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Rhondda Cynon Taff Population

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

Last update: April 22, 2024

237,500

Population

10.1%

Unqualified

3.3%

Unemployment

£27,763

Salary

£170,209

Property

Quick answer: Rhondda Cynon Taff is a local authority in Wales. The population of Rhondda Cynon Taff is 237,500. The population per square mile of Rhondda Cynon Taff is 1,448. The average salary in Rhondda Cynon Taff is £27,763 per year. The average property price in Rhondda Cynon Taff is £170,209.


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Rhondda Cynon Taff Demographics


The population of Rhondda Cynon Taff is 237,500. The population per square mile of Rhondda Cynon Taff is 1,448. The population has decreased by 4,400 in the past year. The population has decreased by 900 since 1981.


There are more females in Rhondda Cynon Taff. They account for 51.1% of the population.


Rhondda Cynon Taff Employment


75.1% of the people in Rhondda Cynon Taff 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 Rhondda Cynon Taff is 3.3%. The definition of unemployment is being economically active but unemployed. The average unemployment rate nationally is 3.8%.


Rhondda Cynon Taff Student Population


The student population of Rhondda Cynon Taff is 7,200. Students account for 20.9% of the economically inactive population aged 16 to 64.


84.0% of the people in Rhondda Cynon Taff have an NVQ1 qualification. 70.4% have an NVQ2 qualification. 53.1% have an NVQ3 qualification. 33.5% have an NVQ4 qualification.


10.1% of the people in Rhondda Cynon Taff have no qualifications. The national average for people with no qualifications is 6.6%.


Rhondda Cynon Taff Economy


There are 6,205 businesses in Rhondda Cynon Taff. 89.3% are micro businesses. 8.7% are small businesses. 1.6% are medium businesses. 0.4% are large businesses.


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


Rhondda Cynon Taff Salary


The average salary in Rhondda Cynon Taff is £27,763 per year. Males earn 5.5% more.


Salaries in Rhondda Cynon Taff are 16.84% less than the national average of £33,384.


Rhondda Cynon Taff Property


The average property price in Rhondda Cynon Taff is £170,209. The national average property price is £294,910.


Average property prices by type in Rhondda Cynon Taff: £280,767 for detached houses. £171,281 for semi-detached houses. £133,530 for terrace houses. £95,257 for flats.