Demographics of Pembrokeshire. Population overview According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS) by 2025, the population of the West Wales region is estimated at 389,719, an increase of 1. 8% of the population in the region live in Carmarthenshire, 18. Higher annual population growth was recorded pre-2008, with notably lower annual growth recorded thereafter. This is lower than the overall increase for England (6. 2%, from around 466,400 in 2011 to 486,100 in 2021. 7%, from around 346,100 in 2011 to 362,400 in 2021. The total population is projected to grow by an average of 373 people a year between 2021 and 2040, and there will likely be an accompanying growth in the use of the health and social care services in Carmarthenshire. Description: The settlement is situated along the B4309 & B4317 within the post industrial Gwendraeth Valley equidistant between Carmarthen and Llanelli. llyw. 3% or 488,000 more residents. With respect to population and household growth, regard must be had to the WG 2018-based projections, however the evidence base should consider a variety of options, based on a series of assumptions. 1 Carmarthenshire is home to approximately 6% of Wales’ total population with 186,452 people. In comparison with rural Carmarthenshire - within the last ten years - the Whitland area had experienced: population growth. [74] [ page needed ] Demographic changes affected the language frontier; the proportion of Welsh speakers in the Rhondda valley fell from 64 per cent in 1901 to 55 per cent ten years later, and similar trends were. major ‘Growth Zones’ for the Carmarthenshire economy and the location for strategic investment and growth in housing, employment and commercial land uses. 6% of Denbighshire's 96,046 population, while females made up 51. The total population of Wales grew by 1. 3%) on the estimate of 2. 9% of Wales's 3,169,586 total population. In the year between mid-2020 and mid-2021, the population in Flintshire fell by an estimated 1,771 people, and in the ten years prior to mid-2021. 5%, from around 145,700 in 2011 to 159,600 in 2021. 1 Carmarthenshire’s population rose by 1,116 to an estimated 187,568 between mid-year 2017 and mid-year 2018 (Figure 1). Cardiff's population growth rate of -2. 4 per cent to 20. Monmouthshire's population growth rate of -2. In addition, the proportion of people. Some local authority areas have seen their populations decline. 8% compared to a 2% rise across the county. Although the nine localWith respect to population and household growth, regard must be had to the WG 2018-based projections, however the evidence base should consider a variety of options, based on a series of assumptions. 1. 6775°N 4. 1 Carmarthenshire’s population rose by 1,116 to an estimated 187,568 between mid-year 2017 and mid-year 2018 (Figure 1). 9 per cent. Welsh: CaerfyrddinCaerfyrddinHow the population changed in Leeds: Census 2021. the Population and Household Topic Paper. Population Change 2. This note is intended to provide the steering group with an early indication of emerging1. 1% of the population in Carmarthenshire, 26. Monmouthshire is the 11th. The town hall, which was the headquarters of Llanelli Borough Council, is a Grade II listed building. 8 miles (13 km) north of its estuary in Carmarthen Bay. There are chapters on folk-lore, growth of industry and population, nonconformity, the eisteddfod etc. The English region with the largest population increase was the East of England, which grew by around 8. Although the nine local Population Change 2. ), a tin-plate works at Morfa, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, was owned by the Cornish Tregonning family. members, including lower population densities, distance from major population centres and transport infrastructure, higher costs of delivery for public services, and the impacts of broad social and economic trends on rural communities (Woods et al. 53%. Aug 2, 2023Local labour market indicators. 9% or around 50,000 people. Merthyr Tydfil. 1. 7% in Ceredigion and 32. This is higher than the overall increase for Wales (1. Nearby areas like South Derbyshire and Amber Valley. Carmarthenshire's average property price growth rate of 6. Carmarthenshire Rural Affairs Consultation - Summary Report e. POPULATION 4 Digest of Welsh Historical Statistics 1974 - 1996 1. Economic Growth Plan August 2021 (final) Welsh Office Unit 3, 21-25 West End, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire SA15 3DN Phone: +44 (0)1554 780170 London Office 1st Floor, 28 Marshalsea Road, London, SE1 1HF Phone: +44 (0)20 7403 4135Carmarthenshire’s population estimated to reside within the National Park. Higher annual population growth was recorded pre-2008, with notably lower annual growth recorded thereafter. 2 The rate of annual growth is at the highest annual rate (+0. 