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 Dundee City was 147,720. This is a decrease of 0.7% from 148,820 in 2020. Over the same period, the population of Scotland increased by 0.3%.

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Dundee City had the 14th 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 Dundee City has increased by 1.6%. This is the 23rd 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 (51.8%) than males (48.2%) living in Dundee City. 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 25 to 44 age group was the largest in 2021, with a population of 43,497. In contrast, the 75 and over age group was the smallest, with a population of 12,212. In 2021, more females than males lived in Dundee City in 5 out of 6 age groups.

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Between 2001 and 2021, the 16 to 24 age group saw the largest percentage decrease (-7.8%). The 25 to 44 age group saw the largest percentage increase (+9.9%).

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Population Projections

Last updated: March 2020
Likely next update: Early 2025

2018-based Population Projections by Council Area in Scotland


Between 2018 and 2028, the population of Dundee City is projected to decrease from 148,750 to 148,350. This is a decrease of 0.3%, which compares to a projected increase of 1.8% for Scotland as a whole.

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Dundee City is projected to have the 13th 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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Dundee City is projected to have the 21st 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 Dundee City is projected to decrease by 1.5% 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 1.3% over the same period.

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

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Between 2018 and 2028, the 45 to 64 age group is projected to see the largest percentage decrease (-9.9%) and the 65 to 74 age group is projected to see the largest percentage increase (+12.4%). In terms of size, however, 25 to 44 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 1,340 births in Dundee City. This is an increase of 6.8% from 1,255 births in 2021. Of these 1,340 births, 653 (48.7%) were female and 687 (51.3%) were male.

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In Dundee City, the standardised birth rate increased from 7.0 per 1,000 population in 2021 to 7.5 in 2022. In comparison, the rate in Scotland overall decreased from 8.7 to 8.6.

In 2022, Dundee City was the council area with the 28th 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 Dundee City was 30 to 34 (461 births), a change from the 25 to 29 age group in 2002. The least common age group of mothers in Dundee City was 0 to 19 (56 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 (-70.7%) and the 40 and over age group has seen the largest percentage increase in births (+100.0%).

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The total fertility rate in Dundee City increased from 1.05 in 2021 to 1.14 in 2022. Out of the 32 council areas in Scotland, Dundee City had the 28th highest rate in 2022 and this is lower 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 1,732 deaths in Dundee City. This is a 7.0% decrease from 1,863 deaths in 2021. Of these 1,732 deaths, 899 (51.9%) were female and 833 (48.1%) were male.

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In Dundee City, the standardised death rate decreased from 12.5 per 1,000 population in 2021 to 12.3 in 2022. In comparison, the rate in Scotland overall decreased from 11.6 to 11.5.

In 2022, Dundee City was the council area with the 9th 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 Dundee City have reduced in number. In 2022, a higher number of female (899) than male (833) deaths were registered.

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In comparison to 2002, the number of female deaths registered in Dundee City in 2022 was 4.2% lower and the number of male deaths was 6.5% lower. 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 (313) and the 5 to 9 age group saw the fewest (0). For females, the most common age group was 90 and over (220) and for males, the most common age group was 80 to 84 (124).

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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 Dundee City, the leading cause of death for males in 2022 was Ischaemic heart diseases (13.3% of all male deaths), followed by Lung Cancer (8.4%). 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 Dundee City, the leading cause of death for females in 2022 was Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease (12.7% of all female deaths), followed by Ischaemic heart diseases (8.3%). In Scotland overall, the leading cause of death for females was also Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease (13.1%), followed by Ischaemic heart diseases (8.7%).

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Life Expectancy

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

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


In Dundee City, life expectancy at birth was higher for females (79.1 years) than for males (73.5 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 Dundee City, female life expectancy at birth is lower than at Scotland level and male life expectancy at birth is lower than than at Scotland level.

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Over the period between 2001-03 and 2019-21, female life expectancy at birth in Dundee City 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%).

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Over the period between 2001-03 and 2019-21, male life expectancy at birth in Dundee City has risen by 2.2%. This is the lowest 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 Dundee City, life expectancy at age 65-69 was higher for females (19.2 years) than for males (16.2 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 Dundee City, female life expectancy at age 65-69 is lower than at Scotland level and male life expectancy at age 65-69 is lower than than at Scotland level.

