Population Estimates - East Riding JSNA

Introduction

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) released mid-2024 population estimates for England and Wales during July 2025. These estimates include national and subnational mid-year population estimates by administrative area, age and sex.

This page features some summary statistics for England and Wales, and also the East Riding. There is an interactive local authority dashboard towards the bottom of the page from which the East Riding can be chosen.

More information can be obtained here:

2024 Population Estimates Overview

England and Wales	East Riding of Yorkshire
England and Wales experienced continued population growth in the year to mid-2024, reaching an estimated 61.8 million people, driven primarily by net international migration despite a decline in births and deaths. This growth reflects long-term trends and regional variations across both countries. Population increase details: The population grew by 706,900 people (1.2%) from mid-2023 to mid-2024, marking the second largest annual numerical increase in over 75 years. Key driver of growth: Net international migration was the main contributor to population growth, with 1,142,300 immigrants and 452,200 emigrants, resulting in a net migration of 690,100 despite a slight decrease from the previous year. Births and deaths trends: Births decreased to 596,000, the lowest since 2002, while deaths fell to 566,000, the lowest since 2019, leading to a natural population increase of 30,000. Population by sex: There were 31.5 million females and 30.3 million males, with males increasing at a slightly faster rate influenced by higher male births and net migration. Historical context: Since mid-1982, the population has grown annually, with migration contributing most to growth since mid-1999, while natural change was more influential before then. Regional and local variations: Population growth rates in English regions ranged from 1.0% to 1.4%, with London showing high natural change and net migration offset by internal migration outflows; 96% of local authorities saw population increases.	East Riding of Yorkshire experienced a moderate population growth in 2024, with its demographic profile showing a higher median age and a significant proportion of elderly residents compared to the national average. The main driver of population change was net internal migration, despite a natural decrease due to more deaths than births. Population growth and size: The population increased by 1.3% from 351,237 in 2023 to 355,884 in 2024, reflecting an average growth rate compared to other areas in England and Wales. Over the three-year period from 2021 to 2024, the population grew by 3.7%. Age structure and median age: The median age remained steady at 49.6 years, with 27.1% of residents aged 65 and over, which is notably higher than the 18.9% for England and Wales. The working-age group (16 to 64 years) comprised 57.4%, and children (0 to 15 years) made up 15.6% of the population. Drivers of population change: Net internal migration was the largest contributor, adding 5,938 people. Net international migration contributed an increase of 548 people, while natural change (births minus deaths) resulted in a population decrease of 1,808 due to more deaths (4,402) than births (2,594). Other factors had negligible impact. Population estimate revisions: The 2023 population estimate was revised upward by 1,118 people due to adjustments in migration data, with international migration revised up by 93 and internal migration by 1,025.

England and Wales

East Riding of Yorkshire

England and Wales experienced continued population growth in the year to mid-2024, reaching an estimated 61.8 million people, driven primarily by net international migration despite a decline in births and deaths. This growth reflects long-term trends and regional variations across both countries.

Population increase details: The population grew by 706,900 people (1.2%) from mid-2023 to mid-2024, marking the second largest annual numerical increase in over 75 years.

Key driver of growth: Net international migration was the main contributor to population growth, with 1,142,300 immigrants and 452,200 emigrants, resulting in a net migration of 690,100 despite a slight decrease from the previous year.

Births and deaths trends: Births decreased to 596,000, the lowest since 2002, while deaths fell to 566,000, the lowest since 2019, leading to a natural population increase of 30,000.

Population by sex: There were 31.5 million females and 30.3 million males, with males increasing at a slightly faster rate influenced by higher male births and net migration.

Historical context: Since mid-1982, the population has grown annually, with migration contributing most to growth since mid-1999, while natural change was more influential before then.

Regional and local variations: Population growth rates in English regions ranged from 1.0% to 1.4%, with London showing high natural change and net migration offset by internal migration outflows; 96% of local authorities saw population increases.

East Riding of Yorkshire experienced a moderate population growth in 2024, with its demographic profile showing a higher median age and a significant proportion of elderly residents compared to the national average.

The main driver of population change was net internal migration, despite a natural decrease due to more deaths than births.

Population growth and size: The population increased by 1.3% from 351,237 in 2023 to 355,884 in 2024, reflecting an average growth rate compared to other areas in England and Wales. Over the three-year period from 2021 to 2024, the population grew by 3.7%.

Age structure and median age: The median age remained steady at 49.6 years, with 27.1% of residents aged 65 and over, which is notably higher than the 18.9% for England and Wales.

The working-age group (16 to 64 years) comprised 57.4%, and children (0 to 15 years) made up 15.6% of the population.

Drivers of population change: Net internal migration was the largest contributor, adding 5,938 people.

Net international migration contributed an increase of 548 people, while natural change (births minus deaths) resulted in a population decrease of 1,808 due to more deaths (4,402) than births (2,594). Other factors had negligible impact.

Population estimate revisions: The 2023 population estimate was revised upward by 1,118 people due to adjustments in migration data, with international migration revised up by 93 and internal migration by 1,025.

How has the East Riding population changed over time?

The charts below show how the East Riding population has changed between 2011 (on the left) and 2024 (on the right).

Local Authority Dashboard

Use the dashboard below to see population characteristics in local authority areas.

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