Latest population estimates for Kirklees were published on 29/07/2026 by the Office for National Statistics, 2022, 2023 and 2024 estimates were also revised and re-issued at the same time. The estimates cover the period 2001 to 2025. England figures can also be found within the spreadsheet.
ONS estimate that, for Kirklees, between 2024 and 2025:
- More births than deaths increased the population by 374 people (0.1%). In total, there were 4,614 births and 4,240 deaths in Kirklees.
- Net internal migration (people moving to and from other areas in the UK) led to a fall in the population of 1,194 (-0.4%). There were 17,249 people entering the area and 19,043 people leaving the area.
- Net international migration led to an increase in Kirklees’ population of 1,418 (0.3%) as a result of 4,681 people entering the area and 3,263 people leaving the area.
- Other change (which includes changes to armed forces personnel and prisoners) for Kirklees was less than 0.1%.