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Over the period between 2001-03 and 2019-21, female life expectancy at age 65-69 in Dundee City has risen by 5.9%. This is the 28th highest percentage change out of all 32 council areas in Scotland and this is lower than the percentage change for Scotland overall (+8.7%).

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Over the period between 2001-03 and 2019-21, male life expectancy at age 65-69 in Dundee City has risen by 9.1%. This is the lowest percentage change out of all 32 council areas in Scotland and this is lower than the percentage change for Scotland overall (+15.3%).

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


Migration

Last updated: July 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 Dundee City was 6,990, a 9.7% increase from 6,370 in the period 2019-20. The level of out-migration in Dundee City was 7,600, which is a 17.6% increase from 6,460 in 2019-20.

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In 2020-21, Dundee City had the 30th highest level of net migration out of the 32 council areas in Scotland, with a net total of -610 people. This is a decrease of 530 from -80 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 Dundee City, the net migration rate decreased from -0.6 people per 1,000 population in 2019-20 to -4.2 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, Dundee City was the council area with the 2nd lowest 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 Dundee City was higher for females (-231) than for males (-383). The age group with the highest level of total net migration was 15 to 19 (703). In contrast, the age group with the lowest level of net migration was 20 to 24 (-631).

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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, 437 marriages were registered in Dundee City. This is a 36.6% increase from 320 in 2021. In comparison, the number of marriages registered in Scotland overall increased by 23.7%.

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Dundee City had the 24th 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, 16 civil partnerships were registered in Dundee City, of which 15 were mixed-sex and 1 was same-sex.

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Dundee City had the 10th 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 Dundee City was 71,701. This is a 0.7% increase from 71,224 households in 2021. In comparison, the number of households in Scotland overall increased by 0.8%.

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Dundee City had the 12th 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 Dundee City has increased by 7.3%. This is the 30th 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 Dundee City is projected to increase from 70,337 to 71,581. This is a 1.8% increase, which compares to a projected increase of 4.9% for Scotland as a whole.

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Dundee City is projected to have the 13th 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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Dundee City is projected to have the 24th 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 (42.1%) and the household type “Three or more adults” is projected to remain the least common (6.8%) in Dundee City.

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Between 2018 and 2028, the household type “Three or more adults” is projected to see the largest percentage decrease (-8.3%) and the household type “Two or more adults, one or more children” is projected to see the largest percentage increase (+3.6%).

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Between 2018 and 2028, the 50 to 54 age group is projected to see the largest percentage decrease (-24.4%) and the 40 to 44 age group is projected to see the largest percentage increase (+35.1%). In terms of size, however, 35 to 39 is projected to become the largest age group of a Household Reference Person (HRP), compared to 25 to 29 in 2018.

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Dwellings

Last updated: June 2023
Likely next update: June 2024

2022 Dwellings by Council Area in Scotland


In 2022, the number of dwellings in Dundee City was 75,840. This is a 0.5% increase from 75,453 in 2021. In comparison, the number of dwellings in Scotland overall increased by 0.9%.

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Dundee City had the 13th 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 Dundee City has increased by 5.7%. This is the 30th 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 Dundee City, Council Tax band A was most common (36.9%) in 2022, followed by Council Tax band B (22.7%). Contrastingly, Council Tax band H was the least common (0.1%). 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, Dundee City, 2001-2021

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Year Population % change from 2001 Scotland % change from 2001
2001 145,460 0.0 0.0
2002 144,370 -0.7 0.0
2003 144,080 -0.9 0.1
2004 143,100 -1.6 0.4
2005 143,600 -1.3 0.9
2006 143,360 -1.4 1.4
2007 143,700 -1.2 2.1
2008 144,290 -0.8 2.7
2009 145,170 -0.2 3.3
2010 146,060 0.4 3.9
2011 147,200 1.2 4.7
2012 147,780 1.6 4.9
2013 148,100 1.8 5.2
2014 148,130 1.8 5.6
2015 148,210 1.9 6.1
2016 148,270 1.9 6.7
2017 148,710 2.2 7.1
2018 148,750 2.3 7.4
2019 149,320 2.7 7.9
2020 148,820 2.3 7.9
2021 147,720 1.6 8.2

