E. Notably higher net in-migration was recorded in the pre-recession period, driving higher population change in Carmarthenshire, whilst lower flows evident thereafter have had a dampening effect on growth. 2%) since the last census in 2011, compared to 44,000 (1. Monmouthshire's population growth rate of -2. It aims to incorporate the latest available evidence relating to demographics, the housing. Cardiff is the 16th unitary authority in Wales. 4%, increasing by 44,000 to 3,107,500. . 7%, from just over 503,100 in 2011 to around 551,900 in 2021. The highest numbers of Welsh speakers continue to be found in Carmarthenshire (94,600) and. 6% of Denbighshire's 96,046 population, while females made up 51. 1. 63km2 Population Density: 106 people per km2 Population Change: 2011-2019: +239 (+8%)Factors of Population Growth. Population Change 2. At the other end from Ceredigion, the area of Wales with the biggest population growth is Newport, with a growth of 9. Results of 2011 Census – Carmarthenshire 1. 1170°W. In Wales, the population grew by 1. Carmarthenshire Housing and Economic Growth Report October 2022 2. In Carmarthenshire, the population size has increased by 2. Increase the availability of rented and affordable homes. . Male healthy life expectancy. Cardiff's population growth rate of -2. Population overview According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS) by 2025, the population of the West Wales region is estimated at 389,719, an increase of 1. 5% of the total population of England and Wales), the largest this population had ever been. Ammanford are home to 25% of the population and 60% of the population live in rural areas. 2 The rate of annual growth is at the highest annual rate (+0. population growth and trends within the County since 2001. 5 million in the 10 years leading up to Census 2021. Most of the increase came in the coal mining districts especially Glamorganshire, which grew from 71,000 in 1801 to 232,000 in 1851 and 1,122,000 in 1911. Demographics by Age and Gender. It is Carmarthenshire's county town, but the largest town in Llanelli. 1 When considering the rural Carmarthenshire wards (as identified above), it is noted that there are 112,921 people living in rural Carmarthenshire, representing 61% of the Wales ( Welsh: Cymru [ˈkəm. In Bath and North East Somerset, the population size has increased by 9. Carmarthen is the county town of Carmarthenshire and a community in Wales, lying on the River Towy 8 miles north of its estuary in Carmarthen Bay. Since 2001 the population of Wales had increased by 153,300 (5. Total Population 1801 to 2011: Population grew from 67,878 in 1801 to 183,777 in 2011. 4% increase in 16 years. 51. 7% in Ceredigion and 32. As stated in the Population and Housing Topic Paper for the LDP, since 1991, Carmarthenshire’s population growth has been driven by net migration with a consistent negative contribution from natural change. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) have produced. 1% of people aged three or over were able to speak Welsh. 9 per cent. Since 2001, the population has grown by 12,800 people within the county, a 7. 4%), where the population grew by 44,000 to 3,107,500. Figure 1: Carmarthenshire UA population 2001-2018 2. In the year between mid-2020 and mid-2021, the population in Bridgend fell by an estimated 1,779 people, and in the ten years prior to mid-2021, the. It is bordered by England to the east, the Irish Sea to the north and west, the Celtic Sea to the southwest and the Bristol Channel to the south. Carmarthenshire Rural Affairs Task Group Terms of Reference c. The proportion of people who spoke. 1 Carmarthenshire’s population rose by 1,116 to an estimated 187,568 between mid-year 2017 and mid-year 2018 (Figure 1). Carmarthenshire Rural Affairs Consultation - Summary Report e. 6%) since 2007/8, a continuation of accelerated annual population growth since. However, as a primarily rural County, the. The total population is projected to grow by an average of 373 people a year between 2021 and 2040, and there will likely be an accompanying growth in the use of the health and social care services in Carmarthenshire. Carmarthen (/ ˌ k ɑːr ˈ m ɑːr ð ən / kar-MAR-dhən; Welsh: Caerfyrddin pronounced [kɑːɨrˈvərðɪn]) is a community in, and the county town of, Carmarthenshire, Wales. Ammanford are home to 25% of the population and 60% of the population live in rural areas. 1 Carmarthenshire is a diverse County with the agricultural economy and landscape of the rural areas juxtaposed with the urban and industrial south-eastern area. 2%, from around 183,800 in 2011 to 187,900 in 2021. 2 The rate of annual growth is at the highest annual rate (+0. 