Authority → Hampshire

Hampshire Population

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

Last update: April 22, 2024

1,406,200

Population

4.3%

Unqualified

3.2%

Unemployment

£34,102

Salary

£393,946

Property

Quick answer: Hampshire is a local authority in England. The population of Hampshire is 1,406,200. The population per square mile of Hampshire is 966. The average salary in Hampshire is £34,102 per year. The average property price in Hampshire is £393,946.


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


Hampshire Demographics


The population of Hampshire is 1,406,200. The population per square mile of Hampshire is 966. The population has increased by 17,000 in the past year. The population has increased by 319,900 since 1981.


There are more females in Hampshire. They account for 51.1% of the population.


Hampshire Employment


78.4% of the people in Hampshire 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 Hampshire is 3.2%. The definition of unemployment is being economically active but unemployed. The average unemployment rate nationally is 3.8%.


Hampshire Student Population


The student population of Hampshire is 38,400. Students account for 24.7% of the economically inactive population aged 16 to 64.


91.8% of the people in Hampshire have an NVQ1 qualification. 79.1% have an NVQ2 qualification. 60.6% have an NVQ3 qualification. 40.2% have an NVQ4 qualification.


4.3% of the people in Hampshire have no qualifications. The national average for people with no qualifications is 6.6%.


Hampshire Economy


There are 60,200 businesses in Hampshire. 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 Hampshire are wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles businesses.


Hampshire Salary


The average salary in Hampshire is £34,102 per year. Males earn 19.3% more.


Salaries in Hampshire are 2.15% more than the national average of £33,384.


Hampshire Property


The average property price in Hampshire is £393,946. The national average property price is £294,910.


Average property prices by type in Hampshire: £652,422 for detached houses. £401,755 for semi-detached houses. £319,324 for terrace houses. £202,282 for flats.