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 West Lothian was 185,580. This is an increase of 1.0% from 183,820 in 2020. Over the same period, the population of Scotland increased by 0.3%.

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West Lothian had the 9th 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 West Lothian has increased by 16.7%. This is the 5th 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 more females (50.9%) than males (49.1%) living in West Lothian. There were also 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 52,260. In contrast, the 75 and over age group was the smallest, with a population of 13,486. In 2021, more females than males lived in West Lothian in 4 out of 6 age groups.

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Between 2001 and 2021, the 25 to 44 age group saw the largest percentage decrease (-5.7%). The 75 and over age group saw the largest percentage increase (+80.3%).

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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 West Lothian is projected to increase from 182,140 to 192,812. This is an increase of 5.9%, which compares to a projected increase of 1.8% for Scotland as a whole.

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West Lothian is projected to have the 9th 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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West Lothian is projected to have the 5th 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 West Lothian is projected to increase by 0.8% 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 4.9% over the same period.

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The average age of the population of West Lothian 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 (-5.4%) and the 75 and over age group is projected to see the largest percentage increase (+39.4%). 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
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2022 Births by Council Area in Scotland


In 2022, there were 1,660 births in West Lothian. This is a decrease of 3.9% from 1,727 births in 2021. Of these 1,660 births, 798 (48.1%) were female and 862 (51.9%) were male.

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In West Lothian, the standardised birth rate decreased from 9.8 per 1,000 population in 2021 to 9.4 in 2022. In comparison, the rate in Scotland overall decreased from 8.7 to 8.6.

In 2022, West Lothian was the council area with the 20th 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 West Lothian was 30 to 34 (585 births), the same as in 2002. The least common age group of mothers in West Lothian was 0 to 19 (36 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 (-78.6%) and the 40 and over age group has seen the largest percentage increase in births (+142.4%).

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The total fertility rate in West Lothian decreased from 1.47 in 2021 to 1.42 in 2022. Out of the 32 council areas in Scotland, West Lothian had the 20th 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 1,798 deaths in West Lothian. This is a 0.5% decrease from 1,807 deaths in 2021. Of these 1,798 deaths, 869 (48.3%) were female and 929 (51.7%) were male.

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In West Lothian, the standardised death rate increased from 9.8 per 1,000 population in 2021 to 11.4 in 2022. In comparison, the rate in Scotland overall decreased from 11.6 to 11.5.

In 2022, West Lothian was the council area with the 17th 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, both female and male deaths registered in West Lothian have increased in number. In 2022, a lower number of female (869) than male (929) deaths were registered.

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In comparison to 2002, the number of female deaths registered in West Lothian in 2022 was 4.4% higher and the number of male deaths was 33.7% 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 75 to 79 age group saw the highest number of total deaths (280) and the 1 to 4, 5 to 9 age groups saw the fewest (0). For females, the most common age group was 85 to 89 (157) and for males, the most common age group was 75 to 79 (153).

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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 West Lothian, the leading cause of death for males in 2022 was Ischaemic heart diseases (12.9% of all male deaths), followed by Lung Cancer (7.2%). 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 West Lothian, the leading cause of death for females in 2022 was Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease (13.0% of all female deaths), followed by Ischaemic heart diseases (8.6%). 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 West Lothian, life expectancy at birth was higher for females (80.5 years) than for males (77.1 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 West Lothian, female life expectancy at birth is lower than at Scotland level and male life expectancy at birth is higher than than at Scotland level.

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Over the period between 2001-03 and 2019-21, female life expectancy at birth in West Lothian has risen by 3.7%. This is the 3rd 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 West Lothian has risen by 4.9%. This is the 8th highest percentage change out of all 32 council areas in Scotland and this is higher than the percentage change for Scotland overall (+4.1%).

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In West Lothian, life expectancy at age 65-69 was higher for females (19.1 years) than for males (17.5 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 West Lothian, female life expectancy at age 65-69 is lower than at Scotland level and male life expectancy at age 65-69 is higher 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 West Lothian has risen by 14.3%. This is the 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 West Lothian has risen by 24.9%. This is the highest percentage change out of all 32 council areas in Scotland and this is higher 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 West Lothian was 6,940, a 37.4% increase from 5,050 in the period 2019-20. The level of out-migration in West Lothian was 5,140, which is a 23.6% increase from 4,160 in 2019-20.

