Statistics: Digbeth
Population, economy and climate of Digbeth in figures — by year and compared with the levels above.
Sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information — GHCN-Daily · OECD Regional Database · United Nations, World Population Prospects
Overview · Digbeth
The main numbers at a glance.
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information — GHCN-Daily, 1960 – 2025
Key figures
Latest value, change over five years and the levels above for comparison.
| Indicator | Digbeth | 5-year change | West Midlands | United Kingdom | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | — | 6.2M 2024 | 69M 2024 | ||
| Median age | — | — | 39.8 2023 | ||
| GDP per person | — | £32,077 2023 | £39,845 2023 | ||
| Unemployment rate | — | 4.4% 2023 | 3.9% 2023 | ||
| Adults with higher education | — | 49.3% 2025 | 52.8% 2023 | ||
| Average daily high | 14.8 °C1991–2020 | — | — |
Sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information — GHCN-Daily · OECD Regional Database · United Nations, World Population Prospects
People · Digbeth
Population and growth, age, births, migration and households.
Key figures
Latest value, change over five years and the levels above for comparison.
| Indicator | Digbeth | 5-year change | Birmingham | United Kingdom | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | — | 1.2M 2024 | 69M 2024 | ||
| Population growth | — | — | 0.30% 2025 | ||
| Population density | — | 4,416 2024 | 285 2024 | ||
| Median age | — | — | 39.8 2023 | ||
| Children under 15 | — | 20.4% 2024 | 17.0% 2024 | ||
| Residents 65 and over | — | 13.1% 2022 | 18.8% 2022 | ||
| Life expectancy | — | 79.8 2024 | 81.4 2024 | ||
| Births per woman | — | — | 1.55 2024 | ||
| Birth rate | — | — | 9.9 2024 | ||
| Infant mortality | — | — | 4.1 2024 | ||
| Net migration | — | — | 6.5 2023 | ||
| Born abroad | — | — | 17.1% 2024 | ||
| Urban population | — | — | 83.3% 2025 |
Sources: OECD Regional Database · World Bank — World Development Indicators · United Nations, World Population Prospects
Economy & jobs · Digbeth
Output and incomes, jobs and wages, unemployment and prices.
Key figures
Latest value, change over five years and the levels above for comparison.
| Indicator | Digbeth | 5-year change | Birmingham | United Kingdom | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per person | — | £33,362 2023 | £39,845 2023 | ||
| GDP per person (PPP) | — | US$49,987 2023 | US$59,700 2023 | ||
| Gross domestic product | — | — | US$4T 2025 | ||
| Economic growth | — | — | 1.4% 2025 | ||
| Inflation | — | — | 3.9% 2025 | ||
| Unemployment rate | — | 7.9% 2023 | 3.9% 2023 | ||
| Youth unemployment | — | — | 14.6% 2025 | ||
| Employment rate | — | 62.7% 2024 | 75.2% 2024 | ||
| Labour force participation | — | — | 61.4% 2025 | ||
| Household income per person | — | US$27,184 2023 | US$36,868 2023 | ||
| Income inequality (Gini) | — | — | 32.4 2021 |
Sources: OECD Regional Database · World Bank — World Development Indicators
Education & commute · Digbeth
Schooling of adults, internet and how people get to work.
Key figures
Latest value, change over five years and the levels above for comparison.
| Indicator | Digbeth | 5-year change | West Midlands | United Kingdom | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adults with higher education | — | 49.3% 2025 | 52.8% 2023 | ||
| University enrolment | — | — | 80.4% 2023 | ||
| Internet users | — | — | 95.5% 2024 | ||
| Access to electricity | — | — | 100.0% 2024 |
Sources: OECD Regional Database · World Bank — World Development Indicators
Climate · Digbeth
Temperatures and rain through the year and over the decades.
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information — GHCN-Daily, 1991–2020
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information — GHCN-Daily, 1960 – 2025
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information — GHCN-Daily, 1961 – 2025
Key figures
Latest value, change over five years and the levels above for comparison.
| Indicator | Digbeth | 5-year change | United Kingdom | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average daily high | 14.8 °C1991–2020 | — | ||
| Average daily low | 6.2 °C1991–2020 | — | ||
| Normal annual rainfall | 639 mm1991–2020 | — | ||
| Hot days (30 °C / 86 °F or more) | 21991–2020 | — | ||
| Rainy days | 1191991–2020 | — | ||
| Average annual temperature | 11.4 °C2025 | +0.2 °C | — | |
| Annual precipitation | 529 mm2025 | −211 mm | — | |
| CO₂ emissions per person | — | 4.2 2024 |
Sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information — GHCN-Daily · World Bank — World Development Indicators