[378], The earliest surviving Welsh plays are two medieval miracle plays, Y Tri Brenin o Gwlen ("The three Kings from Cologne") and Y Dioddefaint a'r Atgyfodiad ("The Passion and the Resurrection"). [240] Part of this increase can be attributed to the demographic transition seen in most industrialising countries during the Industrial Revolution, as death rates dropped and birth rates remained steady. [51], Gruffydd ap Llywelyn was the only ruler to unite all of Wales under his rule, becoming king of Wales. Agriculture in Wales is largely livestock based, making Wales a net exporter of animal produce, contributing towards national agricultural self-sufficiency. U.S. and World Population Clock - Census.gov The country has a distinct national and cultural identity and from the late 19th century onwards Wales acquired its popular image as the "land of song", in part due to the eisteddfod tradition and rousing choir singing. [194][195], Poor-quality soil in much of Wales is unsuitable for crop-growing, so livestock farming has been the focus of farming. On average there were 150 residents per square kilometre in Wales in 2021, considerably lower than the population density in England (434 residents per square kilometre). [138] The oft-quoted 'size of Wales' is about 20,779km2 (8,023sqmi). [266] The second largest attending faith in Wales is Roman Catholic, with an estimated 43,000 adherents. Although more notable for his Italian scenes, he painted several Welsh scenes on visits from London. The Penrhyn Quarry, opened in 1770 by Richard Pennant, was employing 15,000 men by the late 19th century,[78] and along with Dinorwic Quarry, it dominated the Welsh slate trade. [144][145] The 14 Welsh mountains, or 15 if including Carnedd Gwenllian often discounted because of its low topographic prominence over 3,000 feet (910 metres) high are known collectively as the Welsh 3000s and are located in a small area in the north-west. [147] The Brecon Beacons (Bannau Brycheiniog) are in the south (highest point Pen y Fan, at 886 metres (2,907 feet)),[148] and are joined by the Cambrian Mountains in Mid Wales (highest point Pumlumon, at 752 metres (2,467 feet)). Edward I of England annexed the Principality of Wales following the death of Llywelyn ap Gruffudd, and Welsh Law was replaced for criminal cases under the Statute. Changes in the size of the population are caused by births, deaths, and internal and international migration. The person response rate for Census 2021 in Wales was 96.4% of the usual resident population, and over 94% in all local authorities. The Measure also created the post of Welsh Language Commissioner, replacing the Welsh Language Board. Despite an increase in the overall size of the Welsh population this still meant that the number of Welsh speakers in Wales dropped from 582,000 in 2001 to 562,000 in 2011. Some have theorized that the cultural dominance of the Anglo-Saxons was due to apartheid-like social conditions in which the Britons were at a disadvantage. a higher population density than France, Denmark, Poland . [355], Most of the newspapers sold and read in Wales are national newspapers available throughout Britain. The highest mountains in Wales are in Snowdonia (Eryri), of which five are over 1,000m (3,300ft). In 1055 Gruffydd ap Llywelyn killed his rival Gruffydd ap Rhydderch in battle and recaptured Deheubarth. [301] In the 18th and 19th centuries, with more scientific methods becoming available more refined ceramics were produced led by the Cambrian Pottery (17641870, also known as "Swansea pottery") and later Nantgarw Pottery near Cardiff, which was in operation from 1813 to 1822 making fine porcelain and then utilitarian pottery until 1920. [201] Since decimalisation, in 1971, at least one of the coins in circulation emphasises Wales such as the 1995 and 2000 one pound coin (above). Our very high response rate and extensive online collection has ensured that we have collected extremely high-quality data about the population and its characteristics on Census Day. The five professional sides that replaced the traditional club sides in major competitions in 2003 were replaced in 2004 by the four regions: Cardiff Blues, Dragons, Ospreys and Scarlets. The census provides estimates of the characteristics of all people and households in England and Wales on Census Day, 21 March 2021. However, in the early 1980s, the population fell due to net migration out of Wales. [216] Wales has four commercial ferry ports. [22] The historian John Davies theorised that the story of Cantre'r Gwaelod's drowning and tales in the Mabinogion, of the waters between Wales and Ireland being narrower and shallower, may be distant folk memories of this time. The post-glacial rise in sea level separated Wales and Ireland, forming the Irish Sea. The 11th-century Ricemarch Psalter (now in Dublin) is certainly Welsh, made in St David's, and shows a late Insular style with unusual Viking influence. "[47], The southern and eastern parts of Great Britain lost to English settlement became known in Welsh as Lloegyr (Modern Welsh Lloegr), which may have referred to the kingdom of Mercia originally and which came to refer to England as