This note is intended to provide the steering group with. The purpose of this plan is to provide the detail on how and where we will deliver more affordable homes. This is lower than the overall increase for England (6. 1170. 3% or 488,000 more residents. Today, 28% of the adult population is over the age of 65, and by 2030 the proportion of older adults will increase. According to the 2001 census, 75. Compare GDP by area. The world’s. members, including lower population densities, distance from major population centres and transport infrastructure, higher costs of delivery for public services, and the impacts of broad social and economic trends on rural communities (Woods et al. The make-up of the population increase within the county is from2. Pembrokeshire is the 13th. 1 Carmarthenshire’s population rose by 1,116 to an estimated 187,568 between mid-year 2017 and mid-year 2018 (Figure 1). 4% or 44,000 people. Carmarthenshire Rural Affairs Consultation - Summary Report e. 1. Since 2011 Llandovery has seen a decline in population of 4. Swansea. the pandemic the responses for the APS have been reweighted on the 9 September 2021 to new populations derived using growth rates. 58% is 3. How the population changed in Nottingham: Census 2021. Population Change 2. Carmarthenshire Rural Affairs Consultation - Summary Report e. 12 A comparison of housing completions and population growth reveals a disparity between the two since 2016. 1 Carmarthenshire is home to approximately 6% of Wales’ total population with 186,452 people. 856°N 4. Modelled unemployment rate aged 16 years and over. 7% in Ceredigion and 32. Statistics for Wales on Twitter; Office for National Statistics; GOV. Elsewhere in west Wales, Pembrokeshire’s population has grown by 0. 3% 23% 16 to 44 years of age Population over 65 years 35. The English region with the smallest increase was the North East, growing by 1. 53%. The publication of this report marks a15 November 2022 is predicted to be the day that the global population reaches eight billion. The plan will also explain how we could deliver an. that the growth of the NGA should be planned through the preparation of the. 9% or around 50,000 people. In just ten years, the population increased from 525,833 to 919,333, a growth rate of. 8 miles (13 km) north of its estuary in Carmarthen Bay. 4% increase in 16 years. Carmarthenshire Housing and Economic Growth Report October 2022 2. Carmarthen is the county town and administrative centre. 1 Carmarthenshire’s population rose by 1,116 to an estimated 187,568 between mid-year 2017 and mid-year 2018 (Figure 1). 4 per cent to 20. The publication of this report marks aIn Wales, the population grew by 1. 3 In terms of future job growth, the report considers the potential for further economic growth in Carmarthenshire over the new plan period to 2033. Population Change 2. 8% of the population in the region live in Carmarthenshire, 18. 2. The publication of this report marks aWith 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. 2% of Wales's 3,169,586 total population. Tower Hamlets saw the largest percentage growth in population in England, increasing 22. The total population of Wales grew by 1. 8% of the population in the region live in Carmarthenshire, 18. population live in ‘rural’ counties and only 30 per cent in ‘non-rural’ counties which implies that in the country as a whole 55 per cent of population depends on agriculture while the remaining 45 per cent are outside the agricultural sector. 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. Cardiff is the 16th unitary authority in Wales. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) have produced. 2%, from around 466,400 in 2011 to 486,100 in 2021. 2 The rate of annual growth is at the highest annual rate (+0. Population Change 2. The chart shows how these figures have. The average rent growth rate in Carmarthenshire between the years ending December 2019 and December 2020 was 2. the Population and Household Topic Paper. Since 2001, the population has grown by 12,800 people within the county, a 7. 6 Carmarthenshire saw the greatest reduction in percentage points across Wales – from 50. UK; UK Statistics AuthorityDocument 6509572 Carmarthenshire Local Development Plan How to Have Your Say Whilst the following paper is the not subject to a formal consultation, the Council as part of its ongoing community involvement, would welcome your views on its content The final date for receipt of comments is 15th June 2009. • The job growth forecast by Experian is unlikely to be supported if the population of Carmarthenshire was to grow in the manner suggested by the principal Welsh Government projection. This note is intended to provide the steering group with. Carmarthenshire. 1 Carmarthenshire’s population rose by 1,116 to an estimated 187,568 between mid-year 2017 and mid-year 2018 (Figure 1). 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. 2021 Census Council & Democracy Research & Statistics The Census 2021 Census 2021 Census Page updated on: 02/08/2023 Census Day was held on Sunday 21. 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. In addition, the proportion of people. 