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 2022
Likely next update: Summer 2024

Mid-2021 Population Estimates by Council Area in Scotland


On 30 June 2021, the population of Argyll and Bute was 86,220. This is an increase of 0.9% from 85,430 in 2020. Over the same period, the population of Scotland increased by 0.3%.

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Argyll and Bute had the 27th highest population in 2021, out of all 32 council areas in Scotland. Between 2020 and 2021, 8 councils saw a population decrease and 24 councils saw a population increase.

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Between 2001 and 2021, the population of Argyll and Bute has decreased by 5.6%. This is the 30th highest percentage change out of the 32 council areas in Scotland. Over the same period, Scotland’s population rose by 8.2%.

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In 2021, there were fewer females (50.0%) than males (50.0%) living in Argyll and Bute. There were contrastingly more females (51.2%) than males (48.8%) living in Scotland overall.

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In terms of overall size, the 45 to 64 age group was the largest in 2021, with a population of 25,685. In contrast, the 16 to 24 age group was the smallest, with a population of 8,232. In 2021, more females than males lived in Argyll and Bute in 3 out of 6 age groups.

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Between 2001 and 2021, the 25 to 44 age group saw the largest percentage decrease (-30.3%). The 65 to 74 age group saw the largest percentage increase (+36.7%).

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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 Argyll and Bute is projected to decrease from 86,260 to 81,197. This is a decrease of 5.9%, which compares to a projected increase of 1.8% for Scotland as a whole.

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Argyll and Bute is projected to have the 27th 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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Argyll and Bute is projected to have the 30th 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 Argyll and Bute is projected to decrease by 6.2% due to natural change (more deaths than births). 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 0.5% over the same period.

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The average age of the population of Argyll and Bute 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 (-17.6%) and the 75 and over age group is projected to see the largest percentage increase (+23.3%). In terms of size, however, 45 to 64 is projected to remain the largest age group.

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Births

Last updated: July 2023
Likely next update: July 2024

2022 Births by Council Area in Scotland


In 2022, there were 579 births in Argyll and Bute. This is a decrease of 3.3% from 599 births in 2021. Of these 579 births, 298 (51.5%) were female and 281 (48.5%) were male.

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In Argyll and Bute, the standardised birth rate decreased from 10.4 per 1,000 population in 2021 to 9.9 in 2022. In comparison, the rate in Scotland overall decreased from 8.7 to 8.6.

In 2022, Argyll and Bute was the council area with the joint 10th highest standardised birth rate. Between 2021 and 2022, 21 councils saw a decrease in standardised birth rate and 8 councils saw an increase. There were 3 councils that saw no change.

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In 2022, the most common age group of mothers in Argyll and Bute was 30 to 34 (201 births), the same as in 2002. The least common age group of mothers in Argyll and Bute was 0 to 19 (6 births), which is a change from the 40 and over age group in 2002.

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Between 2002 and 2022, the 0 to 19 age group has seen the largest percentage decrease in births (-87.0%) and the 40 and over age group has seen the largest percentage increase in births (+16.0%).

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The total fertility rate in Argyll and Bute decreased from 1.55 in 2021 to 1.5 in 2022. Out of the 32 council areas in Scotland, Argyll and Bute had the joint 11th highest rate in 2022 and this is higher than the rate of 1.28 for Scotland as a whole.

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Deaths

Last updated: July 2023
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2022 Deaths by Council Area in Scotland


In 2022, there were 1,171 deaths in Argyll and Bute. This is a 1.2% increase from 1,157 deaths in 2021. Of these 1,171 deaths, 588 (50.2%) were female and 583 (49.8%) were male.

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In Argyll and Bute, the standardised death rate decreased from 13.5 per 1,000 population in 2021 to 10.5 in 2022. In comparison, the rate in Scotland overall decreased from 11.6 to 11.5.

In 2022, Argyll and Bute was the council area with the 23rd highest standardised death rate. Between 2021 and 2022, 25 councils saw a decrease in standardised death rate and 7 councils saw an increase.


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Between 2002 and 2022, female deaths registered in Argyll and Bute have reduced in number but the number of male deaths has increased. In 2022, a higher number of female (588) than male (583) deaths were registered.

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In comparison to 2002, the number of female deaths registered in Argyll and Bute in 2022 was 9.4% lower and the number of male deaths was 8.2% higher. At Scotland level, the number of female deaths registered in 2022 was 4.3% higher and the number of male deaths was 12.8% higher.

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In 2022, the 90 and over age group saw the highest number of total deaths (212) and the 5 to 9, 10 to 14, 15 to 19 age groups saw the fewest (0). For females, the most common age group was 90 and over (136) and for males, the most common age group was 75 to 79 (99).