a whole. The usual resident population of Wales was 3,107,500 in 2021 (5.2% of the total population of England and Wales). The Welsh National Opera is based at the Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff Bay, while the National Youth Orchestra of Wales was the first of its type in the world. [236], The population of Wales doubled from 587,000 in 1801 to 1,163,000 in 1851 and had reached 2,421,000 by 1911. As with all self-completion questionnaires, some forms will have contained incorrect, incomplete, or missing information about a person or household. Trains in Wales are mainly diesel-powered but the South Wales Main Line branch of the Great Western Main Line used by services from London Paddington to Cardiff is undergoing electrification, although the programme has experienced significant delays and costs-overruns. We have already been able to use early census data to inform our response to the coronavirus pandemic and to support our humanitarian response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Latin became the official language of Wales, though the people continued to speak in Brythonic. Both Welsh and English are official languages. [76] Agriculture remained the dominant source of wealth. [253], According to the 2021 census, the Welsh-speaking population of Wales aged three or older was 17.8 per cent (538,300 people) and nearly three quarters of the population in Wales said they had no Welsh language skills. Many of these self-identify as Welsh. And, for Gwent, Offa had the dyke built "on the eastern crest of the gorge, clearly with the intention of recognizing that the River Wye and its traffic belonged to the kingdom of Gwent. Age time series Census, 1981 to 2021 Dataset | Released 28 June 2022 Census estimates from 1981 to 2021 (time series) that classify all usual residents by age. 633. The proportion of the population who were aged 65 years or older was 21.3% (up from 18.4% in 2011). Christopher Williams, whose subjects were mostly resolutely Welsh, was also based in London. The rate of population growth in Wales was considerably lower than in England, where the population grew by 6.6% (almost 3.5 million). A usual resident of Wales is anyone who was living or staying in Wales for 12 months or more on Census Day, 21 March 2021, or who had a permanent address in Wales and were staying outside Wales for less than 12 months. PDF Summary statistics for Wales, by region: 2020 The single tier authorities comprise unitary authorities, metropolitan districts and London boroughs, though some services such as transport planning are carried out by the Greater London Authority. [349] BBC Cymru Wales is the national broadcaster,[350] producing both television and radio programmes in Welsh and English. The trend of population ageing has continued, with more people than ever before in the older age groups. Monthly data show that from April 2011 until the end of March 2021 there were 321,000 live births and 332,000 deaths registered in Wales. [124], Following devolution in 1997, the Government of Wales Act 1998 created a Welsh devolved assembly, the National Assembly for Wales, with the power to determine how Wales' central government budget is spent and administered. [191] In the 1920s, over 40 per cent of the male Welsh population worked in heavy industry. [195] In June 2008, Wales made history by becoming the first nation to be awarded Fairtrade status. River fish of note include char, eel, salmon, shad, sparling and Arctic char, whilst the gwyniad is unique to Wales, found only in Bala Lake. [265] It is a province of the Anglican Communion, and was part of the Church of England until disestablishment in 1920 under the Welsh Church Act 1914. [305] The dragon is first referenced in literature as a symbol of the people in the Historia Brittonum. assessment against the Code of Practice by the Office for Statistics Regulation. [128], By tradition, Welsh Law was compiled during an assembly held at Whitland around 930 by Hywel Dda, king of most of Wales between 942 and his death in 950. Wales is known for its shellfish, including cockles, limpet, mussels and periwinkles. [208], Rail transport in Wales includes the Wales & Borders franchise, which is overseen by the Welsh Government with most passenger services operated by Transport for Wales Rail. GOV.WALES uses cookies which are essential for the site to work. Video of a Welsh speaker. The 'law of Hywel Dda' (Welsh: Cyfraith Hywel), as it became known, codified the previously existing folk laws and legal customs that had evolved in Wales over centuries. [84] In 1916, David Lloyd George became the first Welshman to become Prime Minister of Britain. The Act creates a system of government with a separate executive drawn from and accountable to the legislature. [88] For the first time in centuries, the population of Wales went into decline; unemployment reduced only with the production demands of the Second World War. [154] Wartime action caused losses near Holyhead, Milford Haven and Swansea. Wales is represented at major world sporting events such as the FIFA World Cup, Rugby World Cup, Rugby League World Cup and the Commonwealth Games. The