Authority → Sunderland

Sunderland Population

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

Last update: October 01, 2024

274,200

Population

10.2%

Unqualified

5.2%

Unemployment

£28,127

Salary

£158,220

Property

Quick answer: Sunderland is a local authority in England. The population of Sunderland is 274,200. The population per square mile of Sunderland is 5,174. The average salary in Sunderland is £28,127 per year. The average property price in Sunderland is £158,220.


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Sunderland Demographics


The population of Sunderland is 274,200. The population per square mile of Sunderland is 5,174. The population has decreased by 3,600 in the past year. The population has decreased by 23,900 since 1981.


There are more females in Sunderland. They account for 51.5% of the population.


Sunderland Employment


70.8% of the people in Sunderland 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 Sunderland is 5.2%. The definition of unemployment is being economically active but unemployed. The average unemployment rate nationally is 3.8%.


Sunderland Student Population


The student population of Sunderland is 10,200. Students account for 22.8% of the economically inactive population aged 16 to 64.


79.2% of the people in Sunderland have an NVQ1 qualification. 67.1% have an NVQ2 qualification. 43.4% have an NVQ3 qualification. 24.7% have an NVQ4 qualification.


10.2% of the people in Sunderland have no qualifications. The national average for people with no qualifications is 6.6%.


Sunderland Economy


There are 6,130 businesses in Sunderland. 86.9% are micro businesses. 10.6% are small businesses. 1.9% are medium businesses. 0.6% are large businesses.


The biggest industry employers in Sunderland are manufacturing businesses.


Sunderland Salary


The average salary in Sunderland is £28,127 per year. Males earn 2.8% more.


Salaries in Sunderland are 15.75% less than the national average of £33,384.


Sunderland Property


The average property price in Sunderland is £158,220. The national average property price is £294,910.


Average property prices by type in Sunderland: £273,647 for detached houses. £152,081 for semi-detached houses. £119,696 for terrace houses. £87,456 for flats.