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Research and evidence

Our city: Liverpool data

A snapshot of Liverpool’s population and the factors that influence health.

Health outcomes in Liverpool can vary between communities. Understanding these differences helps us plan services and target support to improve health and reduce inequalities. 

Population

  • 507,915 residents in 2025 
  • 37,962 more people over the last decade 
  • 51.3% female and 48.7% male 
  • 39.3 is the average age  
  • 552,000 is the projected population by 2040 

What this means 

Continued population growth is likely to increase demand for housing, healthcare, transport and public services. 

An ageing population

  • Almost 80,000 people are aged 65+ 
  • 16% expected increase in people aged 65+ by 2040 
  • 35% expected increase in people aged 70+ 
  • Population numbers for children and young people are expected to remain stable or fall slightly

What this means 

As Liverpool's population ages, supporting people to stay healthy, active and independent for longer will be key. 

A diverse city

  • 23% of residents identify with an ethnic minority background 
  • Nearly 1 in 10 residents speak a first language other than English 
  • Liverpool is home to communities with roots across Europe, Africa, Asia, the Middle East and the Americas. 

What this means 

Liverpool's diversity is one of the city's strengths and helps shape its communities, culture and economy. 

Deprivation

  • 9th most deprived upper-tier local authority in England 
  • 54% of neighbourhoods among the 20% most deprived nationally 
  • 37% of neighbourhoods among the 10% most deprived nationally 

What this means 

Deprivation affects many aspects of life, including health, employment, education, housing and access to services. 

Healthy neighbourhoods

53.2% of residents live in neighbourhoods ranked among the 20% least healthy environments in England. 

What this means 

The places people live can have a major impact on health. Creating healthier neighbourhoods can help improve outcomes across the city. 

Employment

71.2% of working-age residents are in employment (compared to the national average of 75.8%). 

What this means  

Increasing access to secure work can help reduce inequalities and improve health across Liverpool. 

Further insights and resources:

Key demographics

Ward profiles

Liverpool City Council electoral ward profiles

Neighbourhood profiles

Liverpool neighbourhood profiles

Local Authority dashboard

The Health Foundation Local Authority Dashboard

Office for National Statistics

Department of Health and Social Care

LG Inform reports