population of Wales has grown by 44,000 (1.4%) since the last census in 2011, when it was 3,063,456. [45] The Celtic Britons of Wales made peace with the Vikings and Anarawd ap Rhodri allied with the Norsemen occupying Northumbria to conquer the north. The population increased by 44,000 (1.4%) compared with Census Day 2011, when there were 3,063,456 people in Wales. Now that the country's traditional extractive and heavy industries have gone or are in decline, the economy is based on the public sector, light and service industries, and tourism. [287] The attitude of the post-war generation of Welsh writers in English towards Wales differs from the previous generation, with greater sympathy for Welsh nationalism and the Welsh language. [56], Within four years of the Battle of Hastings (1066), England had been completely subjugated by the Normans. Pacifist numbers during both World Wars were fairly low, especially in the Second World War, which was seen as a fight against fascism. These National Statistics have been independently assessed by the UK Statistics Authority. Cardiff population change, Census 2021 - ONS - Office for National [69][70] The penal laws against the Welsh of 140102 passed by the English parliament made the Welsh second-class citizens. [356] Y Cymro is a Welsh-language newspaper, published weekly. [256] "Wenglish" is the Welsh English language dialect. Population of Wales 2021, by region | Statista This represents a natural decrease of approximately 11,000 usual residents. There were 1,586,600 women (51.1% of the population) and 1,521,000 men (48.9%) in Wales. Between mid-2020 and mid-2045, the population of Wales is projected to increase by 4.2%, from 3.17 million to 3.30 million. [277] The prose stories from the White and Red Books are known as the Mabinogion. [207] The main north-south Wales link is the A470, which runs from Cardiff to Llandudno. [320] The origins of the leek can be traced to the 16th century, while the daffodil became popular in the 19th century, encouraged by David Lloyd George. [268] Judaism was the first non-Christian faith to be established in Wales since Roman times, though by 2001 the community had declined to approximately 2,000[269] and as of 2019 only numbers in the hundreds. [372] Many of the historic choirs survive in modern Wales, singing a mixture of traditional and popular songs. [67], After the failed revolt in 129495 of Madog ap Llywelyn who styled himself Prince of Wales in the Penmachno Document and the rising of Llywelyn Bren (1316), the last uprising was led by Owain Glyndr, against Henry IV of England. Demography and migration in Wales (Census 2021) [231] In 2006, there were seventeen district hospitals in Wales. [335] Rugby league in Wales dates back to 1907. Using data on live births and deaths registrations, as well as migration estimates, can provide a more detailed understanding of the components of population change since 2011. wale: [noun] a streak or ridge made on the skin especially by the stroke of a whip : welt. QuickFacts Lake Wales city, Florida. [134], Wales is served by four regional police forces, Dyfed-Powys Police, Gwent Police, North Wales Police and South Wales Police. 5.3 per cent of households in Wales were multiple ethnic group households, up from 4.2 per cent in 2011. [156] Even after the Act of Union, many of the borders remained vague and moveable until the Welsh Sunday Closing act of 1881, which forced local businesses to decide which country they fell within to accept either the Welsh or English law. Population density time series Census, 1981 to 2021 Dataset | Released 28 June 2022 Census estimates from 1981 to 2021 (time series) that classify the number of persons per square kilometre (Population density). This has made Polish the most common main language in Wales after English or Welsh, at 0.7 per cent of the population. The eastern region of North Wales has about a sixth of the overall population, with Wrexham being the largest northern city. [289] Major writers in the second half of the twentieth century include Emyr Humphreys (born 1919), who during his long writing career published over twenty novels,[290] and Raymond Williams (19211988). The population growth since 2011 is due to positive net migration into Wales (approximately 55,000 usual residents). All official statistics should comply with all aspects of the Code of Practice for Statistics. There were more people than ever before in older age groups in Wales. Our Quality and methodology information (QMI) for Census 2021 report explains what this means for the data. [244] The resident population of Wales in 2021 according to the census was 3,107,500 (1,586,600 female and 1,521,000 male), an increase of 1.4 per cent over 2011. [375][376][377] The Welsh folk music scene has enjoyed a resurgence in the 21st century. [382] Plays by Emlyn Williams and Alun Owen and others were staged, while Welsh actors, including Richard Burton and Anthony Hopkins, were establishing international reputations. The local authorities that had the highest rates of population increase since 2011 were in Newport (9.5%), Cardiff (4.7%), and Bridgend (4.5%). [385], Traditional dances include