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Population by age group by sex, Dundee City, 2021

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Age group Male Female All people % of population Scotland % of population
All people 71,220 76,500 147,720 100.0 100.0
0 to 15 12,119 11,585 23,704 16.0 16.6
16 to 24 9,135 10,265 19,400 13.1 10.2
25 to 44 21,743 21,754 43,497 29.4 26.4
45 to 64 16,697 18,179 34,876 23.6 27.2
65 to 74 6,594 7,437 14,031 9.5 10.9
75 and over 4,932 7,280 12,212 8.3 8.7

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Age group Male Female All people % of population Scotland % of population
All people 71,220 76,500 147,720 100.0 100.0
0 to 15 12,119 11,585 23,704 16.0 16.6
16 to 64 47,575 50,198 97,773 66.2 63.8
65 and over 11,526 14,717 26,243 17.8 19.6

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Percentage change in population by age group, Dundee City, 2001 and 2021

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Age group 2001 2021 % change Scotland % change
All people 145,460 147,720 1.6 8.2
0 to 15 25,687 23,704 -7.7 -6.1
16 to 24 21,045 19,400 -7.8 -1.7
25 to 44 39,567 43,497 9.9 -2.1
45 to 64 33,379 34,876 4.5 20.1
65 to 74 13,954 14,031 0.6 33.3
75 and over 11,828 12,212 3.2 32.7

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Age group 2001 2021 % change Scotland % change
All people 145,460 147,720 1.6 8.2
0 to 15 25,687 23,704 -7.7 -6.1
16 to 64 93,991 97,773 4.0 6.3
65 and over 25,782 26,243 1.8 33.0

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2018-based Population Projections by Council Area in Scotland


Total projected population, Dundee City, 2018-2028

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Year Population % change from 2018 Scotland % change from 2018
2018 148,750 0.0 0.0
2019 148,703 0.0 0.3
2020 148,577 -0.1 0.5
2021 148,442 -0.2 0.7
2022 148,372 -0.3 0.9
2023 148,309 -0.3 1.1
2024 148,244 -0.3 1.2
2025 148,227 -0.4 1.4
2026 148,248 -0.3 1.5
2027 148,305 -0.3 1.7
2028 148,350 -0.3 1.8

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


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

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Area 2018 2028 Natural change Net migration Total change Natural % change Net migration % change Total % change
Dundee City 148,750 148,350 -2,298 1,877 -400 -1.5 1.3 -0.3
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, Dundee City, 2018 and 2028

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Sex 2018 2028 % change Scotland % change
All people 148,750 148,350 -0.3 1.8
Male 71,782 71,748 0.0 2.2
Female 76,968 76,602 -0.5 1.4

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


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

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Age group 2018 2028 % change Scotland % change
All people 148,750 148,350 -0.3 1.8
0 to 15 24,016 22,604 -5.9 -6.0
16 to 24 20,635 20,473 -0.8 -0.9
25 to 44 42,236 44,213 4.7 3.1
45 to 64 35,876 32,319 -9.9 -5.5
65 to 74 13,759 15,471 12.4 14.4
75 and over 12,228 13,270 8.5 25.4

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

Age group 2018 2028 % change Scotland % change
All people 148,750 148,350 -0.3 1.8
0 to 15 24,016 22,604 -5.9 -6.0
16 to 64 98,747 97,005 -1.8 -1.3
65 and over 25,987 28,741 10.6 19.3

