England's fertility rate of 1.59
Kensington and Chelsea's birth rate of 9.5 births per thousand people is 1.2 lower than England's birth rate, and Kensington and Chelsea's death rate or mortality rate of 5.8 people per thousand is 4.2 lower than England's death rate
Kensington and Chelsea's annual net international migration rate of 1.26% is above the English average of 0.4%

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Historic Kensington and Chelsea Population Change Components

During the past decade, internal migration has risen from a net outflow of 2,050 in 2011 to a net 1,841 outflow. International migration has risen from a net outflow of 720 in 2011 to an inflow of 1,979 in 2020.

The natural increase in population, due to births and deaths, has fallen from an annual net increase of 1,403 people in 2011 to 579 in 2020.

Births and deaths was the largest driver of population change over the past decade, representing circa -347% of the total change in population.

Average salary

£46,087

Kensington and Chelsea Salary

Average rent

£2,712

Rental Market of Kensington and Chelsea

GDP

£ 11 billion

Kensington and Chelsea Economy

Kensington and Chelsea historic population from 2011 to 2020

Kensington and Chelsea's population, population density, and population growth rate, over the past decade.

Figures reported by the ONS in 2021.

Year	Population	Growth rate	Population Density
2020	156,864	0.47%	12,939
2019	156,129	-0.04%	12,878
2018	156,197	0.29%	12,884
2017	155,741	-0.66%	12,846
2016	156,773	-1.15%	12,931
2015	158,589	0.48%	13,081
2014	157,830	0.44%	13,018
2013	157,141	0.15%	12,961
2012	156,912	-0.85%	12,942
2011	158,251		13,053

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Kensington and Chelsea forecast population from 2023 to 2043

Kensington and Chelsea's forecast, population density, and population growth rate, over the next twenty years. Figures reported by the ONS in 2018.

The population of Kensington and Chelsea is forecast to be 155,798 in 2025 and 155,647 in 2030.

Year	Population	Growth rate	Population Density
2023	156,134	-0.05%	12,878
2024	155,991	-0.09%	12,867
2025	155,798	-0.12%	12,851
2026	155,657	-0.09%	12,839
2027	155,576	-0.05%	12,832
2028	155,548	-0.02%	12,830
2029	155,575	0.02%	12,832
2030	155,647	0.05%	12,838
2031	155,750	0.07%	12,847
2032	155,887	0.09%	12,858