Authority → Plymouth

Plymouth Population

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

Last update: April 22, 2024

264,700

Population

5.1%

Unqualified

2.9%

Unemployment

£30,846

Salary

£261,345

Property

Quick answer: Plymouth is a local authority in England. The population of Plymouth is 264,700. The population per square mile of Plymouth is 8,589. The average salary in Plymouth is £30,846 per year. The average property price in Plymouth is £261,345.


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Plymouth Demographics


The population of Plymouth is 264,700. The population per square mile of Plymouth is 8,589. The population has increased by 1,900 in the past year. The population has increased by 11,400 since 1981.


There are more females in Plymouth. They account for 50.9% of the population.


Plymouth Employment


77.7% of the people in Plymouth 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 Plymouth is 2.9%. The definition of unemployment is being economically active but unemployed. The average unemployment rate nationally is 3.8%.


Plymouth Student Population


The student population of Plymouth is 5,700. Students account for 16.8% of the economically inactive population aged 16 to 64.


90.5% of the people in Plymouth have an NVQ1 qualification. 75.2% have an NVQ2 qualification. 55.3% have an NVQ3 qualification. 37.7% have an NVQ4 qualification.


5.1% of the people in Plymouth have no qualifications. The national average for people with no qualifications is 6.6%.


Plymouth Economy


There are 6,300 businesses in Plymouth. 87.2% are micro businesses. 10.3% are small businesses. 1.9% are medium businesses. 0.5% are large businesses.


The biggest industry employers in Plymouth are human health and social work activities businesses.


Plymouth Salary


The average salary in Plymouth is £30,846 per year. Males earn 10.4% more.


Salaries in Plymouth are 7.60% less than the national average of £33,384.


Plymouth Property


The average property price in Plymouth is £261,345. The national average property price is £294,910.


Average property prices by type in Plymouth: £422,760 for detached houses. £262,403 for semi-detached houses. £222,908 for terrace houses. £137,308 for flats.