Leicester, UK Metro Area Population | Historical Data | Chart | 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.