2 The rate of annual growth is at the highest annual rate (+0. Carmarthenshire Rural Affairs Conference Report – 7 September 2018 . Based on recent growth rates we estimate the current 2023 population of Ceredigion to be 70,000. The English region with the smallest increase was the North East, growing by 1. Tower Hamlets saw the largest percentage growth in population in England, increasing 22. In the decade up to 2017 the population in Carmarthenshire increased by 2. This paper includes evidence on the Housing. 3% of Swansea's 237,834 population, while females made up 50. 4%, from around 471,000 in 2011 to 510,400 in 2021. This is over 3. 2018 Mid-year Population Estimates 20-24 Carmarthenshire has the 4th highest population in Wales. Our Ten Towns initiative is to support the economic recovery and growth of rural towns across the County. Neath Port Talbot has the lowest growth, at 2. Higher annual population growth was recorded pre-2008, with notably lower annual growth recorded thereafter. This is higher than the overall increase for England (6. by N. Council. 0 65-74 384 6. The Welsh Language in Carmarthenshire Prepared by: Welsh Language Census Working Group Date: March 2014 Page 2 Index Page Number Foreword by the Chairman 3 10 Background…The English region with the smallest increase was the North East, growing by 1. Facts and figures about people living in Carmarthenshire (W06000010) from the ONS. The population of Flintshire is 155,076 according to mid-2021 population figures published by the ONS. Higher annual population growth was recorded pre-2008, with notably lower annual growth recorded thereafter. 1 Carmarthenshire is home to approximately 6% of Wales’ total population with 186,452 people. The population of Carmarthenshire is 188,191 according to mid-2021 population figures published by the ONS. . As a result, no efforts are made to adopt a family welfare program. 316°W Carmarthen ( / kɑːrˈmɑːrðən /, RP: / kəˈmɑːðən /; Welsh: Caerfyrddin [kairˈvərðɪn], " Merlin 's fort" or "Sea-town fort") is the county town of. 06% in 2019). Carmarthenshire Rural Affairs Conference Report – 7 September 2018 . 7%). The region also saw the most growth in population density over the last decade, up 5. 1 Carmarthenshire’s population rose by 1,116 to an estimated 187,568 between mid-year 2017 and mid-year 2018 (Figure 1). Nearby areas like Cheshire West and Chester and. The publication of this report marks aCARMARTHEN (CAER-FYRDDIN), an inland port, a borough, market-town, and parish, the head of a union, and a county of itself, locally in the hundreds of Elvet and Derllys, county of Carmarthen, in South Wales, 216 miles (W. Compare GDP by area. Involvement from the population around the County. Carmarthenshire Housing and Economic Growth Report October 2022 2. Higher annual population growth was recorded pre-2008, with notably lower annual growth recorded thereafter. Carmarthenshire Housing and Economic Growth Report October 2022 2. Tregonning and Co. In comparison with rural Carmarthenshire, within the last ten years, the Whitland area had experienced: • population growth • a growing older-aged population • an increase in the working-age population. 1. Isle of Anglesey is the 20th unitary authority in Wales (of 22 total) when ordered by total population. 1 Carmarthenshire is home to approximately 6% of Wales’ total population with 186,452 people. Business Start-up and Growth Grants - £500,000 - A budget of £500,000 has been. 5 13. Since 2001, the population has grown by 12,800 people within the county, a 7. 8% of the population in the region live in Carmarthenshire, 18. It is about 23 miles (37 km) north of Cardiff. Between 1998 and 2018, the proportion of the population aged 65 and over has increased from 17. More growth for rural market towns Around 60% of Carmarthenshire's population live in its rural areas which over the past decade have been badly hit by business closures. Carmarthenshire: Wales: 2370. 4% or 44,000 people. 3. The population of Bridgend is 145,760 according to mid-2021 population figures published by the ONS. 1 Carmarthenshire is home to approximately 6% of Wales’ total population with 186,452 people. 60% lower than Wales's current population growth rate of 0. Nearby areas like Rhondda Cynon Taf and Powys. 7%). The census of population is the key source used to measure the number of Welsh speakers in Wales. 4% increase in 16 years. The total population is projected to grow by an average of 373 people a year between 2021 and 2040, and there will likely be an accompanying growth in the use of the health and social care services in Carmarthenshire. It brought the author the Welsh Arts Council Prize for the best work of literary criticism in 1988, the Board of Celtic Studies Prize and the Sir Ellis Jones Ellis-Griffith Prize in 1989. Carmarthenshire. 