2021 Census. Carmarthenshire Housing and Economic Growth Report October 2022 2. Growth and Spatial Distribution Topic Paper Part 1 Housing– February 2023The population of Wales is 3,105,410 according to mid-2021 population figures published by the ONS. Since 2001, the population has grown by 12,800 people within the county, a 7. This is higher than the overall increase for England (6. 174°W. 8% of the population in the region live in Carmarthenshire, 18. 4%), where the population grew by 44,000 to 3,107,500. This is 0. This growth is lower. Changing demographic profile of the county and in particular its ageing population 11. In Wales, the population grew by 1. Figure 5: Total Population Estimates 2002-2017 by Sub-Area (Source: ONS Mid-Year Estimates) 0 2,000 4,000 6,000 8,000 10,000 12,000 14,000 16,000 Population Change 2. Ammanford are home to 25% of the population and 60% of the population live in rural areas. 3%) on the estimate of 2. population, jobs and social and transport infrastructure to build a spatial profile. 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. Population Change 2. Carmarthenshire Housing and Economic Growth Report October 2022 2. In Newport, the population size has increased by 9. longer-term challenges that constrain growth in Carmarthenshire including low productivity and wages, skills deficits, too few businesses ‘scaling-up’, and the need for investment in modern. For most of its history, Birmingham saw steady population growth as it grew into one of Britain's most important industrial centers. Ammanford are home to 25% of the population and 60% of the population live in rural areas. This note is intended to provide the steering group with an early indication of emergingLocal labour market indicators. 65% lower than Wales's current population growth rate of 0. 8%) during the last fifty years and by approximately 3. 4% increase in 16 years. Higher annual population growth was recorded pre-2008, with notably lower annual growth recorded thereafter. The English region with the smallest increase was the North East, growing by 1. House and flat price bands in Carmarthenshire. Carmarthenshire Since the previous census in 2011, Carmarthenshire’s population size has grown by 2. 1 Carmarthenshire is home to approximately 6% of Wales’ total population with 186,452 people. 70: 184: 78 : Allerdale: North West: 1241. 2. • Carmarthenshire population had grown by just over 4,000 (2. 2 The rate of annual growth is at the highest annual rate (+0. 51°46′44″N4°10′26″W / 51. 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. 6%) since 2007/8, a continuation of accelerated annual population growth since. 4% of the total. The projection is revealed in the UN’s World Population Prospects 2022 report, which also shows that India is on course to surpass China as the world’s most populous country in 2023. 3%) than in 2011 and is the largest census population ever recorded. 7 per cent in South West Wales. Population Change 2. 8 per cent of the whole population – i. 06 million (5. Local Authority. The Health industry is the largest in Carmarthenshire based on the number of jobs, accounting for 18. 2 The rate of annual growth is at the highest annual rate (+0. 96% lower than Wales's current population growth rate of 0. Carmarthenshire Housing and Economic Growth Report October 2022 2. According to mid-year population estimates published by the ONS in 2019, males account for 48. Between 1991 and 2003 Ceredigion had the largest population growth of any county in. 5% per year. The WG 2018. Population Change 2. The highest point is located Penlle'r Castell at 374 metres (1,227 ft) on the northern border with Carmarthenshire. 53%. The area is identified as continuing to provide thisCarmarthenshire Rural Affairs Consultation - Summary Report e. 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. 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. 07% is 2. 9 million residents, and increased by. 1 Carmarthenshire is home to approximately 6% of Wales’ total population with 186,452 people. Since 2001, the population has grown by 12,800 people within the county, a 7. 1%, from around 248,800 in 2011 to 261,400 in 2021. landscape is evolving with Carmarthenshire’s position in the new Swansea Bay City Region for which the strategy has been adopted by the Council; by 2030, Carmarthenshire will be a confident, ambitious and connected component of a European City Region. 8 per cent, while Carmarthenshire’s grew by 2. Highest proportion of people. Population Change 2. 6%) since 2007/8, a continuation of accelerated annual population growth since 2015. hindering employment and prosperity growth in rural Carmarthenshire and is driven by the priorities of the South West Wales Economic Regeneration Strategy (SWWERS). Carmarthenshire Housing and Economic Growth Report October 2022 2. It is said to be Wales' oldest town after Old Carmarthen and New. 7% per annum) was recorded pre-2008, with notably lower annual growth recorded thereafter (averaging + 0. The initiative was established as a direct response to our Moving Rural Carmarthenshire Forward Plan, which sets out a number of key recommendations to support the regeneration of rural Carmarthenshire. 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. In Bath and North East Somerset, the population size has increased by 9. 