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


2022 Births by Council Area in Scotland


Births by sex, Dundee City, 2002-2022

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Year Male Female All births % change from 2002 Scotland % change from 2002
2002 742 694 1,436 0.0 0.0
2003 803 745 1,548 7.8 2.3
2004 808 731 1,539 7.2 5.2
2005 779 766 1,545 7.6 6.1
2006 830 737 1,567 9.1 8.6
2007 819 849 1,668 16.2 12.7
2008 930 871 1,801 25.4 17.1
2009 929 839 1,768 23.1 15.2
2010 911 834 1,745 21.5 14.7
2011 876 889 1,765 22.9 14.3
2012 879 839 1,718 19.6 13.2
2013 820 770 1,590 10.7 9.3
2014 851 864 1,715 19.4 10.6
2015 787 768 1,555 8.3 7.5
2016 842 734 1,576 9.7 6.3
2017 766 727 1,493 4.0 3.1
2018 773 715 1,488 3.6 0.1
2019 725 692 1,417 -1.3 -2.7
2020 648 631 1,279 -10.9 -9.0
2021 648 607 1,255 -12.6 -6.8
2022 687 653 1,340 -6.7 -8.4

Source: Births Time Series Data Table BT.4


Standardised birth rates, Dundee City, 2002-2022

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Year Standardised birth rate Scottish birth rate
2002 9.5 10.1
2003 10.2 10.3
2004 10.2 10.6
2005 10.1 10.6
2006 10.2 10.8
2007 10.7 11.2
2008 11.4 11.5
2009 10.9 11.3
2010 10.6 11.2
2011 10.5 11.1
2012 10.0 10.9
2013 9.2 10.5
2014 9.9 10.6
2015 8.9 10.3
2016 9.0 10.1
2017 8.4 9.7
2018 8.3 9.4
2019 7.9 9.1
2020 7.1 8.6
2021 7.0 8.7
2022 7.5 8.6

Source: Births Time Series Data Table BT.8


Births by age group of mother, Dundee City, 2002 and 2022

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Age group of mother 2002 2022 % change Scotland % change
All ages 1,436 1,340 -6.7 -8.4
0 to 19 191 56 -70.7 -74.0
20 to 24 352 190 -46.0 -40.3
25 to 29 362 338 -6.6 -3.1
30 to 34 332 461 38.9 1.5
35 to 39 168 233 38.7 23.4
40 and over 31 62 100.0 68.9
Not stated 0 0 NaN -91.4

Source: Births Time Series Data Table BT.6


Approximated total fertility rate, Dundee City, 2002-2022

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Year Approximated total fertility rate % change from 2002 Scotland % change from 2002
2002 1.38 -19.3 -8.1
2003 1.49 -12.9 -5.0
2004 1.49 -12.9 -1.3
2005 1.48 -13.5 0.0
2006 1.52 -11.1 2.5
2007 1.59 -7.0 6.2
2008 1.70 -0.6 10.0
2009 1.64 -4.1 8.1
2010 1.61 -5.8 7.5
2011 1.59 -7.0 5.6
2012 1.54 -9.9 4.4
2013 1.42 -17.0 0.6
2014 1.52 -11.1 0.0
2015 1.36 -20.5 -3.7
2016 1.36 -20.5 -6.2
2017 1.27 -25.7 -9.3
2018 1.26 -26.3 -12.3
2019 1.20 -29.8 -15.4
2020 1.08 -27.0 -12.8
2021 1.05 -24.5 -14.5
2022 1.14 -23.5 -14.1

Source: Births Time Series Data Table BT.10


2022 Deaths by Council Area in Scotland


Deaths by sex, Dundee City, 2002-2022

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Year Male Female All people % change from 2002 Scotland % change from 2002
2002 891 938 1,829 0.0 0.0
2003 898 980 1,878 2.7 0.6
2004 850 904 1,754 -4.1 -3.3
2005 822 923 1,745 -4.6 -4.1
2006 751 821 1,572 -14.1 -5.2
2007 811 832 1,643 -10.2 -3.6
2008 825 919 1,744 -4.6 -4.1
2009 823 870 1,693 -7.4 -7.3
2010 815 880 1,695 -7.3 -7.1
2011 819 841 1,660 -9.2 -7.6
2012 803 884 1,687 -7.8 -5.4
2013 725 826 1,551 -15.2 -5.9
2014 808 796 1,604 -12.3 -6.7
2015 862 899 1,761 -3.7 -0.9
2016 822 869 1,691 -7.5 -2.4
2017 906 877 1,783 -2.5 -0.4
2018 834 887 1,721 -5.9 0.7
2019 845 843 1,688 -7.7 0.0
2020 981 926 1,907 4.3 10.3
2021 933 930 1,863 1.9 9.4
2022 833 899 1,732 -5.3 8.3

