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: September 2023

Mid-2021 Population Estimates by Council Area in Scotland


On 30 June 2021, the population of Glasgow City was 635,130. This is a decrease of 0.1% from 635,640 in 2020. Over the same period, the population of Scotland increased by 0.3%.

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Glasgow City had the 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 Glasgow City has increased by 9.7%. This is the 11th 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 (50.8%) than males (49.2%) living in Glasgow 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 223,403. In contrast, the 75 and over age group was the smallest, with a population of 37,606. In 2021, more females than males lived in Glasgow City in 4 out of 6 age groups.

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Between 2001 and 2021, the 75 and over age group saw the largest percentage decrease (-7.0%). The 45 to 64 age group saw the largest percentage increase (+23.1%).

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Population Projections

Last updated: March 2020
Likely next update: To be confirmed

2018-based Population Projections by Council Area in Scotland


Between 2018 and 2028, the population of Glasgow City is projected to increase from 626,410 to 644,274. This is an increase of 2.9%, which compares to a projected increase of 1.8% for Scotland as a whole.

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Glasgow City is projected to have the 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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Glasgow City is projected to have the 9th 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 Glasgow City is projected to increase by 0.2% 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 2.5% over the same period.

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The average age of the population of Glasgow 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 16 to 24 age group is projected to see the largest percentage decrease (-3.9%) and the 65 to 74 age group is projected to see the largest percentage increase (+29.4%). In terms of size, however, 25 to 44 is projected to remain the largest age group.

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Births

Last updated: June 2022
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2022 Births by Council Area in Scotland


In 2022, there were 6,112 births in Glasgow City. This is an increase of 3.1% from 5,929 births in 2021. Of these 6,112 births, 2,862 (46.8%) were female and 3,250 (53.2%) were male.

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In Glasgow City, the standardised birth rate increased from 6.9 per 1,000 population in 2021 to 7.1 in 2022. In comparison, the rate in Scotland overall decreased from 8.7 to 8.6.

In 2022, Glasgow City was the council area with the 30th 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 Glasgow City was 30 to 34 (2,000 births), the same as in 2002. The least common age group of mothers in Glasgow City was 0 to 19 (161 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 (-73.1%) and the 40 and over age group has seen the largest percentage increase in births (+80.7%).

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The total fertility rate in Glasgow City increased from 1.05 in 2021 to 1.09 in 2022. Out of the 32 council areas in Scotland, Glasgow City had the 30th 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: June 2022
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2022 Deaths by Council Area in Scotland


In 2022, there were 6,501 deaths in Glasgow City. This is a 5.9% decrease from 6,906 deaths in 2021. Of these 6,501 deaths, 3,253 (50.0%) were female and 3,248 (50.0%) were male.

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In Glasgow City, the standardised death rate increased from 10.9 per 1,000 population in 2021 to 14.0 in 2022. In comparison, the rate in Scotland overall decreased from 11.6 to 11.5.

In 2022, Glasgow City was the council area with the 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 Glasgow City have reduced in number. In 2022, a higher number of female (3,253) than male (3,248) deaths were registered.

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In comparison to 2002, the number of female deaths registered in Glasgow City in 2022 was 16.7% lower and the number of male deaths was 14.2% 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 85 to 89 age group saw the highest number of total deaths (907) and the 5 to 9 age group saw the fewest (1). For females, the most common age group was 90 and over (654) and for males, the most common age group was 75 to 79 (448).

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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 Glasgow City, the leading cause of death for males in 2022 was Ischaemic heart diseases (13.7% of all male deaths), followed by Lung Cancer (7.7%). 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 Glasgow City, the leading cause of death for females in 2022 was Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease (11.6% of all female deaths), followed by Ischaemic heart diseases (9.5%). In Scotland overall, the leading cause of death for females was also Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease (13.1%), followed by Ischaemic heart diseases (8.7%).

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Life Expectancy

Last updated: September 2022
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Life Expectancy in 2019-21 by Council Area in Scotland*


In Glasgow City, life expectancy at birth was higher for females (78.0 years) than for males (72.9 years) in 2019-21. Male life expectancy at birth has increased more rapidly than female life expectancy at birth between 2001-03 and 2019-21.

In Glasgow 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 Glasgow City has risen by 2.1%. This is the 18th 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 Glasgow City has risen by 5.6%. This is the 4th 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 Glasgow City, life expectancy at age 65-69 was higher for females (17.9 years) than for males (15.2 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 Glasgow 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 Glasgow City has risen by 5.4%. This is the joint 29th 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 Glasgow City has risen by 15.0%. This is the 12th highest percentage change out of all 32 council areas in Scotland and this is lower than the percentage change for Scotland overall (+15.3%).

