Dumfries and Galloway
Council Area
Profile
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 Dumfries and Galloway was 148,790.
This is an increase of 0.3% from 148,290 in 2020. Over the same period,
the population of Scotland increased by 0.3%.
View Source Table
Dumfries and Galloway had the 13th 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.
View Source Table
Between 2001 and 2021, the population of Dumfries and Galloway has
increased by 0.7%. This is the 26th highest percentage change out of the
32 council areas in Scotland. Over the same period, Scotland’s
population rose by 8.2%.
View Source Table
In 2021, there were more females (51.4%) than males (48.6%) living in
Dumfries and Galloway. There were also more females (51.2%) than males
(48.8%) living in Scotland overall.
View Source Table
In terms of overall size, the 45 to 64 age group was the largest in
2021, with a population of 43,656. In contrast, the 16 to 24 age group
was the smallest, with a population of 12,878. In 2021, more females
than males lived in Dumfries and Galloway in 4 out of 6 age groups.
View Source Table
Between 2001 and 2021, the 25 to 44 age group saw the largest
percentage decrease (-23.0%). The 75 and over age group saw the largest
percentage increase (+44.7%).
View Source Table
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 Dumfries and Galloway is
projected to decrease from 148,790 to 144,575. This is a decrease of
2.8%, which compares to a projected increase of 1.8% for Scotland as a
whole.
View Source Table
Dumfries and Galloway is projected to have the 14th 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.
View Source Table
Dumfries and Galloway is projected to have the 28th highest
percentage change in population size out of the 32 council areas in
Scotland.
View Source Table
Over the next 10 years, the population of Dumfries and Galloway is
projected to decrease by 5.8% 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 2.9% over the same period.
View Source Table
The average age of the population of Dumfries and Galloway is
projected to increase as the baby boomer generation ages and more people
are expected to live longer.
View Source Table
Between 2018 and 2028, the 0 to 15 age group is projected to see the
largest percentage decrease (-14.2%) and the 75 and over age group is
projected to see the largest percentage increase (+23.7%). In terms of
size, however, 45 to 64 is projected to remain the largest age group.
View Source Table
View Source Table
Births
Last updated: July 2023
Likely next update: July 2024
2022 Births by Council Area in Scotland
In 2022, there were 1,093 births in Dumfries and Galloway. This is an
increase of 0.9% from 1,083 births in 2021. Of these 1,093 births, 543
(49.7%) were female and 550 (50.3%) were male.
View Source Table
In Dumfries and Galloway, the standardised birth rate in 2021 was 9.6 per 1,000 population and remained the same in 2022. In comparison, the rate in Scotland overall decreased from 8.7 to 8.6.
In 2022, Dumfries and Galloway was the council area with the joint
17th 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.
View Source Table
In 2022, the most common age group of mothers in Dumfries and
Galloway was 30 to 34 (379 births), the same as in 2002. The least
common age group of mothers in Dumfries and Galloway was 0 to 19 (29
births), which is a change from the 40 and over age group in 2002.
View Source Table
Between 2002 and 2022, the 0 to 19 age group has seen the largest
percentage decrease in births (-75.4%) and the 40 and over age group has
seen the largest percentage increase in births (+32.0%).
View Source Table
The total fertility rate in Dumfries and Galloway increased from 1.44 in 2021 to 1.46 in 2022. Out of the 32 council areas in Scotland, Dumfries and Galloway had the joint 17th highest rate in 2022 and this is higher than the rate of 1.28 for Scotland as a whole.
View Source Table
Deaths
Last updated: July 2023
Likely next update: July 2024
2022 Deaths by Council Area in Scotland
In 2022, there were 2,185 deaths in Dumfries and Galloway. This is a
1.7% increase from 2,148 deaths in 2021. Of these 2,185 deaths, 1,053
(48.2%) were female and 1,132 (51.8%) were male.
View Source Table
In Dumfries and Galloway, the standardised death rate decreased from 14.5 per 1,000 population in 2021 to 11.2 in 2022. In comparison, the rate in Scotland overall decreased from 11.6 to 11.5.
In 2022, Dumfries and Galloway was the council area with the 18th highest standardised death rate. Between 2021 and 2022, 25 councils saw a decrease in standardised death rate and 7 councils saw an increase.
View Source Table
Between 2002 and 2022, both female and male deaths registered in
Dumfries and Galloway have increased in number. In 2022, a lower number
of female (1,053) than male (1,132) deaths were registered.
View Source Table
In comparison to 2002, the number of female deaths registered in
Dumfries and Galloway in 2022 was 12.3% higher and the number of male
deaths was 33.0% 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.
View Source Table
In 2022, the 85 to 89 age group saw the highest number of total
deaths (387) and the 5 to 9, 10 to 14 age groups saw the fewest (0). For
females, the most common age group was 90 and over (224) and for males,
the most common age group was 75 to 79 (199).
View Source Table
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 Dumfries and Galloway, the leading cause of death for males in
2022 was Ischaemic heart diseases (13.5% of all male deaths), followed
by Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease (9.8%). 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%).
View Source Table
In Dumfries and Galloway, the leading cause of death for females in
2022 was Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease (13.2% of all female deaths),
followed by Ischaemic heart diseases (9.2%). 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%).
View Source Table
Life Expectancy
Last updated: September 2023
Likely next update: September/October 2024
Life Expectancy in 2019-21 by Council Area in Scotland*
In Dumfries and Galloway, life expectancy at birth was higher for females (81.1 years) than for males (77.4 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 Dumfries and Galloway, life expectancy at birth is higher than at
Scotland level for both females and males.
View Source Table for
females
View Source Table for males
Over the period between 2001-03 and 2019-21, female life expectancy
at birth in Dumfries and Galloway has risen by 1.8%. This is the joint
24th highest percentage change out of all 32 council areas in Scotland
and this is lower than the percentage change for Scotland overall
(+2.4%).
View Source Table
Over the period between 2001-03 and 2019-21, male life expectancy at
birth in Dumfries and Galloway has risen by 3.5%. 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 (+4.1%).
View Source Table
In Dumfries and Galloway, life expectancy at age 65-69 was higher for females (20.1 years) than for males (18.2 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 Dumfries and Galloway, life expectancy at age 65-69 is higher than
at Scotland level for both females and males.