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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 Argyll and Bute, the leading cause of death for males in 2022 was Ischaemic heart diseases (13.0% of all male deaths), followed by Lung Cancer (7.9%). In Scotland overall, the leading cause of death for males was also Ischaemic heart diseases (14.0%), followed by Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease (6.8%).

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In Argyll and Bute, the leading cause of death for females in 2022 was Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease (11.6% of all female deaths), followed by Ischaemic heart diseases (7.5%). In Scotland overall, the leading cause of death for females was also Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease (13.1%), followed by Ischaemic heart diseases (8.7%).

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Life Expectancy

Last updated: September 2023
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Life Expectancy in 2019-21 by Council Area in Scotland*


In Argyll and Bute, life expectancy at birth was higher for females (81.9 years) than for males (77.7 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 Argyll and Bute, 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 Argyll and Bute has risen by 2.8%. This is the joint 13th highest percentage change out of all 32 council areas in Scotland and this is higher 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 Argyll and Bute has risen by 3.9%. This is the joint 14th 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 Argyll and Bute, life expectancy at age 65-69 was higher for females (20.5 years) than for males (18.0 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 Argyll and Bute, life expectancy at age 65-69 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 age 65-69 in Argyll and Bute has risen by 9.5%. This is the 13th highest percentage change out of all 32 council areas in Scotland and this is higher 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 Argyll and Bute has risen by 13.6%. This is the joint 21st highest 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 2022
Likely next update:  Summer 2024

Mid-2021 Migration by Council Area in Scotland


In the period 2020-21, the level of in-migration in Argyll and Bute was 5,280, a 53.9% increase from 3,430 in the period 2019-20. The level of out-migration in Argyll and Bute was 4,070, which is a 15.3% increase from 3,530 in 2019-20.

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In 2020-21, Argyll and Bute had the 12th highest level of net migration out of the 32 council areas in Scotland, with a net total of 1,220 people. This is an increase of 1,310 from -90 people in 2019-20.

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 Argyll and Bute, the net migration rate increased from -1.1 people per 1,000 population in 2019-20 to 14.1 in 2020-21. In comparison, the rate in Scotland overall increased from 3.1 to 5.1 people per 1,000 population.

In 2020-21, Argyll and Bute was the council area with the 5th highest net migration rate, out of all 32 council areas in Scotland. Between 2019-20 and 2020-21, 7 councils saw a decrease in net migration rates per 1,000 population and 25 councils saw an increase.

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In the period 2020-21, net migration in Argyll and Bute was higher for females (632) than for males (583). The age group with the highest level of total net migration was 55 to 59 (217). In contrast, the age group with the lowest level of net migration was 15 to 19 (-77).

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Marriages and Civil Partnerships

Last updated: July 2023
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2022 Marriages by Council Area in Scotland


In 2022, 1,192 marriages were registered in Argyll and Bute. This is a 11.2% increase from 1,072 in 2021. In comparison, the number of marriages registered in Scotland overall increased by 23.7%.

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Argyll and Bute had the 7th highest number of marriage registrations in 2022, out of the 32 council areas in Scotland. Between 2021 and 2022, 3 councils saw a decrease in marriage registrations and 29 councils saw an increase.


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2022 Civil Partnerships by Council Area in Scotland


In Scotland overall, there were 630 civil partnerships in 2022, which is an increase of 26.3% from 2021.

Since June 2021 mixed-sex couples have been able to form a civil partnership. In 2022, 26 civil partnerships were registered in Argyll and Bute, of which 21 were mixed-sex and 5 were same-sex.

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Argyll and Bute had the 5th highest number of civil partnership registrations in 2022, out of the 32 council areas in Scotland. Between 2021 and 2022, 6 councils saw a decrease in civil partnership registrations and 23 councils saw an increase. There were 3 councils that saw no change.

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Household Estimates

Last updated: June 2023
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Mid-2022 Household Estimates by Council Area in Scotland


In 2022, the number of households in Argyll and Bute was 42,664. This is a 0.7% increase from 42,384 households in 2021. In comparison, the number of households in Scotland overall increased by 0.8%.

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Argyll and Bute had the 24th highest number of households in 2022, out of all 32 council areas in Scotland. Between 2021 and 2022, all councils saw an increase in the number of households.


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In comparison to 2001, the number of households in Argyll and Bute has increased by 9.3%. This is the 28th highest percentage change out of the 32 council areas in Scotland and a less rapid change than at Scotland level (+16.2%).

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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 Argyll and Bute is projected to decrease from 41,630 to 40,803. This is a 2.0% decrease, which compares to a projected increase of 4.9% for Scotland as a whole.

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Argyll and Bute is projected to have the 27th 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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Argyll and Bute is projected to have the 30th 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 (39.4%) and the household type “One adult, one or more children” is projected to remain the least common (4.8%) in Argyll and Bute.