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


Migration

Last updated: July 2022
Likely next update: September 2023

Mid-2021 Migration by Council Area in Scotland


In the period 2020-21, the level of in-migration in Glasgow City was 36,400, a 13.8% increase from 32,000 in the period 2019-20. The level of out-migration in Glasgow City was 36,010, which is a 25.3% increase from 28,740 in 2019-20.

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In 2020-21, Glasgow City had the 22nd highest level of net migration out of the 32 council areas in Scotland, with a net total of 390 people. This is a decrease of 2,870 from 3,260 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 Glasgow City, the net migration rate decreased from 5.1 people per 1,000 population in 2019-20 to 0.6 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, Glasgow City was the council area with the 27th 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 Glasgow City was higher for males (956) than for females (-567). The age group with the highest level of total net migration was 20 to 24 (2,270). In contrast, the age group with the lowest level of net migration was 35 to 39 (-976).

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Marriages and Civil Partnerships

Last updated: June 2022
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2022 Marriages by Council Area in Scotland


In 2022, 2,176 marriages were registered in Glasgow City. This is a 13.5% increase from 1,918 in 2021. In comparison, the number of marriages registered in Scotland overall increased by 23.7%.

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Glasgow City had the 3rd 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, 68 civil partnerships were registered in Glasgow City, of which 56 were mixed-sex and 12 were same-sex.

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Glasgow City had the 2nd highest number of civil partnership registrations in 2022, out of the 32 council areas in Scotland. Between 2021 and 2022, 6 councils saw a decrease in civil partnership registrations and 23 councils saw an increase. There were 3 councils that saw no change.

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Household Estimates

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


In 2022, the number of households in Glasgow City was 300,340. This is a 0.5% increase from 298,847 households in 2021. In comparison, the number of households in Scotland overall increased by 0.8%.

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Glasgow City had the 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 Glasgow City has increased by 10.4%. This is the 27th 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: September 2024

2018-based Household Projections by Council Area in Scotland


Between 2018 and 2028, the number of households in Glasgow City is projected to increase from 292,619 to 308,678. This is a 5.5% increase, which compares to a projected increase of 4.9% for Scotland as a whole.

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Glasgow City is projected to have the 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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Glasgow City is projected to have the 10th 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 (44.7%) and the household type “One adult, one or more children” is projected to remain the least common (7.0%) in Glasgow City.

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Between 2018 and 2028, the household type “Three or more adults” is projected to see the largest percentage decrease (-1.2%) and the household type “One adult” is projected to see the largest percentage increase (+7.7%).

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Between 2018 and 2028, the 50 to 54 age group is projected to see the largest percentage decrease (-19.3%) and the 65 to 69 age group is projected to see the largest percentage increase (+34.3%). In terms of size, however, 35 to 39 is projected to become the largest age group of a Household Reference Person (HRP), compared to 30 to 34 in 2018.

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Dwellings

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


In 2022, the number of dwellings in Glasgow City was 322,238. This is a 0.8% increase from 319,810 in 2021. In comparison, the number of dwellings in Scotland overall increased by 0.9%.

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Glasgow City had the 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 Glasgow City has increased by 11.7%. This is the 25th 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 Glasgow City, Council Tax band B was most common (25.1%) in 2022, followed by Council Tax band C (22.2%). 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, Glasgow City, 2001-2021

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Year Population % change from 2001 Scotland % change from 2001
2001 578,710 0.0 0.0
2002 576,450 -0.4 0.0
2003 572,270 -1.1 0.1
2004 569,560 -1.6 0.4
2005 569,250 -1.6 0.9
2006 568,460 -1.8 1.4
2007 571,760 -1.2 2.1
2008 576,200 -0.4 2.7
2009 581,620 0.5 3.3
2010 586,500 1.3 3.9
2011 593,060 2.5 4.7
2012 595,070 2.8 4.9
2013 596,520 3.1 5.2
2014 599,640 3.6 5.6
2015 606,340 4.8 6.1
2016 615,070 6.3 6.7
2017 621,020 7.3 7.1
2018 626,410 8.2 7.4
2019 633,120 9.4 7.9
2020 635,640 9.8 7.9
2021 635,130 9.7 8.2

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Population by age group by sex, Glasgow City, 2021

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Age group Male Female All people % of population Scotland % of population
All people 312,378 322,752 635,130 100.0 100.0
0 to 15 51,037 48,844 99,881 15.7 16.6
16 to 24 37,919 38,143 76,062 12.0 10.2
25 to 44 114,624 108,779 223,403 35.2 26.4
45 to 64 71,191 77,989 149,180 23.5 27.2
65 to 74 23,275 25,723 48,998 7.7 10.9
75 and over 14,332 23,274 37,606 5.9 8.7

