Fife Demographic
Latest official statistics for Fife
Fife is a sparsely populated area with a rural character in Scotland, home to 374,760 residents with a density of 282 people per km².The area has seen a modest increase of 2.6% over the last decade, and features an average-aged population, with a median age of 44.58 years (3.9 above) the UK average of 40.7.
Population374,760▲ 1,190 (0.3%)
Area1,325 km²
Density282
Median Age44.58+3.9 on UK avg age
Female193,61451.7%
Male181,14648.3%
Births2,9470.8%
Deaths4,5471.2%
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) – Mid-2024 population estimates for UK local authorities.
Population growth over 13 years: ▲ 2.6%
Religion share in Fife
Ethnic official statistics in Fife
| Ethnic | Share |
|---|---|
White | 96% |
Asian | 2.2% |
Mixed | 0.9% |
Black | 0.4% |
Other Group | 0.5% |
| Total | 100% |
Civil Status latest data in Fife
| Status | Share |
|---|---|
Married | 45.8% |
Never Married | 35.1% |
Divorced | 9.4% |
Widowed | 7.3% |
Separated | 2.4% |
| Total | 100% |
Tenure distribution in Fife
| Tenure | Share |
|---|---|
Owns | 65% |
Social Rented | 21.9% |
Private Rented | 11.6% |
Rent Free | 1.3% |
Shared Ownership | 0.2% |
| Total | 100% |
Disability distribution in Fife
| Disability | Share |
|---|---|
Disabled Lot | 11.1% |
Disabled Limited | 14.6% |
Not Disabled | 74.3% |
| Total | 100% |