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In 2020-21, West Lothian had the 6th highest level of net migration out of the 32 council areas in Scotland, with a net total of 1,800 people. This is an increase of 910 from 890 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 West Lothian, the net migration rate increased from 4.8 people per 1,000 population in 2019-20 to 9.7 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, West Lothian was the council area with the 10th 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 West Lothian was higher for females (965) than for males (830). The age group with the highest level of total net migration was 30 to 34 (392). In contrast, the age group with the lowest level of net migration was 60 to 64 (-46).

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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, 759 marriages were registered in West Lothian. This is a 46.2% increase from 519 in 2021. In comparison, the number of marriages registered in Scotland overall increased by 23.7%.

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West Lothian had the 13th 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, 9 civil partnerships were registered in West Lothian, of which 8 were mixed-sex and 1 was same-sex.

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West Lothian had the joint 18th 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
Likely next update: June 2024

Mid-2022 Household Estimates by Council Area in Scotland


In 2022, the number of households in West Lothian was 81,779. This is a 1.0% increase from 80,932 households in 2021. In comparison, the number of households in Scotland overall increased by 0.8%.

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West Lothian had the 10th 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 West Lothian has increased by 25.7%. This is the 5th highest percentage change out of the 32 council areas in Scotland and a more 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 West Lothian is projected to increase from 77,953 to 85,634. This is a 9.9% increase, which compares to a projected increase of 4.9% for Scotland as a whole.

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West Lothian is projected to have the 10th 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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West Lothian is projected to have the 4th highest percentage change in household numbers out of the 32 council areas in Scotland.

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In 2028, the household type “Two adults” is projected to remain the most common (31.4%) and the household type “One adult, one or more children” is projected to remain the least common (8.0%) in West Lothian.

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Between 2018 and 2028, each household type increased in number. The household type “One adult” is projected to see the largest percentage increase (+14.6%).

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Between 2018 and 2028, the 50 to 54 age group is projected to see the largest percentage decrease (-17.5%) and the 85 to 89 age group is projected to see the largest percentage increase (+55.4%). In terms of size, however, 55 to 59 is projected to become the largest age group of a Household Reference Person (HRP), compared to 50 to 54 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 West Lothian was 83,624. This is a 1.3% increase from 82,591 in 2021. In comparison, the number of dwellings in Scotland overall increased by 0.9%.

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West Lothian had the 10th 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 West Lothian has increased by 26.1%. This is the 3rd highest percentage change out of the 32 council areas in Scotland and a more rapid change than for Scotland as a whole (+16.3%).

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In West Lothian, Council Tax band B was most common (30.0%) in 2022, followed by Council Tax band A (21.1%). Contrastingly, Council Tax band H was the least common (0.2%). 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, West Lothian, 2001-2021

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Year Population % change from 2001 Scotland % change from 2001
2001 159,030 0.0 0.0
2002 160,370 0.8 0.0
2003 161,690 1.7 0.1
2004 163,540 2.8 0.4
2005 165,010 3.8 0.9
2006 167,110 5.1 1.4
2007 169,470 6.6 2.1
2008 171,390 7.8 2.7
2009 173,040 8.8 3.3
2010 174,090 9.5 3.9
2011 175,300 10.2 4.7
2012 176,010 10.7 4.9
2013 176,160 10.8 5.2
2014 177,200 11.4 5.6
2015 178,550 12.3 6.1
2016 180,130 13.3 6.7
2017 181,310 14.0 7.1
2018 182,140 14.5 7.4
2019 183,100 15.1 7.9
2020 183,820 15.6 7.9
2021 185,580 16.7 8.2

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Population by age group by sex, West Lothian, 2021

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Age group Male Female All people % of population Scotland % of population
All people 91,179 94,401 185,580 100.0 100.0
0 to 15 18,121 17,012 35,133 18.9 16.6
16 to 24 9,463 9,023 18,486 10.0 10.2
25 to 44 23,705 24,443 48,148 25.9 26.4
45 to 64 25,517 26,743 52,260 28.2 27.2
65 to 74 8,535 9,532 18,067 9.7 10.9
75 and over 5,838 7,648 13,486 7.3 8.7