Source: Deaths Time Series Data Table DT.5


Standardised death rates, Dundee City, 2002-2022

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Year Standardised death rate Scottish death rate
2002 11.7 11.5
2003 12.1 11.5
2004 11.4 11.1
2005 11.4 10.9
2006 10.3 10.7
2007 10.7 10.8
2008 11.3 10.7
2009 11.0 10.3
2010 11.1 10.3
2011 11.0 10.1
2012 11.3 10.3
2013 10.4 10.3
2014 10.8 10.1
2015 11.9 10.7
2016 11.5 10.5
2017 12.2 10.7
2018 11.9 10.8
2019 11.7 10.6
2020 11.6 12.0
2021 12.5 11.6
2022 12.3 11.5

Source: Deaths Time Series Data Table DT.9


Deaths by sex, Dundee City, 2002 and 2022

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Sex 2002 2022 % change Scotland % change
All people 1,829 1,732 -5.3 8.3
Male 891 833 -6.5 12.8
Female 938 899 -4.2 4.3

Source: Deaths Time Series Data Table DT.5


Deaths by age group by sex, Dundee City, 2022

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Age group Male Female All people % of all deaths Scotland % of all deaths
All people 833 899 1,732 100.0 100.0
0 2 1 3 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 1 1 0.1 0.0
15 to 19 1 0 1 0.1 0.1
20 to 24 1 2 3 0.2 0.3
25 to 29 11 0 11 0.6 0.3
30 to 34 2 4 6 0.3 0.5
35 to 39 12 6 18 1.0 0.8
40 to 44 19 15 34 2.0 1.2
45 to 49 21 15 36 2.1 1.7
50 to 54 35 22 57 3.3 2.8
55 to 59 41 33 74 4.3 4.2
60 to 64 54 46 100 5.8 5.6
65 to 69 73 58 131 7.6 7.6
70 to 74 111 87 198 11.4 10.7
75 to 79 112 98 210 12.1 14.0
80 to 84 124 135 259 15.0 15.8
85 to 89 119 156 275 15.9 16.8
90 and over 93 220 313 18.1 17.1

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


Male leading causes of death, Dundee City, 2022

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Leading causes of death Male deaths % of all male deaths
I20-I25 Ischaemic heart diseases 111 13.3
C33-C34 Malignant neoplasm of trachea, bronchus and lung 70 8.4
F01, F03, G30 Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease 61 7.3
I60-I69 Cerebrovascular disease 52 6.2
J40-J47 Chronic lower respiratory diseases 45 5.4

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


Female leading causes of death, Dundee City, 2022

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Leading causes of death Female deaths % of all female deaths
F01, F03, G30 Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease 114 12.7
I20-I25 Ischaemic heart diseases 75 8.3
I60-I69 Cerebrovascular disease 74 8.2
C33-C34 Malignant neoplasm of trachea, bronchus and lung 68 7.6
J40-J47 Chronic lower respiratory diseases 68 7.6

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, Dundee City, 2001-03 to 2019-21

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Year Lower CI Estimate Upper CI Estimate % change from 2001-03 Scotland Estimate % change from 2001-03
2001-03 77.1 77.7 78.3 0.0 0.0
2002-04 77.8 78.4 78.9 0.8 0.2
2003-05 77.7 78.3 78.9 0.7 0.5
2004-06 78.5 79.0 79.6 1.7 0.9
2005-07 78.6 79.1 79.7 1.8 1.0
2006-08 78.8 79.4 80.0 2.1 1.2
2007-09 78.5 79.0 79.6 1.7 1.5
2008-10 78.2 78.8 79.4 1.4 1.8
2009-11 78.3 78.9 79.5 1.5 2.2
2010-12 78.5 79.1 79.7 1.8 2.4
2011-13 79.0 79.6 80.1 2.4 2.6
2012-14 79.5 80.1 80.6 3.0 2.8
2013-15 79.5 80.1 80.6 3.0 2.9
2014-16 79.0 79.6 80.2 2.4 2.9
2015-17 78.8 79.4 79.9 2.1 2.8
2016-18 78.6 79.2 79.8 1.9 2.8
2017-19 78.9 79.5 80.1 2.3 2.9
2018-20 78.8 79.4 80.0 2.1 2.7
2019-21 78.5 79.1 79.7 1.8 2.4