Welsh folk dancing and clog dancing. General description. [332] The Welsh regional teams play in the United Rugby Championship,[333] the Heineken Champions Cup if they qualify[334] and the European Rugby Challenge Cup, again dependent on qualification. Main points This page is also available in Welsh (Cymraeg). It consists of three white feathers emerging from a gold coronet and the German motto Ich dien (I serve). It also links to northwest England, principally Chester. You can see how Wale families moved over time by selecting different census years. [184] For the 201819 fiscal year, the Welsh fiscal deficit accounts for 19.4 percent of Wales' estimated GDP. The census provides the most detailed picture possible of the entire population, with the same core questions asked to everybody across England and Wales. Wales Population 2023 - World Population Review On Census Day, 21 March 2021, the size of the usual resident population in Wales was 3,107,500; this was the largest population ever recorded through a census in Wales. He "did not learn the Welsh language until he was 30 and wrote all his poems in English". We take numerous steps to minimise possible sources of error, as described in our Quality and Methodology Information (QMI) report. [77] In the north, John Wilkinson's Ironworks at Bersham was a major centre, while in the south, at Merthyr Tydfil, the ironworks of Dowlais, Cyfarthfa, Plymouth and Penydarren became the most significant hub of iron manufacture in Wales. They are awarded National Statistics status following an assessment by the UK Statistics Authoritys regulatory arm. 90.6 per cent of the population identified as "White: Welsh, English, Scottish, Northern Irish or British" in 2021. [288] In poetry R. S. Thomas (19132000) was the most important figure throughout the second half of the twentieth century. Sex time series Census, 1981 to 2021 Dataset | Released 28 June 2022 Census estimates from 1981 to 2021 (time series) that classify all usual residents by sex. However, the landscapists Sir Kyffin Williams and Peter Prendergast lived in Wales for most of their lives, while remaining in touch with the wider art world. [350][352] ITV, the UK's main commercial broadcaster, has a Welsh-oriented service branded ITV Cymru Wales. Newport saw the highest rate of population growth since 2011 (at 9.5%). 1. [361] Journals with a Welsh focus include Cambria, a Welsh affairs magazine published bi-monthly in English;[363] Planet and Poetry Wales. While these figures are low in a UK context, internationally it means Wales has: a similar population density to China. For other uses, see, Countries, territories and dependencies of the, Toggle Government and politics subsection, Toggle Geography and natural history subsection, Wales is not separately represented on the. [75] In the late 18th century, slate quarrying began to expand rapidly, most notably in North Wales. Wales - Wikipedia The last remnants of Celtic-tradition Welsh law were abolished and replaced by English law by the Laws in Wales Acts 1535 and 1542 during the reign of Henry VII's son, Henry VIII. The United Kingdom Statistics Authority has designated these statistics as National Statistics, in accordance with the Statistics and Registration Service Act 2007 and signifying compliance with the Code of Practice for Statistics. [206] The A55 expressway has a similar role along the North Wales coast, connecting Holyhead and Bangor with Wrexham and Flintshire. [157][158] In the mid-19th century, Roderick Murchison and Adam Sedgwick used their studies of Welsh geology to establish certain principles of stratigraphy and palaeontology. Augustus John and his sister Gwen John lived mostly in London and Paris. Minor cases are heard by magistrates' courts or the County Court. [136], Wales is a generally mountainous country on the western side of central southern Great Britain. [272], The 2021 census showed that 55.2 per cent identified as "Welsh only", 8.1 per cent identified as "Welsh and British" and a combined proportion of people identifying as Welsh at 63.3 per cent. [204] On 12 April 2021, many tourist facilities were still closed in Wales but non-essential travel between Wales and England was finally permitted. [113], Successive Welsh Language Acts, in 1942, 1967 and 1993, improved the legal status of Welsh. [185], In 2019, Wales was a net exporter of electricity. [200] The Royal Mint, which issues the coinage circulating through the whole of the UK, has been based at a single site in Llantrisant since 1980. Since the first census of Great Britain in 1801, the rate of population growth in Wales was highest between 1801 and 1921. [9] The highest of these is Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa), at 1,085m (3,560ft). The new population of Wales is 3,107,500 - up from 3,063,456 on Census day in 2011 - and the highest since censuses began 220 years ago. [74], In 1536 Wales had around 278,000 inhabitants, which increased to around 360,000 by 1620. The local authorities with the highest proportions of "high-level" ethnic groups other than "White" were mainly urban areas including Cardiff, Newport and Swansea. By continuing to use this site, you