View Source Table for females
View Source Table for males
Over the period between 2001-03 and 2019-21, female life expectancy
at age 65-69 in Dumfries and Galloway has risen by 7.6%. This is the
22nd highest percentage change out of all 32 council areas in Scotland
and this is lower than the percentage change for Scotland overall
(+8.7%).
View Source Table
Over the period between 2001-03 and 2019-21, male life expectancy at
age 65-69 in Dumfries and Galloway has risen by 12.8%. This is the joint
27th highest percentage change out of all 32 council areas in Scotland
and this is lower than the percentage change for Scotland overall
(+15.3%).
View Source Table
*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 Dumfries and
Galloway was 5,310, a 49.6% increase from 3,550 in the period 2019-20.
The level of out-migration in Dumfries and Galloway was 3,810, which is
a 18.3% increase from 3,220 in 2019-20.
View Source Table
In 2020-21, Dumfries and Galloway had the 8th highest level of net migration out of the 32 council areas in Scotland, with a net total of 1,500 people. This is an increase of 1,160 from 340 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.
View Source Table
*Please note that totals have been rounded to the nearest ten at
council level.
In Dumfries and Galloway, the net migration rate increased from 2.3 people per 1,000 population in 2019-20 to 10.1 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, Dumfries and Galloway was the council area with the 9th
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.
View Source Table
In the period 2020-21, net migration in Dumfries and Galloway was
higher for females (777) than for males (724). The age group with the
highest level of total net migration was 55 to 59 (227). In contrast,
the age group with the lowest level of net migration was 15 to 19 (-40).
View Source Table
Marriages and Civil Partnerships
Last updated: July 2023
Likely next update: July 2024
2022 Marriages by Council Area in Scotland
In 2022, 5,212 marriages were registered in Dumfries and Galloway.
This is a 10.4% increase from 4,722 in 2021. In comparison, the number
of marriages registered in Scotland overall increased by 23.7%.
View Source Table
Dumfries and Galloway had the 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.
View Source Table
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, 42 civil partnerships were registered in Dumfries
and Galloway, of which 32 were mixed-sex and 10 were same-sex.
View Source Table
Dumfries and Galloway had the 4th 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.
View Source Table
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 Dumfries and Galloway was
70,984. This is a 0.8% increase from 70,405 households in 2021. In
comparison, the number of households in Scotland overall increased by
0.8%.
View Source Table
Dumfries and Galloway had the 14th 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.
View Source Table
In comparison to 2001, the number of households in Dumfries and
Galloway has increased by 11.1%. This is the 25th highest percentage
change out of the 32 council areas in Scotland and a less rapid change
than at Scotland level (+16.2%).
View Source Table
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 Dumfries and
Galloway is projected to increase from 69,586 to 69,869. This is a 0.4%
increase, which compares to a projected increase of 4.9% for Scotland as
a whole.
View Source Table
Dumfries and Galloway is projected to have the 14th 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.
View Source Table
Dumfries and Galloway is projected to have the 28th highest
percentage change in household numbers out of the 32 council areas in
Scotland.
View Source Table
In 2028, the household type “Two adults” is projected to remain the
most common (36.3%) and the household type “One adult, one or more
children” is projected to remain the least common (5.0%) in Dumfries and
Galloway.
View Source Table
Between 2018 and 2028, the household type “Three or more adults” is
projected to see the largest percentage decrease (-11.2%) and the
household type “One adult” is projected to see the largest percentage
increase (+4.6%).
View Source Table
Between 2018 and 2028, the 50 to 54 age group is projected to see the
largest percentage decrease (-34.3%) and the 80 to 84 age group is
projected to see the largest percentage increase (+31.6%). 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.
View Source Table
View Source Table
Dwellings
Last updated: June 2023
Likely next update: June 2024
2022 Dwellings by Council Area in Scotland
In 2022, the number of dwellings in Dumfries and Galloway was 75,922.
This is a 0.5% increase from 75,521 in 2021. In comparison, the number
of dwellings in Scotland overall increased by 0.9%.
View Source Table
Dumfries and Galloway had the 12th 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.
View Source Table
Compared with 2001, the number of dwellings in Dumfries and Galloway
has increased by 12.3%. This is the 21st highest percentage change out
of the 32 council areas in Scotland and a less rapid change than for
Scotland as a whole (+16.3%).
View Source Table
In Dumfries and Galloway, Council Tax band B was most common (29.8%)
in 2022, followed by Council Tax band C (16.4%). 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.
