Economics and Demographics
Population
The current population is 192,800 (NOMIS 2009 estimate). It is forecast to grow to 250,000 by 2026. Approximately 300,000 live within 20 miles of the town centre. The town has a slightly younger average age than the national average – 56% of the population are under 40, compared with 54% for England.
Gross Value Added (GVA) per head
Swindon has a highly productive workforce and is above the national average.
GVA per head 2006
| Swindon |
£28,037 |
| Great Britain |
£19,430 |
New Enterprise
In 2007, the ratio of new enterprises per 10,000 of the working age population in Swindon was 34.6, compared to the south West ration of 32.9 and UK ratio of 34. (NOMIS)
For more detailed Economic and Demographic information on Swindon, please go to our Economic Assessment 2009.