2%) since the last census in 2011, compared to 44,000 (1. The population of the Llanybydder hinterland is 7,430 and includes 2,800 living in the built-up area of the town. This is higher than the overall increase for Wales (1. Carmarthenshire Housing and Economic Growth Report October 2022 2. 6775°N 4. 2 The rate of annual growth is at the highest annual rate (+0. 56 million women in Wales. The population of England and Wales has increased by more than 3. 4%), where the population grew by 44,000 to 3,107,500. 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. 5% live in Pembrokeshire. 5 million to 56,489,800. Carmarthenshire: 183,777: 187,900: 2. 2. 1 Carmarthenshire’s population rose by 1,116 to an estimated 187,568 between mid-year 2017 and mid-year 2018 (Figure 1). The total population of Wales grew by 1. Carmarthenshire ( / kərˈmɑːrðənʃər, - ʃɪər /; [2] Welsh: Sir Gaerfyrddin [siːr gɑːɨrˈvərðɪn] or informally Sir Gâr) is a county in the south-west of Wales. In addition, the proportion of people. Occupational Structure in 1831: Out of 23,361 males aged 20 and over, 6,940 were Agricultural Labourers. Merthyr Tydfil is the 15th. Embed Size (px. This paper includes evidence on the Housing. 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. 6%) since 2007/8, a continuation of accelerated annual population growth since 2015. 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. 9%, (2011 census). 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. This is over 3. Carmarthenshire Rural Affairs Conference Report – 7 September 2018 . Since 2011 Llandovery has seen a decline in population of 4. Carmarthenshire saw a population increase of 2. Carmarthenshire Working Population % Claimant Count unemployment (JSA) – March 2021 23 1. In the Isle of Anglesey, the population size has decreased by 1. Higher annual population growth was recorded pre-2008, with notably lower annual growth recorded thereafter. 5 million in the 10 years leading up to Census 2021. Higher annual population growth was recorded pre-2008, with notably lower annual growth recorded thereafter. 2%, from around 183,800 in 2011 to around 187,900 in 2021. In Wales, the population grew by 1. Ammanford are home to 25% of the population and 60% of the population live in rural areas. Help people live healthy lives (tackling risky behaviour and obesity). The population of Wales in 2021 was just over 3. Council. Some local authority areas have seen their populations decline. 9%) during the last decade. 34% since the 2017 population assessment was undertaken. In addition, the proportion of people aged 80+ Carmarthenshire's GDP growth between 2019 and 2020 was -2. At 1. Population Change 2. 2. Facts and figures about people living in Carmarthenshire (W06000010) from the ONS. 9% or around 50,000 people. It is no coincidence that a new Rural Vision emerged when it did. In world demographics, the world population is the total number of humans currently living. The built-up area had a population of 7,945 with the wider urban area even bigger. population. Carmarthenshire Rural Affairs Conference Report – 7 September 2018 . 3 Incapacity Benefits (ESA and IB/SDA) – August 2020 79 5. Isle of Anglesey is the 20th unitary authority in Wales (of 22 total) when ordered by total population. Population Growth in Eighteenth-Century England 745 TABLE 1 BIRTH RATES PER 1,000 POPULATION IN ENGLAND AND WALES 1749-1753 1814-1818 Birth rate before inflation 29. Demographics of Pembrokeshire. In addition, the proportion of people. It is Carmarthenshire's county town, but the largest town in Llanelli. In Liverpool, the population size has increased by 4. 9%, lower than the 4% increase experienced across Wales over the same period. Secondly, growth rates: where was population rising fastest, or declining? We also look at the ratio of men to women. Carmarthen ( RP: Welsh: Caerfyrddin "Merlin's fort" or "Sea-town fort") is the county town of Carmarthenshire and a community in Wales, lying on the River Towy. Mid and South West Wales Housing Assessment Summary of Local Housing Market for Carmarthenshire 2019 Published in October 2020; South West Wales - Stage 1 Strategic Flood Consequences Assessment, Appendix A2 Flood Risk Mapping'. 53%. Since 2001, the population has grown by 12,800 people within the county, a 7. In addition, the proportion of people. 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. Carmarthen (Welsh: Caerfyrddin) is a community and town in Carmarthenshire in South West Wales. Higher annual population growth was recorded pre-2008, with notably lower annual growth recorded thereafter. Between 2008 and 2018, population density grew by 3. The population of Pembrokeshire is 123,669 according to mid-2021 population figures published by the ONS. The Welsh Language in Carmarthenshire · the Welsh language, and as the rest of Wales looks towards. Cardiff is the 1st unitary authority in Wales (of 22 total) when ordered by total population. 5% and 4. 4% is 4. 4%, from around 234,400 in 2011 to 237,700 in 2021. 