Pembrokeshire: population and statistics
Pembrokeshire has a population of 125,849 (2025) across 1,618.3 km², or 77.8 people per km². It ranks 235 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +3.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 125,849 residents
- 1,618.3 km²
- 78 people/km²
Pembrokeshire in numbers
Population of Pembrokeshire over time
Pembrokeshire had 121,721 residents in 2015 and 125,849 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 122,572 |
| 2021 | 123,633 |
| 2022 | 124,388 |
| 2023 | 125,075 |
| 2024 | 125,670 |
| 2025 | 125,849 |
All indicators for Pembrokeshire
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 | Pembrokeshire | Wales | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 27.7% | 22.2% | 20.4% | ranked 30 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 16.0% | 16.8% | 17.4% | ranked 268 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Pembrokeshire | Wales | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 63,880 dwellings | 1,492,630 | 27,429,300 | ranked 175 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 36.9% | 39.4% | 31.6% | ranked 105 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 16.5% | 15.3% | 18.1% | ranked 188 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 55,487 households | 75,148 | 61,440 | ranked 187 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 88.5% | 87.0% | 84.7% | ranked 88 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 10.4% | 12.7% | 14.8% | ranked 237 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 67.3% | 66.3% | 67.3% | ranked 157 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 16.4% | 17.1% | 17.6% | ranked 192 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 16.2% | 16.5% | 14.3% | ranked 114 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £208,615 | £218,855 | £272,474 | ranked 274 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | −4.7% | 2.7% | 2.2% | ranked 343 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Pembrokeshire | Wales | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 1.7% | 1.1% | 1.2% | ranked 73 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 51.8% | 71.8% | 76.7% | ranked 302 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 5.3% | 5.3% | 7.8% | ranked 245 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 22.7% | 7.7% | 0.9% | ranked 9 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Pembrokeshire | Wales | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 6,615 sites | 128,250 | 3,232,440 | ranked 189 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 52.6 per 1,000 | 40.4 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 85 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 5,745 businesses | 106,170 | 2,786,975 | ranked 185 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £36,438 | £36,288 | £38,490 | ranked 241 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Pembrokeshire | Wales | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 74.9% | 72.2% | 76.3% | ranked 207 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 3.4% | 3.4% | 3.2% | ranked 142 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | Pembrokeshire | Wales | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 15.2% | 19.5% | 18.5% | ranked 209 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 22 local authorities in Wales, Pembrokeshire ranks 13 by population.
Households heated by oil only: 22.7% in Pembrokeshire, compared with an average of 7.7% in Wales and 3.4% across the UK.
House price change over 12 months: −4.7% in Pembrokeshire, compared with an average of 2.7% in Wales and 1.9% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 19.6% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- “Households heated by oil only”: higher than in 97% of local authorities.
- “House price change over 12 months”: lower than in 95% of local authorities.
- “Share of residents aged 65 and over”: higher than in 92% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 226,650 football pitches.
- 3.7 times less dense than the UK average.
- The nearest local authority is Carmarthenshire, 36.5 km away.
- The nearest larger neighbour is Carmarthenshire (190,037 residents), 37 km away.
Business sectors: Pembrokeshire
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 fishing19.6% ×4.4
- Wholesale and retail trade14.6% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services11.9% ×1.7
- Construction10.9% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical7.9% ×0.6
- Administrative and support services6.4% ×0.8
- Health and social work4.8% ×0.8
- Other service activities4.6% ×1.1
Where is Pembrokeshire?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pembrokeshire?
Pembrokeshire has 125,849 residents (2025), ranking 235 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Pembrokeshire?
Pembrokeshire covers 1,618.3 km², with a density of 78 people per km².
Is the population of Pembrokeshire growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Pembrokeshire went from 121,721 to 125,849, a change of +3.4%.
Where is Pembrokeshire?
Pembrokeshire is in Wales (region). Latitude 51.845, longitude −4.842.
Households heated by oil only: what is the figure for Pembrokeshire?
In Pembrokeshire, “Households heated by oil only” stands at 22.7% (2021), ranking 9 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 0.9%.
House price change over 12 months: what is the figure for Pembrokeshire?
In Pembrokeshire, “House price change over 12 months” stands at −4.7% (2026), ranking 343 of 360 local authorities; the UK median is 2.2%.
Which local authorities border Pembrokeshire?
The nearest to Pembrokeshire are Carmarthenshire (37 km), Swansea (65 km), Ceredigion (73 km), Neath Port Talbot (79 km), Bridgend (95 km).