65% lower than Wales's current population growth rate of 0. Over the last few centuries, the human population has gone through an extraordinary change. Higher annual population growth was recorded pre-2008, with notably lower annual growth recorded thereafter. 3%). 2. The population in Carmarthen for 2023 is 13 148. 2 The rate of annual growth is at the highest annual rate (+0. Nearby areas like South Derbyshire and Amber Valley. 0 billion in mid-November 2022 from an estimated 2. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, Carmarthenshire County Council had launched the Ten Towns initiative in support of the growth and resilience of rural towns across the County. Population growth in the latest decade was lower than the. Cardiff's population of 359,512 is equivalent to 11. 9%, lower than the 4% increase experienced across Wales over the same period. It was estimated by the United Nations to have exceeded eight billion in mid-November 2022. 28 June 2022. 1%, from around 248,800 in 2011 to 261,400 in 2021. To note the funding available to assist in the delivery of Carmarthenshire County Council’s. 1 Carmarthenshire’s population rose by 1,116 to an estimated 187,568 between mid-year 2017 and mid-year 2018 (Figure 1). It is a former coal mining town. 79km2 Population Density: 560 people per km2 Population Change: 2011-2019: +2 (+0. The average cost of rent in Carmarthenshire varies depending on property type, prices start at £333 for a single room and rise to £665 for a house. Traditional faith: The child is considered as ‘God’s gift’ in a major part of our population. E. Figure 1: Carmarthenshire UA population 2001-2018 2. hindering employment and prosperity growth in rural Carmarthenshire and is driven by the priorities of the South West Wales Economic Regeneration Strategy (SWWERS). The icon links to further. The population of Wales increased by 1. 4 AGRICULTURAL LAND USE Agricultural area (‘000 ha) 2010 2018 2019 2020 Total area 1,710 1,903 1,944 1,879 of which: Arable land 190 251 256 239How the population changed in Cornwall: Census 2021. 9%, (2011 census). Higher annual population growth was recorded pre-2008, with notably lower annual growth recorded thereafter. Figure 1: Carmarthenshire UA population 2001-2018 2. 2%, from around 466,400 in 2011 to 486,100 in 2021. 1 Carmarthenshire is home to approximately 6% of Wales’ total population with 186,452 people. Carmarthenshire Rural Affairs Conference Report – 7 September 2018Carmarthenshire Working Population % Claimant Count unemployment (JSA) – March 2021 # # 0. Carmarthen is the county town and administrative centre. The population of Vale of Glamorgan is 132,534 according to mid-2021 population figures published by the ONS. Figure 1: Carmarthenshire UA population 2001-2018 2. Figure 1: Carmarthenshire UA population. In addition, the proportion of people. Demographics by Age and Gender. 9% or around 50,000 people. In the Isle of Anglesey, the population size has decreased by 1. In the year between mid-2020 and mid-2021, the population in Ceredigion fell by an estimated 2,237 people, and in the ten years prior to mid-2021. It is on the River Towy 8 miles (13 km) north of its mouth at Carmarthen Bay. 88% of the population were competent in the Welsh language,. • The size of the usual resident population in Carmarthenshire was 187,900 and 3,107,500 in Wales. It aims to incorporate the latest available evidence relating to demographics, the housing market and the local economy, exploring how the population of Carmarthenshire could change if recent trends continue, estimating the associated levels of housing need and The English region with the largest population increase was the East of England, which grew by around 8. Under the demographic scenarios, a population growth range of 1. Population Change 2. In Carmarthenshire, the population size has increased by 2. 2 The rate of annual growth is at the highest annual rate (+0. 1 Carmarthenshire is home to approximately 6% of Wales’ total population with 186,452 people. In addition, the proportion of people. 99 Penultimate estimates (after inflating for. 4 per cent. The highest point is located Penlle'r Castell at 374 metres (1,227 ft) on the northern border with Carmarthenshire. Source: Mid-year population estimates, Office for National Statistics Swansea’s population grew by 5. 12% is 2. In 2001, the population was 15,854. The authority with the greatest population density growth rate in the region over this. 2 The rate of annual growth is at the highest annual rate (+0. 