South Lanarkshire Demographic
Latest official statistics for South Lanarkshire
South Lanarkshire is a very sparsely populated and largely rural in Scotland, home to 334,030 residents with a density of 188 people per km². The area has seen growth in line with the national average of 6.4% over the last decade, and features a young demographic, with a median age of 43.88 years (3.2 above) the UK average.
Population334,030▲ 2,940 (0.9%)
Area1,771 km²
Density188
Median Age43.88+3.2 on UK avg age
Female172,38451.6%
Male161,64648.4%
Births3,0660.9%
Deaths3,8361.1%
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) – Mid-2024 population estimates for UK local authorities.
Population growth over 10 years: ▲ 6.4%
Religion share in South Lanarkshire
Ethnic official statistics in South Lanarkshire
| Ethnic | Share |
|---|---|
White | 95.8% |
Asian | 2.5% |
Mixed | 0.7% |
Black | 0.6% |
Other Group | 0.4% |
| Total | 100% |
Civil Status latest data in South Lanarkshire
| Status | Share |
|---|---|
Married | 46.9% |
Never Married | 34.9% |
Divorced | 8.2% |
Widowed | 7.4% |
Separated | 2.6% |
| Total | 100% |
Tenure distribution in South Lanarkshire
| Tenure | Share |
|---|---|
Owns | 69.6% |
Social Rented | 19.6% |
Private Rented | 9.5% |
Rent Free | 1.2% |
Shared Ownership | 0.1% |
| Total | 100% |
Disability distribution in South Lanarkshire
| Disability | Share |
|---|---|
Disabled Lot | 11.8% |
Disabled Limited | 13.3% |
Not Disabled | 74.9% |
| Total | 100% |