View Source Table
Tables
Mid-2021 Population Estimates by Council Area in Scotland
Total population, Dumfries and Galloway, 2001-2021
View Chart
| Year | Population | % change from 2001 | Scotland % change from 2001 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 147,780 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| 2002 | 147,670 | -0.1 | 0.0 |
| 2003 | 147,860 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| 2004 | 148,700 | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| 2005 | 149,620 | 1.2 | 0.9 |
| 2006 | 149,770 | 1.3 | 1.4 |
| 2007 | 150,370 | 1.8 | 2.1 |
| 2008 | 151,010 | 2.2 | 2.7 |
| 2009 | 151,160 | 2.3 | 3.3 |
| 2010 | 151,100 | 2.2 | 3.9 |
| 2011 | 151,410 | 2.5 | 4.7 |
| 2012 | 150,840 | 2.1 | 4.9 |
| 2013 | 150,280 | 1.7 | 5.2 |
| 2014 | 149,960 | 1.5 | 5.6 |
| 2015 | 149,670 | 1.3 | 6.1 |
| 2016 | 149,520 | 1.2 | 6.7 |
| 2017 | 149,200 | 1.0 | 7.1 |
| 2018 | 148,790 | 0.7 | 7.4 |
| 2019 | 148,860 | 0.7 | 7.9 |
| 2020 | 148,290 | 0.3 | 7.9 |
| 2021 | 148,790 | 0.7 | 8.2 |
Source: Population Estimates Time Series Data
Population by age group by sex, Dumfries and Galloway, 2021
View Chart
| Age group | Male | Female | All people | % of population | Scotland % of population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All people | 72,356 | 76,434 | 148,790 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
| 0 to 15 | 11,689 | 11,193 | 22,882 | 15.4 | 16.6 |
| 16 to 24 | 6,707 | 6,171 | 12,878 | 8.7 | 10.2 |
| 25 to 44 | 14,493 | 15,319 | 29,812 | 20.0 | 26.4 |
| 45 to 64 | 20,948 | 22,708 | 43,656 | 29.3 | 27.2 |
| 65 to 74 | 10,451 | 10,942 | 21,393 | 14.4 | 10.9 |
| 75 and over | 8,068 | 10,101 | 18,169 | 12.2 | 8.7 |
Source: Population Estimates Time Series Data
| Age group | Male | Female | All people | % of population | Scotland % of population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All people | 72,356 | 76,434 | 148,790 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
| 0 to 15 | 11,689 | 11,193 | 22,882 | 15.4 | 16.6 |
| 16 to 64 | 42,148 | 44,198 | 86,346 | 58.0 | 63.8 |
| 65 and over | 18,519 | 21,043 | 39,562 | 26.6 | 19.6 |
Source: Population Estimates Time Series Data
Percentage change in population by age group, Dumfries and Galloway, 2001 and 2021
View Chart
| Age group | 2001 | 2021 | % change | Scotland % change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All people | 147,780 | 148,790 | 0.7 | 8.2 |
| 0 to 15 | 27,750 | 22,882 | -17.5 | -6.1 |
| 16 to 24 | 12,596 | 12,878 | 2.2 | -1.7 |
| 25 to 44 | 38,726 | 29,812 | -23.0 | -2.1 |
| 45 to 64 | 40,263 | 43,656 | 8.4 | 20.1 |
| 65 to 74 | 15,887 | 21,393 | 34.7 | 33.3 |
| 75 and over | 12,558 | 18,169 | 44.7 | 32.7 |
Source: Population Estimates Time Series Data
| Age group | 2001 | 2021 | % change | Scotland % change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All people | 147,780 | 148,790 | 0.7 | 8.2 |
| 0 to 15 | 27,750 | 22,882 | -17.5 | -6.1 |
| 16 to 64 | 91,585 | 86,346 | -5.7 | 6.3 |
| 65 and over | 28,445 | 39,562 | 39.1 | 33.0 |
Source: Population Estimates Time Series Data
2018-based Population Projections by Council Area in Scotland
Total projected population, Dumfries and Galloway, 2018-2028
View Chart
| Year | Population | % change from 2018 | Scotland % change from 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 148,790 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| 2019 | 148,507 | -0.2 | 0.3 |
| 2020 | 148,140 | -0.4 | 0.5 |
| 2021 | 147,742 | -0.7 | 0.7 |
| 2022 | 147,316 | -1.0 | 0.9 |
| 2023 | 146,886 | -1.3 | 1.1 |
| 2024 | 146,442 | -1.6 | 1.2 |
| 2025 | 146,009 | -1.9 | 1.4 |
| 2026 | 145,529 | -2.2 | 1.5 |
| 2027 | 145,046 | -2.5 | 1.7 |
| 2028 | 144,575 | -2.8 | 1.8 |
Source: Sub-National Population Projections (2018-based)
Components of projected population change, Dumfries and Galloway, 2018 and 2028
View Chart
| Area | 2018 | 2028 | Natural change | Net migration | Total change | Natural % change | Net migration % change | Total % change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dumfries and Galloway | 148,790 | 144,575 | -8,570 | 4,326 | -4,215 | -5.8 | 2.9 | -2.8 |
| 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, Dumfries and Galloway, 2018 and 2028
View Chart
| Sex | 2018 | 2028 | % change | Scotland % change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All people | 148,790 | 144,575 | -2.8 | 1.8 |
| Male | 72,321 | 70,526 | -2.5 | 2.2 |
| Female | 76,469 | 74,049 | -3.2 | 1.4 |
Source: Sub-National Population Projections (2018-based)
Projected population change by age group, Dumfries and Galloway, 2018 and 2028
View Chart
| Age group | 2018 | 2028 | % change | Scotland % change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All people | 148,790 | 144,575 | -2.8 | 1.8 |
