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Ceredigion

Economic profile. Data last updated 2026-03-28.

Ceredigion supports 26,310 workplace jobs with median earnings 11% below the England average. Productivity (GVA per job) is ranked 307th of 391 local authorities.

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Population

72,599

↓ 3.5%

England: 58,620,101

Workplace Jobs

26,310

Median Annual Earnings

£29,326

299th of 348

England: £33,080

Median House Price

£244,236

↑ 1.8%299th of 348

England: £290,000

Price-to-Earnings

8.3x

GVA per Job

£57,114

307th of 391

England: £63,763

Source: ONS, Nomis, HM Land Registry, 2024-2025·Last updated March 2026

Demographics & Population

Mid-year population estimates (2024) and Census 2021 age profile.

Mid-year population estimate of 72,599. Population has declined by 3.5% over five years, significantly below the England rate of 11.4%.

Population

72,599

England: 58,620,101

Working-Age (16-64)

59.8%

England: 62.9%

Under 16

13.8%

Over 65

26.4%

Source: ONS Mid-Year Population Estimates, Census 2021, 2024·Last updated March 2026

Earnings & Income

Gross annual earnings distribution, 2025.

Median annual earnings of £29,326 are below the England median of £33,080.

Median Annual

£29,326

England: £33,080

10th Percentile

N/A

90th Percentile

N/A

90/10 Ratio

N/A

Gender Pay Gap

The gender pay gap is 17.2% (male median £32,380, female median £26,796). This is significantly below the England gap of 28.2%.

Gender Pay Gap

17.2%

England: 28.2%

Source: ASHE via Nomis, 2025·Last updated March 2026

Industry Structure

Location quotients and shift-share analysis for Ceredigion's economy.

The most specialised sectors are Agriculture, forestry & fishing (LQ 10.56) and Public administration & defence (LQ 1.89). Wholesale & retail trade shows the strongest local competitive advantage. Accommodation & food service underperforms its national sectoral trend.

Largest Sector

Wholesale & retail trade

Most Specialised

Agriculture, forestry & fishing

England: LQ 10.56

Fastest Growing

Wholesale & retail trade

Specialised Sectors

5

England: LQ > 1.25

Source: BRES via Nomis, 2020-2024·Last updated March 2026

Housing & Property Market

Estimated house prices for Ceredigion vs England, 2015-2025.

The median house price of £244,236 is significantly below the England median of £290,000. The price-to-earnings ratio is 8.3x. Prices have risen 1.8% over the past year.

Median Price

£244,236

England: £290,000

Price-to-Earnings

8.3x

12-Month Change

1.8%

Source: HM Land Registry, Census 2021, 2015-2025·Last updated March 2026

Benchmark to national figures

Comparing Ceredigion to Wales and Great Britain averages.

Ceredigion's median earnings of £29,326 are in line with the Wales average. The claimant rate of 2.7% is lower than the GB average of 3.5%.

Median earnings

£29,326

Wales: £30,754(5% below)
GB: £32,401(9% below)

Median house price

£244,236

Wales: £256,129(5% below)
GB: £269,841(9% below)

Claimant rate

2.7%

Wales: 3.4%(0.7pp lower)
GB: 3.5%(0.8pp lower)

GVA per job

£57,114

Wales: £60,032(5% below)
GB: £61,125(7% below)

Working-age population

59.8%

Wales: 60.2%
GB: 61.9%(2.1pp lower)

Population change (5yr)

-3.5%

Wales: 3.4%(6.9pp lower)
GB: 10.3%(13.8pp lower)

Country averages computed from local authority-level data (Wales: 22 LAs, GB: 348 LAs). May differ slightly from official published national statistics.