Please note: In smaller council areas (e.g. Shetland Islands), there are large fluctuations in the data. This is because small changes have a much larger effect in small populations than in large ones (e.g. Glasgow City).


Population Estimates

Last updated: July 2024
Likely next update: Summer 2025

Mid-2022 Population Estimates by Council Area in Scotland


On 30 June 2022, the population of Aberdeen City was 224,190. This is an increase of 1.3% from 221,240 in 2021. Over the same period, the population of Scotland increased by 0.5%.

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Aberdeen City had the 8th highest population in 2022, out of all 32 council areas in Scotland. Between 2021 and 2022, 13 councils saw a population decrease and 18 councils saw a population increase. There was 1 council that remained the same.

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Between 2001 and 2022, the population of Aberdeen City has increased by 5.8%. This is the 21st highest percentage change out of the 32 council areas in Scotland. Over the same period, Scotland’s population rose by 7.6%.

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In 2022, there were more females (51.1%) than males (48.9%) living in Aberdeen City. There were also more females (51.4%) than males (48.6%) living in Scotland overall.

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In terms of overall size, the 25 to 44 age group was the largest in 2022, with a population of 66,162. In contrast, the 75 and over age group was the smallest, with a population of 17,517. In 2022, more females than males lived in Aberdeen City in 5 out of 6 age groups.

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Between 2001 and 2022, the 16 to 24 age group saw the largest percentage decrease (-5.2%). The 75 and over age group saw the largest percentage increase (+18.9%).

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Population Projections

Last updated: March 2020
Likely next update: Early 2025

2018-based Population Projections by Council Area in Scotland


Between 2018 and 2028, the population of Aberdeen City is projected to increase from 227,560 to 230,170. This is an increase of 1.1%, which compares to a projected increase of 1.8% for Scotland as a whole.

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Aberdeen City is projected to have the 8th highest population out of the 32 council areas in Scotland in 2028. Between 2018 and 2028, 14 councils are projected to see a population decrease and 18 councils are projected to see a population increase.


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Aberdeen City is projected to have the 13th highest percentage change in population size out of the 32 council areas in Scotland.

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Over the next 10 years, the population of Aberdeen City is projected to increase by 0.1% due to natural change (more births than deaths). Total net migration (net migration within Scotland, from overseas and from the rest of the UK) is projected to result in a population increase of 1.0% over the same period.

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The average age of the population of Aberdeen City is projected to increase as the baby boomer generation ages and more people are expected to live longer.

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Between 2018 and 2028, the 0 to 15 age group is projected to see the largest percentage decrease (-3.2%) and the 75 and over age group is projected to see the largest percentage increase (+16.1%). In terms of size, however, 25 to 44 is projected to remain the largest age group.

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Births

Last updated: July 2024
Likely next update: July 2025

2023 Births by Council Area in Scotland


In 2023, there were 2,092 births in Aberdeen City. This is an increase of 7.9% from 1,939 births in 2022. Of these 2,092 births, 1,024 (48.9%) were female and 1,068 (51.1%) were male.

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In Aberdeen City, the standardised birth rate increased from 7.2 per 1,000 population in 2022 to 7.8 in 2023. In comparison, the rate in Scotland overall decreased from 8.6 to 8.4.

In 2023, Aberdeen City was the council area with the joint 28th highest standardised birth rate. Between 2022 and 2023, 24 councils saw a decrease in standardised birth rate and 7 councils saw an increase. There was 1 council that saw no change.

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In 2023, the most common age group of mothers in Aberdeen City was 30 to 34 (773 births), the same as in 2003. The least common age group of mothers in Aberdeen City was 0 to 19 (40 births), which is a change from the 40 and over age group in 2003.

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Between 2003 and 2023, the 0 to 19 age group has seen the largest percentage decrease in births (-77.1%) and the 40 and over age group has seen the largest percentage increase in births (+152.2%).

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The total fertility rate in Aberdeen City increased from 1.11 in 2022 to 1.21 in 2023. Out of the 32 council areas in Scotland, Aberdeen City had the 29th highest rate in 2023 and this is lower than the rate of 1.3 for Scotland as a whole.

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Deaths

Last updated: July 2024
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2023 Deaths by Council Area in Scotland


In 2023, there were 2,255 deaths in Aberdeen City. This is a 0.3% increase from 2,248 deaths in 2022. Of these 2,255 deaths, 1,124 (49.8%) were female and 1,131 (50.2%) were male.

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In Aberdeen City, the standardised death rate increased from 11.3 per 1,000 population in 2022 to 11.4 in 2023. In comparison, the rate in Scotland overall in 2022 was 11.6 and remained the same in 2023.

In 2023, Aberdeen City was the council area with the 16th highest standardised death rate. Between 2022 and 2023, 14 councils saw a decrease in standardised death rate and 16 councils saw an increase. There were 2 councils that saw no change.

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Between 2003 and 2023, female deaths registered in Aberdeen City have reduced in number but the number of male deaths has increased. In 2023, a lower number of female (1,124) than male (1,131) deaths were registered.

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In comparison to 2003, the number of female deaths registered in Aberdeen City in 2023 was 4.9% lower and the number of male deaths was 13.8% higher. At Scotland level, the number of female deaths registered in 2023 was 3.7% higher and the number of male deaths was 13.8% higher.