187,900 people in 2021 103rd largest of 331 districts in England and Wales 10 year change + 2. Depopulation and an aging population are major issues in two ways: A small working age population may constrain economic growth; A rise in the retired population will increase demand for social and health care. 3%) than in 2011 and is the largest census population ever recorded. In Wales, the population grew by 1. 9%, lower than the 4% increase experienced across Wales over the same period. The publication of this report marks aIn Wales, the population grew by 1. 2 The rate of annual growth is at the highest annual rate (+0. The world’s. 5% and 4. The population of Newcastle Emlyn and hinterland is 7,380 (based on Cenarth, Llangeler and Llandyfriog wards). Much of this population growth was driven by immigration. 6%) since 2007/8, a continuation of accelerated annual population growth since. Carmarthenshire. 1 million, and was quite heavily concentrated on the south coast of the country, especially in the large cities of Cardiff and Swansea where. Population overview According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS) by 2025, the population of the West Wales region is estimated at 389,719, an increase of 1. Whitland ( Welsh: Hendy-gwyn, lit. growth and to encourage more vibrant, economically sustainable. 53%. The WG 2018. Carmarthenshire Rural Affairs Conference Report – 7 September 2018 . Carmarthen is the county town of Carmarthenshire and a community in Wales, lying on the River Towy 8 miles north of its estuary in Carmarthen Bay. Since 2001, the population has grown by 12,800 people within the county, a 7. There were 1. population live in ‘rural’ counties and only 30 per cent in ‘non-rural’ counties which implies that in the country as a whole 55 per cent of population depends on agriculture while the remaining 45 per cent are outside the agricultural sector. In comparison with rural Carmarthenshire, within the last ten years, the Whitland area had experienced: • population growth • a growing older-aged population • an increase in the working-age population. 93% per year based on changes in average salary between 2021 and 2022, which is 0. 4%), where the population grew by 44,000 to 3,107,500. Population in the world is growing at a rate of around 0. Tower Hamlets saw the largest percentage growth in population in England, increasing 22. • The job growth forecast by Experian is unlikely to be supported if the population of Carmarthenshire was to grow in the manner suggested by the principal Welsh Government projection. 5. In Carmarthenshire, the population size has increased by 2. Coordinates: 51. Ammanford are home to 25% of the population and 60% of the population live in rural areas. In addition, the proportion of people aged 80+Carmarthenshire's GDP growth between 2019 and 2020 was -2. The second biggest decrease was Blenau Gwent, with a population fall of 4. Pembrokeshire is the 13th unitary authority in Wales (of 22 total) when ordered by total population. 1 Carmarthenshire’s population rose by 1,116 to an estimated 187,568 between mid-year 2017 and mid-year 2018 (Figure 1). 4% increase in 16 years. The county is known as the "Garden of Wales" and. 1 Carmarthenshire’s population rose by 1,116 to an estimated 187,568 between mid-year 2017 and mid-year 2018 (Figure 1). 4% increase in 16 years. of Llanelli and Tregonning Family Papers C19-C20 "John S. Create more jobs and growth throughout the county 6. 2. The publication of this report marks aFigure 2: Carmarthenshire population numbers and numbers and percentages of Welsh Speakers in Carmarthenshire (2011 Census) Figure 3: Components of Population Change in Carmarthenshire (2001-20) Figure 4: Number and Direction of Moves to or from Carmarthenshire (2015 – 20) Figure 5: Net Internal Migration by Age Group (2001-20)The breeding population of Carmarthenshire in the early 1990’s was put at around 100 pairs in ‘Birds in Wales’ but this is likely to have been a rather conservative estimate. The English region with the largest population increase was the East of England, which grew by around 8. 0%. 4%, from around 471,000 in 2011 to 510,400 in 2021. Compare GDP by area. 3%). It took around 300,000 years of human. 9 11. 5 million to 56,489,800. Higher proportion of people with limiting long-term illness Lower proportion of Welsh Speakers than the Carmarthenshire average. • above-average economic activity and full-time employment • a relatively successful although lower-skilled local economy. The total population is projected to grow by an average of 373 people a year between 2021 and 2040, and there will likely be an accompanying growth in the use of the health and social care services in Carmarthenshire. 6%) since 2007/8, a continuation of accelerated annual population growth since. Involvement from the population around the County. Joseph's boot stores, Llanelli, records 1928 "Joseph's Boot Stores, 114 Station Road, Llanelli, was established in 1927 by Gwilym Joseph". Population Change 2. 