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Between 2018 and 2028, the household type “Two or more adults, one or more children” is projected to see the largest percentage decrease (-15.4%) and the household type “One adult” is projected to see the largest percentage increase (+2.4%).

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Between 2018 and 2028, the 50 to 54 age group is projected to see the largest percentage decrease (-32.1%) and the 90 and over age group is projected to see the largest percentage increase (+35.7%). In terms of size, however, 60 to 64 is projected to become the largest age group of a Household Reference Person (HRP), compared to 55 to 59 in 2018.

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Dwellings

Last updated: June 2023
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2022 Dwellings by Council Area in Scotland


In 2022, the number of dwellings in Argyll and Bute was 48,786. This is a 0.8% increase from 48,411 in 2021. In comparison, the number of dwellings in Scotland overall increased by 0.9%.

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Argyll and Bute had the 21st highest number of dwellings in 2022, out of all 32 council areas in Scotland. Between 2021 and 2022, all councils saw an increase in the number of dwellings.

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Compared with 2001, the number of dwellings in Argyll and Bute has increased by 9.5%. This is the 29th highest percentage change out of the 32 council areas in Scotland and a less rapid change than for Scotland as a whole (+16.3%).

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In Argyll and Bute, Council Tax band B was most common (20.6%) in 2022, followed by Council Tax band C (19.5%). Contrastingly, Council Tax band H was the least common (0.5%). 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-2021 Population Estimates by Council Area in Scotland


Total population, Argyll and Bute, 2001-2021

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Year Population % change from 2001 Scotland % change from 2001
2001 91,300 0.0 0.0
2002 91,020 -0.3 0.0
2003 90,930 -0.4 0.1
2004 90,580 -0.8 0.4
2005 90,340 -1.1 0.9
2006 90,860 -0.5 1.4
2007 90,790 -0.6 2.1
2008 89,910 -1.5 2.7
2009 89,450 -2.0 3.3
2010 88,620 -2.9 3.9
2011 88,930 -2.6 4.7
2012 86,910 -4.8 4.9
2013 88,050 -3.6 5.2
2014 87,650 -4.0 5.6
2015 86,890 -4.8 6.1
2016 87,130 -4.6 6.7
2017 86,810 -4.9 7.1
2018 86,260 -5.5 7.4
2019 85,870 -5.9 7.9
2020 85,430 -6.4 7.9
2021 86,220 -5.6 8.2

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Population by age group by sex, Argyll and Bute, 2021

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Age group Male Female All people % of population Scotland % of population
All people 43,114 43,106 86,220 100.0 100.0
0 to 15 6,395 6,046 12,441 14.4 16.6
16 to 24 4,820 3,412 8,232 9.5 10.2
25 to 44 8,997 8,088 17,085 19.8 26.4
45 to 64 12,357 13,328 25,685 29.8 27.2
65 to 74 6,090 6,431 12,521 14.5 10.9
75 and over 4,455 5,801 10,256 11.9 8.7

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Age group Male Female All people % of population Scotland % of population
All people 43,114 43,106 86,220 100.0 100.0
0 to 15 6,395 6,046 12,441 14.4 16.6
16 to 64 26,174 24,828 51,002 59.2 63.8
65 and over 10,545 12,232 22,777 26.4 19.6

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Percentage change in population by age group, Argyll and Bute, 2001 and 2021

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Age group 2001 2021 % change Scotland % change
All people 91,300 86,220 -5.6 8.2
0 to 15 17,052 12,441 -27.0 -6.1
16 to 24 8,037 8,232 2.4 -1.7
25 to 44 24,518 17,085 -30.3 -2.1
45 to 64 24,805 25,685 3.5 20.1
65 to 74 9,159 12,521 36.7 33.3
75 and over 7,729 10,256 32.7 32.7

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Age group 2001 2021 % change Scotland % change
All people 91,300 86,220 -5.6 8.2
0 to 15 17,052 12,441 -27.0 -6.1
16 to 64 57,360 51,002 -11.1 6.3
65 and over 16,888 22,777 34.9 33.0

Source: Population Estimates Time Series Data


2018-based Population Projections by Council Area in Scotland


Total projected population, Argyll and Bute, 2018-2028

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Year Population % change from 2018 Scotland % change from 2018
2018 86,260 0.0 0.0
2019 85,811 -0.5 0.3
2020 85,320 -1.1 0.5
2021 84,835 -1.7 0.7
2022 84,321 -2.2 0.9
2023 83,796 -2.9 1.1
2024 83,291 -3.4 1.2
2025 82,766 -4.1 1.4
2026 82,273 -4.6 1.5
2027 81,736 -5.2 1.7
2028 81,197 -5.9 1.8