agree to our use of cookies. [230] Historically, Wales was served by smaller 'cottage' hospitals, built as voluntary institutions. The local authorities that saw the highest increases were Newport (8.1% increase), the Vale of Glamorgan (7.5% increase) and Monmouthshire (7.0% increase). [317][318][319] The day is celebrated by schools and cultural societies across Wales and customs include wearing of a leek or a daffodil which are two national emblems of Wales. At the dawn of the Industrial Revolution, development of the mining and metallurgical industries transformed the country from an agricultural society into an industrial one; the South Wales Coalfield's exploitation caused a rapid expansion of Wales' population. National Statistics status means that official statistics meet the highest standards of trustworthiness, quality and public value. We are responsible for carrying out the census in England and Wales, but will also release outputs for the UK in partnership with the Welsh Government, the National Records of Scotland (NRS) and the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA). [60] His grandson Llywelyn ap Gruffudd secured the recognition of the title Prince of Wales from Henry III with the Treaty of Montgomery in 1267. The former were professional poets who composed eulogies and elegies to their patrons while the latter favoured the cywydd metre. population) Wales lacks a large metropolitan centre. [156] Offa's Dyke was supposed to form an early distinct line but this was thwarted by Gruffudd ap Llewellyn, who reclaimed swathes of land beyond the dyke. The 2001 census recorded that 20.8% of people in Wales can speak Welsh to some degree. The coasts and surrounding islands are home to colonies of gannets, Manx shearwater, puffins, kittiwakes, shags and razorbills. The areas where there were decreases in the number of households were Gwynedd (2.6% decrease), Ceredigion (2.1% decrease) and Blaenau Gwent (0.4% decrease). Non-essential cookies are also used to tailor and improve services. The areas of Wales with the highest percentages of people aged 65 years and over were Powys (27.8%), Conwy (27.4%) and the Isle of Anglesey (26.4%), and the area with the highest percentage of people aged 90 years and over was Conwy (1.5%). The population of Wales reached in 2021 was 3.1 million, compared with 3.06 million ten years earlier in 2011. Other areas with low population density included Ceredigion (40 residents per square kilometre) and Gwynedd (46 residents per square kilometre). Population growth however outpaced economic growth and the standard of living dropped. 2021 Census rounded population and household estimates for local authorities in Wales, by sex and five-year age group. [15], The modern Welsh name for themselves is Cymry, and Cymru is the Welsh name for Wales. [53] His territories were again divided into the traditional kingdoms. [98] This policy, begun in 1934, was enhanced by the construction of industrial estates and improvements in transport communications,[98] most notably the M4 motorway linking south Wales directly to London. The population of the Municipality according to 2021 population and housing census stands at 175,755 with 85,712 males and 90,043 females. [26] This "Atlantic-Celtic" view is opposed by others who hold that the Celtic languages derive their origins from the more easterly Hallstatt culture. The most densely populated local authority in Wales was Cardiff (2,572 residents per square kilometre), which was more than three times as densely populated as the next highest area, Newport (838 residents per square kilometre). Increase in trade and increased economic stability occurred due to the increased diversity of the Welsh economy. The greatest rates of population decrease since 2011 were in Ceredigion (5.8%), Blaenau Gwent (4.2%) and Gwynedd (3.7%). The indicators laid on 14 December 2021 replace the set laid on 16 March 2016. This is the latest release. Population and household estimates, Wales: Census 2021 Population estimates Population estimates for the UK, England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland Population estimates for the UK, England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland:. [326], More than 50 national governing bodies regulate and organise their sports in Wales. [217], A distinct education system has developed in Wales. [264], The Church in Wales with 56,000 adherents has the largest attendance of the denominations. There were 1.50 million males and 1.56 million . This bulletin has reported rounded population and household estimates for local authorities in Wales. [286], Developments in 19th-century Welsh literature include Lady Charlotte Guest's translation into English of the Mabinogion, one of the most important medieval Welsh prose works of Celtic mythology. Since the digital switchover the channel has broadcast exclusively in Welsh. When in 1908 the Miners' Federation of Great Britain became affiliated to the Labour Party, the four Labour candidates sponsored by miners were all elected as MPs. Population of England and Wales - Ethnicity facts and figures
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