Population of Oadby and Wigston

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Oadby and Wigston

Population

57,313

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Population Density

2,436 people per km²

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Population Growth

0.52%

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Area type

Non-metropolitan District

Land area

24 square kilometres

Fertility rate

1.52

Birth rate

8.8

Death rate

11.8

internal migration

0.3%

international migration

0.5%

Oadby and Wigston Population

The population of Oadby and Wigston is 57,313 according to mid-2020 population figures published by the ONS. Based on recent growth rates we estimate the current 2022 population of Oadby and Wigston to be 57,914. In the year between mid-2019 and mid-2020, the population in Oadby and Wigston grew by an estimated 298 people, and in the ten years prior to mid-2020, the population grew by 1,334. Compare population by area.

Oadby and Wigston's population growth rate between mid-2019 and mid-2020 was 0.5%, which is 0.3% higher than the average population growth rate in Oadby and Wigston for the ten years prior to mid-2020 (0.3%).

Oadby and Wigston covers an area of 24 square kilometres (9 square miles) and has a population density of 2,436 people per square kilometre (km²), based on the latest population estimates taken in mid-2020. That figure has increased by 57 people per km² over the past decade.

Compared to England's figures

Oadby and Wigston's population of 57,313 is equivalent to 0.1% of England's 56,550,138 total population. Oadby and Wigston is the 176th non-metropolitan district in England (of 181 total) when ordered by total population.
Oadby and Wigston's population growth rate of 0.52% is 0.06% higher than England's current population growth rate of 0.47%. Oadby and Wigston is the 85th non-metropolitan district in England (of 181 total) when ordered by population growth rate.
Oadby and Wigston's population density of 2,436 people per km² is 2,002 people per km² higher than England's 434 people per km². Oadby and Wigston is the 18th Non-metropolitan District in England (of 181 total) when ordered by population density.

What causes population change in Oadby and Wigston

Between mid-2019 and mid-2020, net internal migration into Oadby and Wigston was 186, and net international migration into Oadby and Wigston was 266.

Oadby and Wigston's fertility rate (the total number of children that would be born to the average woman in Oadby and Wigston 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 8.8, led to population increases of 501 during the year, and Oadby and Wigston's death rate or mortality rate (the number of deaths per thousand of population per year) of 11.8 resulted in a 673 population decrease. In total, a net 172 person natural decrease.

Compared to figures for England

Oadby and Wigston's fertility rate of 1.52 is 0.07 lower than England's fertility rate of 1.59
Oadby and Wigston's birth rate of 8.8 births per thousand people is 1.9 lower than England's birth rate, and Oadby and Wigston's death rate or mortality rate of 11.8 people per thousand is 1.8 higher than England's death rate
Oadby and Wigston's annual net international migration rate of 0.46% is above the English average of 0.4%

Historic Oadby and Wigston Population Change Components

During the past decade, internal migration has fallen from a net inflow of 417 in 2011 to a net 186 inflow. International migration has risen from a net inflow of 225 in 2011 to an inflow of 266 in 2020.

The natural increase in population, due to births and deaths, has fallen from an annual net increase of 19 people in 2011 to -172 in 2020.

International migration was the largest driver of population change over the past decade, representing circa 80% of the total change in population.

Average salary

£28,059

Oadby and Wigston Salary

Average rent

£766

Rental Market of Oadby and Wigston

GDP

£ 994 million

Oadby and Wigston Economy

Oadby and Wigston historic population from 2011 to 2020

Oadby and Wigston'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	57,313	0.52%	2,436
2019	57,015	-0.07%	2,423
2018	57,056	0.04%	2,425
2017	57,035	1.86%	2,424
2016	55,991	0.01%	2,380
2015	55,984	-0.14%	2,380
2014	56,060	-0.39%	2,383
2013	56,282	0.31%	2,392
2012	56,110	0.23%	2,385
2011	55,979		2,379

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Oadby and Wigston forecast population from 2023 to 2043

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

The population of Oadby and Wigston is forecast to be 58,351 in 2025 and 59,708 in 2030.

Year	Population	Growth rate	Population Density
2023	57,790	0.45%	2,456
2024	58,054	0.46%	2,468
2025	58,351	0.51%	2,480
2026	58,642	0.50%	2,493
2027	58,933	0.50%	2,505
2028	59,177	0.41%	2,515
2029	59,442	0.45%	2,527
2030	59,708	0.45%	2,538
2031	59,936	0.38%	2,548
2032	60,074	0.23%	2,554
2033	60,216	0.24%	2,560
2034	60,386	0.28%	2,567
2035	60,564	0.30%	2,574
2036	60,713	0.24%	2,581
2037	60,864	0.25%	2,587
2038	61,019	0.25%	2,594
2039	61,221	0.33%	2,602
2040	61,429	0.34%	2,611
2041	61,641	0.34%	2,620
2042	61,868	0.37%	2,630
2043	62,105	0.38%	2,640