The population of Greater Manchester in 2024 was estimated to be approximately million, with the overall population divided into ten metropolitan districts. The metropolitan district of Manchester had the largest population, at **, followed by Wigan at **, and then Bolton at **.
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Office for National Statistics (UK). (September 26, 2025). Estimated population of Greater Manchester in 2024, by metropolitan district [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 22, 2026, from /statistics/1289510/population-of-manchester/
Office for National Statistics (UK). "Estimated population of Greater Manchester in 2024, by metropolitan district." Chart. September 26, 2025. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 22, 2026. /statistics/1289510/population-of-manchester/
Office for National Statistics (UK). (2025). Estimated population of Greater Manchester in 2024, by metropolitan district. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 22, 2026. /statistics/1289510/population-of-manchester/
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Estimated population of Greater Manchester in 2024, by metropolitan district [Graph], Office for National Statistics (UK), September 26, 2025. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1289510/population-of-manchester/
