Highland Demographic
Latest official statistics for Highland
Highland is a very sparsely populated and largely rural in Scotland, home to 237,290 residents with a density of 9 people per km². The area has seen a modest increase of 2.0% over the last decade, and features an average-aged population, with a median age of 48.11 years (7.4 above) the UK average.
Population237,290▲ 770 (0.3%)
Area25,653 km²
Density9
Median Age48.11+7.4 on UK avg age
Female121,05451.0%
Male116,23649.0%
Births1,8140.8%
Deaths2,8151.2%
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) – Mid-2024 population estimates for UK local authorities.
Population growth over 10 years: ▲ 2.0%
Religion share in Highland
Ethnic official statistics in Highland
| Ethnic | Share |
|---|---|
White | 97.4% |
Asian | 1.2% |
Mixed | 0.8% |
Black | 0.3% |
Other Group | 0.3% |
| Total | 100% |
Civil Status latest data in Highland
| Status | Share |
|---|---|
Married | 47.1% |
Never Married | 33.4% |
Divorced | 9.4% |
Widowed | 7.7% |
Separated | 2.4% |
| Total | 100% |
Tenure distribution in Highland
| Tenure | Share |
|---|---|
Owns | 67.4% |
Social Rented | 19.5% |
Private Rented | 10.7% |
Rent Free | 2.1% |
Shared Ownership | 0.3% |
| Total | 100% |
Disability distribution in Highland
| Disability | Share |
|---|---|
Disabled Lot | 9.8% |
Disabled Limited | 14% |
Not Disabled | 76.2% |
| Total | 100% |