Equality and diversity characteristics (health and wellbeing needs in South Tyneside)

Age

  • The 2011 Census found South Tyneside's population to be lower than previous estimates, 148,200 compared to the 2010 estimate of 153,700.
  • Since 2011 the borough has seen an upwards trend in its population estimates for 2016 the borough had a population of 149,400.
  • Current projections show that between 2016 and 2039 there could be a 4.0% increase in the overall population of South Tyneside. This equates to almost 6,000 more residents across the total population.
  • The projected changes:
    • A 2.7% decrease in the 0-15 population is projected, around 700 people.
    • A 6.9% decrease in the working age (16-64) population, around 6,500 people.
    • A 44.4% increase in the 65+ population, around 13,100 people.
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