Cumbria population grows as UK faces slowest expansion since 1998

Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 2 Oct, 13:19 · Archive

Cumbria's population increased while the UK experienced its slowest growth rate since 1998.

Cumbria's population increased during a period when the UK as a whole saw its slowest growth rate since 1998. This slowdown represents the weakest expansion outside the Covid pandemic years.

The growth in Cumbria, which includes the areas of Cumberland and Westmorland and Furness, stands in contrast to the broader national picture of demographic decline. The data highlights regional variation in population trends across the country.

How it is being reported

• Cumbria's population increased as UK growth hits slowest rate since 1998Cumberland News · 2 Oct, 13:00
• Cumbria's population increased as UK growth hits slowest rate since 1998NW Evening Mail · 2 Oct, 13:00
• Cumbria's population increased as UK growth hits slowest rate since 1998Westmorland Gazette · 2 Oct, 13:00
• Cumbria's population increased as UK growth hits slowest rate since 1998Whitehaven News · 2 Oct, 13:00

In this story: Cumbria · Cumberland · Westmorland and Furness · UK

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