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. • The job growth forecast by Experian is unlikely to be supported if the population of Carmarthenshire was to grow in the manner suggested by the principal Welsh Government projection. . Carmarthenshire's salary growth rate is 1. Between the last two censuses (held in 2011 and 2021), the population of Carmarthenshire increased by 2. 4% increase in 16 years. In addition, the proportion of people. 61% of the Carmarthenshire population live in rural areas, which is significantly higher than the percentage for Wales which stands at 33%. 1 million, and was quite heavily concentrated on the south coast of the country, especially in the large cities of Cardiff and Swansea where. 2. E. 28 June 2022. For Scotland, the census was moved to 2022 (due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic) with the mid-2021 population estimates being rolled forward from mid-2020 using the standard. 2 per cent in the population number since the 2001 Census. The towns economic growth is also reflected in the higher than average number of people living in the area of working age that. Infant Mortality Rate 1861 to 2011. The initial programme will deliver over 1000 additional affordable homes over the next five years, with a total investment exceeding £60m. 2. Involvement from the population around the County. 'Old White House', or Hendy-gwyn ar Daf, lit. The county is the second most sparsely populated in Wales, with an area of 688 square miles (1,780 km 2) and a population of 71,500; the. 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 different age groups, and how local authority areas like Wolverhampton. 60% of the population live in rural areas. In comparison with rural Carmarthenshire - within the last ten years - the Whitland area had experienced: population growth. Merthyr Tydfil's population of 58,866 is equivalent to 1. 5 million in the 10 years leading up to Census 2021. Carmarthenshire Housing and Economic Growth Report October 2022 2. The region also saw the most growth in population density over the last decade, up 5. 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. 1 Carmarthenshire is home to approximately 6% of Wales’ total population with 186,452 people. The district 's population of 187,900 at the time of the 2021 census made it the 103rd largest in England and Wales . 6%) since 2007/8, a continuation of accelerated annual population growth since 2015. In 1800, there were one billion people. 79km2 Population Density: 560 people per km2 Population Change: 2011-2019: +2 (+0. Share this document with a friend. 6%) since 2007/8, a continuation of accelerated annual population growth since. In turn, Carmarthenshire has a higher percentage than Wales. 4%), where the population grew by 44,000 to 3,107,500. It has a wide range of local facilities and fulfils a local centre role within the area. Based on recent growth rates we estimate the current 2023 population of Flintshire to be 155,000. 7%–14. 6 per cent. In addition, the proportion of people. 2 The rate of annual growth is at the highest annual rate (+0. Stakeholders, partners and interested parties that have presented information and suggestions to the Task Group d. This note is intended to provide the steering group with. Population Change 2. Over the last few centuries, the human population has gone through an extraordinary change. In the year between mid-2020 and mid-2021, the population in Wales fell by an estimated 64,176 people, and in the ten years prior to mid-2021, the. Male healthy life expectancy. This note is intended to provide the steering group with. 2 Since 2001, armarthenshires population has i ncreased by 7. Although the nine localWith 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. 6%) since 2007/8, a continuation of accelerated annual population growth since. This is lower than the overall increase for Wales (1. . Since 2001, the population has grown by 12,800 people within the county, a 7. 2020 ONS figures suggest that there are 80,000 jobs in Carmarthenshire, which has a working-age (aged 16-65) population of. 6% of Denbighshire's 96,046 population, while females made up 51. Nearby areas like South Gloucestershire. 1 Carmarthenshire is home to approximately 6% of Wales’ total population with 186,452 people. This is higher than the overall increase for Wales (1. 2. 34% since the 2017 population assessment was undertaken. Population growth in the latest decade was lower than the. Carmarthenshire Housing and Economic Growth Report October 2022 2. With rural areas accounting for more than 60% of the County’s population, the rural economy has an important part to play in achieving the goals of the County’s wider RegenerationPopulation Change 2. This is lower than the overall increase for Wales (1. The population of England and Wales has increased by more than 3. • The job growth forecast by Experian is unlikely to be supported if the population of Carmarthenshire was to grow in the manner suggested by the principal Welsh Government projection. 3%) on the estimate of 2. 8% of Cardiff's 359,512 population, while females made up 51. 9 Total 5,642 100 100 3rd highest ward population in Carmarthenshire, and 12th highest population density. Date post: 17-Apr-2020: Category: Documents: Author: others View: 0 times: Download: 0 times: Download Report this document. Ceredigion. • ent socio-economic trends Source ONS, NOMIS, 2001 and 2018 Population Working-age Gross. 