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In 2023, the 90 and over age group saw the highest number of total deaths (431) and the 1 to 4, 5 to 9, 10 to 14 age groups saw the fewest (1). For females, the most common age group was 90 and over (293) and for males, the most common age group was 75 to 79 (182).

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The following leading cause of death analysis is based on a list of causes developed by the World Health Organisation (WHO). There are around 60 categories in total and cancers are grouped separately according to the type of cancer, for example, lung, breast and prostate cancer are all counted as separate causes. If all cancers were grouped together, cancer would be the leading cause of death.


In Aberdeen City, the leading cause of death for males in 2023 was Ischaemic heart diseases (12.6% of all male deaths), followed by Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease (7.0%). In Scotland overall, the leading cause of death for males was also Ischaemic heart diseases (13.8%), followed by Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease (7.1%).

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In Aberdeen City, the leading cause of death for females in 2023 was Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease (13.4% of all female deaths), followed by Ischaemic heart diseases (8.3%). In Scotland overall, the leading cause of death for females was also Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease (13.4%), followed by Ischaemic heart diseases (8.2%).

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Life Expectancy

Last updated: September 2023
Likely next update: September/October 2024

Life Expectancy in 2019-21 by Council Area in Scotland*


In Aberdeen City, life expectancy at birth was higher for females (81.0 years) than for males (76.9 years) in 2019-21. Male life expectancy at birth has increased more rapidly than female life expectancy at birth between 2001-03 and 2019-21.

In Aberdeen City, life expectancy at birth is higher than at Scotland level for both females and males.

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Over the period between 2001-03 and 2019-21, female life expectancy at birth in Aberdeen City has risen by 1.3%. This is the joint lowest percentage change out of all 32 council areas in Scotland and this is lower than the percentage change for Scotland overall (+2.4%).

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Over the period between 2001-03 and 2019-21, male life expectancy at birth in Aberdeen City has risen by 3.7%. This is the joint 19th highest percentage change out of all 32 council areas in Scotland and this is lower than the percentage change for Scotland overall (+4.1%).

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In Aberdeen City, life expectancy at age 65-69 was higher for females (19.9 years) than for males (17.3 years) in 2019-21. Male life expectancy at age 65-69 has increased more rapidly than female life expectancy at age 65-69 between 2001-03 and 2019-21.

In Aberdeen City, female life expectancy at age 65-69 is higher than at Scotland level and male life expectancy at age 65-69 is lower than than at Scotland level.

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Over the period between 2001-03 and 2019-21, female life expectancy at age 65-69 in Aberdeen City has risen by 6.3%. This is the 26th highest percentage change out of all 32 council areas in Scotland and this is lower than the percentage change for Scotland overall (+8.7%).

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Over the period between 2001-03 and 2019-21, male life expectancy at age 65-69 in Aberdeen City has risen by 11.5%. This is the 2nd lowest percentage change out of all 32 council areas in Scotland and this is lower than the percentage change for Scotland overall (+15.3%).

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*Please note that the Scotland-level life expectancy estimate shown here is for use only as a comparator for the corresponding sub-Scotland-level figures. The definitive Scotland-level life expectancy estimate (based on national life tables) is published in the National Life Tables section of the NRS website.


Migration

Last updated: July 2024
Likely next update: Autumn 2025

Mid-2022 Migration by Council Area in Scotland


In the period 2021-22, the level of in-migration in Aberdeen City was 15,560, a 17.2% increase from 13,280 in the period 2020-21. The level of out-migration in Aberdeen City was 12,600, which is a 17.9% decrease from 15,350 in 2020-21.

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In 2021-22, Aberdeen City had the 4th highest level of net migration out of the 32 council areas in Scotland, with a net total of 2,960 people. This is an increase of 5,030 from -2,070 people in 2020-21.

Net migration is the difference between in-migration (those coming into an area) and out-migration (those leaving an area). Positive net migration means in-migration is higher than out-migration. Negative net migration means out-migration is higher than in-migration.

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In Aberdeen City, the net migration rate increased from -9.4 people per 1,000 population in 2020-21 to 13.2 in 2021-22. In comparison, the rate in Scotland overall increased from 4.1 to 9.0 people per 1,000 population.

In 2021-22, Aberdeen City was the council area with the 5th highest net migration rate, out of all 32 council areas in Scotland. Between 2020-21 and 2021-22, 20 councils saw a decrease in net migration rates per 1,000 population and 12 councils saw an increase.

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In the period 2021-22, net migration in Aberdeen City was higher for males (1,583) than for females (1,374). The age group with the highest level of total net migration was 15 to 19 (1,189). In contrast, the age group with the lowest level of net migration was 60 to 64 (-66).

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Marriages and Civil Partnerships

Last updated: July 2024
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2023 Marriages by Council Area in Scotland


In 2023, 656 marriages were registered in Aberdeen City. This is the same as in 2022. In comparison, the number of marriages registered in Scotland overall decreased by 10.9%.

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Aberdeen City had the 13th highest number of marriage registrations in 2023, out of the 32 council areas in Scotland. Between 2022 and 2023, 28 councils saw a decrease in marriage registrations and 2 councils saw an increase. There were 2 councils that saw no change.

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2023 Civil Partnerships by Council Area in Scotland


In Scotland overall, there were 719 civil partnerships in 2023, which is an increase of 14.1% from 2022.

