Scotland Demographic
Latest official statistics for Scotland
Scotland, home to 5,546,900 residents with a density of 71 people per km².The area has seen a modest increase of 4.7% over the last decade, and features a young demographic, with a median age of 42.76 years (2.1 above) the UK average of 40.7.
Population5,546,900▲ 40,900 (0.7%)
Area77,901 km²
Density71
Median Age42.76+2.1 on UK avg age
Female2,851,74051.4%
Male2,695,16048.6%
Births46,3510.8%
Deaths62,0241.1%
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) – Mid-2024 population estimates for UK local authorities.
Population growth over 13 years: ▲ 4.7%
Religion share in Scotland
Ethnic official statistics in Scotland
| Ethnic | Share |
|---|---|
White | 92.9% |
Asian | 3.9% |
Black | 1.2% |
Mixed | 1.1% |
Other Group | 0.9% |
| Total | 100% |
Civil Status latest data in Scotland
| Status | Share |
|---|---|
Married | 44.1% |
Never Married | 38.1% |
Divorced | 8.4% |
Widowed | 7% |
Separated | 2.4% |
| Total | 100% |
Tenure distribution in Scotland
| Tenure | Share |
|---|---|
Owns | 62.9% |
Social Rented | 22.5% |
Private Rented | 12.9% |
Rent Free | 1.4% |
Shared Ownership | 0.3% |
| Total | 100% |
Disability distribution in Scotland
| Disability | Share |
|---|---|
Disabled Lot | 10.8% |
Disabled Limited | 13.4% |
Not Disabled | 75.8% |
| Total | 100% |