Scottish Borders Demographic
Latest official statistics for Scottish Borders
Scottish Borders is a very sparsely populated and largely rural in Scotland, home to 116,980 residents with a density of 24 people per km². The area has seen a modest increase of 2.7% over the last decade, and features an average-aged population, with a median age of 50.9 years (10.2 above) the UK average.
Population116,980▲ 100 (0.1%)
Area4,731 km²
Density24
Median Age50.9+10.2 on UK avg age
Female60,24451.5%
Male56,73648.5%
Births8540.7%
Deaths1,4691.3%
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) – Mid-2024 population estimates for UK local authorities.
Population growth over 10 years: ▲ 2.7%
Religion share in Scottish Borders
Ethnic official statistics in Scottish Borders
| Ethnic | Share |
|---|---|
White | 98.1% |
Asian | 0.7% |
Mixed | 0.7% |
Black | 0.2% |
Other Group | 0.3% |
| Total | 100% |
Civil Status latest data in Scottish Borders
| Status | Share |
|---|---|
Married | 50.5% |
Never Married | 29.8% |
Divorced | 9.5% |
Widowed | 7.9% |
Separated | 2.3% |
| Total | 100% |
Tenure distribution in Scottish Borders
| Tenure | Share |
|---|---|
Owns | 62.7% |
Social Rented | 20.9% |
Private Rented | 13.7% |
Rent Free | 2.5% |
Shared Ownership | 0.2% |
| Total | 100% |
Disability distribution in Scottish Borders
| Disability | Share |
|---|---|
Disabled Lot | 9.5% |
Disabled Limited | 14.1% |
Not Disabled | 76.4% |
| Total | 100% |