Population estimates

The Government produces population estimates for every local authority/health area in England and Wales every year.

Summary of findings (as of Mid-2020)

  • Total population of Harrow - 252,300
  • Men - 126,800
  • Women - 125,500
  • Harrow's residents of working age (aged 16-64) - 157,900 (63%)
  • Children aged 15 and under - 53,800 (21%)
  • Residents aged 65 and over - 40,600 (16%)

These latest estimates show that Harrow's population has increased by 0.5% (1,180) over the past year and 6.3% (14,890) over the decade.

Harrow's population by age group

Please note that figures may not add up due to rounding.

Source: 2020 Mid-Year Estimates, Office of National Statistics © (ONS) Crown Copyright.

Detailed information can be found in: 2020 ONS Mid-Year Population Estimates for Harrow and Small Area Population Estimates reports

Age Total Male Female
0-4 17,900 9,000 8,800
5-14 33,000 16,900 16,000
15-19 14,000 7,400 6,500
20-29 29,700 15,900 13,800
30-44 55,800 28,800 27,000
45-59 47,500 23,300 24,300
60-64 14,000 6,800 7,100
65-74 21,600 10,300 11,300
75+ 19,000 8,400 10,600
 All 252,300 126,800 125,500