In 2024, the population of Scotland was approximately 5.5 million, compared with 2000 when the population was just over five million. Between 1974 and 2000, the population of Scotland fell by 172,600, before growing at a relatively fast rate after 2000, and surpassing the 1974 population by 2010.

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National and subnational mid-year population estimates for the UK and its constituent countries by administrative area, age and sex (including components of population change, median age and population density).

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the population of Scotland by gender, including both male and female populations. This dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Scotland across both sexes and to determine which sex constitutes the majority.

Key observations

There is a considerable majority of male population, with 65.22% of total population being male. Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Scope of gender :

Please note that American Community Survey asks a question about the respondents current sex, but not about gender, sexual orientation, or sex at birth. The question is intended to capture data for biological sex, not gender. Respondents are supposed to respond with the answer as either of Male or Female. Our research and this dataset mirrors the data reported as Male and Female for gender distribution analysis. No further analysis is done on the data reported from the Census Bureau.

Variables / Data Columns

• Gender: This column displays the Gender (Male / Female)
• Population: The population of the gender in the Scotland is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each gender as a proportion of Scotland total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

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This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Scotland Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here

In 2024, there were approximately 650,300 people living in Glasgow, with a further 530,680 people living in the Scottish capital, Edinburgh, the first and second most-populated Scottish council areas respectively. The region of Fife is also heavily populated, with approximately 374,760 people living there. The least populated areas are the islands of Scotland such as Orkney, estimated to have only 22,020 people there.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Scotland population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Scotland across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2023, the population of Scotland was 168, a 0% decrease year-by-year from 2022. Previously, in 2022, Scotland population was 168, a decline of 1.18% compared to a population of 170 in 2021. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Scotland decreased by 129. In this period, the peak population was 360 in the year 2010. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

• From 2000 to 2023

Variables / Data Columns

• Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2023)
• Population: The population for the specific year for the Scotland is shown in this column.
• Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Scotland population for each year compared to the previous year.
• Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Scotland Population by Year. You can refer the same here

Presents key findings from the Registrar General's Annual Review. Source agency: National Records of Scotland Designation: National Statistics Language: English Alternative title: Scotland's Population: The Registrar General's Annual Review of Demographic Trends

Principal projection for Scotland - population by five-year age groups and sex.

This dataset provides Census 2022 estimates for the Usual resident population (residence type) by sex and age (in 6 categories) in Scotland.

Age

A person's age on Census Day, 20 March 2022. Infants aged under 1 year are classified as 0 years of age.

Sex

This is the sex recorded by the person completing the census. The options were "Female" and "Male". Guidance on answering the question can be found here

Residence type

This defines the type of residence a person lives in. It categories people as living in households or living in a communal establishment.

The quality assurance report can be found here

Scotland’s population was estimated to be 5,479,900 at mid-2021 (30 June 2021). The population increased by 13,900 people (0.25%) in the year to mid-2021. The average annual growth in the 5 years before the pandemic was higher than this, at around 23,100 people (0.43%). There have been more deaths than births for the last seven years. In the latest year, deaths outnumbered births by the largest amount on record. Migration was the main driver of population growth over the latest year. More people moved to Scotland than left, as has been the case for the last two decades. The pattern of population change was different to previous years. In the latest year, the population of the largest cities fell, which was a change from growth in previous years. The greatest population growth was in council areas around Edinburgh. In addition, many rural areas which had previously had falling populations saw an increase in population over the latest year.

Comprehensive demographic dataset for Scotland, AR, US including population statistics, household income, housing units, education levels, employment data, and transportation with year-over-year changes.

In 2020, there were estimated to be 406,000 non-British nationals living in Scotland. This represented about 8% of Scotland’s population. Of all non-British nationals, 61% were EU nationals (247,000) and 39% were non-EU nationals (159,000). Prior to 2010, the populations of EU and non-EU nationals living in Scotland were similar. Since 2010, the population of EU nationals has consistently been higher than the population of non-EU nationals. Polish was the most common non-British nationality in Scotland in 2020, with 92,000 nationals (23% of the total non-British population). The council areas with the largest proportion of residents with a non-British nationality were Aberdeen City (20%), City of Edinburgh (19%), and Glasgow City (12%).

In 2020/22, life expectancy at birth in Scotland was 80.73 years for women and 76.52 years for men. For people aged 65 in Scotland life expectancy was 19.61 years for women and 17.29 years for men.

United Kingdom Population: Scotland: Aged 75 to 84 data was reported at 326.155 Person th in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 323.264 Person th for 2016. United Kingdom Population: Scotland: Aged 75 to 84 data is updated yearly, averaging 259.000 Person th from Jun 1971 (Median) to 2017, with 47 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 326.155 Person th in 2017 and a record low of 183.000 Person th in 1971. United Kingdom Population: Scotland: Aged 75 to 84 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Office for National Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United Kingdom – Table UK.G003: Population: Scotland.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Scotland population by age. The dataset can be utilized to understand the age distribution and demographics of Scotland.

Content

The dataset constitues the following three datasets

• Scotland, TX Age Group Population Dataset: A complete breakdown of Scotland age demographics from 0 to 85 years, distributed across 18 age groups
• Scotland, TX Age Cohorts Dataset: Children, Working Adults, and Seniors in Scotland - Population and Percentage Analysis
• Scotland, TX Population Pyramid Dataset: Age Groups, Male and Female Population, and Total Population for Demographics Analysis

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Population by age, sex and administration area (council and health board area). Source agency: National Records of Scotland Designation: National Statistics Language: English Alternative title: Population Estimates for Scotland

Population by age, sex and administration area (council and health board area).

Source agency: National Records of Scotland

Designation: National Statistics

Language: English

Alternative title: Mid-Year Population Estimates for Scotland

This dataset provides Census 2022 estimates for the Age (in 20 categories) by sex by Individuals in Scotland.

Age

A person's age on Census Day, 20 March 2022. Infants aged under 1 year are classified as 0 years of age.

The quality assurance report can be found here

Population estimates are based on the 2022 Census and were updated by taking account of births, deaths and migration up to30 June 2024.A quality assurance report for Scotland’s Census 2022 has been published in the Scotland’s Census website. Births and deaths are estimated using data from the civil registration system, which is considered to be virtually complete. Migration is more difficult to estimate because there is no comprehensive registration system in the UK, so the figures are estimated using the sources of data described. The estimated population of an area includes all those usually resident there, whatever their nationality. Students are treatedas being resident at their term-time address. Members of UK and non-UK armed forces stationed in Scotland are included inthe estimated population. UK forces stationed outside Scotland are excluded. Short-term international migrants are excluded.Population estimates for Scotland are comparable with population estimates from the rest of the UK and most countries around the world.

Low population variant projection for Scotland - population by five-year age groups and sex.