Since June 2021 mixed-sex couples have been able to form a civil partnership. In 2023, 26 civil partnerships were registered in Aberdeen City, of which 20 were mixed-sex and 6 were same-sex.

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Aberdeen City had the joint 7th highest number of civil partnership registrations in 2023, out of the 32 council areas in Scotland. Between 2022 and 2023, 11 councils saw a decrease in civil partnership registrations and 18 councils saw an increase. There were 3 councils that saw no change.

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Household Estimates

Last updated: June 2024
Likely next update: June 2025

Mid-2023 Household Estimates by Council Area in Scotland


In 2023, the number of households in Aberdeen City was 111,024. This is a 1.2% increase from 109,720 households in 2022. In comparison, the number of households in Scotland overall increased by 0.8%.

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Aberdeen City had the 8th highest number of households in 2023, out of all 32 council areas in Scotland. Between 2022 and 2023, 1 council saw a decrease in the number of households and 31 councils saw an increase.


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In comparison to 2001, the number of households in Aberdeen City has increased by 14.5%. This is the 20th highest percentage change out of the 32 council areas in Scotland and a less rapid change than at Scotland level (+15.5%).

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Household Projections

Last updated: September 2020
Likely next update: July 2025

2018-based Household Projections by Council Area in Scotland


Between 2018 and 2028, the number of households in Aberdeen City is projected to increase from 107,586 to 110,884. This is a 3.1% increase, which compares to a projected increase of 4.9% for Scotland as a whole.

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Aberdeen City is projected to have the 8th highest number of households in 2028, out of all 32 council areas in Scotland. Between 2018 and 2028, 8 councils are projected to see a decrease in the number of households and 24 councils are projected to see an increase.

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Aberdeen City is projected to have the 21st highest percentage change in household numbers out of the 32 council areas in Scotland.

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In 2028, the household type “One adult” is projected to remain the most common (38.9%) and the household type “One adult, one or more children” is projected to remain the least common (3.6%) in Aberdeen City.

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Between 2018 and 2028, the household type “Three or more adults” is projected to see the largest percentage decrease (-4.8%) and the household type “Two or more adults, one or more children” is projected to see the largest percentage increase (+4.5%).

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Between 2018 and 2028, the 25 to 29 age group is projected to see the largest percentage decrease (-23.6%) and the 75 to 79 age group is projected to see the largest percentage increase (+28.8%). In terms of size, however, 35 to 39 is projected to become the largest age group of a Household Reference Person (HRP), compared to 30 to 34 in 2018.

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Dwellings

Last updated: June 2024
Likely next update: June 2025

2023 Dwellings by Council Area in Scotland


In 2023, the number of dwellings in Aberdeen City was 124,369. This is a 0.8% increase from 123,363 in 2022. In comparison, the number of dwellings in Scotland overall increased by 0.8%.

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Aberdeen City had the 6th highest number of dwellings in 2023, out of all 32 council areas in Scotland. Between 2022 and 2023, all councils saw an increase in the number of dwellings.

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Compared with 2001, the number of dwellings in Aberdeen City has increased by 18.4%. This is the 13th highest percentage change out of the 32 council areas in Scotland and a more rapid change than for Scotland as a whole (+17.3%).

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In Aberdeen City, Council Tax band B was most common (23.0%) in 2023, followed by Council Tax band A (19.8%). Contrastingly, Council Tax band H was the least common (0.9%). In Scotland overall, Council Tax band B was the most common, followed by A. Council Tax band H was the least common in Scotland.

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Mid-2022 Population Estimates by Council Area in Scotland


Total population, Aberdeen City, 2001-2022

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Year Population % change from 2001 Scotland % change from 2001
2001 211,910 0.0 0.0
2002 210,680 -0.6 0.0
2003 209,280 -1.2 0.1
2004 207,820 -1.9 0.4
2005 208,690 -1.5 0.9
2006 209,630 -1.1 1.4
2007 212,470 0.3 2.1
2008 214,020 1.0 2.7
2009 217,020 2.4 3.3
2010 219,730 3.7 3.9
2011 222,460 5.0 4.7
2012 224,060 5.7 4.8
2013 225,310 6.3 5.0
2014 226,240 6.8 5.3
2015 226,780 7.0 5.7
2016 225,490 6.4 6.1
2017 224,100 5.8 6.4
2018 222,470 5.0 6.5
2019 223,150 5.3 6.9
2020 223,210 5.3 6.9
2021 221,240 4.4 7.0
2022 224,190 5.8 7.6

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Population by age group by sex, Aberdeen City, 2022

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Age group Male Female All people % of population Scotland % of population
All people 109,584 114,606 224,190 100.0 100.0
0 to 15 18,094 17,360 35,454 15.8 16.4
16 to 24 13,725 15,666 29,391 13.1 10.7
25 to 44 32,899 33,263 66,162 29.5 25.3
45 to 64 27,366 27,379 54,745 24.4 27.5
65 to 74 10,269 10,652 20,921 9.3 11.0
75 and over 7,231 10,286 17,517 7.8 9.1

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Age group Male Female All people % of population Scotland % of population
All people 109,584 114,606 224,190 100.0 100.0
0 to 15 18,094 17,360 35,454 15.8 16.4
16 to 64 73,990 76,308 150,298 67.0 63.5
65 and over 17,500 20,938 38,438 17.1 20.1