| 0 to 15 | 23,424 | 20,089 | -14.2 | -6.0 |
| 16 to 24 | 13,344 | 12,859 | -3.6 | -0.9 |
| 25 to 44 | 29,383 | 29,628 | 0.8 | 3.1 |
| 45 to 64 | 44,760 | 38,494 | -14.0 | -5.5 |
| 65 to 74 | 20,841 | 22,424 | 7.6 | 14.4 |
| 75 and over | 17,038 | 21,081 | 23.7 | 25.4 |
Source: Sub-National Population Projections (2018-based)
| Age group | 2018 | 2028 | % change | Scotland % change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All people | 148,790 | 144,575 | -2.8 | 1.8 |
| 0 to 15 | 23,424 | 20,089 | -14.2 | -6.0 |
| 16 to 64 | 87,487 | 80,981 | -7.4 | -1.3 |
| 65 and over | 37,879 | 43,505 | 14.9 | 19.3 |
Source: Sub-National Population Projections (2018-based)
2022 Births by Council Area in Scotland
Births by sex, Dumfries and Galloway, 2002-2022
View Chart| Year | Male | Female | All births | % change from 2002 | Scotland % change from 2002 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 704 | 639 | 1,343 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| 2003 | 646 | 661 | 1,307 | -2.7 | 2.3 |
| 2004 | 726 | 705 | 1,431 | 6.6 | 5.2 |
| 2005 | 733 | 674 | 1,407 | 4.8 | 6.1 |
| 2006 | 759 | 712 | 1,471 | 9.5 | 8.6 |
| 2007 | 766 | 741 | 1,507 | 12.2 | 12.7 |
| 2008 | 717 | 713 | 1,430 | 6.5 | 17.1 |
| 2009 | 752 | 755 | 1,507 | 12.2 | 15.2 |
| 2010 | 748 | 697 | 1,445 | 7.6 | 14.7 |
| 2011 | 699 | 697 | 1,396 | 3.9 | 14.3 |
| 2012 | 734 | 656 | 1,390 | 3.5 | 13.2 |
| 2013 | 694 | 633 | 1,327 | -1.2 | 9.3 |
| 2014 | 678 | 608 | 1,286 | -4.2 | 10.6 |
| 2015 | 633 | 623 | 1,256 | -6.5 | 7.5 |
| 2016 | 655 | 663 | 1,318 | -1.9 | 6.3 |
| 2017 | 639 | 609 | 1,248 | -7.1 | 3.1 |
| 2018 | 592 | 606 | 1,198 | -10.8 | 0.1 |
| 2019 | 605 | 548 | 1,153 | -14.1 | -2.7 |
| 2020 | 583 | 543 | 1,126 | -16.2 | -9.0 |
| 2021 | 558 | 525 | 1,083 | -19.4 | -6.8 |
| 2022 | 550 | 543 | 1,093 | -18.6 | -8.4 |
Source: Births Time Series Data Table BT.4
Standardised birth rates, Dumfries and Galloway, 2002-2022
View Chart
| Year | Standardised birth rate | Scottish birth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 11.2 | 10.1 |
| 2003 | 10.9 | 10.3 |
| 2004 | 12.0 | 10.6 |
| 2005 | 11.8 | 10.6 |
| 2006 | 12.4 | 10.8 |
| 2007 | 12.7 | 11.2 |
| 2008 | 12.0 | 11.5 |
| 2009 | 12.7 | 11.3 |
| 2010 | 12.2 | 11.2 |
| 2011 | 11.8 | 11.1 |
| 2012 | 11.8 | 10.9 |
| 2013 | 11.3 | 10.5 |
| 2014 | 11.1 | 10.6 |
| 2015 | 10.9 | 10.3 |
| 2016 | 11.5 | 10.1 |
| 2017 | 10.9 | 9.7 |
| 2018 | 10.5 | 9.4 |
| 2019 | 10.2 | 9.1 |
| 2020 | 10.0 | 8.6 |
| 2021 | 9.6 | 8.7 |
| 2022 | 9.6 | 8.6 |
Source: Births Time Series Data Table BT.8
Births by age group of mother, Dumfries and Galloway, 2002 and 2022
View Chart
| Age group of mother | 2002 | 2022 | % change | Scotland % change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All ages | 1,343 | 1,093 | -18.6 | -8.4 |
| 0 to 19 | 118 | 29 | -75.4 | -74.0 |
| 20 to 24 | 281 | 152 | -45.9 | -40.3 |
| 25 to 29 | 330 | 341 | 3.3 | -3.1 |
| 30 to 34 | 402 | 379 | -5.7 | 1.5 |
| 35 to 39 | 187 | 159 | -15.0 | 23.4 |
| 40 and over | 25 | 33 | 32.0 | 68.9 |
| Not stated | 0 | 0 | NaN | -91.4 |
Source: Births Time Series Data Table BT.6
Approximated total fertility rate, Dumfries and Galloway, 2002-2022
View Chart
| Year | Approximated total fertility rate | % change from 2002 | Scotland % change from 2002 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1.71 | 7.5 | -8.1 |
| 2003 | 1.69 | 6.3 | -5.0 |
| 2004 | 1.88 | 18.2 | -1.3 |
| 2005 | 1.85 | 16.4 | 0.0 |
| 2006 | 1.95 | 22.6 | 2.5 |
| 2007 | 1.97 | 23.9 | 6.2 |
| 2008 | 1.90 | 19.5 | 10.0 |
| 2009 | 1.98 | 24.5 | 8.1 |
| 2010 | 1.91 | 20.1 | 7.5 |
| 2011 | 1.83 | 15.1 | 5.6 |
| 2012 | 1.83 | 15.1 | 4.4 |
| 2013 | 1.76 | 10.7 | 0.6 |
| 2014 | 1.70 | 6.9 | 0.0 |
| 2015 | 1.66 | 4.4 | -3.7 |
| 2016 | 1.75 | 10.1 | -6.2 |
| 2017 | 1.65 | 3.8 | -9.3 |
| 2018 | 1.60 | 0.6 | -12.3 |
| 2019 | 1.54 | -3.1 | -15.4 |
| 2020 | 1.53 | 3.4 | -12.8 |
| 2021 | 1.44 | 3.6 | -14.5 |
| 2022 | 1.46 | -2.0 | -14.1 |
Source: Births Time Series Data Table BT.10
2022 Deaths by Council Area in Scotland
Deaths by sex, Dumfries and Galloway, 2002-2022
View Chart
| Year | Male | Female | All people | % change from 2002 | Scotland % change from 2002 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 851 | 938 | 1,789 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| 2003 | 926 | 986 | 1,912 | 6.9 | 0.6 |
| 2004 | 859 | 996 | 1,855 | 3.7 | -3.3 |
| 2005 | 880 | 967 | 1,847 | 3.2 | -4.1 |
| 2006 | 889 | 949 | 1,838 | 2.7 | -5.2 |
| 2007 | 844 | 1,022 | 1,866 | 4.3 | -3.6 |
| 2008 | 887 | 886 | 1,773 | -0.9 | -4.1 |
| 2009 | 874 | 916 | 1,790 | 0.1 | -7.3 |
| 2010 | 939 | 918 | 1,857 | 3.8 | -7.1 |
| 2011 | 800 | 907 | 1,707 | -4.6 | -7.6 |
| 2012 | 882 | 947 | 1,829 | 2.2 | -5.4 |
| 2013 | 896 | 979 | 1,875 | 4.8 | -5.9 |