2: Swansea. Population overview According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS) by 2025, the population of the West Wales region is estimated at 389,719, an increase of 1. 9 75+ 411 7. Carmarthenshire saw a population increase of 2. 15% lower than Wales's current population growth rate of 0. Extracts from A History of Carmarthenshire Lloyd. 1% of the population in Carmarthenshire, 26. 1 per cent on 2008. 5 million more (6. The district 's population of 187,900 at the time of the 2021 census made it the 103rd largest in England and Wales . The total population of Wales grew by 1. The town's name in Welsh means Merlin's fort or Sea-town fort. Isle of Anglesey's population growth rate of -2. 5 million to 56,489,800. The 50+ population is expected to grow from 76,552 (2011) to 93,469 by 2036 – a rise of nearly 17,000, or 22%. This is higher than the overall increase for Wales (1. With respect to population and household growth, regard must be had to the WG 2018-based projections, however the evidence base should consider a variety of options, based on a series of assumptions. hindering employment and prosperity growth in rural Carmarthenshire and is driven by the priorities of the South West Wales Economic Regeneration Strategy (SWWERS). 2 % from 2011. Population Change 2. 52 per cent of the population were aged 65 and over, but by 2011 20. Local Authority. Increasing risks to ensure children and. 8% compared to a 2% rise across the county. The initial programme will deliver over 1000 additional affordable homes over the next five years, with a total investment exceeding £60m. Higher annual population growth was recorded pre-2008, with notably lower annual growth recorded thereafter. Monmouthshire is the 17th unitary authority in Wales (of 22 total) when ordered by total population. The Welsh Language in Carmarthenshire · the Welsh language, and as the rest of Wales looks towards the county for its response to the linguistic loss seen over these last years, of 52 /52 Match case Limit results 1 per page28 June 2022. [1] In Wales, the population grew by 1. 8%, respectively, while others such as. Population in the world is growing at a rate of around 0. 4 1. It's most significant period of growth was between 1911 and 1921 when the number of people living in the city almost doubled. 7% per year. The Preferred Strategy considers the future direction of population and housing growth within Carmarthenshire and how it will be distributed across the County for the Plan period 2018-2033. Fifty years later the population has risen by 35 per cent overall but the population in the Figure 3: Average Annual Population Growth in Carmarthenshire (2001-20) 4 ONS (2022) House price to workplace-based earnings ratio, Tables 6a, 6b and 6c 5 The ONS estimated that Carmarthenshire had 190,073 residents in mid-2020, but the 2021 Census found that the county had a population of around 187,900 people as of the following March 527 0. The WG 2018. This is the same as the overall increase for Wales (1. In comparison with rural Carmarthenshire - within the last ten years - the area has experienced: The data shows a large part of the local economy is dependent on part. It has a wide range of local facilities and fulfils a local centre role within the area. Carmarthenshire Assessment of Local Well-being ` LLESIANT d î Bwrdd Gwasanaethau Cyhoeddus CENEDLAETHAU'R DYFODOL f ` SIR GÂR e CARMARTHENSHIRE WELL-BEING OF Î FUTURE GENERATIONS `å Public Services Board CONTENTS Table of Contents [INTRODUCTION EE 8 Mae IS 9 fu, 9RN HENW TREFAWR NF FA FOR FR. 2 The rate of annual growth is at the highest annual rate (+0. 3 Incapacity Benefits (ESA and IB/SDA) – August 2020 210 12. T. Click on the hyperlinks for direct access to key graphs and tables. 4% increase in 16 years. 3% 23% 16 to 44 years of age Population over 65 years 35. 3 Foreword by the Chair It is my great pleasure as Chair of the Rural Affairs Task Group to present this report to my fellow elected members and the wider public. Since 2001, Carmarthenshire’s population has increased by population change in Carmarthenshire, whilst lower flows evident thereafter have had a dampening effect on growth. Ammanford are home to 25% of the population and 60% of the population live in rural areas. Population Change 2. (J. Completion rates have fallen since 2016, whilst population growth has accelerated over the same period (Figure 10). 3% or 488,000. The population of Newcastle Emlyn and hinterland is 7,380 (based on Cenarth, Llangeler and Llandyfriog wards). Since 2001, the population has grown by 12,800 people within the county, a 7. 