Population estimates and projections

The latest estimated resident population of Gateshead is 202,055 (rounded to 202,100). This is calculated by the Office for National Statistics for mid 2019.  It is projected to increase to around 204,200 in 2043.

The estimates are based on the number of births, deaths, and people moving in/out of the area (migration).

Estimates and projections

Mid 2019 Population Estimates for Local Authorities [2.36MB]

Mid 2019 Population Estimates for Wards [100.23KB]

Mid Year Population Estimate Graphs 2009-2019 [66.09KB]

2018 Based Population Projections [32.58KB]