| 2014 | 926 | 957 | 1,883 | 5.3 | -6.7 |
| 2015 | 935 | 977 | 1,912 | 6.9 | -0.9 |
| 2016 | 971 | 887 | 1,858 | 3.9 | -2.4 |
| 2017 | 968 | 1,018 | 1,986 | 11.0 | -0.4 |
| 2018 | 938 | 1,012 | 1,950 | 9.0 | 0.7 |
| 2019 | 928 | 1,004 | 1,932 | 8.0 | 0.0 |
| 2020 | 1,045 | 1,029 | 2,074 | 15.9 | 10.3 |
| 2021 | 1,114 | 1,034 | 2,148 | 20.1 | 9.4 |
| 2022 | 1,132 | 1,053 | 2,185 | 22.1 | 8.3 |
Source: Deaths Time Series Data Table DT.5
Standardised death rates, Dumfries and Galloway, 2002-2022
View Chart
| Year | Standardised death rate | Scottish death rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 10.1 | 11.5 |
| 2003 | 10.7 | 11.5 |
| 2004 | 10.3 | 11.1 |
| 2005 | 10.2 | 10.9 |
| 2006 | 10.1 | 10.7 |
| 2007 | 10.2 | 10.8 |
| 2008 | 9.6 | 10.7 |
| 2009 | 9.6 | 10.3 |
| 2010 | 9.9 | 10.3 |
| 2011 | 9.0 | 10.1 |
| 2012 | 9.6 | 10.3 |
| 2013 | 9.9 | 10.3 |
| 2014 | 9.9 | 10.1 |
| 2015 | 10.0 | 10.7 |
| 2016 | 9.6 | 10.5 |
| 2017 | 10.3 | 10.7 |
| 2018 | 10.1 | 10.8 |
| 2019 | 10.0 | 10.6 |
| 2020 | 11.6 | 12.0 |
| 2021 | 14.5 | 11.6 |
| 2022 | 11.2 | 11.5 |
Source: Deaths Time Series Data Table DT.9
Deaths by sex, Dumfries and Galloway, 2002 and 2022
View Chart
| Sex | 2002 | 2022 | % change | Scotland % change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All people | 1,789 | 2,185 | 22.1 | 8.3 |
| Male | 851 | 1,132 | 33.0 | 12.8 |
| Female | 938 | 1,053 | 12.3 | 4.3 |
Source: Deaths Time Series Data Table DT.5
Deaths by age group by sex, Dumfries and Galloway, 2022
View Chart
| Age group | Male | Female | All people | % of all deaths | Scotland % of all deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All people | 1,132 | 1,053 | 2,185 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
| 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0.2 | 0.3 |
| 1 to 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 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 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| 20 to 24 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.1 | 0.3 |
| 25 to 29 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 0.2 | 0.3 |
| 30 to 34 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 0.4 | 0.5 |
| 35 to 39 | 8 | 5 | 13 | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| 40 to 44 | 17 | 12 | 29 | 1.3 | 1.2 |
| 45 to 49 | 18 | 16 | 34 | 1.6 | 1.7 |
| 50 to 54 | 25 | 20 | 45 | 2.1 | 2.8 |
| 55 to 59 | 41 | 35 | 76 | 3.5 | 4.2 |
| 60 to 64 | 58 | 44 | 102 | 4.7 | 5.6 |
| 65 to 69 | 90 | 63 | 153 | 7.0 | 7.6 |
| 70 to 74 | 136 | 79 | 215 | 9.8 | 10.7 |
| 75 to 79 | 199 | 150 | 349 | 16.0 | 14.0 |
| 80 to 84 | 182 | 204 | 386 | 17.7 | 15.8 |
| 85 to 89 | 195 | 192 | 387 | 17.7 | 16.8 |
| 90 and over | 147 | 224 | 371 | 17.0 | 17.1 |
Source: Vital Events Reference Tables 2022, Section 5: Deaths Table 5.02
Male leading causes of death, Dumfries and Galloway, 2022
View Chart
| Leading causes of death | Male deaths | % of all male deaths |
|---|---|---|
| I20-I25 Ischaemic heart diseases | 153 | 13.5 |
| F01, F03, G30 Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease | 111 | 9.8 |
| C33-C34 Malignant neoplasm of trachea, bronchus and lung | 89 | 7.9 |
| C61 Malignant neoplasm of prostate | 53 | 4.7 |
| I60-I69 Cerebrovascular disease | 48 | 4.2 |
Source: Vital Events Reference Tables 2022, Section 6: Deaths - Causes Table 6.03
Female leading causes of death, Dumfries and Galloway, 2022
View Chart
| Leading causes of death | Female deaths | % of all female deaths |
|---|---|---|
| F01, F03, G30 Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease | 139 | 13.2 |
| I20-I25 Ischaemic heart diseases | 97 | 9.2 |
| C33-C34 Malignant neoplasm of trachea, bronchus and lung | 58 | 5.5 |
| J40-J47 Chronic lower respiratory diseases | 58 | 5.5 |
| I60-I69 Cerebrovascular disease | 55 | 5.2 |
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, Dumfries and Galloway, 2001-03 to 2019-21
View Chart
| Year | Lower CI | Estimate | Upper CI | Estimate % change from 2001-03 | Scotland Estimate % change from 2001-03 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-03 | 79.1 | 79.7 | 80.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| 2002-04 | 79.0 | 79.6 | 80.1 | -0.1 | 0.2 |
| 2003-05 | 79.3 | 79.8 | 80.3 | 0.2 | 0.5 |
| 2004-06 | 79.8 | 80.3 | 80.8 | 0.8 | 0.9 |
| 2005-07 | 79.7 | 80.2 | 80.7 | 0.7 | 1.0 |
| 2006-08 | 80.0 | 80.5 | 81.0 | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| 2007-09 | 80.0 | 80.5 | 81.1 | 1.1 | 1.5 |
| 2008-10 | 80.8 | 81.3 | 81.9 | 2.1 | 1.8 |
| 2009-11 | 81.0 | 81.5 | 82.0 | 2.2 | 2.2 |
| 2010-12 | 81.3 | 81.8 | 82.3 | 2.7 | 2.4 |
| 2011-13 | 81.0 | 81.5 | 82.0 | 2.2 | 2.6 |
| 2012-14 | 80.9 | 81.4 | 82.0 | 2.2 | 2.8 |
| 2013-15 | 80.8 | 81.3 | 81.9 | 2.1 | 2.9 |
