Population of Redcar and Cleveland

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Redcar and Cleveland

Population

136,616

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Population Density

558 people per km²

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Population Growth

-0.45%

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Area type

Unitary Authority

Land area

245 square kilometres

Fertility rate

1.65

Birth rate

9.4

Death rate

12.8

internal migration

0.2%

international migration

0.2%

Redcar and Cleveland Population

The population of Redcar and Cleveland is 136,616 according to mid-2021 population figures published by the ONS. Based on recent growth rates we estimate the current 2023 population of Redcar and Cleveland to be 137,000. In the year between mid-2020 and mid-2021, the population in Redcar and Cleveland fell by an estimated 612 people, and in the ten years prior to mid-2021, the population grew by 1,640. Compare population by area.

Redcar and Cleveland's population growth rate between mid-2020 and mid-2021 was -0.4%, which is 0.6% lower than the average population growth rate in Redcar and Cleveland for the ten years prior to mid-2021 (0.1%).

Redcar and Cleveland covers an area of 245 square kilometres (95 square miles) and has a population density of 558 people per square kilometre (km²), based on the latest population estimates taken in mid-2021. That figure has increased by 7 people per km² over the past decade.

Compared to England's figures

Redcar and Cleveland's population of 136,616 is equivalent to 0.2% of England's 56,536,419 total population. Redcar and Cleveland is the 53rd unitary authority in England (of 59 total) when ordered by total population.
Redcar and Cleveland's population growth rate of -0.45% is 0.78% lower than England's current population growth rate of 0.33%. Redcar and Cleveland is the 44th unitary authority in England (of 59 total) when ordered by population growth rate.
Redcar and Cleveland's population density of 558 people per km² is 123 people per km² higher than England's 435 people per km². Redcar and Cleveland is the 37th Unitary Authority in England (of 59 total) when ordered by population density.

What causes population change in Redcar and Cleveland

Between mid-2019 and mid-2020, net internal migration into Redcar and Cleveland was 249, and net international migration into Redcar and Cleveland was 248.

Redcar and Cleveland's fertility rate (the total number of children that would be born to the average woman in Redcar and Cleveland if she were to live to the end of her child-bearing years) of 1.65, and birth rate (the number of live births per thousand of population per year) of 9.4, led to population increases of 1,295 during the year, and Redcar and Cleveland's death rate or mortality rate (the number of deaths per thousand of population per year) of 12.8 resulted in a 1,750 population decrease. In total, a net 455 person natural decrease.

Compared to figures for England

Redcar and Cleveland's fertility rate of 1.65 is 0.03 higher than England's fertility rate of 1.62
Redcar and Cleveland's birth rate of 9.4 births per thousand people is 1.3 lower than England's birth rate, and Redcar and Cleveland's death rate or mortality rate of 12.8 people per thousand is 2.8 higher than England's death rate
Redcar and Cleveland's annual net international migration rate of 0.18% is below the English average of 0.4%

Historic Redcar and Cleveland Population Change Components

During the past decade, internal migration has risen from a net outflow of 467 in 2011 to a net 249 inflow. International migration has risen from a net inflow of 5 in 2011 to an inflow of 248 in 2021.

The natural increase in population, due to births and deaths, has fallen from an annual net increase of 260 people in 2011 to -455 in 2021.

International migration was the largest driver of population change over the past decade, representing circa 72% of the total change in population.

Average salary

£30,305

Redcar and Cleveland Salary

Average rent

£505

Rental Market of Redcar and Cleveland

GDP

£ 2.2 billion

Redcar and Cleveland Economy

Redcar and Cleveland historic population from 2011 to 2021

Redcar and Cleveland's population, population density, and population growth rate, over the past decade.

Figures reported by the ONS in 2022.

Year	Population	Growth rate	Population Density
2021	136,616	-0.45%	558
2020	137,228	0.06%	561
2019	137,150	0.32%	560
2018	136,718	0.52%	558
2017	136,005	0.38%	556
2016	135,496	0.13%	553
2015	135,324	0.16%	553
2014	135,102	0.11%	552
2013	134,960	-0.01%	551
2012	134,976		551

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Redcar and Cleveland forecast population from 2023 to 2043

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

The population of Redcar and Cleveland is forecast to be 139,860 in 2025 and 140,954 in 2030.

Year	Population	Growth rate	Population Density
2023	139,201		569
2024	139,565	0.26%	570
2025	139,860	0.21%	571
2026	140,135	0.20%	572
2027	140,382	0.18%	573
2028	140,610	0.16%	574
2029	140,803	0.14%	575
2030	140,954	0.11%	576
2031	141,080	0.09%	576
2032	141,200	0.09%	577
2033	141,325	0.09%	577
2034	141,449	0.09%	578
2035	141,572	0.09%	578
2036	141,680	0.08%	579
2037	141,794	0.08%	579
2038	141,920	0.09%	580
2039	142,045	0.09%	580
2040	142,170	0.09%	581
2041	142,296	0.09%	581
2042	142,424	0.09%	582
2043	142,549	0.09%	582