what is the population growth rate for wales
Cardiff Population Growth. Except for a time of decline during the 1970s and 1980s, Cardiff's population has continually grown since 1801. In 2008, it was the fastest-growing local authority in Wales with a growth rate of 1.2%. Between 2001 and 2011, Cardiff grew by 46,000, which was 25% of the country's growth, and it now represents 30% of the country's growth. 90% of the growth in the country is due to migration, not natural growth.