| 2014-16 | 81.3 | 81.8 | 82.3 | 2.7 | 2.9 |
| 2015-17 | 81.2 | 81.8 | 82.3 | 2.6 | 2.8 |
| 2016-18 | 81.2 | 81.8 | 82.3 | 2.6 | 2.8 |
| 2017-19 | 80.9 | 81.4 | 82.0 | 2.2 | 2.9 |
| 2018-20 | 80.9 | 81.5 | 82.0 | 2.2 | 2.7 |
| 2019-21 | 80.6 | 81.1 | 81.7 | 1.8 | 2.4 |
Source: Life Expectancy for Administrative Areas within Scotland
Male life expectancy at birth, Dumfries and Galloway, 2001-03 to 2019-21
View Chart
| Year | Lower CI | Estimate | Upper CI | Estimate % change from 2001-03 | Scotland Estimate % change from 2001-03 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-03 | 74.2 | 74.8 | 75.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| 2002-04 | 74.8 | 75.4 | 76.0 | 0.9 | 0.4 |
| 2003-05 | 75.1 | 75.7 | 76.3 | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| 2004-06 | 75.5 | 76.1 | 76.7 | 1.7 | 1.5 |
| 2005-07 | 75.6 | 76.2 | 76.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 |
| 2006-08 | 75.8 | 76.4 | 77.0 | 2.2 | 2.0 |
| 2007-09 | 76.2 | 76.8 | 77.4 | 2.7 | 2.5 |
| 2008-10 | 76.2 | 76.8 | 77.3 | 2.6 | 3.1 |
| 2009-11 | 76.7 | 77.3 | 77.9 | 3.3 | 3.7 |
| 2010-12 | 76.8 | 77.4 | 78.1 | 3.5 | 4.1 |
| 2011-13 | 77.3 | 78.0 | 78.6 | 4.2 | 4.5 |
| 2012-14 | 77.4 | 78.0 | 78.5 | 4.2 | 4.9 |
| 2013-15 | 77.6 | 78.1 | 78.7 | 4.4 | 4.9 |
| 2014-16 | 77.3 | 77.8 | 78.4 | 4.1 | 4.9 |
| 2015-17 | 77.3 | 77.9 | 78.4 | 4.1 | 4.8 |
| 2016-18 | 77.3 | 77.9 | 78.5 | 4.2 | 4.8 |
| 2017-19 | 77.6 | 78.2 | 78.8 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| 2018-20 | 77.4 | 78.0 | 78.6 | 4.3 | 4.5 |
| 2019-21 | 76.8 | 77.4 | 78.0 | 3.5 | 4.1 |
Source: Life Expectancy for Administrative Areas within Scotland
Female life expectancy at age 65 to 69, Dumfries and Galloway, 2001-03 to 2019-21
View Chart
| 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 | 18.3 | 18.6 | 18.9 | -0.4 | 0.5 |
| 2003-05 | 18.3 | 18.6 | 18.9 | -0.6 | 1.3 |
| 2004-06 | 18.5 | 18.8 | 19.1 | 0.4 | 2.6 |
| 2005-07 | 18.5 | 18.8 | 19.1 | 0.7 | 3.3 |
| 2006-08 | 18.9 | 19.2 | 19.6 | 2.9 | 3.8 |
| 2007-09 | 19.1 | 19.4 | 19.7 | 3.8 | 4.7 |
| 2008-10 | 19.5 | 19.9 | 20.2 | 6.2 | 5.8 |
| 2009-11 | 19.5 | 19.8 | 20.2 | 6.1 | 7.3 |
| 2010-12 | 19.5 | 19.9 | 20.2 | 6.2 | 7.5 |
| 2011-13 | 19.5 | 19.9 | 20.2 | 6.3 | 8.0 |
| 2012-14 | 19.5 | 19.8 | 20.1 | 5.7 | 8.5 |
| 2013-15 | 19.5 | 19.8 | 20.1 | 6.1 | 8.7 |
| 2014-16 | 19.8 | 20.1 | 20.4 | 7.4 | 9.2 |
| 2015-17 | 19.8 | 20.1 | 20.4 | 7.6 | 8.9 |
| 2016-18 | 19.9 | 20.2 | 20.5 | 8.0 | 9.4 |
| 2017-19 | 19.7 | 20.0 | 20.3 | 7.2 | 9.8 |
| 2018-20 | 19.8 | 20.1 | 20.4 | 7.6 | 9.2 |
| 2019-21 | 19.8 | 20.1 | 20.4 | 7.6 | 8.7 |
Source: Life Expectancy for Administrative Areas within Scotland
Male life expectancy at age 65 to 69, Dumfries and Galloway, 2001-03 to 2019-21
View Chart
| Year | Lower CI | Estimate | Upper CI | Estimate % change from 2001-03 | Scotland Estimate % change from 2001-03 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-03 | 15.8 | 16.2 | 16.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| 2002-04 | 15.9 | 16.3 | 16.6 | 0.7 | 1.1 |
| 2003-05 | 15.9 | 16.2 | 16.5 | 0.5 | 2.5 |
| 2004-06 | 16.1 | 16.4 | 16.8 | 1.8 | 4.9 |
| 2005-07 | 16.4 | 16.8 | 17.1 | 3.9 | 6.1 |
| 2006-08 | 16.7 | 17.0 | 17.3 | 5.3 | 7.4 |
| 2007-09 | 16.9 | 17.3 | 17.6 | 7.0 | 8.6 |
| 2008-10 | 16.7 | 17.1 | 17.4 | 5.7 | 10.4 |
| 2009-11 | 17.3 | 17.6 | 17.9 | 9.0 | 12.0 |
| 2010-12 | 17.5 | 17.8 | 18.1 | 10.1 | 13.2 |
| 2011-13 | 17.8 | 18.1 | 18.4 | 12.0 | 14.1 |
| 2012-14 | 17.5 | 17.8 | 18.1 | 10.2 | 15.2 |
| 2013-15 | 17.5 | 17.8 | 18.1 | 10.0 | 15.0 |
| 2014-16 | 17.6 | 17.9 | 18.2 | 10.7 | 15.5 |
| 2015-17 | 17.7 | 18.0 | 18.3 | 11.3 | 15.5 |
| 2016-18 | 17.9 | 18.2 | 18.5 | 12.8 | 16.5 |
| 2017-19 | 18.2 | 18.5 | 18.8 | 14.8 | 17.4 |
| 2018-20 | 18.2 | 18.5 | 18.8 | 14.7 | 16.3 |
| 2019-21 | 17.9 | 18.2 | 18.5 | 12.8 | 15.3 |
Source: Life Expectancy for Administrative Areas within Scotland
Mid-2021 Migration by Council Area in Scotland
Migration by type, Dumfries and Galloway, 2002-03 to 2020-21*
View Chart
| Year | In | Out | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-03 | 4,740 | 4,220 | 530 |
| 2003-04 | 5,280 | 4,100 | 1,180 |
| 2004-05 | 5,480 | 4,290 | 1,190 |
| 2005-06 | 4,740 | 4,270 | 470 |
| 2006-07 | 4,670 | 3,960 | 710 |
| 2007-08 | 4,930 | 4,120 | 810 |
| 2008-09 | 4,190 | 3,880 | 300 |
| 2009-10 | 3,950 | 3,830 | 120 |
| 2010-11 | 4,000 | 3,630 | 380 |
| 2011-12 | 3,840 | 3,960 | -130 |
| 2012-13 | 3,980 | 3,990 | -10 |
| 2013-14 | 4,050 | 3,710 | 330 |
| 2014-15 | 3,930 | 3,600 | 330 |
| 2015-16 | 3,880 | 3,490 | 390 |
| 2016-17 | 4,010 | 3,680 | 320 |
| 2017-18 | 4,020 | 3,630 | 380 |
| 2018-19 | 4,220 | 3,490 | 730 |
| 2019-20 | 3,550 | 3,220 | 340 |
| 2020-21 | 5,310 | 3,810 | 1,500 |
*Totals have been rounded to the nearest ten.
