Dumfries and Galloway Demographic
Latest official statistics for Dumfries and Galloway
Dumfries and Galloway is a very sparsely populated and largely rural in Scotland, home to 145,860 residents with a density of 22 people per km². The area has seen a population decline of -3.7% over the last decade, and features an average-aged population, with a median age of 51.51 years (10.8 above) the UK average.
Population145,860▼  -30 (-0.0%)
Area6,425 km²
Density22
Median Age51.51+10.8 on UK avg age
Female75,28951.6%
Male70,57148.4%
Births1,1050.8%
Deaths2,0951.4%
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) – Mid-2024 population estimates for UK local authorities.
Population growth over 10 years: ▼ -3.7%
Religion share in Dumfries and Galloway 
Ethnic official statistics in Dumfries and Galloway
| Ethnic | Share | 
|---|---|
| White | 98.1% | 
| Asian | 0.7% | 
| Mixed | 0.6% | 
| Black | 0.3% | 
| Other Group | 0.3% | 
| Total | 100% | 
Civil Status latest data in Dumfries and Galloway
| Status | Share | 
|---|---|
| Married | 48.5% | 
| Never Married | 30.6% | 
| Divorced | 9.8% | 
| Widowed | 8.8% | 
| Separated | 2.3% | 
| Total | 100% | 
Tenure distribution in Dumfries and Galloway
| Tenure | Share | 
|---|---|
| Owns | 64.8% | 
| Social Rented | 19.1% | 
| Private Rented | 13.5% | 
| Rent Free | 2.4% | 
| Shared Ownership | 0.2% | 
| Total | 100% | 
Disability distribution in Dumfries and Galloway
| Disability | Share | 
|---|---|
| Disabled Lot | 12% | 
| Disabled Limited | 15.2% | 
| Not Disabled | 72.8% | 
| Total | 100% | 