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Percentage change in population by age group, Aberdeen City, 2001 and 2022

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Age group 2001 2022 % change Scotland % change
All people 211,910 224,190 5.8 7.6
0 to 15 34,690 35,454 2.2 -8.1
16 to 24 31,006 29,391 -5.2 2.3
25 to 44 65,708 66,162 0.7 -6.6
45 to 64 48,064 54,745 13.9 20.6
65 to 74 17,706 20,921 18.2 34.2
75 and over 14,736 17,517 18.9 38.1

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Age group 2001 2022 % change Scotland % change
All people 211,910 224,190 5.8 7.6
0 to 15 34,690 35,454 2.2 -8.1
16 to 64 144,778 150,298 3.8 5.2
65 and over 32,442 38,438 18.5 36.0

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2018-based Population Projections by Council Area in Scotland


Total projected population, Aberdeen City, 2018-2028

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Year Population % change from 2018 Scotland % change from 2018
2018 227,560 0.0 0.0
2019 227,647 0.0 0.3
2020 227,604 0.0 0.5
2021 227,655 0.0 0.7
2022 227,885 0.1 0.9
2023 228,235 0.3 1.1
2024 228,592 0.5 1.2
2025 228,970 0.6 1.4
2026 229,374 0.8 1.5
2027 229,783 1.0 1.7
2028 230,170 1.1 1.8

Source: Sub-National Population Projections (2018-based)


Components of projected population change, Aberdeen City, 2018 and 2028

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Area 2018 2028 Natural change Net migration Total change Natural % change Net migration % change Total % change
Aberdeen City 227,560 230,170 138 2,253 2,610 0.1 1.0 1.1
Scotland 5,438,100 5,537,116 -90,876 189,892 99,016 -1.7 3.5 1.8

Source: Sub-National Population Projections (2018-based)


Projected population change by sex, Aberdeen City, 2018 and 2028

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Sex 2018 2028 % change Scotland % change
All people 227,560 230,170 1.1 1.8
Male 113,252 116,040 2.5 2.2
Female 114,308 114,130 -0.2 1.4

Source: Sub-National Population Projections (2018-based)


Projected population change by age group, Aberdeen City, 2018 and 2028

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Age group 2018 2028 % change Scotland % change
All people 227,560 230,170 1.1 1.8
0 to 15 34,833 33,702 -3.2 -6.0
16 to 24 27,357 28,713 5.0 -0.9
25 to 44 75,101 73,500 -2.1 3.1
45 to 64 54,737 53,329 -2.6 -5.5
65 to 74 19,297 22,077 14.4 14.4
75 and over 16,235 18,849 16.1 25.4

Source: Sub-National Population Projections (2018-based)

Age group 2018 2028 % change Scotland % change
All people 227,560 230,170 1.1 1.8
0 to 15 34,833 33,702 -3.2 -6.0
16 to 64 157,195 155,542 -1.1 -1.3
65 and over 35,532 40,926 15.2 19.3

Source: Sub-National Population Projections (2018-based)


2023 Births by Council Area in Scotland


Births by sex, Aberdeen City, 2003-2023

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Year Male Female All births % change from 2003 Scotland % change from 2003
2003 1,037 966 2,003 0.0 0.0
2004 1,084 991 2,075 3.6 2.9
2005 1,041 1,020 2,061 2.9 3.7
2006 1,110 1,090 2,200 9.8 6.2
2007 1,223 1,194 2,417 20.7 10.2
2008 1,298 1,298 2,596 29.6 14.5
2009 1,365 1,199 2,564 28.0 12.6
2010 1,321 1,278 2,599 29.8 12.1
2011 1,355 1,253 2,608 30.2 11.7
2012 1,354 1,334 2,688 34.2 10.7
2013 1,291 1,209 2,500 24.8 6.8
2014 1,334 1,231 2,565 28.1 8.2
2015 1,344 1,265 2,609 30.3 5.1
2016 1,285 1,236 2,521 25.9 3.9
2017 1,248 1,154 2,402 19.9 0.8
2018 1,202 1,135 2,337 16.7 -2.1
2019 1,146 1,114 2,260 12.8 -4.9
2020 1,029 973 2,002 0.0 -11.0
2021 1,030 1,011 2,041 1.9 -8.9
2022 1,001 938 1,939 -3.2 -10.4
2023 1,068 1,024 2,092 4.4 -12.4

Source: Births Time Series Data Table BT.4


Standardised birth rates, Aberdeen City, 2003-2023

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Year Standardised birth rate Scottish birth rate
2003 8.4 10.3
2004 8.8 10.6
2005 8.7 10.6
2006 9.1 10.8
2007 9.7 11.2
2008 10.2 11.5
2009 9.7 11.3
2010 9.6 11.2
2011 9.3 11.1
2012 9.5 10.9
2013 8.7 10.5
2014 8.9 10.6
2015 9.0 10.3
2016 8.9 10.1
2017 8.6 9.8
2018 8.5 9.5
2019 8.3 9.2
2020 7.4 8.6
2021 7.7 8.8
2022 7.2 8.6
2023 7.8 8.4