Source: Life Expectancy for Administrative Areas within Scotland


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

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Year Lower CI Estimate Upper CI Estimate % change from 2001-03 Scotland Estimate % change from 2001-03
2001-03 71.3 71.9 72.6 0.0 0.0
2002-04 71.8 72.4 73.0 0.7 0.4
2003-05 72.3 72.9 73.5 1.4 1.0
2004-06 72.8 73.5 74.1 2.1 1.5
2005-07 72.9 73.6 74.2 2.3 1.8
2006-08 72.9 73.5 74.2 2.2 2.0
2007-09 72.9 73.5 74.2 2.2 2.5
2008-10 72.9 73.6 74.3 2.3 3.1
2009-11 73.3 73.9 74.6 2.8 3.7
2010-12 73.6 74.3 74.9 3.2 4.1
2011-13 74.4 75.1 75.7 4.3 4.5
2012-14 74.6 75.3 75.9 4.6 4.9
2013-15 74.5 75.1 75.7 4.4 4.9
2014-16 73.9 74.5 75.1 3.6 4.9
2015-17 73.3 73.9 74.6 2.8 4.8
2016-18 73.3 74.0 74.6 2.8 4.8
2017-19 73.3 73.9 74.6 2.8 5.0
2018-20 73.2 73.8 74.4 2.6 4.5
2019-21 72.9 73.5 74.2 2.2 4.1

Source: Life Expectancy for Administrative Areas within Scotland


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

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Year Lower CI Estimate Upper CI Estimate % change from 2001-03 Scotland Estimate % change from 2001-03
2001-03 17.8 18.1 18.4 0.0 0.0
2002-04 17.9 18.2 18.5 0.6 0.5
2003-05 17.9 18.2 18.6 0.8 1.3
2004-06 18.3 18.7 19.0 3.2 2.6
2005-07 18.7 19.0 19.4 5.2 3.3
2006-08 18.6 19.0 19.3 4.9 3.8
2007-09 18.6 19.0 19.4 5.0 4.7
2008-10 18.4 18.8 19.1 3.7 5.8
2009-11 18.7 19.0 19.4 5.2 7.3
2010-12 18.5 18.9 19.3 4.5 7.5
2011-13 18.7 19.1 19.4 5.4 8.0
2012-14 19.0 19.3 19.7 6.9 8.5
2013-15 18.9 19.3 19.7 6.6 8.7
2014-16 18.9 19.3 19.7 6.7 9.2
2015-17 18.7 19.0 19.4 5.2 8.9
2016-18 18.9 19.2 19.6 6.3 9.4
2017-19 19.0 19.4 19.8 7.1 9.8
2018-20 19.0 19.3 19.7 6.8 9.2
2019-21 18.8 19.2 19.5 5.9 8.7

Source: Life Expectancy for Administrative Areas within Scotland


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

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Year Lower CI Estimate Upper CI Estimate % change from 2001-03 Scotland Estimate % change from 2001-03
2001-03 14.5 14.8 15.2 0.0 0.0
2002-04 14.6 15.0 15.3 1.0 1.1
2003-05 14.9 15.3 15.6 2.9 2.5
2004-06 15.6 16.0 16.4 7.8 4.9
2005-07 15.8 16.2 16.6 9.3 6.1
2006-08 16.0 16.4 16.8 10.5 7.4
2007-09 15.8 16.1 16.5 8.9 8.6
2008-10 15.8 16.2 16.6 9.1 10.4
2009-11 15.7 16.1 16.5 8.6 12.0
2010-12 15.8 16.2 16.5 9.0 13.2
2011-13 16.2 16.5 16.9 11.5 14.1
2012-14 16.5 16.9 17.3 14.2 15.2
2013-15 16.6 17.0 17.4 14.4 15.0
2014-16 16.6 16.9 17.3 14.3 15.5
2015-17 16.4 16.7 17.1 12.9 15.5
2016-18 16.5 16.9 17.3 14.0 16.5
2017-19 16.4 16.8 17.1 13.1 17.4
2018-20 16.1 16.5 16.9 11.1 16.3
2019-21 15.8 16.2 16.5 9.1 15.3