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Age group Male Female All people % of population Scotland % of population
All people 91,179 94,401 185,580 100.0 100.0
0 to 15 18,121 17,012 35,133 18.9 16.6
16 to 64 58,685 60,209 118,894 64.1 63.8
65 and over 14,373 17,180 31,553 17.0 19.6

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Percentage change in population by age group, West Lothian, 2001 and 2021

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Age group 2001 2021 % change Scotland % change
All people 159,030 185,580 16.7 8.2
0 to 15 34,959 35,133 0.5 -6.1
16 to 24 16,306 18,486 13.4 -1.7
25 to 44 51,057 48,148 -5.7 -2.1
45 to 64 38,373 52,260 36.2 20.1
65 to 74 10,854 18,067 66.5 33.3
75 and over 7,481 13,486 80.3 32.7

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Age group 2001 2021 % change Scotland % change
All people 159,030 185,580 16.7 8.2
0 to 15 34,959 35,133 0.5 -6.1
16 to 64 105,736 118,894 12.4 6.3
65 and over 18,335 31,553 72.1 33.0

Source: Population Estimates Time Series Data


2018-based Population Projections by Council Area in Scotland


Total projected population, West Lothian, 2018-2028

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Year Population % change from 2018 Scotland % change from 2018
2018 182,140 0.0 0.0
2019 183,369 0.7 0.3
2020 184,631 1.4 0.5
2021 185,797 2.0 0.7
2022 186,919 2.6 0.9
2023 188,014 3.2 1.1
2024 189,065 3.8 1.2
2025 190,057 4.3 1.4
2026 191,000 4.9 1.5
2027 191,931 5.4 1.7
2028 192,812 5.9 1.8

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


Components of projected population change, West Lothian, 2018 and 2028

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Area 2018 2028 Natural change Net migration Total change Natural % change Net migration % change Total % change
West Lothian 182,140 192,812 1,448 9,003 10,672 0.8 4.9 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, West Lothian, 2018 and 2028

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Sex 2018 2028 % change Scotland % change
All people 182,140 192,812 5.9 1.8
Male 89,338 94,737 6.0 2.2
Female 92,802 98,075 5.7 1.4

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


Projected population change by age group, West Lothian, 2018 and 2028

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Age group 2018 2028 % change Scotland % change
All people 182,140 192,812 5.9 1.8
0 to 15 35,485 33,562 -5.4 -6.0
16 to 24 18,575 19,604 5.5 -0.9
25 to 44 46,800 50,401 7.7 3.1
45 to 64 51,470 51,212 -0.5 -5.5
65 to 74 17,404 20,744 19.2 14.4
75 and over 12,406 17,289 39.4 25.4

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

Age group 2018 2028 % change Scotland % change
All people 182,140 192,812 5.9 1.8
0 to 15 35,485 33,562 -5.4 -6.0
16 to 64 116,845 121,217 3.7 -1.3
65 and over 29,810 38,033 27.6 19.3

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


2022 Births by Council Area in Scotland


Births by sex, West Lothian, 2002-2022

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Year Male Female All births % change from 2002 Scotland % change from 2002
2002 944 1,016 1,960 0.0 0.0
2003 1,029 1,014 2,043 4.2 2.3
2004 1,064 994 2,058 5.0 5.2
2005 1,124 988 2,112 7.8 6.1
2006 1,131 1,060 2,191 11.8 8.6
2007 1,182 1,102 2,284 16.5 12.7
2008 1,188 1,147 2,335 19.1 17.1
2009 1,163 1,071 2,234 14.0 15.2
2010 1,111 1,057 2,168 10.6 14.7
2011 1,129 1,005 2,134 8.9 14.3
2012 1,046 1,039 2,085 6.4 13.2
2013 1,024 1,005 2,029 3.5 9.3
2014 1,043 986 2,029 3.5 10.6
2015 1,033 936 1,969 0.5 7.5
2016 1,022 967 1,989 1.5 6.3
2017 1,038 888 1,926 -1.7 3.1
2018 919 835 1,754 -10.5 0.1
2019 922 876 1,798 -8.3 -2.7
2020 848 812 1,660 -15.3 -9.0
2021 885 842 1,727 -11.9 -6.8
2022 862 798 1,660 -15.3 -8.4

