Projected Future Demand for Adult Social Care and Support

West Sussex has a population of 882,600 (2021 census) with an ageing older population compared to England overall. Those aged over 65 comprise 23% of the local population (2022 estimate, 205,800) which is expected to increase to 28% by 2035 (267,200). The largest percentage growth will be in those aged 85-89 years. The below image shows this.

The below image of a graph shows population projections by area. Arun and Chichester currently have the largest proportion of older people (33%). The population of older people in Arun is projected to increase by 14,300 people by 2035, whilst Horsham, Crawley, and Chichester will see the biggest percentage increases in older people on their baselines (36%, 33%, 31% respectively).