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


Components of projected population change, Argyll and Bute, 2018 and 2028

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Area 2018 2028 Natural change Net migration Total change Natural % change Net migration % change Total % change
Argyll and Bute 86,260 81,197 -5,329 411 -5,063 -6.2 0.5 -5.9
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, Argyll and Bute, 2018 and 2028

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Sex 2018 2028 % change Scotland % change
All people 86,260 81,197 -5.9 1.8
Male 42,916 40,759 -5.0 2.2
Female 43,344 40,438 -6.7 1.4

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


Projected population change by age group, Argyll and Bute, 2018 and 2028

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Age group 2018 2028 % change Scotland % change
All people 86,260 81,197 -5.9 1.8
0 to 15 13,024 10,727 -17.6 -6.0
16 to 24 8,376 7,782 -7.1 -0.9
25 to 44 16,808 15,594 -7.2 3.1
45 to 64 26,092 22,420 -14.1 -5.5
65 to 74 12,324 12,789 3.8 14.4
75 and over 9,636 11,885 23.3 25.4

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

Age group 2018 2028 % change Scotland % change
All people 86,260 81,197 -5.9 1.8
0 to 15 13,024 10,727 -17.6 -6.0
16 to 64 51,276 45,796 -10.7 -1.3
65 and over 21,960 24,674 12.4 19.3

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


2022 Births by Council Area in Scotland


Births by sex, Argyll and Bute, 2002-2022

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Year Male Female All births % change from 2002 Scotland % change from 2002
2002 398 357 755 0.0 0.0
2003 373 359 732 -3.0 2.3
2004 425 382 807 6.9 5.2
2005 400 373 773 2.4 6.1
2006 400 381 781 3.4 8.6
2007 377 364 741 -1.9 12.7
2008 427 380 807 6.9 17.1
2009 386 429 815 7.9 15.2
2010 392 371 763 1.1 14.7
2011 378 367 745 -1.3 14.3
2012 382 383 765 1.3 13.2
2013 363 346 709 -6.1 9.3
2014 359 368 727 -3.7 10.6
2015 357 331 688 -8.9 7.5
2016 356 343 699 -7.4 6.3
2017 362 303 665 -11.9 3.1
2018 350 298 648 -14.2 0.1
2019 330 301 631 -16.4 -2.7
2020 304 288 592 -21.6 -9.0
2021 301 298 599 -20.7 -6.8
2022 281 298 579 -23.3 -8.4

Source: Births Time Series Data Table BT.4


Standardised birth rates, Argyll and Bute, 2002-2022

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Year Standardised birth rate Scottish birth rate
2002 10.7 10.1
2003 10.4 10.3
2004 11.5 10.6
2005 11.1 10.6
2006 11.4 10.8
2007 10.9 11.2
2008 12.1 11.5
2009 12.4 11.3
2010 11.7 11.2
2011 11.5 11.1
2012 12.1 10.9
2013 11.2 10.5
2014 11.8 10.6
2015 11.4 10.3
2016 11.7 10.1
2017 11.1 9.7
2018 11.1 9.4
2019 10.9 9.1
2020 10.3 8.6
2021 10.4 8.7
2022 9.9 8.6

Source: Births Time Series Data Table BT.8


Births by age group of mother, Argyll and Bute, 2002 and 2022

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Age group of mother 2002 2022 % change Scotland % change
All ages 755 579 -23.3 -8.4
0 to 19 46 6 -87.0 -74.0
20 to 24 124 58 -53.2 -40.3
25 to 29 193 153 -20.7 -3.1
30 to 34 237 201 -15.2 1.5
35 to 39 129 132 2.3 23.4
40 and over 25 29 16.0 68.9
Not stated 1 0 -100.0 -91.4

Source: Births Time Series Data Table BT.6


Approximated total fertility rate, Argyll and Bute, 2002-2022

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Year Approximated total fertility rate % change from 2002 Scotland % change from 2002
2002 1.59 -1.9 -8.1
2003 1.57 -3.1 -5.0
2004 1.77 9.3 -1.3
2005 1.68 3.7 0.0
2006 1.73 6.8 2.5
2007 1.70 4.9 6.2
2008 1.89 16.7 10.0
2009 1.94 19.8 8.1
2010 1.83 13.0 7.5
2011 1.78 11.9 5.6
2012 1.88 18.2 4.4
2013 1.73 8.8 0.6
2014 1.85 16.4 0.0
2015 1.77 11.3 -3.7
2016 1.79 12.6 -6.2
2017 1.71 7.5 -9.3
2018 1.71 7.5 -12.3
2019 1.67 5.0 -15.4
2020 1.58 6.8 -12.8
2021 1.55 11.5 -14.5
2022 1.50 0.7 -14.1