3%). This is lower than the overall increase for Wales (1. 1 Carmarthenshire’s population rose by 1,116 to an estimated 187,568 between mid-year 2017 and mid-year 2018 (Figure 1). Since 2001, the population has grown by 12,800 people within the county, a 7. 5%, from around 139,200 in 2011 to 145,500 in 2021. The South East of England also experienced large growth, 611,000 residents, and an increase of 7. Carmarthenshire Rural Affairs Consultation - Summary Report e. The three largest towns are Llanelli, Carmarthen and Ammanford. Figure 1: Carmarthenshire UA population 2001-2018 2. It borders Gwynedd across the Dyfi estuary to the north, Powys to the east, Carmarthenshire and. the two counties of Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire, last updated in early 20213. 54%. How the population changed in Nottingham: Census 2021. 2% and 1. It is a former coal mining town. 1 Carmarthenshire’s population rose by 1,116 to an estimated 187,568 between mid-year 2017 and mid-year 2018 (Figure 1). Carmarthenshire Rural Affairs Conference Report – 7 September 2018 . A page from Carmarthen Borough's Book of Ordinances, 1582. 3% of Swansea's 237,834 population, while females made up 50. 4% increase in sixteen-years. The aim was to develop a long-term strategic vision for each town to support economic growth and to encourage more vibrant, economically sustainable centres. Figure 1: Carmarthenshire UA population 2001-2018 2. , 2021: 2). The most common price band for. 2%), from around 134,800 in 2011 to 135,100 in 2021. The 50. 06% in 2019). This note is intended to provide the steering group with an early indication of emergingLocal labour market indicators. 4% or 44,000 people. 3 per cent between 2008 and 2018, more than any other local authority in the region in this period. The total population is projected to grow by an average of 373 people a year between 2021 and 2040, and there will likely be an accompanying growth in the use of the health and social care services in Carmarthenshire. The population of Whitland is 6,100 and this includes the 2,370 living in the built-up area of the town. Population estimates for Carmarthenshire and Wales from 2010 - 2020. 4%, increasing by 44,000 to 3,107,500. It aims to incorporate the latest available evidence relating to demographics, the housing. Local Authority. 4%, from 3,063,000 to 3,107,000. Today there are more than 8 billion of us. Highest proportion of people. Based on recent growth rates we estimate the current 2023 population of Vale of Glamorgan to be 133,000. 2 The rate of annual growth is at the highest annual rate (+0. Higher annual population growth was recorded pre-2008, with notably lower annual growth recorded thereafter. This note is intended to provide the steering group with an early indication of emergingCarmarthenshire Rural Affairs Task Group Terms of Reference c. Carmarthen has a. 4%), where the population. Carmarthen (Welsh: Caerfyrddin) is a community and town in Carmarthenshire in South West Wales. It equates to just over nine a week, on average. The Preferred Strategy considers the future direction of population and housing growth within Carmarthenshire and how it will be distributed across the County for the Plan period 2018-2033. Most of the increase came in the coal mining districts especially Glamorganshire, which grew from 71,000 in 1801 to 232,000 in 1851 and 1,122,000 in 1911. The population of Bridgend is 145,760 according to mid-2021 population figures published by the ONS. 1%, from around 248,800 in 2011 to 261,400 in 2021. In Birmingham, the population size has increased by 6. 2 The rate of annual growth is at the highest annual rate (+0. It brought the author the Welsh Arts Council Prize for the best work of literary criticism in 1988, the Board of Celtic Studies Prize and the Sir Ellis Jones Ellis-Griffith Prize in 1989. Summarize this article for a 10 years old. 2 per cent. In the decade up to 2017 the population in Carmarthenshire increased by 2. Carmarthenshire has the highest number of Welsh speakers of all counties in Wales at 43. 53%. The total population is projected to grow by an average of 373 people a year between 2021 and 2040, and there will likely be an accompanying growth in the use of the health and social care services in Carmarthenshire. 4 The Population and Household projections were updated by Edge Analytics for the 1st Deposit rLDP in early 2020 which updated various housing requirement scenarios in the light of a range of new evidence, including Carmarthenshire’s 2018 mid-year population estimate and the consultation on the then draft National Development Framework. The total population is projected to grow by an average of 373 people a year between 2021 and 2040, and there will likely be an accompanying growth in the use of the health and social care services in Carmarthenshire. how much growth is needed and where it will be located within the County. The latest UN projections suggest that the world’s population. 