Did you know? More than 1 in 4 people (26.5% of the population) in East Sussex in 2023 are aged 65+. This is higher than the regional (19.8%) and national (18.7%) averages. 21.5% of the county’s population are aged 70+.
Rother has the joint highest population of people aged 85+ in the country (with North Norfolk and New Forest) at 4.9%, one in every 20 people.
The full 2023 mid-year population estimates briefing can be read here.