Population and health


From 7 May 2024, The North East Evidence Hub is a project of the North East Combined Authority. Find out more at northeast-ca.gov.uk/north-east-lep Search Search Home Spotlight Analysis Evidence by Theme News & Commentary Population and health Charts, commentary, and analysis on the latest data about the population of the North East and the health and well-being of the residents. Home ThemesPopulation and health Latest data This section looks at how many people are resident in the North East. It also focuses on their health and well-being. It includes data on patterns of population distribution and change across the region. It also includes on life expectancy data and other indicators of health. Life expectancy in the North East Data on life expectancy at birth and at age 65 in the North East over time Population and health View about View Population change Recent patterns of population change in North East local authority areas, including the components of change Population and health Newcastle North Tyneside South Tyneside Durham Gateshead Sunderland Northumberland View about View Economic activity status, disability and health The participation in the labour market of people with disabilities or ill-health. Additional detail from the 2021 census. Labour Market Population and health Newcastle North Tyneside South Tyneside Durham Gateshead Sunderland Northumberland Census 2021 View about View Population Density and Built-up Areas Shows the population totals, densities, and an age breakdown for people living in different North East LEP area geographies Population and health View about View Crime Rates Crime Rates in the North East areas and Regional Comparators Population and health View about View Health Impacting Diseases and Conditions Examining the prevalence of Arthritis, Mental Health, Diabetes and Obesity in the North East Population and health View about View Health-related Behaviours This page measures the incidence rates of smoking and physical activity within the North East Population and health View about View Life Expectancy Inequalities Differences in total life expectancies and healthy life expectancies due to deprivation and other measures Population and health View about View Healthy Life Expectancy Average number of years that a person can expect to live in "full health" taking into account disease Population and health View about View Employment by workplace and residence Comparing data about the location of employment and the residences of workers within the North East. Estimates of net in- and out-commuting. Labour Market Population and health Newcastle North Tyneside South Tyneside Durham Gateshead Sunderland Northumberland View about View Population projections Estimates of the future size and structure of the North East population Population and health View about View Population estimates Estimates of the number of North East residents, including breakdowns by age and local authority area Population and health Newcastle North Tyneside South Tyneside Durham Gateshead Sunderland Northumberland View about View Publications The impact of COVID-19 Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, the North East COVID-19 Economic Response Group gathered data and intelligence to inform the region’s response to the crisis. These included: Intelligence reports: Regular updates on the ongoing economic impacts of the pandemic and the path towards recovery. These contained quantitative evidence only Sector deep dives: These collated economic and labour market intelligence relating to the immediate and longer timer impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on specific sectors in the North East Case studies and reports: Targetted research and analysis looking at the impact of COVID-19 on the North East. These documents can still be accessed via our COVID-19 page: Access the hub COVID-19 archive

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Latest data

This section looks at how many people are resident in the North East. It also focuses on their health and well-being. It includes data on patterns of population distribution and change across the region. It also includes on life expectancy data and other indicators of health.

Publications

The impact of COVID-19

Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, the North East COVID-19 Economic Response Group gathered data and intelligence to inform the region’s response to the crisis. These included:

Intelligence reports: Regular updates on the ongoing economic impacts of the pandemic and the path towards recovery. These contained quantitative evidence only
Sector deep dives: These collated economic and labour market intelligence relating to the immediate and longer timer impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on specific sectors in the North East
Case studies and reports: Targetted research and analysis looking at the impact of COVID-19 on the North East.

These documents can still be accessed via our COVID-19 page:

Access the hub COVID-19 archive