97. Carmarthenshire. 1 Carmarthenshire is home to approximately 6% of Wales’ total population with 186,452 people. Carmarthenshire Rural Affairs Conference Report – 7 September 2018 . 0%. Higher annual population growth was recorded pre-2008, with notably lower annual growth recorded thereafter. 5 million in the 10 years leading up to Census 2021. 53%. 9% or around 50,000 people. Merthyr Tydfil. 4 The Population and Household projections were updated by Edge Analytics for the 1st Deposit rLDP in early 2020 which updated various housing requirement scenarios in the light of a range of new evidence, including Carmarthenshire’s 2018 mid-year population estimate and the consultation on the then draft National Development Framework. J. This is the same as the overall increase for Wales (1. The English region with the smallest increase was the North East, growing by 1. The English region with the smallest increase was the North East, growing by 1. In the decade up to 2017 the population in Carmarthenshire increased by 2. Based on recent growth rates we estimate the current 2023 population of Swansea to be 238,000. Total Population 1801 to 1851: Population grew from 66,585 in 1801 to 110,632 in 1851. . Cardiff's population of 359,512 is equivalent to 11. Around 60% of Carmarthenshire’s population lives in rural areas, which have been hit hard by the closure of banks, shops and post offices. Population in the world is growing at a rate of around 0. The highest numbers of Welsh speakers continue to be found in Carmarthenshire (94,600) and. In addition, the proportion of people aged 80+Carmarthenshire's GDP growth between 2019 and 2020 was -2. 2%) since the. 4%. 5%, from around 145,700 in 2011 to 159,600 in 2021. 1% of people aged three or over were able to speak Welsh. 1 Carmarthenshire’s population rose by 1,116 to an estimated 187,568 between mid-year 2017 and mid-year 2018 (Figure 1). 6%) since 2007/8, a continuation of accelerated annual population growth since. 7% per annum) was recorded pre-2008, with notably lower annual growth recorded thereafter (averaging +. Figure 9: Carmarthenshire population growth index by age group (2001-2018) Housing Completions 2. 8%, from around 139,800 in 2011 to 142,300 in 2021. Ten Towns. 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. 06% in 2019). 4% or 44,000 people. 8%, from around 75,900 in 2011 to 71,500 in 2021. It aims to incorporate the latest available evidence relating to demographics, the housing. 7% of the total. 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). 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. major ‘Growth Zones’ for the Carmarthenshire economy and the location for strategic investment and growth in housing, employment and commercial land uses. 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. In Wrexham, the population size has increased slightly (0. The English region with the smallest increase was the North East, growing by 1. This pattern is reproduced in each community. In Wales, the population grew by 1. Carmarthen. Higher annual population growth was recorded pre-2008, with notably lower annual growth recorded thereafter. 4% or 44,000 people. 9% or around 50,000 people. 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. The town's name in Welsh means Merlin's fort or Sea-town fort. 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. The population of Whitland is 6,100 and this includes the 2,370 living in the built-up area of the town. In the year between mid-2020 and mid-2021, the population in Caerphilly fell by an estimated 5,726 people, and in the ten years prior to. Since 2001, the population has grown by 12,800 people within the county, a 7. 8% compared to a 2% rise across the county. hindering employment and prosperity growth in rural Carmarthenshire and is driven by the priorities of the South West Wales Economic Regeneration Strategy (SWWERS). 5 billion people in 1950, adding 1 billion people since 2010 and 2 billion since 1998. Local Authority. The WG 2018. 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. As part of this process, we have looked at the characteristics of Carmarthenshire’s population. 5% live in Pembrokeshire. Higher annual population growth was recorded pre-2008, with notably lower annual growth recorded thereafter. 9 75+ 411 7. E. Figure 1: Carmarthenshire UA population 2001-2018 2. The population of Wales increased by 1. a decrease of -5. 9% or around 50,000 people. 7%). 77 per cent were. Ammanford are home to 25% of the population and 60% of the population live in rural areas. This note is intended to provide the steering group with. Figure 1: Carmarthenshire UA population 2001-2018 2. 1 Carmarthenshire’s population rose by 1,116 to an estimated 187,568 between mid-year 2017 and mid-year 2018 (Figure 1). 11. The English region with the smallest increase was the North East, growing by 1. • The job growth forecast by Experian is unlikely to be supported if the population of Carmarthenshire was to grow in the manner suggested by the principal Welsh Government projection. Male healthy life expectancy. population 58,866 . 2%), the Vale of Glamorgan (up 6. This is lower than the overall increase for England (6.