Source: Births Time Series Data Table BT.4


Standardised birth rates, West Lothian, 2002-2022

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Year Standardised birth rate Scottish birth rate
2002 11.4 10.1
2003 11.8 10.3
2004 11.8 10.6
2005 12.1 10.6
2006 12.4 10.8
2007 12.9 11.2
2008 13.2 11.5
2009 12.7 11.3
2010 12.4 11.2
2011 12.2 11.1
2012 12.0 10.9
2013 11.8 10.5
2014 11.8 10.6
2015 11.4 10.3
2016 11.4 10.1
2017 11.0 9.7
2018 10.0 9.4
2019 10.3 9.1
2020 9.5 8.6
2021 9.8 8.7
2022 9.4 8.6

Source: Births Time Series Data Table BT.8


Births by age group of mother, West Lothian, 2002 and 2022

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Age group of mother 2002 2022 % change Scotland % change
All ages 1,960 1,660 -15.3 -8.4
0 to 19 168 36 -78.6 -74.0
20 to 24 366 218 -40.4 -40.3
25 to 29 499 436 -12.6 -3.1
30 to 34 629 585 -7.0 1.5
35 to 39 259 305 17.8 23.4
40 and over 33 80 142.4 68.9
Not stated 6 0 -100.0 -91.4

Source: Births Time Series Data Table BT.6


Approximated total fertility rate, West Lothian, 2002-2022

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Year Approximated total fertility rate % change from 2002 Scotland % change from 2002
2002 1.70 7.6 -8.1
2003 1.80 13.9 -5.0
2004 1.81 14.6 -1.3
2005 1.84 16.5 0.0
2006 1.92 21.5 2.5
2007 1.99 25.9 6.2
2008 2.04 29.1 10.0
2009 1.97 24.7 8.1
2010 1.92 21.5 7.5
2011 1.91 20.9 5.6
2012 1.87 18.4 4.4
2013 1.83 15.8 0.6
2014 1.82 23.0 0.0
2015 1.76 18.9 -3.7
2016 1.74 17.6 -6.2
2017 1.68 13.5 -9.3
2018 1.53 3.4 -12.3
2019 1.58 6.8 -15.4
2020 1.45 -4.6 -12.8
2021 1.47 -1.3 -14.5
2022 1.42 -16.5 -14.1

Source: Births Time Series Data Table BT.10


2022 Deaths by Council Area in Scotland


Deaths by sex, West Lothian, 2002-2022

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Year Male Female All people % change from 2002 Scotland % change from 2002
2002 695 832 1,527 0.0 0.0
2003 741 805 1,546 1.2 0.6
2004 644 706 1,350 -11.6 -3.3
2005 718 772 1,490 -2.4 -4.1
2006 627 741 1,368 -10.4 -5.2
2007 637 734 1,371 -10.2 -3.6
2008 699 750 1,449 -5.1 -4.1
2009 704 698 1,402 -8.2 -7.3
2010 696 731 1,427 -6.5 -7.1
2011 667 757 1,424 -6.7 -7.6
2012 714 752 1,466 -4.0 -5.4
2013 690 744 1,434 -6.1 -5.9
2014 696 774 1,470 -3.7 -6.7
2015 729 750 1,479 -3.1 -0.9
2016 741 810 1,551 1.6 -2.4
2017 811 817 1,628 6.6 -0.4
2018 834 838 1,672 9.5 0.7
2019 756 836 1,592 4.3 0.0
2020 941 961 1,902 24.6 10.3
2021 942 865 1,807 18.3 9.4
2022 929 869 1,798 17.7 8.3

