Demography and overarching indicators
Understanding the size and structure of Wiltshire’s population is fundamental if the council and its partners are to have the ability to prioritise and deliver services efficiently.
488,400 people live in the Wiltshire local authority area
(ONS mid-year estimates 2016)
The population is projected to increase to 524,200 by 2030
(ONS sub-national projections 2016).
Between 2016 and 2030 it is estimated there will be a 41% increase in over 65s from 101,600 to 143,400
(ONS sub-national projections 2016).
20,775 people live in an area considered to be deprived
(Indices of multiple deprivation 2015).
Males in Wiltshire can expect to live till 80.8 years of age and females 84.0 years of age
(ONS life expectancy 2013 to 2015).
The demography slide set highlights information concerning demography including gender, ethnicity, deprivation and life expectancy.
The demography data pack provides further facts and figures concerning demography including gender, ethnicity, deprivation and life expectancy. The data pack includes comparisons to England, the South West and Wiltshire’s statistical neighbours. Trend is also included where appropriate along with gender, age and deprivation analysis.