Population of North Kesteven

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North Kesteven

Population

118,149

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Population Density

128 people per km²

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Population Growth

1.06%

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Area type

Non-metropolitan District

Land area

922 square kilometres

Fertility rate

1.52

Birth rate

8.6

Death rate

11.5

internal migration

1.1%

international migration

0.1%

North Kesteven Population

The population of North Kesteven is 118,149 according to mid-2020 population figures published by the ONS. Based on recent growth rates we estimate the current 2022 population of North Kesteven to be 120,656. In the year between mid-2019 and mid-2020, the population in North Kesteven grew by an estimated 1,234 people, and in the ten years prior to mid-2020, the population grew by 9,631. Compare population by area.

North Kesteven's population growth rate between mid-2019 and mid-2020 was 1.1%, which is 0.1% higher than the average population growth rate in North Kesteven for the ten years prior to mid-2020 (1.0%).

North Kesteven covers an area of 922 square kilometres (356 square miles) and has a population density of 128 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 Kesteven's population of 118,149 is equivalent to 0.2% of England's 56,550,138 total population. North Kesteven is the 80th non-metropolitan district in England (of 181 total) when ordered by total population.
North Kesteven's population growth rate of 1.06% is 0.59% higher than England's current population growth rate of 0.47%. North Kesteven is the 29th non-metropolitan district in England (of 181 total) when ordered by population growth rate.
North Kesteven's population density of 128 people per km² is 306 people per km² lower than England's 434 people per km². North Kesteven is the 155th Non-metropolitan District in England (of 181 total) when ordered by population density.

What causes population change in North Kesteven

Between mid-2019 and mid-2020, net internal migration into North Kesteven was 1,293, and net international migration into North Kesteven was 115.

North Kesteven's fertility rate (the total number of children that would be born to the average woman in North Kesteven if she were to live to the end of her child-bearing years) of 1.52, and birth rate (the number of live births per thousand of population per year) of 8.6, led to population increases of 1,004 during the year, and North Kesteven's death rate or mortality rate (the number of deaths per thousand of population per year) of 11.5 resulted in a 1,342 population decrease. In total, a net 338 person natural decrease.

Compared to figures for England

North Kesteven's fertility rate of 1.52 is 0.07 lower than England's fertility rate of 1.59
North Kesteven's birth rate of 8.6 births per thousand people is 2.1 lower than England's birth rate, and North Kesteven's death rate or mortality rate of 11.5 people per thousand is 1.5 higher than England's death rate
North Kesteven's annual net international migration rate of 0.10% is below the English average of 0.4%

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Historic North Kesteven Population Change Components

During the past decade, internal migration has risen from a net inflow of 1,106 in 2011 to a net 1,293 inflow. International migration has risen from a net inflow of 65 in 2011 to an inflow of 115 in 2020.

The natural increase in population, due to births and deaths, has fallen from an annual net increase of 9 people in 2011 to -338 in 2020.

Internal migration was the largest driver of population change over the past decade, representing circa 97% of the total change in population.

Average salary

£30,942

North Kesteven Salary

Average rent

£683

Rental Market of North Kesteven

GDP

£ 2.8 billion

North Kesteven Economy

North Kesteven historic population from 2011 to 2020

North Kesteven'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	118,149	1.06%	128
2019	116,915	0.80%	127
2018	115,985	0.66%	126
2017	115,230	1.40%	125
2016	113,644	1.30%	123
2015	112,186	0.89%	122
2014	111,197	1.15%	121
2013	109,935	0.57%	119
2012	109,311	0.73%	118
2011	108,518		118

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North Kesteven forecast population from 2023 to 2043

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

The population of North Kesteven is forecast to be 123,410 in 2025 and 127,011 in 2030.

Year	Population	Growth rate	Population Density
2023	121,529	0.82%	132
2024	122,504	0.80%	133
2025	123,410	0.74%	134
2026	124,262	0.69%	135
2027	125,045	0.63%	136
2028	125,758	0.57%	136
2029	126,421	0.53%	137
2030	127,011	0.47%	138
2031	127,569	0.44%	138
2032	128,127	0.44%	139
2033	128,663	0.42%	139
2034	129,174	0.40%	140
2035	129,659	0.37%	141
2036	130,156	0.38%	141
2037	130,679	0.40%	142
2038	131,202	0.40%	142
2039	131,715	0.39%	143
2040	132,221	0.38%	143
2041	132,723	0.38%	144
2042	133,217	0.37%	144
2043	133,700	0.36%	145