Population of North East England

Area selected: North East England

North East

Population

2,680,763

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Population Density

313 people per km²

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Population Growth

0.41%

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Area type

Region

Land area

8,574 square kilometres

Fertility rate

1.47

Birth rate

13.6

Death rate

16.6

internal migration

0.2%

international migration

0.5%

North East England Population

The population of North East England is 2,680,763 according to mid-2020 population figures published by the ONS. Based on recent growth rates we estimate the current 2022 population of North East England to be 2,702,539. In the year between mid-2019 and mid-2020, the population in North East England grew by an estimated 10,822 people, and in the ten years prior to mid-2020, the population grew by 84,322. Compare population by area.

North East England's population growth rate between mid-2019 and mid-2020 was 0.4%, which is 0.0% higher than the average population growth rate in North East England for the ten years prior to mid-2020 (0.4%).

North East England covers an area of 8,574 square kilometres (3,311 square miles) and has a population density of 313 people per square kilometre (km²), based on the latest population estimates taken in mid-2020. That figure has increased by 10 people per km² over the past decade.

Compared to England's figures

North East England's population of 2,680,763 is equivalent to 4.7% of England's 56,550,138 total population. North East England is the 9th region in England (of 9 total) when ordered by total population.
North East England's population growth rate of 0.41% is 0.06% lower than England's current population growth rate of 0.47%. North East England is the 7th region in England (of 9 total) when ordered by population growth rate.
North East England's population density of 313 people per km² is 121 people per km² lower than England's 434 people per km². North East England is the 7th Region in England (of 9 total) when ordered by population density.

What causes population change in North East England

Between mid-2019 and mid-2020, net internal migration into North East England was 4,628, and net international migration into North East England was 12,412.

North East England's fertility rate (the total number of children that would be born to the average woman in North East England if she were to live to the end of her child-bearing years) of 1.47, and birth rate (the number of live births per thousand of population per year) of 13.6, led to population increases of 36,246 during the year, and North East England's death rate or mortality rate (the number of deaths per thousand of population per year) of 16.6 resulted in a 44,325 population decrease. In total, a net 8,079 person natural decrease.

Compared to figures for England

North East England's fertility rate of 1.47 is 0.12 lower than England's fertility rate of 1.59
North East England's birth rate of 13.6 births per thousand people is 2.9 higher than England's birth rate, and North East England's death rate or mortality rate of 16.6 people per thousand is 6.6 higher than England's death rate
North East England's annual net international migration rate of 0.46% is above the English average of 0.4%

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Historic North East England Population Change Components

During the past decade, internal migration has risen from a net outflow of 2,724 in 2011 to a net 4,628 inflow. International migration has risen from a net inflow of 8,020 in 2011 to an inflow of 12,412 in 2020.

The natural increase in population, due to births and deaths, has fallen from an annual net increase of 7,400 people in 2011 to -8,079 in 2020.

International migration was the largest driver of population change over the past decade, representing circa 76% of the total change in population.

Average salary

£31,715

North East England Salary

Average rent

£572

Rental Market of North East England

GDP

£ 64 billion

North East England Economy

North East England historic population from 2011 to 2020

North East England'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	2,680,763	0.41%	313
2019	2,669,941	0.45%	311
2018	2,657,909	0.50%	310
2017	2,644,727	0.31%	308
2016	2,636,589	0.46%	307
2015	2,624,579	0.22%	306
2014	2,618,736	0.31%	305
2013	2,610,563	0.31%	304
2012	2,602,387	0.23%	304
2011	2,596,441		303

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North East England forecast population from 2023 to 2043

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

The population of North East England is forecast to be 2,704,000 in 2025 and 2,727,843 in 2030.

Year	Population	Growth rate	Population Density
2023	2,693,063	0.22%	314
2024	2,698,668	0.21%	315
2025	2,704,000	0.20%	315
2026	2,709,320	0.20%	316
2027	2,714,451	0.19%	317
2028	2,719,211	0.18%	317
2029	2,723,665	0.16%	318
2030	2,727,843	0.15%	318
2031	2,731,853	0.15%	319
2032	2,735,460	0.13%	319