6%, from around 123,900 in 2011 to 145,700 in 2021. population projections for Carmarthenshire 3 suggest substantial future growth in the numbers of people in both the 50 and over, and 75 and over categories. Across Wales, the population has grown in the last 10 years by 44,000, with the population now standing at 3,107,500. 2 The rate of annual growth is at the highest annual rate (+0. 6%) since 2007/8, a continuation of accelerated annual population growth since. . The total population is projected to grow by an average of 373 people a year between 2021 and 2040, and there will likely be an accompanying growth in the use of the health and social care services in Carmarthenshire. Figure 1: Carmarthenshire UA population 2001-2018 2. Carmarthenshire Rural Affairs Conference Report – 7 September 2018 . Since 2001, the population has grown by 12,800 people within the county, a 7. 6%) since 2007/8, a continuation of accelerated annual population growth since 2015. 1 Carmarthenshire is changing The population in Carmarthenshire is increasing and people are living longer. Carmarthenshire's average property price growth rate of 6. 2% of the population. This note is intended to provide the steering group with an early indication of emergingLocal labour market indicators. Carmarthenshire Rural Affairs Consultation - Summary Report e. 6%), where the population grew by nearly 3. The English region with the smallest increase was the North East, growing by 1. 62% is 3. If rents continue to grow at this rate, average rents will reach £553 by 2025. 9% of Wales's 3,169,586 total population. An even greater proportionateSince 2001, Carmarthenshire’s population has increased by +12,800 people, a 7. This is lower than the overall increase for England (6. Figure 9: Carmarthenshire population growth index by age group (2001-2018) Housing Completions 2. Updated April 2021. 34% since the 2017 population assessment was undertaken. 2 22. 5 million to 56,489,800. 60% of the population live in rural areas. Figure 1: Carmarthenshire UA population 2001-2018 2. Local Labour Force Survey/Annual Population Survey: Ethnicity by Welsh local authority. 4% increase in 16 years. Carmarthenshire population . 70 27. [2]largest census population ever recorded. The average weekly hours worked in Carmarthenshire is currently 39. Neath Port. Cardiff is the 1st unitary authority in Wales (of 22 total) when ordered by total population. 3%) on the estimate of 2. This growth is lower. Carmarthenshire has the highest number of Welsh speakers of all counties in Wales at 43. Carmarthenshire Housing and Economic Growth Report October 2022 2. 3% of Wales's 3,169,586 total population. The Preferred Strategy considers the future direction of population and housing growth within Carmarthenshire and how it will be distributed across the County for the Plan period 2018-2033. 24 42 63 77 85 90 . 1 Carmarthenshire’s population rose by 1,116 to an estimated 187,568 between mid-year 2017 and mid-year 2018 (Figure 1). 8 per cent, while the proportion of the population aged 15 and under has fallen from 20. Around 60% of Carmarthenshire’s population lives in rural areas, which have been hit hard by the closure of banks, shops and post offices. As of the 2021 census, it had a population of 3,107,494. Figure 1: Carmarthenshire UA population 2001-2018 2. In Wales, the population grew by 1. Carmarthenshire Rural Affairs Consultation - Summary Report e. llyw. Overall, Whitland is a growing town that has experienced a small amount of population and housing growth in recent years. Since 2001, the population has grown by 12,800 people within the county, a 7. Pontyberem ( Welsh pronunciation ⓘ) is a village and community situated in the Gwendraeth Valley halfway between Carmarthen and Llanelli in Carmarthenshire, Wales. 4%, increasing by 44,000 to 3,107,500. 4% increase in 16 years. Carmarthenshire ( / kərˈmɑːrðənʃər, - ʃɪər /; [2] Welsh: Sir Gaerfyrddin [siːr gɑːɨrˈvərðɪn] or informally Sir Gâr) is a county in the south-west of Wales. 4%), where the population. Age Structure, in 5-year bands, from 1861 to 2011: In 1861, only 6. It was the most populous borough in Wales in the 16th–18th centuries, described by William Camden as "chief citie of the country". 'Old White House', or Hendy-gwyn ar Daf, lit. 4%), where the population. Not to be confused with Caernarfon. Llandovery:Economic Growth Plan – August 2021 (final) Llandovery The means: to change places for the better. Nearby areas like Denbighshire and Flintshire have seen their populations increase by around 2. Since 2001, the population has grown by 12,800 people within the county, a 7. Part of this increase can be attributed to the demographic transition seen in most. 4% increase in 16 years. 