Source: Total Migration to or from Scotland
Net migration rates per 1,000 people, Dumfries and Galloway, 2008-09 to 2020-21
View Chart
| Year | Net migration rate | Scottish Net migration rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2008-09 | 2.0 | 4.7 |
| 2009-10 | 0.8 | 5.0 |
| 2010-11 | 2.5 | 5.7 |
| 2011-12 | -0.8 | 2.4 |
| 2012-13 | 0.0 | 1.9 |
| 2013-14 | 2.2 | 3.3 |
| 2014-15 | 2.2 | 5.2 |
| 2015-16 | 2.6 | 5.9 |
| 2016-17 | 2.2 | 4.4 |
| 2017-18 | 2.6 | 3.8 |
| 2018-19 | 4.9 | 5.5 |
| 2019-20 | 2.3 | 3.1 |
| 2020-21 | 10.1 | 5.1 |
Sources: Migration Flows, Mid-2018 Population Estimates
Net migration by age group by sex, Dumfries and Galloway, 2020-21
View Chart
| Age group | Male | Female | All people |
|---|---|---|---|
| All people | 724 | 777 | 1,501 |
| 0 to 4 | 68 | 62 | 130 |
| 5 to 9 | 48 | 52 | 100 |
| 10 to 14 | 32 | 51 | 83 |
| 15 to 19 | -10 | -30 | -40 |
| 20 to 24 | 32 | 57 | 89 |
| 25 to 29 | -39 | 23 | -16 |
| 30 to 34 | 76 | 45 | 121 |
| 35 to 39 | 26 | 32 | 58 |
| 40 to 44 | 71 | 54 | 125 |
| 45 to 49 | 34 | 81 | 115 |
| 50 to 54 | 115 | 104 | 219 |
| 55 to 59 | 115 | 112 | 227 |
| 60 to 64 | 116 | 89 | 205 |
| 65 to 69 | 36 | 43 | 79 |
| 70 to 74 | 12 | 16 | 28 |
| 75 to 79 | 4 | -21 | -17 |
| 80 to 84 | -5 | 0 | -5 |
| 85 to 89 | -5 | 1 | -4 |
| 90 and over | -2 | 6 | 4 |
Source: Total Migration to or from Scotland
2022 Marriages and Civil Partnerships by Council Area in Scotland
Total marriages, Dumfries and Galloway, 2002-2022
View Chart
| Year | All marriages |
|---|---|
| 2002 | 6,110 |
| 2003 | 6,024 |
| 2004 | 6,731 |
| 2005 | 5,994 |
| 2006 | 5,490 |
| 2007 | 5,476 |
| 2008 | 5,261 |
| 2009 | 4,632 |
| 2010 | 4,881 |
| 2011 | 4,954 |
| 2012 | 5,249 |
| 2013 | 4,461 |
| 2014 | 4,385 |
| 2015 | 4,395 |
| 2016 | 4,575 |
| 2017 | 4,291 |
| 2018 | 4,054 |
| 2019 | 4,108 |
| 2020 | 2,785 |
| 2021 | 4,722 |
| 2022 | 5,212 |
Source: Marriages and Civil Partnership Time Series Data Table MT.02
Total civil partnerships, Dumfries and Galloway, 2005-2022
View Chart
| Year | Male | Female | All civil partnerships | Mixed.sex | Same.sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 4 | 2 | 6 | NA | NA |
| 2006 | 17 | 30 | 47 | NA | NA |
| 2007 | 15 | 34 | 49 | NA | NA |
| 2008 | 17 | 48 | 65 | NA | NA |
| 2009 | 7 | 36 | 43 | NA | NA |
| 2010 | 16 | 45 | 61 | NA | NA |
| 2011 | 14 | 59 | 73 | NA | NA |
| 2012 | 22 | 51 | 73 | NA | NA |
| 2013 | 14 | 55 | 69 | NA | NA |
| 2014 | 18 | 35 | 53 | NA | NA |
| 2015 | 3 | 5 | 8 | NA | NA |
| 2016 | 8 | 5 | 13 | NA | NA |
| 2017 | 3 | 7 | 10 | NA | NA |
| 2018 | 5 | 3 | 8 | NA | NA |
| 2019 | 2 | 3 | 5 | NA | NA |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | 0 | NA | NA |
| 2021 | NA | NA | 26 | 16 | 10 |
| 2022 | NA | NA | 42 | 32 | 10 |
Source: Marriages and Civil Partnership Time Series Data Table MT.03
Mid-2022 Household Estimates by Council Area in Scotland
Total households, Dumfries and Galloway, 2001-2022
View Chart
| Year | All households | % change from 2001 | Scotland % change from 2001 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 63,888 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| 2002 | 64,195 | 0.5 | 0.8 |
| 2003 | 64,892 | 1.6 | 1.7 |
| 2004 | 65,515 | 2.5 | 2.6 |
| 2005 | 66,215 | 3.6 | 3.6 |
| 2006 | 66,469 | 4.0 | 4.6 |
| 2007 | 66,909 | 4.7 | 5.7 |
| 2008 | 67,414 | 5.5 | 6.5 |
| 2009 | 67,662 | 5.9 | 7.2 |
| 2010 | 67,845 | 6.2 | 7.8 |
| 2011 | 68,058 | 6.5 | 8.3 |
| 2012 | 68,364 | 7.0 | 8.8 |
| 2013 | 68,682 | 7.5 | 9.4 |
| 2014 | 68,818 | 7.7 | 10.1 |
| 2015 | 68,999 | 8.0 | 10.7 |
| 2016 | 69,202 | 8.3 | 11.5 |
| 2017 | 69,503 | 8.8 | 12.2 |
| 2018 | 69,586 | 8.9 | 12.9 |
| 2019 | 69,699 | 9.1 | 13.7 |
| 2020 | 69,957 | 9.5 | 14.3 |
| 2021 | 70,405 | 10.2 | 15.2 |
| 2022 | 70,984 | 11.1 | 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, Dumfries and Galloway, 2018-2028
View Chart