Source: Deaths Time Series Data Table DT.5


Standardised death rates, West Lothian, 2002-2022

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Year Standardised death rate Scottish death rate
2002 12.8 11.5
2003 12.9 11.5
2004 11.0 11.1
2005 12.1 10.9
2006 10.9 10.7
2007 10.7 10.8
2008 11.2 10.7
2009 10.7 10.3
2010 10.7 10.3
2011 10.4 10.1
2012 10.6 10.3
2013 10.2 10.3
2014 10.3 10.1
2015 10.2 10.7
2016 10.4 10.5
2017 10.8 10.7
2018 10.9 10.8
2019 10.2 10.6
2020 12.6 12.0
2021 9.8 11.6
2022 11.4 11.5

Source: Deaths Time Series Data Table DT.9


Deaths by sex, West Lothian, 2002 and 2022

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Sex 2002 2022 % change Scotland % change
All people 1,527 1,798 17.7 8.3
Male 695 929 33.7 12.8
Female 832 869 4.4 4.3

Source: Deaths Time Series Data Table DT.5


Deaths by age group by sex, West Lothian, 2022

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Age group Male Female All people % of all deaths Scotland % of all deaths
All people 929 869 1,798 100.0 100.0
0 4 2 6 0.3 0.3
1 to 4 0 0 0 0.0 0.0
5 to 9 0 0 0 0.0 0.0
10 to 14 1 1 2 0.1 0.0
15 to 19 0 2 2 0.1 0.1
20 to 24 4 3 7 0.4 0.3
25 to 29 2 3 5 0.3 0.3
30 to 34 4 7 11 0.6 0.5
35 to 39 9 4 13 0.7 0.8
40 to 44 7 10 17 0.9 1.2
45 to 49 16 8 24 1.3 1.7
50 to 54 37 19 56 3.1 2.8
55 to 59 51 35 86 4.8 4.2
60 to 64 64 45 109 6.1 5.6
65 to 69 81 71 152 8.5 7.6
70 to 74 140 99 239 13.3 10.7
75 to 79 153 127 280 15.6 14.0
80 to 84 142 133 275 15.3 15.8
85 to 89 118 157 275 15.3 16.8
90 and over 96 143 239 13.3 17.1

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


Male leading causes of death, West Lothian, 2022

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Leading causes of death Male deaths % of all male deaths
I20-I25 Ischaemic heart diseases 120 12.9
C33-C34 Malignant neoplasm of trachea, bronchus and lung 67 7.2
F01, F03, G30 Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease 55 5.9
J40-J47 Chronic lower respiratory diseases 52 5.6
I60-I69 Cerebrovascular disease 44 4.7

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


Female leading causes of death, West Lothian, 2022

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Leading causes of death Female deaths % of all female deaths
F01, F03, G30 Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease 113 13.0
I20-I25 Ischaemic heart diseases 75 8.6
C33-C34 Malignant neoplasm of trachea, bronchus and lung 73 8.4
J40-J47 Chronic lower respiratory diseases 54 6.2
I60-I69 Cerebrovascular disease 46 5.3

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, West Lothian, 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 77.2 77.7 78.2 0.0 0.0
2002-04 77.5 78.0 78.5 0.4 0.2
2003-05 77.9 78.4 78.9 1.0 0.5
2004-06 78.5 79.0 79.5 1.7 0.9
2005-07 78.4 78.9 79.4 1.6 1.0
2006-08 78.7 79.2 79.7 1.9 1.2
2007-09 79.0 79.5 80.0 2.4 1.5
2008-10 79.3 79.8 80.2 2.7 1.8
2009-11 79.5 80.0 80.4 2.9 2.2
2010-12 79.5 80.0 80.5 3.0 2.4
2011-13 79.6 80.1 80.6 3.2 2.6
2012-14 80.0 80.5 81.0 3.6 2.8
2013-15 80.3 80.8 81.3 4.0 2.9
2014-16 80.3 80.8 81.3 4.0 2.9
2015-17 80.5 81.0 81.4 4.2 2.8
2016-18 80.3 80.8 81.3 4.0 2.8
2017-19 80.5 81.0 81.4 4.2 2.9
2018-20 80.0 80.5 81.0 3.6 2.7
2019-21 80.0 80.5 81.0 3.7 2.4

