Argyll and Bute Demographic
Latest official statistics for Argyll and Bute
Argyll and Bute is a very sparsely populated and largely rural in Scotland, home to 87,690 residents with a density of 12 people per km². The area has seen a population decline of -1.4% over the last decade, and features an average-aged population, with a median age of 51.67 years (11.0 above) the UK average.
Population87,690▼ -270 (-0.3%)
Area6,906 km²
Density12
Median Age51.67+11.0 on UK avg age
Female43,97550.1%
Male43,71549.9%
Births5870.7%
Deaths1,1661.3%
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) – Mid-2024 population estimates for UK local authorities.
Population growth over 10 years: ▼ -1.4%
Religion share in Argyll and Bute
Ethnic official statistics in Argyll and Bute
| Ethnic | Share |
|---|---|
White | 97.6% |
Asian | 0.9% |
Mixed | 0.8% |
Black | 0.3% |
Other Group | 0.4% |
| Total | 100% |
Civil Status latest data in Argyll and Bute
| Status | Share |
|---|---|
Married | 49.1% |
Never Married | 30.2% |
Divorced | 9.5% |
Widowed | 8.7% |
Separated | 2.5% |
| Total | 100% |
Tenure distribution in Argyll and Bute
| Tenure | Share |
|---|---|
Owns | 67.2% |
Social Rented | 19% |
Private Rented | 11.6% |
Rent Free | 2% |
Shared Ownership | 0.2% |
| Total | 100% |
Disability distribution in Argyll and Bute
| Disability | Share |
|---|---|
Disabled Lot | 10.7% |
Disabled Limited | 14.6% |
Not Disabled | 74.7% |
| Total | 100% |