Source: Births Time Series Data Table BT.10


2022 Deaths by Council Area in Scotland


Deaths by sex, Argyll and Bute, 2002-2022

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Year Male Female All people % change from 2002 Scotland % change from 2002
2002 539 649 1,188 0.0 0.0
2003 543 606 1,149 -3.3 0.6
2004 568 563 1,131 -4.8 -3.3
2005 510 570 1,080 -9.1 -4.1
2006 481 582 1,063 -10.5 -5.2
2007 548 587 1,135 -4.5 -3.6
2008 551 593 1,144 -3.7 -4.1
2009 486 564 1,050 -11.6 -7.3
2010 528 568 1,096 -7.7 -7.1
2011 521 526 1,047 -11.9 -7.6
2012 510 583 1,093 -8.0 -5.4
2013 453 548 1,001 -15.7 -5.9
2014 516 526 1,042 -12.3 -6.7
2015 588 585 1,173 -1.3 -0.9
2016 560 550 1,110 -6.6 -2.4
2017 543 529 1,072 -9.8 -0.4
2018 507 614 1,121 -5.6 0.7
2019 539 555 1,094 -7.9 0.0
2020 599 585 1,184 -0.3 10.3
2021 587 570 1,157 -2.6 9.4
2022 583 588 1,171 -1.4 8.3

Source: Deaths Time Series Data Table DT.5


Standardised death rates, Argyll and Bute, 2002-2022

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Year Standardised death rate Scottish death rate
2002 11.0 11.5
2003 10.6 11.5
2004 10.5 11.1
2005 10.0 10.9
2006 9.8 10.7
2007 10.3 10.8
2008 10.4 10.7
2009 9.6 10.3
2010 9.9 10.3
2011 9.4 10.1
2012 9.9 10.3
2013 9.1 10.3
2014 9.4 10.1
2015 10.6 10.7
2016 10.1 10.5
2017 9.7 10.7
2018 10.2 10.8
2019 9.9 10.6
2020 11.2 12.0
2021 13.5 11.6
2022 10.5 11.5

Source: Deaths Time Series Data Table DT.9


Deaths by sex, Argyll and Bute, 2002 and 2022

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Sex 2002 2022 % change Scotland % change
All people 1,188 1,171 -1.4 8.3
Male 539 583 8.2 12.8
Female 649 588 -9.4 4.3

Source: Deaths Time Series Data Table DT.5


Deaths by age group by sex, Argyll and Bute, 2022

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Age group Male Female All people % of all deaths Scotland % of all deaths
All people 583 588 1,171 100.0 100.0
0 1 0 1 0.1 0.3
1 to 4 1 0 1 0.1 0.0
5 to 9 0 0 0 0.0 0.0
10 to 14 0 0 0 0.0 0.0
15 to 19 0 0 0 0.0 0.1
20 to 24 2 0 2 0.2 0.3
25 to 29 6 0 6 0.5 0.3
30 to 34 3 2 5 0.4 0.5
35 to 39 0 3 3 0.3 0.8
40 to 44 6 11 17 1.5 1.2
45 to 49 13 4 17 1.5 1.7
50 to 54 16 12 28 2.4 2.8
55 to 59 25 18 43 3.7 4.2
60 to 64 31 24 55 4.7 5.6
65 to 69 48 33 81 6.9 7.6
70 to 74 70 52 122 10.4 10.7
75 to 79 99 81 180 15.4 14.0
80 to 84 91 100 191 16.3 15.8
85 to 89 95 112 207 17.7 16.8
90 and over 76 136 212 18.1 17.1

Source: Vital Events Reference Tables 2022, Section 5: Deaths Table 5.02


Male leading causes of death, Argyll and Bute, 2022

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Leading causes of death Male deaths % of all male deaths
I20-I25 Ischaemic heart diseases 76 13.0
C33-C34 Malignant neoplasm of trachea, bronchus and lung 46 7.9
F01, F03, G30 Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease 42 7.2
C61 Malignant neoplasm of prostate 27 4.6
I60-I69 Cerebrovascular disease 25 4.3

Source: Vital Events Reference Tables 2022, Section 6: Deaths - Causes Table 6.03


Female leading causes of death, Argyll and Bute, 2022

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Leading causes of death Female deaths % of all female deaths
F01, F03, G30 Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease 68 11.6
I20-I25 Ischaemic heart diseases 44 7.5
I60-I69 Cerebrovascular disease 36 6.1
C33-C34 Malignant neoplasm of trachea, bronchus and lung 26 4.4
J40-J47 Chronic lower respiratory diseases 24 4.1

Source: Vital Events Reference Tables 2022, Section 6: Deaths - Causes Table 6.03