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Age group Male Female All people % of population Scotland % of population
All people 312,378 322,752 635,130 100.0 100.0
0 to 15 51,037 48,844 99,881 15.7 16.6
16 to 64 223,734 224,911 448,645 70.6 63.8
65 and over 37,607 48,997 86,604 13.6 19.6

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

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Age group 2001 2021 % change Scotland % change
All people 578,710 635,130 9.7 8.2
0 to 15 106,342 99,881 -6.1 -6.1
16 to 24 78,276 76,062 -2.8 -1.7
25 to 44 182,273 223,403 22.6 -2.1
45 to 64 121,174 149,180 23.1 20.1
65 to 74 50,188 48,998 -2.4 33.3
75 and over 40,457 37,606 -7.0 32.7

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Age group 2001 2021 % change Scotland % change
All people 578,710 635,130 9.7 8.2
0 to 15 106,342 99,881 -6.1 -6.1
16 to 64 381,723 448,645 17.5 6.3
65 and over 90,645 86,604 -4.5 33.0

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2018-based Population Projections by Council Area in Scotland


Total projected population, Glasgow City, 2018-2028

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Year Population % change from 2018 Scotland % change from 2018
2018 626,410 0.0 0.0
2019 629,322 0.5 0.3
2020 631,648 0.8 0.5
2021 633,630 1.2 0.7
2022 635,358 1.4 0.9
2023 636,901 1.7 1.1
2024 638,319 1.9 1.2
2025 639,767 2.1 1.4
2026 641,281 2.4 1.5
2027 642,796 2.6 1.7
2028 644,274 2.9 1.8

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


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

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Area 2018 2028 Natural change Net migration Total change Natural % change Net migration % change Total % change
Glasgow City 626,410 644,274 1,444 15,665 17,864 0.2 2.5 2.9
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, Glasgow City, 2018 and 2028

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Sex 2018 2028 % change Scotland % change
All people 626,410 644,274 2.9 1.8
Male 306,050 316,338 3.4 2.2
Female 320,360 327,936 2.4 1.4

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


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

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Age group 2018 2028 % change Scotland % change
All people 626,410 644,274 2.9 1.8
0 to 15 99,938 96,792 -3.1 -6.0
16 to 24 79,655 76,564 -3.9 -0.9
25 to 44 211,098 223,314 5.8 3.1
45 to 64 151,454 148,246 -2.1 -5.5
65 to 74 45,803 59,256 29.4 14.4
75 and over 38,462 40,102 4.3 25.4

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

Age group 2018 2028 % change Scotland % change
All people 626,410 644,274 2.9 1.8
0 to 15 99,938 96,792 -3.1 -6.0
16 to 64 442,207 448,124 1.3 -1.3
65 and over 84,265 99,358 17.9 19.3

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


2022 Births by Council Area in Scotland


Births by sex, Glasgow City, 2002-2022

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Year Male Female All births % change from 2002 Scotland % change from 2002
2002 3,247 3,139 6,386 0.0 0.0
2003 3,445 3,128 6,573 2.9 2.3
2004 3,351 3,261 6,612 3.5 5.2
2005 3,545 3,288 6,833 7.0 6.1
2006 3,373 3,244 6,617 3.6 8.6
2007 3,629 3,525 7,154 12.0 12.7
2008 3,743 3,628 7,371 15.4 17.1
2009 3,807 3,705 7,512 17.6 15.2
2010 3,834 3,731 7,565 18.5 14.7
2011 3,887 3,744 7,631 19.5 14.3
2012 3,781 3,762 7,543 18.1 13.2
2013 3,803 3,451 7,254 13.6 9.3
2014 3,823 3,642 7,465 16.9 10.6
2015 3,613 3,473 7,086 11.0 7.5
2016 3,505 3,328 6,833 7.0 6.3
2017 3,558 3,294 6,852 7.3 3.1
2018 3,288 3,260 6,548 2.5 0.1
2019 3,340 3,213 6,553 2.6 -2.7
2020 2,956 2,891 5,847 -8.4 -9.0
2021 3,067 2,862 5,929 -7.2 -6.8
2022 3,250 2,862 6,112 -4.3 -8.4

