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The population stood at 159,637 in 2025. That is 1.0% higher than a year earlier. That is the highest value in the published series, which begins in 1991.

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Population estimate — East Devon

159,637, latest 2025 (+1.0% year on year, from 157,986).

The population stood at 159,637 in 2025. That is 1.0% higher than a year earlier. That is the highest value in the published series, which begins in 1991. Its low point was 117,686 in 1991; the latest reading is 36% above that.

Show the numbers (35 periods)
Population estimate — East Devon, every published period
PeriodValue
2025159,637
2024157,986
2023156,331
2022154,235
2021152,065
2020148,592
2019147,346
2018145,151
2017143,284
2016140,917
2015138,588
2014136,571
2013134,763
2012134,117
2011133,272
2010132,666
2009132,378
2008132,594
2007132,023
2006130,641
2005129,797
2004128,444
2003127,170
2002126,562
2001125,713
2000124,951
1999123,511
1998122,106
1997122,333
1996121,410
1995122,189
1994121,671
1993119,342
1992118,456
1991117,686

What these terms mean

Mid-year estimate
A modelled count of the population on 30 June, updated between censuses. It is an estimate, not a headcount. Source
Local authority district
The council area a statistic is published for -- 361 across the UK. In England these are boroughs, districts and unitary authorities; in Scotland, council areas; in Wales, principal areas; in Northern Ireland, districts.

Before you use these figures

  • Mid-year estimate, not a census count: This is a modelled mid-year (30 June) estimate, not a direct headcount. It is rebased periodically against the latest UK census results -- the current series was rebased to the 2021/2022 censuses, replacing previously published estimates for 2011 to 2022. Figures for the same year can therefore change between publications as later data becomes available.
  • Unrounded, but not precise to the individual: Figures are published unrounded to enable further calculation, but ONS is explicit that small estimates should not be read as accurate to a specific person -- they are produced using statistical models and disclosure-control methods, not a direct count.

Cite this figure:

Population estimate — East Devon
159,637 for East Devon, 2025
Caveats: Mid-year estimate, not a census count; Unrounded, but not precise to the individual
StatsMapped last confirmed this figure unchanged on 5 Sep 2026.
Source: Office for National Statistics, Population Estimates (via Nomis)
https://statsmapped.com/united-kingdom/local-authority/east-devon/population-estimate

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