2019-21 Life Expectancy by Council Area in Scotland


Female life expectancy at birth, Argyll and Bute, 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 79.0 79.7 80.4 0.0 0.0
2002-04 79.4 80.0 80.7 0.5 0.2
2003-05 80.0 80.7 81.3 1.2 0.5
2004-06 79.8 80.5 81.2 1.0 0.9
2005-07 79.2 80.0 80.7 0.4 1.0
2006-08 79.0 79.8 80.5 0.1 1.2
2007-09 79.6 80.3 81.0 0.8 1.5
2008-10 80.1 80.8 81.4 1.4 1.8
2009-11 80.5 81.2 81.9 1.9 2.2
2010-12 80.4 81.1 81.8 1.9 2.4
2011-13 80.7 81.4 82.2 2.2 2.6
2012-14 81.2 81.9 82.6 2.8 2.8
2013-15 81.6 82.2 82.9 3.2 2.9
2014-16 81.8 82.5 83.1 3.5 2.9
2015-17 81.6 82.2 82.9 3.2 2.8
2016-18 81.1 81.8 82.5 2.7 2.8
2017-19 81.0 81.7 82.4 2.5 2.9
2018-20 80.9 81.6 82.3 2.4 2.7
2019-21 81.3 81.9 82.6 2.8 2.4

Source: Life Expectancy for Administrative Areas within Scotland


Male life expectancy at birth, Argyll and Bute, 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 74.1 74.8 75.5 0.0 0.0
2002-04 74.0 74.7 75.4 -0.1 0.4
2003-05 74.2 75.0 75.7 0.2 1.0
2004-06 74.8 75.6 76.4 1.1 1.5
2005-07 75.2 76.0 76.8 1.6 1.8
2006-08 75.3 76.1 76.8 1.7 2.0
2007-09 75.5 76.3 77.0 2.0 2.5
2008-10 76.0 76.7 77.4 2.6 3.1
2009-11 76.5 77.2 77.9 3.3 3.7
2010-12 76.5 77.2 77.9 3.2 4.1
2011-13 77.4 78.1 78.8 4.5 4.5
2012-14 77.5 78.2 79.0 4.6 4.9
2013-15 77.5 78.2 78.9 4.6 4.9
2014-16 76.6 77.4 78.1 3.5 4.9
2015-17 76.6 77.4 78.1 3.5 4.8
2016-18 77.2 77.9 78.6 4.2 4.8
2017-19 77.6 78.3 79.1 4.8 5.0
2018-20 77.3 78.0 78.8 4.3 4.5
2019-21 76.9 77.7 78.5 3.9 4.1

Source: Life Expectancy for Administrative Areas within Scotland


Female life expectancy at age 65 to 69, Argyll and Bute, 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 18.3 18.7 19.1 0.0 0.0
2002-04 18.3 18.7 19.1 0.1 0.5
2003-05 18.6 19.0 19.5 1.9 1.3
2004-06 18.8 19.3 19.7 3.1 2.6
2005-07 18.9 19.3 19.7 3.2 3.3
2006-08 18.9 19.3 19.7 3.2 3.8
2007-09 19.1 19.5 19.9 4.2 4.7
2008-10 19.2 19.6 20.1 5.1 5.8
2009-11 19.6 20.1 20.5 7.4 7.3
2010-12 19.6 20.1 20.5 7.3 7.5
2011-13 19.8 20.2 20.7 8.3 8.0
2012-14 19.9 20.3 20.8 8.9 8.5
2013-15 20.1 20.5 20.9 9.6 8.7
2014-16 20.2 20.6 21.0 10.4 9.2
2015-17 20.3 20.7 21.1 10.5 8.9
2016-18 20.1 20.5 20.9 9.4 9.4
2017-19 20.1 20.5 20.9 9.6 9.8
2018-20 19.9 20.2 20.6 8.3 9.2
2019-21 20.1 20.5 20.9 9.5 8.7

Source: Life Expectancy for Administrative Areas within Scotland


Male life expectancy at age 65 to 69, Argyll and Bute, 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 15.4 15.9 16.3 0.0 0.0
2002-04 15.5 16.0 16.4 0.8 1.1
2003-05 15.7 16.2 16.6 2.0 2.5
2004-06 16.1 16.6 17.0 4.7 4.9
2005-07 16.5 16.9 17.3 6.5 6.1
2006-08 16.3 16.7 17.2 5.5 7.4
2007-09 16.4 16.9 17.3 6.3 8.6
2008-10 16.7 17.1 17.5 7.8 10.4
2009-11 17.1 17.5 18.0 10.6 12.0
2010-12 17.1 17.6 18.0 10.7 13.2
2011-13 17.5 17.9 18.3 13.0 14.1
2012-14 17.6 18.0 18.5 13.7 15.2
2013-15 17.2 17.7 18.1 11.5 15.0
2014-16 17.1 17.5 17.9 10.3 15.5
2015-17 17.1 17.5 17.9 10.7 15.5
2016-18 17.8 18.2 18.6 14.7 16.5
2017-19 18.0 18.4 18.8 15.9 17.4
2018-20 18.0 18.4 18.8 15.9 16.3
2019-21 17.6 18.0 18.4 13.6 15.3