Source: Births Time Series Data Table BT.8


Births by age group of mother, Aberdeen City, 2003 and 2023

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Age group of mother 2003 2023 % change Scotland % change
All ages 2,003 2,092 4.4 -12.4
0 to 19 175 40 -77.1 -72.6
20 to 24 364 214 -41.2 -45.1
25 to 29 491 522 6.3 -7.5
30 to 34 646 773 19.7 1.0
35 to 39 281 427 52.0 12.3
40 and over 46 116 152.2 47.7
Not stated 0 0 NaN -88.3

Source: Births Time Series Data Table BT.6


Approximated total fertility rate, Aberdeen City, 2003-2023

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Year Approximated total fertility rate % change from 2003 Scotland % change from 2003
2003 1.25 0.0 0.0
2004 1.31 4.8 3.9
2005 1.31 4.8 5.3
2006 1.39 11.2 7.9
2007 1.50 20.0 11.8
2008 1.57 25.6 15.8
2009 1.52 21.6 13.8
2010 1.50 20.0 13.2
2011 1.47 17.6 11.2
2012 1.50 20.0 10.5
2013 1.38 10.4 7.2
2014 1.40 12.0 7.9
2015 1.43 14.4 4.6
2016 1.39 11.2 2.6
2017 1.34 7.2 -0.7
2018 1.33 6.4 -3.9
2019 1.29 3.2 -6.6
2020 1.15 -8.0 -12.5
2021 1.20 -4.0 -10.5
2022 1.11 -11.2 -12.5
2023 1.21 -3.2 -14.5

Source: Births Time Series Data Table BT.10


2023 Deaths by Council Area in Scotland


Deaths by sex, Aberdeen City, 2003-2023

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Year Male Female All people % change from 2003 Scotland % change from 2003
2003 994 1,182 2,176 0.0 0.0
2004 1,012 1,131 2,143 -1.5 -3.9
2005 1,023 1,098 2,121 -2.5 -4.7
2006 1,022 1,067 2,089 -4.0 -5.8
2007 1,047 1,133 2,180 0.2 -4.3
2008 1,010 1,125 2,135 -1.9 -4.7
2009 996 1,060 2,056 -5.5 -7.9
2010 928 1,093 2,021 -7.1 -7.7
2011 957 1,016 1,973 -9.3 -8.2
2012 989 1,089 2,078 -4.5 -6.0
2013 980 1,067 2,047 -5.9 -6.5
2014 1,068 1,119 2,187 0.5 -7.2
2015 1,077 1,110 2,187 0.5 -1.5
2016 1,024 1,105 2,129 -2.2 -3.0
2017 1,028 1,102 2,130 -2.1 -1.0
2018 1,107 1,063 2,170 -0.3 0.1
2019 1,094 1,067 2,161 -0.7 -0.6
2020 1,094 1,139 2,233 2.6 9.6
2021 1,127 1,130 2,257 3.7 8.7
2022 1,117 1,131 2,248 3.3 7.6
2023 1,131 1,124 2,255 3.6 8.5

Source: Deaths Time Series Data Table DT.5


Standardised death rates, Aberdeen City, 2003-2023

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Year Standardised death rate Scottish death rate
2003 10.7 11.5
2004 10.6 11.1
2005 10.5 10.9
2006 10.3 10.7
2007 10.8 10.8
2008 10.6 10.7
2009 10.2 10.3
2010 10.0 10.3
2011 9.8 10.1
2012 10.3 10.3
2013 10.1 10.3
2014 10.9 10.2
2015 10.9 10.8
2016 10.7 10.6
2017 10.7 10.7
2018 11.0 10.8
2019 10.9 10.7
2020 11.3 11.8
2021 11.5 11.7
2022 11.3 11.6
2023 11.4 11.6

Source: Deaths Time Series Data Table DT.9


Deaths by sex, Aberdeen City, 2003 and 2023

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Sex 2003 2023 % change Scotland % change
All people 2,176 2,255 3.6 8.5
Male 994 1,131 13.8 13.8
Female 1,182 1,124 -4.9 3.7

Source: Deaths Time Series Data Table DT.5


Deaths by age group by sex, Aberdeen City, 2023

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Age group Male Female All people % of all deaths Scotland % of all deaths
All people 1,131 1,124 2,255 100.0 100.0
0 5 5 10 0.4 0.3
1 to 4 0 1 1 0.0 0.1
5 to 9 1 0 1 0.0 0.0
10 to 14 1 0 1 0.0 0.1
15 to 19 2 0 2 0.1 0.1
20 to 24 8 1 9 0.4 0.3
25 to 29 2 3 5 0.2 0.3
30 to 34 9 8 17 0.8 0.5
35 to 39 14 8 22 1.0 0.9
40 to 44 28 17 45 2.0 1.3
45 to 49 35 16 51 2.3 1.7
50 to 54 52 29 81 3.6 2.8
55 to 59 44 44 88 3.9 4.1
60 to 64 61 53 114 5.1 5.7
65 to 69 114 50 164 7.3 7.5
70 to 74 135 97 232 10.3 10.5
75 to 79 182 128 310 13.7 14.2
80 to 84 166 168 334 14.8 16.2
85 to 89 134 203 337 14.9 16.4
90 and over 138 293 431 19.1 17.2

Source: Vital Events Reference Tables 2023, Section 5: Deaths Table 5.02


Male leading causes of death, Aberdeen City, 2023

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Leading causes of death Male deaths % of all male deaths
I20-I25 Ischaemic heart diseases 142 12.6
F01, F03, G30 Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease 79 7.0
C33-C34 Malignant neoplasm of trachea, bronchus and lung 78 6.9
I60-I69 Cerebrovascular disease 66 5.8
J40-J47 Chronic lower respiratory diseases 56 5.0

