Latest population estimates for Kirklees were published on 30/07/2025 by the Office for National Statistics, 2022 and 2023 estimates were also revised and re-issued at the same time. The estimates cover the period 2001 to 2024. England figures can also be found within the spreadsheet.
ONS estimate that, for Kirklees, between 2023 and 2024:
- More births than deaths increased the population of 320 people (0.1%). In total, there were 4,529 births and 4,209 deaths in Kirklees.
- Net internal migration (people moving to and from other areas in the UK) led to a fall in the population of 1,569 (-0.4%). There were 17,216 people entering the area and 18,785 people leaving the area.
- Net international migration led to an increase in Kirklees’ population of 5,354 (1.2%) as a result of 7,511 people entering the area and 2,157 people leaving the area.
- Other change (which includes changes to armed forces personnel and prisoners) for Kirklees was less than 0.1%.