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The Labour Market Challenge
Demographics & Migration
Barrow’s population is projected to fall from 67,532 in 2016 to 60,186 in 2041, an Population Growth Projections (2016 = 100)
11% decline, which significantly exceeds the one expected across Cumbria (-4%)
and contrasts with population growth across England (12%).
In absolute terms, it is forecast that there will be a -1,900 (-16%) decline in
residents aged 0-15 and -8,350 (-20%) fall in the size of the working age population
drives Barrow’s declining population.
Whilst the population is ageing across all comparator areas, Barrow expects more
modest increases in the over 65 age group of +2,900 residents (+20%), relative to
Cumbria (+33%) and England (+52%).
Population Growth Projections Aged 0-15 Population Growth Projections Aged 16-64 Population Growth Projections Aged 65+
(2016 = 100) (2016 = 100) (2016 = 100)
Source: Population Projections, ONS, 2019