Source: Life Expectancy for Administrative Areas within Scotland


Mid-2021 Migration by Council Area in Scotland


Migration by type, Argyll and Bute, 2002-03 to 2020-21*

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Year In Out Net
2002-03 4,580 4,150 440
2003-04 4,900 3,970 930
2004-05 4,760 4,320 440
2005-06 4,440 4,240 200
2006-07 4,310 3,930 380
2007-08 4,080 4,120 -40
2008-09 3,860 3,890 -30
2009-10 3,950 3,660 290
2010-11 3,740 3,430 300
2011-12 3,820 4,050 -230
2012-13 3,930 3,950 -20
2013-14 3,790 4,060 -280
2014-15 3,910 4,150 -230
2015-16 4,110 3,880 230
2016-17 4,180 4,040 140
2017-18 4,130 4,210 -80
2018-19 3,940 4,000 -70
2019-20 3,430 3,530 -90
2020-21 5,280 4,070 1,220

*Totals have been rounded to the nearest ten.

Source: Total Migration to or from Scotland


Net migration rates per 1,000 people, Argyll and Bute, 2008-09 to 2020-21

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Year Net migration rate Scottish Net migration rate
2008-09 -0.3 4.7
2009-10 3.3 5.0
2010-11 3.4 5.7
2011-12 -2.7 2.4
2012-13 -0.3 1.9
2013-14 -3.1 3.3
2014-15 -2.7 5.2
2015-16 2.7 5.9
2016-17 1.6 4.4
2017-18 -0.9 3.8
2018-19 -0.8 5.5
2019-20 -1.1 3.1
2020-21 14.1 5.1

Sources: Migration Flows, Mid-2018 Population Estimates


Net migration by age group by sex, Argyll and Bute, 2020-21

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Age group Male Female All people
All people 583 632 1,215
0 to 4 40 45 85
5 to 9 40 34 74
10 to 14 8 13 21
15 to 19 -22 -55 -77
20 to 24 13 27 40
25 to 29 -11 -10 -21
30 to 34 74 106 180
35 to 39 83 68 151
40 to 44 18 69 87
45 to 49 34 40 74
50 to 54 70 93 163
55 to 59 123 94 217
60 to 64 99 78 177
65 to 69 41 44 85
70 to 74 -5 14 9
75 to 79 -4 8 4
80 to 84 -9 -23 -32
85 to 89 -4 -8 -12
90 and over -5 -5 -10

Source: Total Migration to or from Scotland


2022 Marriages and Civil Partnerships by Council Area in Scotland


Total marriages, Argyll and Bute, 2002-2022

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Year All marriages
2002 652
2003 785
2004 908
2005 883
2006 976
2007 903
2008 912
2009 914
2010 931
2011 998
2012 1,068
2013 987
2014 1,037
2015 1,076
2016 1,133
2017 1,120
2018 1,078
2019 995
2020 523
2021 1,072
2022 1,192

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


Total civil partnerships, Argyll and Bute, 2005-2022

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Year Male Female All civil partnerships Mixed.sex Same.sex
2005 1 1 2 NA NA
2006 12 18 30 NA NA
2007 9 5 14 NA NA
2008 3 8 11 NA NA
2009 6 10 16 NA NA
2010 6 8 14 NA NA
2011 5 18 23 NA NA
2012 4 7 11 NA NA
2013 1 10 11 NA NA
2014 3 8 11 NA NA
2015 0 1 1 NA NA
2016 0 0 0 NA NA
2017 0 3 3 NA NA
2018 0 1 1 NA NA
2019 0 1 1 NA NA
2020 1 0 1 NA NA
2021 NA NA 18 16 2
2022 NA NA 26 21 5

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


Mid-2022 Household Estimates by Council Area in Scotland


Total households, Argyll and Bute, 2001-2022

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Year All households % change from 2001 Scotland % change from 2001
2001 39,028 0.0 0.0
2002 39,135 0.3 0.8
2003 39,728 1.8 1.7
2004 39,828 2.0 2.6
2005 40,245 3.1 3.6
2006 40,433 3.6 4.6
2007 40,437 3.6 5.7
2008 40,481 3.7 6.5
2009 40,353 3.4 7.2
2010 40,401 3.5 7.8
2011 40,427 3.6 8.3
2012 40,514 3.8 8.8
2013 40,934 4.9 9.4
2014 40,857 4.7 10.1
2015 40,938 4.9 10.7
2016 41,040 5.2 11.5
2017 41,455 6.2 12.2
2018 41,630 6.7 12.9
2019 41,789 7.1 13.7
2020 41,839 7.2 14.3
2021 42,384 8.6 15.2
2022 42,664 9.3 16.2

