Current population
The most recent population figures for the Dorset area which are also known as "Mid-Year Estimates".
Registrar General's Mid-Year Home Population Estimates 2013
| Area | 2013 |
|---|---|
| Christchurch | 48,370 |
| East Dorset | 87,900 |
| North Dorset | 69,880 |
| Purbeck | 45,410 |
| West Dorset | 100,030 |
| Weymouth and Portland | 65,130 |
| Bournemouth | 188,730 |
| Poole | 149,010 |
| Dorset | 416,720 |
| Bournemouth, Dorset and Poole | 754,460 |
| South West | 5,377,600 |
| England & Wales | 56,948,230 |
Source: Office for National Statistics licensed under the Open Government Licence v.1.0.
Note: Figures rounded to the nearest 10
For more detailed population figures for most of the above areas, select from the related articles below. You can also access a spreadsheet of the full
single year of age population data (excel, 349kb) (opens in a new window)
with a wide range of geographies from England and Wales at the highest level down to Dorset parishes and wards.
- County/District/Borough Populations
This section gives access to population data on the larger local government units of county and district/borough.
- Dorset Ward Population Data
Dorset ward populations from the 2013 Mid Year Estimates
- Parish Population Data
2012 population figures for Dorset parishes. This data is based on the county councils 2012 mid year population estimates.
- Births and Deaths
Data on births and deaths for Dorset
