North Ayrshire Demographic
Latest official statistics for North Ayrshire
North Ayrshire is a very sparsely populated and largely rural in Scotland, home to 134,010 residents with a density of 151 people per km². The area has seen a population decline of -3.0% over the last decade, and features an average-aged population, with a median age of 48.02 years (7.3 above) the UK average.
Population134,010▲  290 (0.2%) 
Area885 km²
Density151
Median Age48.02+7.3 on UK avg age
Female69,78752.1%
Male64,22347.9%
Births1,0020.7%
Deaths1,9141.4%
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) – Mid-2024 population estimates for UK local authorities.
Population growth over 10 years: ▼ -3.0%
Religion share in North Ayrshire 
Ethnic official statistics in North Ayrshire
| Ethnic | Share | 
|---|---|
| White | 97.9% | 
| Asian | 0.9% | 
| Mixed | 0.6% | 
| Black | 0.2% | 
| Other Group | 0.4% | 
| Total | 100% | 
Civil Status latest data in North Ayrshire
| Status | Share | 
|---|---|
| Married | 44.3% | 
| Never Married | 34.8% | 
| Divorced | 9.6% | 
| Widowed | 8.5% | 
| Separated | 2.8% | 
| Total | 100% | 
Tenure distribution in North Ayrshire
| Tenure | Share | 
|---|---|
| Owns | 62.3% | 
| Social Rented | 26.4% | 
| Private Rented | 9.9% | 
| Rent Free | 1.3% | 
| Shared Ownership | 0.1% | 
| Total | 100% | 
Disability distribution in North Ayrshire
| Disability | Share | 
|---|---|
| Disabled Lot | 14% | 
| Disabled Limited | 14.6% | 
| Not Disabled | 71.4% | 
| Total | 100% | 
