Population
Trends in Total Population
Three phases can be identified in Poole’s population trends since the early 1980s
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Steady but slowing growth up to the late 1990s. Poole’s population increased by almost 16% from 120,300 to 139,100 between 1981-1998, however while the annual growth rate peaked at 2.2% for 1986-87 this levelled off to 0.06% by 1997-98.
- Population decline from 1998 to the present time. Poole is one of only two local authorities within the South West Region, that has experienced population decline between 1998 and 2004, by -1.5% from 139,100 to 137,000.
- Likely return to growth as housing developments in the central area are completed.
Poole in Profile Population Report
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