Source: Life Expectancy for Administrative Areas within Scotland


Male life expectancy at birth, West Lothian, 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 73.0 73.5 74.0 0.0 0.0
2002-04 73.8 74.3 74.8 1.1 0.4
2003-05 73.7 74.3 74.8 1.0 1.0
2004-06 74.6 75.1 75.7 2.2 1.5
2005-07 74.8 75.4 75.9 2.5 1.8
2006-08 75.3 75.9 76.4 3.2 2.0
2007-09 75.4 75.9 76.4 3.3 2.5
2008-10 75.6 76.2 76.7 3.6 3.1
2009-11 76.2 76.7 77.3 4.4 3.7
2010-12 76.5 77.0 77.5 4.8 4.1
2011-13 76.9 77.4 78.0 5.3 4.5
2012-14 77.3 77.8 78.3 5.8 4.9
2013-15 77.7 78.2 78.7 6.4 4.9
2014-16 77.8 78.3 78.8 6.5 4.9
2015-17 77.6 78.1 78.6 6.2 4.8
2016-18 77.3 77.8 78.3 5.8 4.8
2017-19 77.3 77.9 78.4 5.9 5.0
2018-20 77.0 77.5 78.1 5.5 4.5
2019-21 76.6 77.1 77.7 4.9 4.1

Source: Life Expectancy for Administrative Areas within Scotland


Female life expectancy at age 65 to 69, West Lothian, 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 16.4 16.7 17.1 0.0 0.0
2002-04 16.6 17.0 17.3 1.4 0.5
2003-05 16.9 17.3 17.6 3.2 1.3
2004-06 17.2 17.6 17.9 5.0 2.6
2005-07 17.3 17.6 18.0 5.4 3.3
2006-08 17.6 17.9 18.3 7.1 3.8
2007-09 18.0 18.4 18.7 9.7 4.7
2008-10 18.1 18.4 18.8 10.3 5.8
2009-11 18.3 18.6 19.0 11.3 7.3
2010-12 18.2 18.6 18.9 10.9 7.5
2011-13 18.4 18.8 19.1 12.2 8.0
2012-14 18.6 19.0 19.3 13.3 8.5
2013-15 18.9 19.3 19.6 15.1 8.7
2014-16 18.9 19.3 19.6 15.1 9.2
2015-17 18.9 19.3 19.6 15.3 8.9
2016-18 18.9 19.2 19.6 14.8 9.4
2017-19 19.1 19.4 19.7 15.9 9.8
2018-20 18.8 19.1 19.5 14.3 9.2
2019-21 18.8 19.1 19.5 14.3 8.7

Source: Life Expectancy for Administrative Areas within Scotland


Male life expectancy at age 65 to 69, West Lothian, 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 13.6 14.0 14.4 0.0 0.0
2002-04 14.2 14.6 14.9 4.1 1.1
2003-05 14.4 14.8 15.1 5.4 2.5
2004-06 15.2 15.6 16.0 11.4 4.9
2005-07 15.5 15.9 16.3 13.7 6.1
2006-08 15.9 16.3 16.7 16.2 7.4
2007-09 15.8 16.2 16.5 15.3 8.6
2008-10 15.8 16.1 16.5 15.3 10.4
2009-11 16.2 16.6 17.0 18.5 12.0
2010-12 16.5 16.9 17.3 20.8 13.2
2011-13 16.9 17.3 17.7 23.2 14.1
2012-14 16.9 17.3 17.7 23.7 15.2
2013-15 17.1 17.5 17.9 25.0 15.0
2014-16 17.2 17.6 18.0 25.5 15.5
2015-17 17.1 17.5 17.9 24.9 15.5
2016-18 17.2 17.5 17.9 25.3 16.5
2017-19 17.5 17.9 18.2 27.5 17.4
2018-20 17.3 17.7 18.0 26.2 16.3
2019-21 17.1 17.5 17.9 24.9 15.3