Source: Life Expectancy for Administrative Areas within Scotland


Mid-2021 Migration by Council Area in Scotland


Migration by type, Dundee City, 2002-03 to 2020-21*

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Year In Out Net
2002-03 6,360 6,350 10
2003-04 5,830 6,570 -740
2004-05 6,850 6,280 570
2005-06 6,480 6,590 -110
2006-07 6,670 6,410 270
2007-08 7,300 6,690 610
2008-09 6,860 5,940 920
2009-10 7,130 6,150 980
2010-11 7,390 5,960 1,430
2011-12 6,950 6,460 490
2012-13 7,070 6,760 310
2013-14 6,860 6,870 -10
2014-15 7,020 6,810 210
2015-16 6,870 6,700 180
2016-17 6,970 6,380 590
2017-18 6,920 6,570 350
2018-19 7,320 6,500 820
2019-20 6,370 6,460 -80
2020-21 6,990 7,600 -610

*Totals have been rounded to the nearest ten.

Source: Total Migration to or from Scotland


Net migration rates per 1,000 people, Dundee City, 2008-09 to 2020-21

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Year Net migration rate Scottish Net migration rate
2008-09 6.3 4.7
2009-10 6.7 5.0
2010-11 9.7 5.7
2011-12 3.3 2.4
2012-13 2.1 1.9
2013-14 -0.1 3.3
2014-15 1.4 5.2
2015-16 1.2 5.9
2016-17 4.0 4.4
2017-18 2.4 3.8
2018-19 5.5 5.5
2019-20 -0.6 3.1
2020-21 -4.2 5.1

Sources: Migration Flows, Mid-2018 Population Estimates


Net migration by age group by sex, Dundee City, 2020-21

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Age group Male Female All people
All people -383 -231 -614
0 to 4 -63 -36 -99
5 to 9 -6 -8 -14
10 to 14 -4 12 8
15 to 19 234 469 703
20 to 24 -180 -451 -631
25 to 29 -202 -191 -393
30 to 34 -90 -40 -130
35 to 39 -67 -30 -97
40 to 44 -35 -12 -47
45 to 49 -5 -11 -16
50 to 54 30 28 58
55 to 59 1 27 28
60 to 64 13 -1 12
65 to 69 -15 21 6
70 to 74 23 -3 20
75 to 79 -5 12 7
80 to 84 -1 -1 -2
85 to 89 -5 -7 -12
90 and over -6 -9 -15

Source: Total Migration to or from Scotland


2022 Marriages and Civil Partnerships by Council Area in Scotland


Total marriages, Dundee City, 2002-2022

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Year All marriages
2002 520
2003 584
2004 622
2005 622
2006 582
2007 483
2008 465
2009 480
2010 548
2011 572
2012 554
2013 476
2014 542
2015 525
2016 496
2017 491
2018 512
2019 440
2020 199
2021 320
2022 437

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


Total civil partnerships, Dundee City, 2005-2022

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

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


Mid-2022 Household Estimates by Council Area in Scotland


Total households, Dundee City, 2001-2022

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Year All households % change from 2001 Scotland % change from 2001
2001 66,854 0.0 0.0
2002 67,133 0.4 0.8
2003 67,109 0.4 1.7
2004 67,310 0.7 2.6
2005 67,188 0.5 3.6
2006 67,060 0.3 4.6
2007 68,011 1.7 5.7
2008 68,594 2.6 6.5
2009 69,067 3.3 7.2
2010 69,105 3.4 7.8
2011 69,150 3.4 8.3
2012 69,263 3.6 8.8
2013 69,500 4.0 9.4
2014 69,610 4.1 10.1
2015 69,534 4.0 10.7
2016 69,635 4.2 11.5
2017 70,049 4.8 12.2
2018 70,337 5.2 12.9
2019 70,685 5.7 13.7
2020 70,689 5.7 14.3
2021 71,224 6.5 15.2
2022 71,701 7.3 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, Dundee City, 2018-2028

