North Lanarkshire Demographic
Latest official statistics for North Lanarkshire
North Lanarkshire is a moderately populated area with small-town density in Scotland, home to 344,540 residents with a density of 733 people per km². The area has seen a modest increase of 2.0% over the last decade, and features a young demographic, with a median age of 42.4 years (1.7 above) the UK average.
Population344,540▲  1,760 (0.5%) 
Area469 km²
Density733
Median Age42.4+1.7 on UK avg age
Female176,79451.3%
Male167,74648.7%
Births3,1920.9%
Deaths4,0411.2%
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) – Mid-2024 population estimates for UK local authorities.
Population growth over 10 years: ▲ 2.0%
Religion share in North Lanarkshire 
Ethnic official statistics in North Lanarkshire
| Ethnic | Share | 
|---|---|
| White | 96% | 
| Asian | 2.4% | 
| Black | 0.6% | 
| Mixed | 0.6% | 
| Other Group | 0.4% | 
| Total | 100% | 
Civil Status latest data in North Lanarkshire
| Status | Share | 
|---|---|
| Married | 43.7% | 
| Never Married | 38% | 
| Divorced | 8.2% | 
| Widowed | 7.2% | 
| Separated | 2.9% | 
| Total | 100% | 
Tenure distribution in North Lanarkshire
| Tenure | Share | 
|---|---|
| Owns | 62.3% | 
| Social Rented | 27.8% | 
| Private Rented | 8.6% | 
| Rent Free | 1.2% | 
| Shared Ownership | 0.1% | 
| Total | 100% | 
Disability distribution in North Lanarkshire
| Disability | Share | 
|---|---|
| Disabled Lot | 13.2% | 
| Disabled Limited | 13.2% | 
| Not Disabled | 73.6% | 
| Total | 100% | 