Source: Estimates of Households and Dwellings in Scotland, 2022 Table 1


2018-based Household Projections by Council Area in Scotland


Total projected households, Argyll and Bute, 2018-2028

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Year All households % change from 2018 Scotland % change from 2018
2018 41,630 0.0 0.0
2019 41,789 0.4 0.7
2020 41,723 0.2 1.3
2021 41,635 0.0 1.8
2022 41,608 -0.1 2.5
2023 41,523 -0.3 2.9
2024 41,440 -0.5 3.4
2025 41,290 -0.8 3.8
2026 41,170 -1.1 4.2
2027 40,990 -1.5 4.5
2028 40,803 -2.0 4.9

Source: 2018-based Household Projections


Percentage change in projected households by household type, Argyll and Bute, 2018 and 2028

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Type 2018 2028 % change Scotland % change
All households 41,630 40,803 -2.0 4.9
One adult 15,690 16,068 2.4 8.1
Two adults 14,306 14,573 1.9 7.2
One adult, one or more children 2,149 1,966 -8.5 2.2
Two or more adults, one or more children 6,462 5,466 -15.4 -0.9
Three or more adults 3,024 2,730 -9.7 -3.4

Source: 2018-based Household Projections


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

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Age group 2018 2028 % change Scotland % change
All HRPs 41,630 40,803 -2.0 4.9
16 to 19 196 203 3.8 12.5
20 to 24 993 859 -13.5 -6.5
25 to 29 1,580 1,407 -10.9 -15.5
30 to 34 1,794 1,757 -2.0 1.3
35 to 39 2,045 1,871 -8.5 13.5
40 to 44 2,563 2,363 -7.8 16.6
45 to 49 3,604 2,840 -21.2 -5.9
50 to 54 4,531 3,076 -32.1 -21.4
55 to 59 4,761 4,188 -12.0 -4.1
60 to 64 4,016 4,567 13.7 16.1
65 to 69 3,826 4,164 8.8 17.5
70 to 74 3,706 3,399 -8.3 2.8
75 to 79 3,472 4,180 20.4 28.2
80 to 84 2,488 3,323 33.6 32.3
85 to 89 1,425 1,746 22.5 19.0
90 and over 633 859 35.7 27.9

Source: 2018-based Household Projections


2022 Dwellings by Council Area in Scotland


Total dwellings, Argyll and Bute, 2001-2022

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Year All dwellings % change from 2001 Scotland % change from 2001
2001 44,556 0.0 0.0
2002 44,857 0.7 0.8
2003 45,123 1.3 1.5
2004 45,246 1.5 2.4
2005 45,512 2.1 3.3
2006 45,794 2.8 4.1
2007 45,932 3.1 5.2
2008 46,306 3.9 6.0
2009 46,446 4.2 6.7
2010 46,679 4.8 7.2
2011 46,896 5.3 7.8
2012 47,105 5.7 8.4
2013 47,336 6.2 8.9
2014 47,500 6.6 9.5
2015 47,712 7.1 10.2
2016 47,780 7.2 11.0
2017 47,884 7.5 11.8
2018 48,020 7.8 12.7
2019 48,134 8.0 13.6
2020 48,199 8.2 14.4
2021 48,411 8.7 15.3
2022 48,786 9.5 16.3

Source: Estimates of Households and Dwellings in Scotland, 2022 Table 2


Dwellings by Council Tax band, Argyll and Bute, 2022

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Tax band % of all dwellings Scotland % of all dwellings
All dwellings 100.0 100.0
A 15.2 20.4
B 20.6 22.4
C 19.5 16.1
D 13.0 13.7
E 15.8 13.6
F 9.1 8.0
G 6.2 5.1
H 0.5 0.5

Source: statistics.gov.scot


Tax band % of all dwellings Scotland % of all dwellings
All dwellings 100.0 100.0
A - C 55.4 58.9
D - E 28.8 27.3
F - H 15.8 13.7

Source: statistics.gov.scot


Dwellings by type, Argyll and Bute, 2017

Type % of all dwellings Scotland % of all dwellings
All dwellings 100.0 100.0
Detached 34.2 21.5
Semi-detached 18.7 19.7
Terrace 14.6 20.5
Flat 31.5 37.7
Not known 1.0 0.7

Source: statistics.gov.scot