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Year All households % change from 2018 Scotland % change from 2018
2018 70,337 0.0 0.0
2019 70,685 0.5 0.7
2020 70,863 0.7 1.3
2021 71,077 1.1 1.8
2022 71,267 1.3 2.5
2023 71,358 1.5 2.9
2024 71,388 1.5 3.4
2025 71,427 1.6 3.8
2026 71,434 1.6 4.2
2027 71,484 1.6 4.5
2028 71,581 1.8 4.9

Source: 2018-based Household Projections


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

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Type 2018 2028 % change Scotland % change
All households 70,337 71,581 1.8 4.9
One adult 29,224 30,117 3.1 8.1
Two adults 19,978 20,230 1.3 7.2
One adult, one or more children 5,597 5,763 3.0 2.2
Two or more adults, one or more children 10,254 10,626 3.6 -0.9
Three or more adults 5,285 4,845 -8.3 -3.4

Source: 2018-based Household Projections


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

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Age group 2018 2028 % change Scotland % change
All HRPs 70,337 71,581 1.8 4.9
16 to 19 626 716 14.3 12.5
20 to 24 4,301 4,096 -4.8 -6.5
25 to 29 7,229 5,631 -22.1 -15.5
30 to 34 7,032 7,107 1.1 1.3
35 to 39 5,483 7,153 30.5 13.5
40 to 44 4,732 6,394 35.1 16.6
45 to 49 5,483 5,487 0.1 -5.9
50 to 54 6,272 4,744 -24.4 -21.4
55 to 59 6,502 5,508 -15.3 -4.1
60 to 64 5,136 5,491 6.9 16.1
65 to 69 4,281 5,102 19.2 17.5
70 to 74 3,916 3,861 -1.4 2.8
75 to 79 3,692 4,292 16.2 28.2
80 to 84 3,001 3,312 10.4 32.3
85 to 89 1,808 1,701 -6.0 19.0
90 and over 844 986 16.9 27.9

Source: 2018-based Household Projections


2022 Dwellings by Council Area in Scotland


Total dwellings, Dundee City, 2001-2022

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Year All dwellings % change from 2001 Scotland % change from 2001
2001 71,740 0.0 0.0
2002 72,109 0.5 0.8
2003 72,297 0.8 1.5
2004 72,210 0.7 2.4
2005 71,790 0.1 3.3
2006 72,165 0.6 4.1
2007 72,736 1.4 5.2
2008 73,068 1.9 6.0
2009 73,696 2.7 6.7
2010 74,015 3.2 7.2
2011 73,529 2.5 7.8
2012 73,818 2.9 8.4
2013 73,560 2.5 8.9
2014 73,575 2.6 9.5
2015 73,689 2.7 10.2
2016 74,026 3.2 11.0
2017 74,354 3.6 11.8
2018 74,531 3.9 12.7
2019 74,891 4.4 13.6
2020 75,027 4.6 14.4
2021 75,453 5.2 15.3
2022 75,840 5.7 16.3

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


Dwellings by Council Tax band, Dundee City, 2022

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Tax band % of all dwellings Scotland % of all dwellings
All dwellings 100.0 100.0
A 36.9 20.4
B 22.7 22.4
C 12.8 16.1
D 12.5 13.7
E 10.2 13.6
F 3.3 8.0
G 1.5 5.1
H 0.1 0.5

Source: statistics.gov.scot


Tax band % of all dwellings Scotland % of all dwellings
All dwellings 100.0 100.0
A - C 72.4 58.9
D - E 22.7 27.3
F - H 4.9 13.7

Source: statistics.gov.scot


Dwellings by type, Dundee City, 2017

Type % of all dwellings Scotland % of all dwellings
All dwellings 100.0 100.0
Detached 11.2 21.5
Semi-detached 18.8 19.7
Terrace 17.9 20.5
Flat 50.5 37.7
Not known 1.7 0.7

Source: statistics.gov.scot