2 The rate of annual growth is at the highest annual rate (+0. 6 per cent). 34% since the 2017 population assessment was undertaken. Higher annual population growth (averaging +0. In Neath Port Talbot, the population size has increased by 1. 7% per annum) was recorded pre-2008, with notably lower annual growth recorded thereafter (averaging + 0. The area’s Ammanford are home to 25% of the population and 60% of the population live in rural areas. The total population is projected to grow by an average of 373 people a year between 2021 and 2040, and there will likely be an accompanying growth in the use of the health and social care services in Carmarthenshire. , 2021: 2). Notably higher net in-migration was recorded in the pre-recession period, driving higher population change in Carmarthenshire, whilst lower flows evident thereafter have had a dampening effect on growth. population 237,834 . E. 9%, from around 176,000 in 2011 to 193,400 in 2021. This is over 3. This is lower than the overall increase for England (6. that the growth of the NGA should be planned through the preparation of the. The ward, which includes the village, as well as Cefncaeau, parts of Cwmcarnhywel and parts of Bryn and Penceilogi, had a population of 4,276. According to mid-year population estimates published by the ONS in 2019, males account for 48. 3 11. Embed Size (px. In addition, the proportion of people. Tregonning and Co. This note is intended to provide the steering group with. Population Change 2. Figure 1: Carmarthenshire UA population. The population was 14,185 in 2011, down from 15,854 in 2001, but gauged at 16,285 in 2019. In Wiltshire, the population size has increased by 8. Higher annual population growth was recorded pre-2008, with notably lower annual growth recorded thereafter. Settlement Ref: T3/5. 8% compared to a 2% rise across the county. Completion rates have fallen since 2016, whilst population growth has accelerated over the same period (Figure 10). Annual growth rate reached its peak in the late 1960s, when it was at around 2%. 4%, increasing by 44,000 to 3,107,500. in Carmarthenshire. 1 Carmarthenshire’s population rose by 1,116 to an estimated 187,568 between mid-year 2017 and mid-year 2018 (Figure 1). 5 million to 56,489,800. In addition, the proportion of people. 2 The rate of annual growth is at the highest annual rate (+0. According to mid-year population estimates published by the ONS in 2019, males account for 48. 1% between 2011 and 2021. At the census in 2011, Carmarthenshire had a population of 183,777. 5% live in Pembrokeshire. 06 A strategic regeneration plan for Carmarthenshire 2015-2030 – Transformations Current position Swansea Bay City Region – The 5 key aims 1/ Business growth, retention and specialisation: +. Based on recent growth rates we estimate the current 2023 population of Bridgend to be 147,000. Census Day was held on Sunday 21 March 2021, with a return rate of 97. 4 % of 4-5 year olds being overweight or obese There are . The proportion of people who spoke. This growth is lower than that the Welsh average of 1. It is no coincidence that a new Rural Vision emerged when it did. Carmarthenshire's salary growth rate is 1. Carmarthenshire ( / kərˈmɑːrðənʃər, - ʃɪər /; [2] Welsh: Sir Gaerfyrddin [siːr gɑːɨrˈvərðɪn] or informally Sir Gâr) is a county in the south-west of Wales. The total population of Wales grew by 1. 3 In terms of future job growth, the report considers the potential for further economic growth in Carmarthenshire over the new plan period to 2033. • 48. Increasing risks to ensure children and. 1 22. 2 The rate of annual growth is at the highest annual rate (+0. 6%), where the population grew by nearly 3. In Milton Keynes, the population size has increased by 15. 2 The rate of annual growth is at the highest annual rate (+0. It is Carmarthenshire's county town, but the largest town in Llanelli. 53%. Carmarthenshire Rural Affairs Conference Report – 7 September 2018 . The English region with the smallest increase was the North East, growing by 1. Wrexham's population of 135,132 is equivalent to 4. 2. 2 Population and intercensal change by sex, census years (a) Inter-censal change Females Population (number) Number Percentage per thousand Census date Males Females Total Males Females Total Males Females Total males Clwyd: 1971 172,046 186,535 358,581 . Carmarthen ( RP: Welsh: Caerfyrddin "Merlin's fort" or "Sea-town fort") is the county town of Carmarthenshire and a community in Wales, lying on the River Towy. 2. Carmarthenshire Rural Affairs Consultation - Summary Report e. