As of 2025, the world population is currently estimated to be over 8.2 billion people.
World Population Day, observed annually on July 11 every year, is an event established by the United Nations Development Programme to raise awareness about global population issues.
It specifically focuses on topics such as family planning, gender equality, poverty, maternal health, and human rights.
The day was inspired by public interest in ‘Five Billion Day’, which marked the approximate date in 1987 when the world's population reached five billion.
Let’s take a closer look at the population figures for districts in the North Nottinghamshire area and some interesting facts using recent census data
A census is a count of a population, often including demographic information about individuals and households.
In the UK, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) conducts a census every ten years to gather this information across England and Wales.
Are any of these findings surprising to you?
5. Sutton
The population of Sutton, as recorded in the 2021 census, was 36,404. This makes it the largest town in the Ashfield district. Photo: Brian Eyre
6. Worksop
Worksop town has a population of 43,435 (2021). Between 2011 and 2021, Worksop’s population changed by 3.9 per cent. For context, the population changed by 4.4 per cent in Bassetlaw, 7.6 per cent in East Midlands, and 6.6 per cent in England. Census data also revealed trends like a higher proportion of under-40s identifying as non-religious in Worksop compared to identifying as Christian. Photo: National World
7. Hucknall
In Hucknall in 2021, the survey findings indicated that 35,849 people lived in Hucknall, including 17,561 males and 18,303 females. The town covers an area of 8.560 km², resulting in a population density of 4,188 per km². Additionally, Hucknall North and East was identified as having the lowest level of deprivation in Ashfield. Photo: Brian Eyre
8. Kirkby
In 2021, Kirkby had a population of 21,262. The population of Kirkby experienced a 6.9 per cent increase between 2011 and 2021. 20.2 per cent of the population were under 16 years old, and 17.7 per cent were aged 65 and over. Photo: Chris Etchells