The population of Greenwich is changing; there are more people living  in the Borough and we are becoming more diverse.

It is estimated that there are currently 282,800 people living in Greenwich.

Over the ten-year period, 2001 to 2011, Greenwich's population increased by 17.5%. This is, 38,000 more people lived in Greenwich in 2011 compared to 2001 (fifth highest increase in London). The increase from 2011 to 2021 is estimated to be a further 40,000.  There will be a new census in 2021 which a more definitive figure. 

Young people

Young people (aged 0-19 years) make up 26% of the population compared to 25% regionally and 24% nationally.

Working aged adults

Working aged people (aged 20-39) make up 34% of the population, which is the same as London but more than England (27%). 

Older people

Older people (over the age of 75) make up 5% of the population, which is the same as London but less than England (8%).

Diversity

Greenwich is a diverse borough with people from a wide range of ethnicities and backgrounds. One in two (52.3%) are from a 'white British' background, compared to the national figure of four in five (79.8%). This is a marked increase in diversity from 2001, where over 2 in 3 people in Greenwich (70.6%) were 'White British'.

Population pyramid

Source: ONS

The Greater London Authority (GLA) provides the latest information on the total populations, as well as the age and sex structure. 

The population pyramid shows the Greenwich population compared to that of London. There are some significant differences; Greenwich has more children (0-9 year olds) compare to London, but fewer younger adults (30-34 year olds) and older adults (over 75 year olds) which may reflect the slightly lower life expectancy particualrly for women.