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IoM population rises by less than 1%

The Isle of Man's population has risen by 755 in five years, an increase of 0.9%.

The statistics come from the 2021 Census and show the island's current population to be 84,069 - in 2016 it was 83,314.

The 2021 figures fall short of those recorded in 2011 when the island's population hit an all time high of 85,716.

The report, which can be viewed here, also shows the average age of residents to have risen from 42.5 to 44.4.

A second census report is due in May.

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