Liverpool: population and statistics
Liverpool has a population of 507,915 (2025) across 111.8 km², or 4,541 people per km². It ranks 14 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +8.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 507,915 residents
- 111.8 km²
- 4,541 people/km²
Liverpool in numbers
Population of Liverpool over time
Liverpool had 469,953 residents in 2015 and 507,915 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 483,348 |
| 2021 | 485,022 |
| 2022 | 493,854 |
| 2023 | 503,198 |
| 2024 | 508,202 |
| 2025 | 507,915 |
All indicators for Liverpool
Value for the area, then the regional average and the UK median (for counts: regional and UK totals). The gauge places the area between the lowest and highest value in the UK.
Population
| Indicator | Liverpool | North West | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 15.7% | 19.1% | 20.4% | ranked 302 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 16.7% | 18.3% | 17.4% | ranked 232 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Liverpool | North West | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 243,710 dwellings | 3,492,580 | 27,429,300 | ranked 9 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 51.6% | 39.3% | 31.6% | ranked 30 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 19.5% | 16.5% | 18.1% | ranked 125 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 207,491 households | 116,581 | 61,440 | ranked 12 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 76.7% | 83.7% | 84.7% | ranked 236 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 23.2% | 16.0% | 14.8% | ranked 81 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 47.4% | 62.7% | 67.3% | ranked 294 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 26.1% | 19.4% | 17.6% | ranked 48 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 26.4% | 17.8% | 14.3% | ranked 22 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £189,036 | £227,208 | £272,474 | ranked 307 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 8.1% | 4.7% | 2.2% | ranked 17 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Liverpool | North West | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 2.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | ranked 24 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 77.8% | 78.6% | 76.7% | ranked 138 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 9.8% | 7.4% | 7.8% | ranked 86 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 0.1% | 1.3% | 0.9% | ranked 246 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Liverpool | North West | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 18,580 sites | 319,350 | 3,232,440 | ranked 26 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 36.6 per 1,000 | 41.1 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 276 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 14,975 businesses | 272,085 | 2,786,975 | ranked 35 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £37,144 | £37,482 | £38,490 | ranked 220 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Liverpool | North West | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 71.2% | 73.9% | 76.3% | ranked 286 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 5.5% | 4.1% | 3.2% | ranked 33 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | Liverpool | North West | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 40.1% | 24.9% | 18.5% | ranked 19 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 35 local authorities in North West, Liverpool ranks 2 by population.
Households heated by oil only: 0.1% in Liverpool, compared with an average of 1.3% in North West and 3.4% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 17.1% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in North West for “Households without a car or van”.
- “Dwellings (Council Tax stock)”: higher than in 97% of local authorities.
- “Households heated by oil only”: lower than in 97% of local authorities.
- “Households without a car or van”: higher than in 94% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 15,664 football pitches.
- 16.0 times denser than the UK average.
- The nearest local authority is Knowsley, 5.0 km away.
Business sectors: Liverpool
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than across the UK.
- Wholesale and retail trade17.1% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical13.8% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services10.9% ×1.5
- Construction10.2% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services8.3% ×1.0
- Health and social work7.1% ×1.3
- Real estate5.2% ×1.2
- Other service activities5.2% ×1.3
Where is Liverpool?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Liverpool?
Liverpool has 507,915 residents (2025), ranking 14 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Liverpool?
Liverpool covers 111.8 km², with a density of 4,541 people per km².
Is the population of Liverpool growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Liverpool went from 469,953 to 507,915, a change of +8.1%.
Where is Liverpool?
Liverpool is in North West (region). Latitude 53.417, longitude −2.917.
Dwellings (Council Tax stock): what is the figure for Liverpool?
In Liverpool, “Dwellings (Council Tax stock)” stands at 243,710 dwellings (2026), ranking 9 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 67,955 dwellings.
Households heated by oil only: what is the figure for Liverpool?
In Liverpool, “Households heated by oil only” stands at 0.1% (2021), ranking 246 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 0.9%.
Which local authorities border Liverpool?
The nearest to Liverpool are Knowsley (5.0 km), Sefton (6.2 km), Wirral (6.7 km), St. Helens (12 km), Halton (14 km).