Demographic Change in Birmingham

Introduction

There is often much coverage in the media about issues covering race, immigration and the ageing population of the UK. There are often so many statistics banded around it is difficult to know what’s true, let alone understand the impact it all has on business.

So what are the issues, the trends and the facts? What are the opportunities for your business?

This guide aims to explain what will happen to the demographic profile of Birmingham and Solihull over the next decade and beyond. Simply use the grey menu at the side of this page navigate around the site to find details about the changes that are happening locally, how they will affect your business, explore some myths and explain what you as an employer can do to take advantage of the changes.

This guide has been compiled by the Birmingham Chamber of Commerce Demography Steering Group, of which the following organisations and businesses are members.