| Year | All households | % change from 2018 | Scotland % change from 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 69,586 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| 2019 | 69,699 | 0.2 | 0.7 |
| 2020 | 69,776 | 0.3 | 1.3 |
| 2021 | 69,824 | 0.3 | 1.8 |
| 2022 | 69,930 | 0.5 | 2.5 |
| 2023 | 69,987 | 0.6 | 2.9 |
| 2024 | 70,004 | 0.6 | 3.4 |
| 2025 | 70,025 | 0.6 | 3.8 |
| 2026 | 69,967 | 0.5 | 4.2 |
| 2027 | 69,906 | 0.5 | 4.5 |
| 2028 | 69,869 | 0.4 | 4.9 |
Source: 2018-based Household Projections
Percentage change in projected households by household type, Dumfries and Galloway, 2018 and 2028
View Chart
| Type | 2018 | 2028 | % change | Scotland % change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All households | 69,586 | 69,869 | 0.4 | 4.9 |
| One adult | 23,870 | 24,965 | 4.6 | 8.1 |
| Two adults | 24,520 | 25,392 | 3.6 | 7.2 |
| One adult, one or more children | 3,581 | 3,516 | -1.8 | 2.2 |
| Two or more adults, one or more children | 12,129 | 11,127 | -8.3 | -0.9 |
| Three or more adults | 5,485 | 4,868 | -11.2 | -3.4 |
Source: 2018-based Household Projections
Percentage change in projected households by age group of the Household Reference Person (HRP), Dumfries and Galloway, 2018 and 2028
View Chart
| Age group | 2018 | 2028 | % change | Scotland % change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All HRPs | 69,586 | 69,869 | 0.4 | 4.9 |
| 16 to 19 | 171 | 164 | -4.1 | 12.5 |
| 20 to 24 | 1,853 | 1,703 | -8.1 | -6.5 |
| 25 to 29 | 2,976 | 2,553 | -14.2 | -15.5 |
| 30 to 34 | 4,020 | 4,037 | 0.4 | 1.3 |
| 35 to 39 | 3,895 | 4,163 | 6.9 | 13.5 |
| 40 to 44 | 4,041 | 4,469 | 10.6 | 16.6 |
| 45 to 49 | 5,884 | 4,676 | -20.5 | -5.9 |
| 50 to 54 | 7,359 | 4,834 | -34.3 | -21.4 |
| 55 to 59 | 7,533 | 6,640 | -11.9 | -4.1 |
| 60 to 64 | 6,464 | 7,330 | 13.4 | 16.1 |
| 65 to 69 | 5,939 | 6,502 | 9.5 | 17.5 |
| 70 to 74 | 5,784 | 5,562 | -3.8 | 2.8 |
| 75 to 79 | 5,910 | 7,304 | 23.6 | 28.2 |
| 80 to 84 | 4,269 | 5,617 | 31.6 | 32.3 |
| 85 to 89 | 2,436 | 2,961 | 21.6 | 19.0 |
| 90 and over | 1,052 | 1,355 | 28.8 | 27.9 |
Source: 2018-based Household Projections
2022 Dwellings by Council Area in Scotland
Total dwellings, Dumfries and Galloway, 2001-2022
View Chart
| Year | All dwellings | % change from 2001 | Scotland % change from 2001 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 67,607 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| 2002 | 67,967 | 0.5 | 0.8 |
| 2003 | 68,497 | 1.3 | 1.5 |
| 2004 | 69,242 | 2.4 | 2.4 |
| 2005 | 69,880 | 3.4 | 3.3 |
| 2006 | 70,501 | 4.3 | 4.1 |
| 2007 | 71,115 | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| 2008 | 71,778 | 6.2 | 6.0 |
| 2009 | 72,106 | 6.7 | 6.7 |
| 2010 | 72,421 | 7.1 | 7.2 |
| 2011 | 72,871 | 7.8 | 7.8 |
| 2012 | 73,224 | 8.3 | 8.4 |
| 2013 | 73,555 | 8.8 | 8.9 |
| 2014 | 73,895 | 9.3 | 9.5 |
| 2015 | 74,190 | 9.7 | 10.2 |
| 2016 | 74,453 | 10.1 | 11.0 |
| 2017 | 74,687 | 10.5 | 11.8 |
| 2018 | 74,823 | 10.7 | 12.7 |
| 2019 | 75,089 | 11.1 | 13.6 |
| 2020 | 75,298 | 11.4 | 14.4 |
| 2021 | 75,521 | 11.7 | 15.3 |
| 2022 | 75,922 | 12.3 | 16.3 |
Source: Estimates of Households and Dwellings in Scotland, 2022 Table 2
Dwellings by Council Tax band, Dumfries and Galloway, 2022
View Chart
| Tax band | % of all dwellings | Scotland % of all dwellings |
|---|---|---|
| All dwellings | 100.0 | 100.0 |
| A | 14.7 | 20.4 |
| B | 29.8 | 22.4 |
| C | 16.4 | 16.1 |
| D | 13.7 | 13.7 |
| E | 14.4 | 13.6 |
| F | 7.3 | 8.0 |
| G | 3.5 | 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 | 61.0 | 58.9 |
| D - E | 28.1 | 27.3 |
| F - H | 11.0 | 13.7 |
Source: statistics.gov.scot
Dwellings by type, Dumfries and Galloway, 2017
| Type | % of all dwellings | Scotland % of all dwellings |
|---|---|---|
| All dwellings | 100.0 | 100.0 |
| Detached | 33.6 | 21.5 |
| Semi-detached | 25.6 | 19.7 |
| Terrace | 26.1 | 20.5 |
| Flat | 14.3 | 37.7 |
| Not known | 0.3 | 0.7 |
Source: statistics.gov.scot