Source: Vital Events Reference Tables 2023, Section 6: Deaths - Causes Table 6.03


Female leading causes of death, Aberdeen City, 2023

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Leading causes of death Female deaths % of all female deaths
F01, F03, G30 Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease 151 13.4
I20-I25 Ischaemic heart diseases 93 8.3
I60-I69 Cerebrovascular disease 91 8.1
J40-J47 Chronic lower respiratory diseases 74 6.6
C33-C34 Malignant neoplasm of trachea, bronchus and lung 56 5.0

Source: Vital Events Reference Tables 2023, Section 6: Deaths - Causes Table 6.03


2019-21 Life Expectancy by Council Area in Scotland


Female life expectancy at birth, Aberdeen City, 2001-03 to 2019-21

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Year Lower CI Estimate Upper CI Estimate % change from 2001-03 Scotland Estimate % change from 2001-03
2001-03 79.5 80.0 80.5 0.0 0.0
2002-04 79.5 80.0 80.4 0.0 0.2
2003-05 79.5 80.0 80.5 0.0 0.5
2004-06 79.7 80.1 80.6 0.2 0.9
2005-07 79.7 80.2 80.7 0.2 1.0
2006-08 79.9 80.3 80.8 0.4 1.2
2007-09 80.1 80.5 81.0 0.7 1.5
2008-10 80.4 80.8 81.2 1.0 1.8
2009-11 80.6 81.1 81.5 1.3 2.2
2010-12 80.6 81.1 81.5 1.3 2.4
2011-13 80.8 81.2 81.7 1.6 2.6
2012-14 80.6 81.0 81.4 1.3 2.8
2013-15 80.5 80.9 81.4 1.2 2.9
2014-16 80.4 80.8 81.3 1.1 2.9
2015-17 80.6 81.1 81.5 1.3 2.8
2016-18 80.7 81.1 81.6 1.4 2.8
2017-19 81.0 81.4 81.8 1.8 2.9
2018-20 80.8 81.3 81.7 1.6 2.7
2019-21 80.5 81.0 81.5 1.3 2.4

Source: Life Expectancy for Administrative Areas within Scotland


Male life expectancy at birth, Aberdeen City, 2001-03 to 2019-21

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Year Lower CI Estimate Upper CI Estimate % change from 2001-03 Scotland Estimate % change from 2001-03
2001-03 73.6 74.1 74.6 0.0 0.0
2002-04 73.9 74.4 74.9 0.4 0.4
2003-05 74.4 74.9 75.4 1.0 1.0
2004-06 74.4 74.9 75.4 1.0 1.5
2005-07 74.6 75.1 75.6 1.3 1.8
2006-08 74.8 75.3 75.8 1.6 2.0
2007-09 75.1 75.6 76.1 2.0 2.5
2008-10 75.7 76.1 76.6 2.7 3.1
2009-11 76.1 76.5 77.0 3.2 3.7
2010-12 76.5 77.0 77.5 3.9 4.1
2011-13 76.6 77.0 77.5 3.9 4.5
2012-14 76.3 76.7 77.2 3.5 4.9
2013-15 76.1 76.6 77.0 3.3 4.9
2014-16 75.9 76.4 76.9 3.0 4.9
2015-17 76.4 76.9 77.4 3.7 4.8
2016-18 76.4 76.9 77.4 3.7 4.8
2017-19 76.6 77.1 77.5 3.9 5.0
2018-20 76.5 76.9 77.4 3.8 4.5
2019-21 76.4 76.9 77.4 3.7 4.1

Source: Life Expectancy for Administrative Areas within Scotland


Female life expectancy at age 65 to 69, Aberdeen City, 2001-03 to 2019-21

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Year Lower CI Estimate Upper CI Estimate % change from 2001-03 Scotland Estimate % change from 2001-03
2001-03 18.4 18.7 19.0 0.0 0.0
2002-04 18.5 18.8 19.1 0.5 0.5
2003-05 18.6 18.8 19.1 0.7 1.3
2004-06 18.8 19.1 19.4 2.1 2.6
2005-07 18.6 19.0 19.3 1.3 3.3
2006-08 18.6 18.9 19.2 1.0 3.8
2007-09 18.7 19.0 19.3 1.3 4.7
2008-10 18.9 19.2 19.5 2.6 5.8
2009-11 19.3 19.6 19.9 4.9 7.3
2010-12 19.3 19.7 20.0 5.0 7.5
2011-13 19.4 19.8 20.1 5.6 8.0
2012-14 19.3 19.6 19.9 4.7 8.5
2013-15 19.3 19.6 19.9 4.8 8.7
2014-16 19.4 19.7 20.0 5.3 9.2
2015-17 19.5 19.8 20.1 5.7 8.9
2016-18 19.6 19.9 20.2 6.3 9.4
2017-19 19.6 19.9 20.3 6.6 9.8
2018-20 19.6 20.0 20.3 6.6 9.2
2019-21 19.6 19.9 20.2 6.3 8.7