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, Carmarthenshire County Council had launched the Ten Towns initiative in support of the growth and resilience of rural towns across the County. Higher annual population growth was recorded pre-2008, with notably lower annual growth recorded thereafter. Higher annual population growth (averaging +0. This is higher than the overall increase for England (6. Pembrokeshire has seen the greatest change in population growth between the 1998-2008 and Carmarthenshire’s population estimated to reside within the National Park. The WG 2018. 2. There were 59,597,300 people living in England and Wales on 21 March 2021, the day of the latest census. made an important contribution to housing delivery within Carmarthenshire. The aim was to develop a long-term strategic vision for each town to support economic growth and to encourage more vibrant, economically sustainable centres. 7 per cent in South West Wales. Ammanford are home to 25% of the population and 60% of the population live in rural areas. The English region with the smallest increase was the North East, growing by 1. Nearby areas like Cheshire West and Chester and. In Doncaster, the population size has increased by 1. population projections for Carmarthenshire 3 suggest substantial future growth in the numbers of people in both the 50 and over, and 75 and over categories. Ammanford are home to 25% of the population and 60% of the population live in rural areas. [2]largest census population ever recorded. Carmarthenshire Housing and Economic Growth Report October 2022 2. 5% live in Pembrokeshire. 2. It's most significant period of growth was between 1911 and 1921 when the number of people living in the city almost doubled. 07% is 2. This note is intended to provide the steering group with. This note is intended to provide the steering group with. At 4. the two counties of Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire, last updated in early 20213. In addition, the proportion of people. Tower Hamlets saw the largest percentage growth in population in England, increasing 22. Figure 1: Carmarthenshire UA population 2001-2018 2. The Office for National Statistics has now reweighted the Survey data to new populations derived using growth rates from HM. 1 When considering the rural Carmarthenshire wards (as identified above), it is noted that there are 112,921 people living in rural Carmarthenshire, representing 61% of the Wales ( Welsh: Cymru [ˈkəm. The county has boundaries with Brecknockshire (north), Monmouthshire (east), Carmarthenshire (west), and to the south is the Bristol Channel. House and flat price bands in Carmarthenshire. people. 1 Carmarthenshire is home to approximately 6% of Wales’ total population with 186,452 people. Carmarthenshire Housing and Economic Growth Report October 2022 2. In 2001, the population was 15,854. • 48. 4%), where the population grew by 44,000 to 3,107,500. Higher annual population growth was recorded pre-2008, with notably lower annual growth recorded thereafter. 3 Foreword by the Chair It is my great pleasure as Chair of the Rural Affairs Task Group to present this report to my fellow elected members and the wider public. Since 2001, the population has grown by 12,800 people within the county, a 7. 7% per. 2. Neath Port. The total population is projected to grow by an average of 373 people a year between 2021 and 2040, and there will likely be an accompanying growth in the use of the health and social care services in Carmarthenshire. Carmarthenshire population . 4% or 44,000 people. Ammanford are home to 25% of the population and 60% of the population live in rural areas. Population Change 2. Since 2001, the population has grown by 12,800 people within the county, a 7. This note is intended to provide the steering group with an early indication of emergingSituated to the North of Cross Hands Growth Zone it presents an opportunity derived from the outcomes of the forecast economic growth in the zone itself. 2. 4 AGRICULTURAL LAND USE Agricultural area (‘000 ha) 2010 2018 2019 2020 Total area 1,710 1,903 1,944 1,879 of which: Arable land 190 251 256 239How the population changed in Cornwall: Census 2021. Since 2001, the population has grown by 12,800 people within the county, a 7. 6%) since 2007/8, a continuation of accelerated annual population growth since. The highest point is located Penlle'r Castell at 374 metres (1,227 ft) on the northern border with Carmarthenshire. 5%, North Northamptonshire's population increase is higher than the increase for the East Midlands (7. Carmarthenshire. Ammanford are home to 25% of the population and 60% of the population live in rural areas. Based on recent growth rates we estimate the current 2023 population of Flintshire to be 155,000. 