Manchester, UK Metro Area Population (1950-2026)
The current metro area population of Manchester in 2026 is 2,853,000, a 0.71% increase from 2025.
- The metro area population of Manchester in 2025 was 2,833,000, a 0.75% increase from 2024.
- The metro area population of Manchester in 2024 was 2,812,000, a 0.75% increase from 2023.
- The metro area population of Manchester in 2023 was 2,791,000, a 0.76% increase from 2022.
The full historical dataset is available for download here: Manchester, UK Metro Population | Historical Data | 1950-2026.