Source: Life Expectancy for Administrative Areas within Scotland


Male life expectancy at age 65 to 69, Aberdeen City, 2001-03 to 2019-21

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Year Lower CI Estimate Upper CI Estimate % change from 2001-03 Scotland Estimate % change from 2001-03
2001-03 15.2 15.6 15.9 0.0 0.0
2002-04 15.5 15.8 16.1 1.5 1.1
2003-05 15.5 15.9 16.2 2.0 2.5
2004-06 15.7 16.0 16.3 2.9 4.9
2005-07 15.7 16.0 16.3 3.0 6.1
2006-08 15.8 16.1 16.4 3.4 7.4
2007-09 15.9 16.2 16.5 4.2 8.6
2008-10 16.3 16.7 17.0 7.3 10.4
2009-11 16.7 17.1 17.4 9.8 12.0
2010-12 16.8 17.2 17.5 10.4 13.2
2011-13 16.8 17.2 17.5 10.5 14.1
2012-14 16.8 17.1 17.4 9.8 15.2
2013-15 16.6 16.9 17.2 8.8 15.0
2014-16 16.6 16.9 17.3 9.0 15.5
2015-17 16.9 17.3 17.6 11.0 15.5
2016-18 17.1 17.4 17.8 12.1 16.5
2017-19 17.1 17.4 17.7 11.8 17.4
2018-20 17.0 17.3 17.6 11.3 16.3
2019-21 17.0 17.3 17.6 11.5 15.3

Source: Life Expectancy for Administrative Areas within Scotland


Mid-2022 Migration by Council Area in Scotland


Migration by type, Aberdeen City, 2002-03 to 2021-22*

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Year In Out Net
2002-03 10,940 12,090 -1,160
2003-04 10,650 11,850 -1,190
2004-05 12,400 11,290 1,110
2005-06 12,750 11,600 1,140
2006-07 13,510 10,560 2,950
2007-08 13,630 11,980 1,650
2008-09 14,160 11,190 2,970
2009-10 13,970 11,220 2,750
2010-11 13,580 10,500 3,080
2011-12 14,520 13,700 820
2012-13 14,790 14,230 560
2013-14 14,540 14,240 310
2014-15 14,420 14,400 30
2015-16 14,000 15,910 -1,910
2016-17 13,300 15,240 -1,950
2017-18 12,560 14,450 -1,890
2018-19 14,050 13,850 200
2019-20 12,670 12,710 -40
2020-21 13,280 15,350 -2,070
2021-22 15,560 12,600 2,960

*Totals have been rounded to the nearest ten.

Source: Total Migration to or from Scotland


Net migration rates per 1,000 people, Aberdeen City, 2008-09 to 2021-22

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Year Net migration rate Scottish Net migration rate
2008-09 13.7 4.7
2009-10 12.5 5.0
2010-11 13.8 5.7
2011-12 3.7 2.0
2012-13 2.5 1.4
2013-14 1.4 2.9
2014-15 0.1 4.7
2015-16 -8.4 5.0
2016-17 -8.7 4.2
2017-18 -8.5 2.9
2018-19 0.9 5.2
2019-20 -0.2 3.0
2020-21 -9.4 4.1
2021-22 13.2 9.0

Sources: Migration Flows, Population Estimates Time Series Data


Net migration by age group by sex, Aberdeen City, 2021-22

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Age group Male Female All people
All people 1,583 1,372 2,955
0 to 4 96 50 146
5 to 9 29 44 73
10 to 14 35 16 51
15 to 19 368 821 1,189
20 to 24 465 137 602
25 to 29 303 71 374
30 to 34 -17 53 36
35 to 39 145 143 288
40 to 44 90 80 170
45 to 49 23 46 69
50 to 54 31 2 33
55 to 59 21 -14 7
60 to 64 -4 -62 -66
65 to 69 -25 -25 -50
70 to 74 -3 -7 -10
75 to 79 8 13 21
80 to 84 5 -1 4
85 to 89 15 3 18
90 and over -2 2 0

Source: Total Migration to or from Scotland


2023 Marriages and Civil Partnerships by Council Area in Scotland


Total marriages, Aberdeen City, 2003-2023

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Year All marriages
2003 967
2004 930
2005 902
2006 952
2007 897
2008 811
2009 813
2010 828
2011 873
2012 904
2013 818
2014 895
2015 819
2016 846
2017 710
2018 709
2019 651
2020 287
2021 539
2022 656
2023 656

Source: Marriages and Civil Partnership Time Series Data Table MT.02


Total civil partnerships, Aberdeen City, 2005-2023

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Year Male Female All civil partnerships Mixed-sex Same-sex
2005 1 2 3 NA NA
2006 22 14 36 NA NA
2007 8 18 26 NA NA
2008 6 5 11 NA NA
2009 7 7 14 NA NA
2010 10 8 18 NA NA
2011 7 6 13 NA NA
2012 12 7 19 NA NA
2013 9 11 20 NA NA
2014 7 8 15 NA NA
2015 0 0 0 NA NA
2016 2 0 2 NA NA
2017 0 0 0 NA NA
2018 2 0 2 NA NA
2019 4 1 5 NA NA
2020 2 1 3 NA NA
2021 NA NA 20 16 4
2022 NA NA 17 14 3
2023 NA NA 26 20 6

