Leicester, UK Metro Area Population (1950-2026)
The current metro area population of Leicester in 2026 is 580,000, a 0.87% increase from 2025.
- The metro area population of Leicester in 2025 was 575,000, a 0.7% increase from 2024.
- The metro area population of Leicester in 2024 was 571,000, a 0.88% increase from 2023.
- The metro area population of Leicester in 2023 was 566,000, a 0.71% increase from 2022.
The full historical dataset is available for download here: Leicester, UK Metro Population | Historical Data | 1950-2026.