Source: Life Expectancy for Administrative Areas within Scotland


Mid-2021 Migration by Council Area in Scotland


Migration by type, West Lothian, 2002-03 to 2020-21*

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Year In Out Net
2002-03 6,010 5,140 880
2003-04 6,210 5,000 1,210
2004-05 5,980 5,130 840
2005-06 6,200 4,880 1,320
2006-07 6,710 5,250 1,460
2007-08 6,350 5,350 1,000
2008-09 5,060 4,830 230
2009-10 4,830 4,630 200
2010-11 4,820 4,600 220
2011-12 4,910 4,750 150
2012-13 4,590 4,970 -390
2013-14 5,230 4,790 440
2014-15 5,720 4,830 890
2015-16 5,660 4,540 1,130
2016-17 5,330 4,540 790
2017-18 5,280 4,700 580
2018-19 5,610 4,900 710
2019-20 5,050 4,160 890
2020-21 6,940 5,140 1,800

*Totals have been rounded to the nearest ten.

Source: Total Migration to or from Scotland


Net migration rates per 1,000 people, West Lothian, 2008-09 to 2020-21

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Year Net migration rate Scottish Net migration rate
2008-09 1.3 4.7
2009-10 1.2 5.0
2010-11 1.2 5.7
2011-12 0.9 2.4
2012-13 -2.2 1.9
2013-14 2.5 3.3
2014-15 5.0 5.2
2015-16 6.3 5.9
2016-17 4.3 4.4
2017-18 3.2 3.8
2018-19 3.9 5.5
2019-20 4.8 3.1
2020-21 9.7 5.1

Sources: Migration Flows, Mid-2018 Population Estimates


Net migration by age group by sex, West Lothian, 2020-21

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Age group Male Female All people
All people 830 965 1,795
0 to 4 83 110 193
5 to 9 70 76 146
10 to 14 41 43 84
15 to 19 -4 -34 -38
20 to 24 86 181 267
25 to 29 112 107 219
30 to 34 161 231 392
35 to 39 159 138 297
40 to 44 86 58 144
45 to 49 44 34 78
50 to 54 24 -19 5
55 to 59 -19 7 -12
60 to 64 -24 -22 -46
65 to 69 -15 4 -11
70 to 74 8 12 20
75 to 79 9 23 32
80 to 84 3 -1 2
85 to 89 1 9 10
90 and over 5 8 13

Source: Total Migration to or from Scotland


2022 Marriages and Civil Partnerships by Council Area in Scotland


Total marriages, West Lothian, 2002-2022

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Year All marriages
2002 608
2003 631
2004 650
2005 668
2006 653
2007 676
2008 587
2009 605
2010 779
2011 868
2012 884
2013 853
2014 925
2015 944
2016 870
2017 764
2018 744
2019 655
2020 201
2021 519
2022 759

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


Total civil partnerships, West Lothian, 2005-2022

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Year Male Female All civil partnerships Mixed.sex Same.sex
2005 0 0 0 NA NA
2006 5 13 18 NA NA
2007 3 7 10 NA NA
2008 2 4 6 NA NA
2009 2 3 5 NA NA
2010 1 7 8 NA NA
2011 5 4 9 NA NA
2012 6 6 12 NA NA
2013 3 10 13 NA NA
2014 1 9 10 NA NA
2015 1 1 2 NA NA
2016 0 0 0 NA NA
2017 0 0 0 NA NA
2018 0 0 0 NA NA
2019 0 2 2 NA NA
2020 0 1 1 NA NA
2021 NA NA 8 6 2
2022 NA NA 9 8 1

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


Mid-2022 Household Estimates by Council Area in Scotland


Total households, West Lothian, 2001-2022

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Year All households % change from 2001 Scotland % change from 2001
2001 65,064 0.0 0.0
2002 65,951 1.4 0.8
2003 67,107 3.1 1.7
2004 68,291 5.0 2.6
2005 69,352 6.6 3.6
2006 70,291 8.0 4.6
2007 71,416 9.8 5.7
2008 72,326 11.2 6.5
2009 72,659 11.7 7.2
2010 73,261 12.6 7.8
2011 73,554 13.0 8.3
2012 73,847 13.5 8.8
2013 74,335 14.2 9.4
2014 75,035 15.3 10.1
2015 75,782 16.5 10.7
2016 76,630 17.8 11.5
2017 77,369 18.9 12.2
2018 77,953 19.8 12.9
2019 78,966 21.4 13.7
2020 79,892 22.8 14.3
2021 80,932 24.4 15.2
2022 81,779 25.7 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, West Lothian, 2018-2028

