Gwynedd: population and statistics
Gwynedd has a population of 120,295 (2025) across 2,548.6 km², or 47.2 people per km². It ranks 249 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +0.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 120,295 residents
- 2,548.6 km²
- 47 people/km²
Gwynedd in numbers
Population of Gwynedd over time
Gwynedd had 119,632 residents in 2015 and 120,295 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 118,180 |
| 2021 | 117,072 |
| 2022 | 118,157 |
| 2023 | 120,307 |
| 2024 | 120,713 |
| 2025 | 120,295 |
All indicators for Gwynedd
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 | Gwynedd | Wales | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 23.9% | 22.2% | 20.4% | ranked 94 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 15.3% | 16.8% | 17.4% | ranked 307 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gwynedd | Wales | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 62,910 dwellings | 1,492,630 | 27,429,300 | ranked 180 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 54.5% | 39.4% | 31.6% | ranked 21 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 11.0% | 15.3% | 18.1% | ranked 297 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 51,105 households | 75,148 | 61,440 | ranked 211 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 90.0% | 87.0% | 84.7% | ranked 57 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 9.6% | 12.7% | 14.8% | ranked 255 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 65.7% | 66.3% | 67.3% | ranked 185 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 17.3% | 17.1% | 17.6% | ranked 169 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 16.7% | 16.5% | 14.3% | ranked 104 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £204,974 | £218,855 | £272,474 | ranked 281 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 5.5% | 2.7% | 2.2% | ranked 50 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Gwynedd | Wales | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 3.2% | 1.1% | 1.2% | ranked 6 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 46.3% | 71.8% | 76.7% | ranked 309 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 8.7% | 5.3% | 7.8% | ranked 119 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 16.9% | 7.7% | 0.9% | ranked 17 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gwynedd | Wales | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 6,715 sites | 128,250 | 3,232,440 | ranked 186 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 55.8 per 1,000 | 40.4 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 61 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 5,525 businesses | 106,170 | 2,786,975 | ranked 194 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £32,868 | £36,288 | £38,490 | ranked 332 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Gwynedd | Wales | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 77.3% | 72.2% | 76.3% | ranked 152 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 2.9% | 3.4% | 3.2% | ranked 206 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | Gwynedd | Wales | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 17.7% | 19.5% | 18.5% | ranked 169 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 22 local authorities in Wales, Gwynedd ranks 14 by population.
Households without central heating: 3.2% in Gwynedd, compared with an average of 1.1% in Wales and 1.5% across the UK.
Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross): £32,868 in Gwynedd, compared with an average of £36,288 in Wales and £39,498 across the UK.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 18.8% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Wales for “Dwellings built before 1940”.
- Number 1 in Wales for “Households without central heating”.
- “Households without central heating”: higher than in 98% of local authorities.
- “Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross)”: lower than in 95% of local authorities.
- “Dwellings built before 1940”: higher than in 94% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 356,943 football pitches.
- 6.0 times less dense than the UK average.
Business sectors: Gwynedd
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than across the UK.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing18.8% ×4.2
- Wholesale and retail trade13.7% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services13.1% ×1.9
- Construction11.5% ×0.9
- Health and social work6.3% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical6.2% ×0.4
- Administrative and support services6.0% ×0.7
- Manufacturing3.5% ×0.8
Where is Gwynedd?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gwynedd?
Gwynedd has 120,295 residents (2025), ranking 249 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Gwynedd?
Gwynedd covers 2,548.6 km², with a density of 47 people per km².
Is the population of Gwynedd growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Gwynedd went from 119,632 to 120,295, a change of +0.6%.
Where is Gwynedd?
Gwynedd is in Wales (region). Latitude 52.833, longitude −3.917.
Households without central heating: what is the figure for Gwynedd?
In Gwynedd, “Households without central heating” stands at 3.2% (2021), ranking 6 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 1.2%.
Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross): what is the figure for Gwynedd?
In Gwynedd, “Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross)” stands at £32,868 (2025), ranking 332 of 348 local authorities; the UK median is £38,490.
Which local authorities border Gwynedd?
The nearest to Gwynedd are Conwy (36 km), Denbighshire (47 km), Isle of Anglesey (60 km), Ceredigion (65 km), Wrexham (65 km).