4%), where the population grew by 44,000 to 3,107,500. This note is intended to provide the steering group with. The population of the UK increased by approximately 11. 3 Foreword by the Chair It is my great pleasure as Chair of the Rural Affairs Task Group to present this report to my fellow elected members and the wider public. Ammanford are home to 25% of the population and 60% of the population live in rural areas. 5 million to 56,489,800. Population Change 2. This note is intended to provide the steering group with. In Ceredigion, the population size has decreased by 5. 4% or 44,000 people. The population of Wales in 2021 was just over 3. 6%, from around 178,800 in 2011 to 175,900 in 2021. For the year ending 31 March 2021, the Annual Population Survey reported that 29. Based on recent growth rates we estimate the current 2023 population of Vale of Glamorgan to be 133,000. With respect to population and household growth, regard must be had to the WG 2018-based projections, however the evidence base should consider a variety of options, based on a series of assumptions. 5 million to 56,489,800. 4%, increasing by 44,000 to 3,107,500. As part of this process, we have looked at the characteristics of Carmarthenshire’s population. 4%) and Chorley (9. The second biggest decrease was Blenau Gwent, with a population fall of 4. Carmarthenshire (W06000010) is a local authority district in Wales . Much of this population growth was driven by immigration. 50 million men and 1. . Swansea has a temperate oceanic climate. Figure 3: Average Annual Population Growth in Carmarthenshire (2001-20) 4 ONS (2022) House price to workplace-based earnings ratio, Tables 6a, 6b and 6c 5 The ONS estimated that Carmarthenshire had 190,073 residents in mid-2020, but the 2021 Census found that the county had a population of around 187,900 people as of the following March 527 0. 1 When considering the rural Carmarthenshire wards (as identified above), it is noted that there are 112,921 people living in rural Carmarthenshire, representing 61% of. The three largest towns are Llanelli, Carmarthen and Ammanford. Using the first results from this census, we look at which places have seen the biggest increases and decreases, which areas had the largest growth in. 76% of the population were born in Wales and 44% are able to speak the Welsh Language. In world demographics, the world population is the total number of humans currently living. Carmarthenshire Rural Affairs Consultation - Summary Report e. 9 11. Carmarthenshire Rural Affairs Consultation - Summary Report e. 1 When considering the rural Carmarthenshire wards (as identified above), it is noted that there are 112,921 people living in rural Carmarthenshire, representing 61% of the 2. Higher proportion of people with limiting long-term illness Lower proportion of Welsh Speakers than the Carmarthenshire average. 60:. The WG 2018. Higher annual population growth was recorded pre-2008, with notably lower annual growth recorded thereafter. Note that the projections become increasingly uncertain the. Since 2011 Llandovery has seen a decline in population of 4. the Welsh population. The WG 2018. Carmarthenshire covers an area of 2,370 square kilometres (915 square miles) and has a population density of 79 people per square kilometre (km 2 ), based on the latest population estimates taken in mid-2021. Since 2001, Carmarthenshire’s population has increased by +13,916 people, an 8% increase in seventeen-years. The average rent growth rate in Carmarthenshire between the years ending December 2019 and December 2020 was 2. The ward, which includes the village, as well as Cefncaeau, parts of Cwmcarnhywel and parts of Bryn and Penceilogi, had a population of 4,276. 2. 3%). . Share this document with a friend. . In Doncaster, the population size has increased by 1. ) from London, on the road to Milford Haven; containing, in 1849, above 11,000 inhabitants. 1 Carmarthenshire’s population rose by 1,116 to an estimated 187,568 between mid-year 2017 and mid-year 2018 (Figure 1). The aim was to develop a long-term strategic vision for each town to support economic growth and to encourage more vibrant, economically sustainable centres. 2. Population Change 2. The population of England and Wales has increased by more than 3. Coordinates: 51. an increase in the working-age population. 88% per year in 2023 (down from 0. Stakeholders, partners and interested parties that have presented information and suggestions to the Task Group d. The rate of population growth in Wales across the last decade is lower than the rate between 2001 and 2011, when the population grew by 5. 8%, from around 122,400 in 2011 to 123,400 in 2021. In addition, the proportion of people.