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Year All households % change from 2018 Scotland % change from 2018
2018 77,953 0.0 0.0
2019 78,966 1.3 0.7
2020 79,770 2.3 1.3
2021 80,562 3.3 1.8
2022 81,415 4.4 2.5
2023 82,214 5.5 2.9
2024 82,991 6.5 3.4
2025 83,688 7.4 3.8
2026 84,357 8.2 4.2
2027 85,008 9.1 4.5
2028 85,634 9.9 4.9

Source: 2018-based Household Projections


Percentage change in projected households by household type, West Lothian, 2018 and 2028

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Type 2018 2028 % change Scotland % change
All households 77,953 85,634 9.9 4.9
One adult 23,216 26,595 14.6 8.1
Two adults 23,744 26,894 13.3 7.2
One adult, one or more children 6,293 6,845 8.8 2.2
Two or more adults, one or more children 17,102 17,485 2.2 -0.9
Three or more adults 7,598 7,816 2.9 -3.4

Source: 2018-based Household Projections


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

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Age group 2018 2028 % change Scotland % change
All HRPs 77,953 85,634 9.9 4.9
16 to 19 367 410 11.8 12.5
20 to 24 2,235 2,254 0.9 -6.5
25 to 29 4,254 4,071 -4.3 -15.5
30 to 34 6,063 6,295 3.8 1.3
35 to 39 6,749 7,588 12.4 13.5
40 to 44 6,830 7,979 16.8 16.6
45 to 49 8,568 7,976 -6.9 -5.9
50 to 54 9,006 7,429 -17.5 -21.4
55 to 59 8,005 8,316 3.9 -4.1
60 to 64 6,155 8,031 30.5 16.1
65 to 69 5,132 6,439 25.5 17.5
70 to 74 4,815 4,962 3.1 2.8
75 to 79 4,570 6,021 31.7 28.2
80 to 84 2,978 4,530 52.1 32.3
85 to 89 1,527 2,373 55.4 19.0
90 and over 700 959 37.1 27.9

Source: 2018-based Household Projections


2022 Dwellings by Council Area in Scotland


Total dwellings, West Lothian, 2001-2022

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Year All dwellings % change from 2001 Scotland % change from 2001
2001 66,327 0.0 0.0
2002 67,166 1.3 0.8
2003 68,332 3.0 1.5
2004 69,504 4.8 2.4
2005 70,754 6.7 3.3
2006 71,770 8.2 4.1
2007 72,981 10.0 5.2
2008 73,948 11.5 6.0
2009 74,397 12.2 6.7
2010 75,123 13.3 7.2
2011 75,397 13.7 7.8
2012 75,729 14.2 8.4
2013 76,473 15.3 8.9
2014 77,186 16.4 9.5
2015 77,834 17.3 10.2
2016 78,604 18.5 11.0
2017 79,112 19.3 11.8
2018 79,854 20.4 12.7
2019 80,911 22.0 13.6
2020 81,723 23.2 14.4
2021 82,591 24.5 15.3
2022 83,624 26.1 16.3

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


Dwellings by Council Tax band, West Lothian, 2022

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Tax band % of all dwellings Scotland % of all dwellings
All dwellings 100.0 100.0
A 21.1 20.4
B 30.0 22.4
C 12.7 16.1
D 11.0 13.7
E 12.5 13.6
F 8.6 8.0
G 3.8 5.1
H 0.2 0.5

Source: statistics.gov.scot


Tax band % of all dwellings Scotland % of all dwellings
All dwellings 100.0 100.0
A - C 63.8 58.9
D - E 23.5 27.3
F - H 12.7 13.7

Source: statistics.gov.scot


Dwellings by type, West Lothian, 2017

Type % of all dwellings Scotland % of all dwellings
All dwellings 100.0 100.0
Detached 24.3 21.5
Semi-detached 20.8 19.7
Terrace 32.6 20.5
Flat 22.3 37.7
Not known 0.1 0.7

Source: statistics.gov.scot