Source: Marriages and Civil Partnership Time Series Data Table MT.03


Mid-2023 Household Estimates by Council Area in Scotland


Total households, Aberdeen City, 2001-2023

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Year All households % change from 2001 Scotland % change from 2001
2001 96,957 0.0 0.0
2002 97,403 0.5 0.8
2003 97,867 0.9 1.7
2004 98,537 1.6 2.6
2005 99,131 2.2 3.6
2006 100,533 3.7 4.6
2007 101,928 5.1 5.7
2008 102,590 5.8 6.5
2009 103,091 6.3 7.2
2010 103,300 6.5 7.8
2011 103,438 6.7 8.3
2012 103,853 7.1 8.6
2013 104,867 8.2 9.1
2014 105,010 8.3 9.6
2015 104,936 8.2 10.1
2016 106,271 9.6 10.8
2017 107,054 10.4 11.4
2018 107,903 11.3 12.0
2019 108,591 12.0 12.7
2020 108,999 12.4 13.1
2021 108,848 12.3 13.8
2022 109,720 13.2 14.6
2023 111,024 14.5 15.5

Source: Estimates of Households and Dwellings in Scotland, 2023 Table 1


2018-based Household Projections by Council Area in Scotland


Total projected households, Aberdeen City, 2018-2028

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Year All households % change from 2018 Scotland % change from 2018
2018 107,586 0.0 0.0
2019 108,381 0.7 0.7
2020 108,543 0.9 1.3
2021 108,896 1.2 1.8
2022 109,300 1.6 2.5
2023 109,568 1.8 2.9
2024 109,831 2.1 3.4
2025 110,075 2.3 3.8
2026 110,355 2.6 4.2
2027 110,629 2.8 4.5
2028 110,884 3.1 4.9

Source: 2018-based Household Projections


Percentage change in projected households by household type, Aberdeen City, 2018 and 2028

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Type 2018 2028 % change Scotland % change
All households 107,586 110,884 3.1 4.9
One adult 41,343 43,169 4.4 8.1
Two adults 35,543 36,570 2.9 7.2
One adult, one or more children 4,021 3,984 -0.9 2.2
Two or more adults, one or more children 18,904 19,762 4.5 -0.9
Three or more adults 7,776 7,400 -4.8 -3.4

Source: 2018-based Household Projections


Percentage change in projected households by age group of the Household Reference Person (HRP), Aberdeen City, 2018 and 2028

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Age group 2018 2028 % change Scotland % change
All HRPs 107,586 110,884 3.1 4.9
16 to 19 407 486 19.3 12.5
20 to 24 5,166 5,020 -2.8 -6.5
25 to 29 11,235 8,580 -23.6 -15.5
30 to 34 11,959 10,837 -9.4 1.3
35 to 39 10,702 12,260 14.6 13.5
40 to 44 8,481 10,839 27.8 16.6
45 to 49 8,794 9,577 8.9 -5.9
50 to 54 9,399 8,306 -11.6 -21.4
55 to 59 9,474 8,932 -5.7 -4.1
60 to 64 8,032 8,459 5.3 16.1
65 to 69 6,269 7,097 13.2 17.5
70 to 74 4,895 5,317 8.6 2.8
75 to 79 5,078 6,540 28.8 28.2
80 to 84 4,029 4,730 17.4 32.3
85 to 89 2,526 2,573 1.9 19.0
90 and over 1,139 1,331 16.8 27.9

Source: 2018-based Household Projections


2023 Dwellings by Council Area in Scotland


Total dwellings, Aberdeen City, 2001-2023

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Year All dwellings % change from 2001 Scotland % change from 2001
2001 105,030 0.0 0.0
2002 105,675 0.6 0.8
2003 106,280 1.2 1.5
2004 106,754 1.6 2.4
2005 107,670 2.5 3.3
2006 108,618 3.4 4.1
2007 109,425 4.2 5.2
2008 110,084 4.8 6.0
2009 110,565 5.3 6.7
2010 110,968 5.7 7.2
2011 111,419 6.1 7.8
2012 112,073 6.7 8.4
2013 112,713 7.3 8.9
2014 113,508 8.1 9.5
2015 114,234 8.8 10.2
2016 115,080 9.6 11.0
2017 116,821 11.2 11.8
2018 118,131 12.5 12.7
2019 119,523 13.8 13.6
2020 120,980 15.2 14.4
2021 122,242 16.4 15.3
2022 123,363 17.5 16.3
2023 124,369 18.4 17.3

Source: Estimates of Households and Dwellings in Scotland, 2023 Table 2


Dwellings by Council Tax band, Aberdeen City, 2023

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Tax band % of all dwellings Scotland % of all dwellings
All dwellings 100.0 100.0
A 19.8 20.2
B 23.0 22.4
C 16.1 16.1
D 13.8 13.8
E 12.4 13.7
F 7.4 8.1
G 6.6 5.2
H 0.9 0.5

Source: statistics.gov.scot


Tax band % of all dwellings Scotland % of all dwellings
All dwellings 100.0 100.0
A - C 58.9 58.7
D - E 26.2 27.5
F - H 14.9 13.8

Source: statistics.gov.scot


Dwellings by type, Aberdeen City, 2017

Type % of all dwellings Scotland % of all dwellings
All dwellings 100.0 100.0
Detached 11.0 21.5
Semi-detached 16.4 19.7
Terrace 17.6 20.5
Flat 55.0 37.7
Not known 0.0 0.7

Source: statistics.gov.scot