Monmouthshire: population and statistics
Monmouthshire has a population of 95,329 (2025) across 850.3 km², or 112 people per km². It ranks 310 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +3.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 95,329 residents
- 850.3 km²
- 112 people/km²
Monmouthshire in numbers
Population of Monmouthshire over time
Monmouthshire had 91,867 residents in 2015 and 95,329 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 92,456 |
| 2021 | 93,163 |
| 2022 | 94,038 |
| 2023 | 94,932 |
| 2024 | 95,098 |
| 2025 | 95,329 |
All indicators for Monmouthshire
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 | Monmouthshire | Wales | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 27.0% | 22.2% | 20.4% | ranked 40 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 15.4% | 16.8% | 17.4% | ranked 301 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Monmouthshire | Wales | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 44,480 dwellings | 1,492,630 | 27,429,300 | ranked 269 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 27.5% | 39.4% | 31.6% | ranked 202 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 18.8% | 15.3% | 18.1% | ranked 143 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 40,922 households | 75,148 | 61,440 | ranked 264 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 89.4% | 87.0% | 84.7% | ranked 71 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 10.3% | 12.7% | 14.8% | ranked 238 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 72.3% | 66.3% | 67.3% | ranked 60 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 13.6% | 17.1% | 17.6% | ranked 289 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 14.0% | 16.5% | 14.3% | ranked 171 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £335,093 | £218,855 | £272,474 | ranked 116 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 2.8% | 2.7% | 2.2% | ranked 146 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Monmouthshire | Wales | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 0.9% | 1.1% | 1.2% | ranked 242 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 65.9% | 71.8% | 76.7% | ranked 264 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 4.3% | 5.3% | 7.8% | ranked 284 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 12.3% | 7.7% | 0.9% | ranked 33 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Monmouthshire | Wales | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 5,090 sites | 128,250 | 3,232,440 | ranked 254 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 53.4 per 1,000 | 40.4 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 74 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 4,435 businesses | 106,170 | 2,786,975 | ranked 253 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £41,529 | £36,288 | £38,490 | ranked 107 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Monmouthshire | Wales | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 78.0% | 72.2% | 76.3% | ranked 138 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 2.3% | 3.4% | 3.2% | ranked 288 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | Monmouthshire | Wales | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 12.9% | 19.5% | 18.5% | ranked 260 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 22 local authorities in Wales, Monmouthshire ranks 17 by population.
Households renting privately: 13.6% in Monmouthshire, compared with an average of 17.1% in Wales and 20.4% across the UK.
Households heated by electricity only: 4.3% in Monmouthshire, compared with an average of 5.3% in Wales and 8.6% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 14.2% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Wales for “Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership)”.
- Number 1 in Wales for “Average house price”.
- “Households renting privately”: lower than in 91% of local authorities.
- “Households heated by electricity only”: lower than in 90% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 119,091 football pitches.
- 2.5 times less dense than the UK average.
- The nearest local authority is Torfaen, 9.5 km away.
Business sectors: Monmouthshire
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 trade14.2% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical13.9% ×1.0
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing13.8% ×3.1
- Construction10.1% ×0.8
- Accommodation and food services7.3% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services7.1% ×0.9
- Health and social work5.3% ×0.9
- Information and communication5.0% ×0.8
Where is Monmouthshire?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Monmouthshire?
Monmouthshire has 95,329 residents (2025), ranking 310 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Monmouthshire?
Monmouthshire covers 850.3 km², with a density of 112 people per km².
Is the population of Monmouthshire growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Monmouthshire went from 91,867 to 95,329, a change of +3.8%.
Where is Monmouthshire?
Monmouthshire is in Wales (region). Latitude 51.712, longitude −2.917.
Households renting privately: what is the figure for Monmouthshire?
In Monmouthshire, “Households renting privately” stands at 13.6% (2021), ranking 289 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 17.6%.
Households heated by electricity only: what is the figure for Monmouthshire?
In Monmouthshire, “Households heated by electricity only” stands at 4.3% (2021), ranking 284 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 7.8%.
Which local authorities border Monmouthshire?
The nearest to Monmouthshire are Torfaen (9.5 km), Newport (15 km), Caerphilly (19 km), Blaenau Gwent (20 km), Forest of Dean (27 km).