53%. In the year between mid-2020 and mid-2021, the population in Carmarthenshire fell by an estimated 1,882 people, and in the ten years. . Population Change 2. Our Ten Towns initiative is to support the economic recovery and growth of rural towns across the County. 60% lower than Wales's current population growth rate of 0. Higher annual population growth was recorded pre-2008, with notably lower annual growth recorded thereafter. Since 2001, Carmarthenshire’s population has increased by +13,916 people, an 8% increase in seventeen-years. 6%) since 2007/8, a continuation of accelerated annual population growth since 2015. Extracts from A History of Carmarthenshire Lloyd. In Wales, the population grew by 1. 8% of the population in the region live in Carmarthenshire, 18. 4% increase in 16 years. Higher annual population growth (averaging +0. Since 2001, Carmarthenshire’s population has increased by +13,916 people, an 8% increase in seventeen-years. 4% or 44,000 people. Nearby areas like Selby and Wakefield have seen their. 60:. The initial programme will deliver over 1000 additional affordable homes over the next five years, with a total investment exceeding £60m. 1. The area’sAmmanford are home to 25% of the population and 60% of the population live in rural areas. Swansea marina, Tawe basin. Primary Schools (16,000 pupils) and. Nearby areas like Test Valley and Eastleigh have. 62% is 3. Carmarthenshire Rural Affairs Conference Report – 7 September 2018 . Higher annual population growth was recorded pre-2008, with notably lower annual growth recorded thereafter. Often called just Merthyr, it is said to be named after Tydfil, daughter of King Brychan of Brycheiniog, who. 7%, respectively,The first decade of the 20th century was the period of the coal boom in South Wales when population growth exceeded 20 per cent. In the decade up to 2017 the population in Carmarthenshire increased by 2. This note is intended to provide the steering group with. 9% of Wales's 3,169,586 total population. 3% of Wales's 3,169,586 total population. an increase in the working-age population. 77 per cent were. Cardiff is the 1st unitary authority in Wales (of 22 total) when ordered by total population. The WG 2018. Since 2001, the population has grown by 12,800 people within the county, a 7. 2 % more people than 2011 264th largest increase of 331 districts in England and. a growing older-aged population. population 188,191 . Across Wales, the population has grown in the last 10 years by 44,000, with the population now standing at 3,107,500. 96% lower than Wales's current population growth rate of 0. Pembrokeshire's population growth rate between mid-2020 and mid-2021 was 0. Why Do We Need a Vision for Older People’s Services in Carmarthenshire? 1. The analysis of this data has been co-ordinated by the Data Insight Team and published under the released topic themes below. Population overview According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS) by 2025, the population of the West Wales region is estimated at 389,719, an increase of 1. 2011 Census Data Population: Key Facts Elli Elli % Carmarthenshireinnovation and high growth potential. Population growth in the latest decade was lower than the. Ammanford are home to 25% of the population and 60% of the population live in rural areas. 6%, from around 123,900 in 2011 to 145,700 in 2021. 9%, from around 302,400 in 2011 to 308,100 in 2021. • 48. 7% of roles in the area. 8%, from around 122,400 in 2011 to 123,400 in 2021. Swansea is experiencing a small amount of population growth; the local authority area had an estimated population of 228,100 in 2007. I am delighted to present Carmarthenshire County Council’s housing Support Programme Strategy 2022-2026. In the year between mid-2020 and mid-2021, the population in Bridgend fell by an estimated 1,779 people, and in the ten years prior to mid-2021, the. 9% or around 50,000 people. Carmarthenshire Housing and Economic Growth Report October 2022 2. Ammanford are home to 25% of the population and 60% of the population live in rural areas. Ammanford are home to 25% of the population and 60% of the population live in rural areas. The population was 14,185. For Wales, England, and Northern Ireland, the mid-2021 population estimates are the first population estimates to be based on the 2021 censuses for these countries. Moving Forward in Carmarthenshire The Council’s Corporate Strategy 2018-2023 . 12 A comparison of housing completions and population growth reveals a disparity between the two since 2016. Figure 1: Carmarthenshire UA population 2001-2018 2. Population Change 2. 0 5-14 859 15. 1 Carmarthenshire is home to approximately 6% of Wales’ total population with 186,452 people. Infant Mortality Rate 1861 to 2011. Figure 1: Carmarthenshire UA population 2001-2018 2. Population growth was higher in Carmarthenshire than across Wales Percentage population change, Carmarthenshire and surrounding areas, 2011 Census.