Authority → Derbyshire

Derbyshire Population

Here are the latest population statistics on Derbyshire in the United Kingdom. The data is updated regularly per the latest population statistics releases.

Last update: April 22, 2024

796,800

Population

6.5%

Unqualified

2.3%

Unemployment

£30,295

Salary

£219,356

Property

Quick answer: Derbyshire is a local authority in England. The population of Derbyshire is 796,800. The population per square mile of Derbyshire is 786. The average salary in Derbyshire is £30,295 per year. The average property price in Derbyshire is £219,356.


Books about Derbyshire: Numerous fiction and non-fiction books have been produced about the rich history of Derbyshire. Here is a link to some of the books about Derbyshire.


Derbyshire Demographics


The population of Derbyshire is 796,800. The population per square mile of Derbyshire is 786. The population has decreased by 10,400 in the past year. The population has increased by 99,800 since 1981.


There are more females in Derbyshire. They account for 51.0% of the population.


Derbyshire Employment


76.2% of the people in Derbyshire are in employment. There are more males in employment. The definition of employment is being employed or self-employed and aged 16 to 64.


The unemployment rate in Derbyshire is 2.3%. The definition of unemployment is being economically active but unemployed. The average unemployment rate nationally is 3.8%.


Derbyshire Student Population


The student population of Derbyshire is 25,000. Students account for 23.5% of the economically inactive population aged 16 to 64.


88.6% of the people in Derbyshire have an NVQ1 qualification. 75.8% have an NVQ2 qualification. 57.3% have an NVQ3 qualification. 37.1% have an NVQ4 qualification.


6.5% of the people in Derbyshire have no qualifications. The national average for people with no qualifications is 6.6%.


Derbyshire Economy


There are 30,560 businesses in Derbyshire. 88.7% are micro businesses. 9.4% are small businesses. 1.5% are medium businesses. 0.4% are large businesses.


The biggest industry employers in Derbyshire are wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles businesses.


Derbyshire Salary


The average salary in Derbyshire is £30,295 per year. Males earn 24.5% more.


Salaries in Derbyshire are 9.25% less than the national average of £33,384.


Derbyshire Property


The average property price in Derbyshire is £219,356. The national average property price is £294,910.


Average property prices by type in Derbyshire: £347,993 for detached houses. £213,722 for semi-detached houses. £178,268 for terrace houses. £137,441 for flats.