Source: Births Time Series Data Table BT.4


Standardised birth rates, Glasgow City, 2002-2022

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Year Standardised birth rate Scottish birth rate
2002 9.3 10.1
2003 9.6 10.3
2004 9.6 10.6
2005 9.9 10.6
2006 9.6 10.8
2007 10.2 11.2
2008 10.3 11.5
2009 10.3 11.3
2010 10.2 11.2
2011 10.1 11.1
2012 9.8 10.9
2013 9.4 10.5
2014 9.6 10.6
2015 8.9 10.3
2016 8.4 10.1
2017 8.3 9.7
2018 7.8 9.4
2019 7.7 9.1
2020 6.8 8.6
2021 6.9 8.7
2022 7.1 8.6

Source: Births Time Series Data Table BT.8


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

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Age group of mother 2002 2022 % change Scotland % change
All ages 6,386 6,112 -4.3 -8.4
0 to 19 599 161 -73.1 -74.0
20 to 24 1,385 762 -45.0 -40.3
25 to 29 1,532 1,641 7.1 -3.1
30 to 34 1,789 2,000 11.8 1.5
35 to 39 897 1,219 35.9 23.4
40 and over 181 327 80.7 68.9
Not stated 3 2 -33.3 -91.4

Source: Births Time Series Data Table BT.6


Approximated total fertility rate, Glasgow City, 2002-2022

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Year Approximated total fertility rate % change from 2002 Scotland % change from 2002
2002 1.34 -11.3 -8.1
2003 1.40 -7.3 -5.0
2004 1.43 -5.3 -1.3
2005 1.49 -1.3 0.0
2006 1.44 -4.6 2.5
2007 1.54 2.0 6.2
2008 1.57 4.0 10.0
2009 1.58 4.6 8.1
2010 1.57 4.0 7.5
2011 1.55 2.6 5.6
2012 1.52 0.7 4.4
2013 1.46 -3.3 0.6
2014 1.48 -2.0 0.0
2015 1.39 -7.9 -3.7
2016 1.29 -14.6 -6.2
2017 1.28 -15.2 -9.3
2018 1.20 -20.5 -12.3
2019 1.18 -21.9 -15.4
2020 1.04 -31.6 -12.8
2021 1.05 -24.5 -14.5
2022 1.09 -35.9 -14.1

Source: Births Time Series Data Table BT.10


2022 Deaths by Council Area in Scotland


Deaths by sex, Glasgow City, 2002-2022

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Year Male Female All people % change from 2002 Scotland % change from 2002
2002 3,784 3,904 7,688 0.0 0.0
2003 3,781 3,914 7,695 0.1 0.6
2004 3,567 3,684 7,251 -5.7 -3.3
2005 3,354 3,718 7,072 -8.0 -4.1
2006 3,380 3,619 6,999 -9.0 -5.2
2007 3,446 3,556 7,002 -8.9 -3.6
2008 3,330 3,577 6,907 -10.2 -4.1
2009 3,217 3,354 6,571 -14.5 -7.3
2010 3,125 3,200 6,325 -17.7 -7.1
2011 3,201 3,202 6,403 -16.7 -7.6
2012 3,112 3,387 6,499 -15.5 -5.4
2013 3,052 3,253 6,305 -18.0 -5.9
2014 3,018 3,187 6,205 -19.3 -6.7
2015 3,215 3,300 6,515 -15.3 -0.9
2016 3,142 3,179 6,321 -17.8 -2.4
2017 3,187 3,298 6,485 -15.6 -0.4
2018 3,163 3,250 6,413 -16.6 0.7
2019 3,069 3,245 6,314 -17.9 0.0
2020 3,655 3,637 7,292 -5.2 10.3
2021 3,436 3,470 6,906 -10.2 9.4
2022 3,248 3,253 6,501 -15.4 8.3

Source: Deaths Time Series Data Table DT.5


Standardised death rates, Glasgow City, 2002-2022

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Year Standardised death rate Scottish death rate
2002 14.0 11.5
2003 14.3 11.5
2004 13.6 11.1
2005 13.5 10.9
2006 13.5 10.7
2007 13.6 10.8
2008 13.5 10.7
2009 12.9 10.3
2010 12.5 10.3
2011 12.6 10.1
2012 13.0 10.3
2013 12.7 10.3
2014 12.7 10.1
2015 13.4 10.7
2016 13.0 10.5
2017 13.4 10.7
2018 13.3 10.8
2019 13.1 10.6
2020 13.8 12.0
2021 10.9 11.6
2022 14.0 11.5

Source: Deaths Time Series Data Table DT.9


Deaths by sex, Glasgow City, 2002 and 2022

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Sex 2002 2022 % change Scotland % change
All people 7,688 6,501 -15.4 8.3
Male 3,784 3,248 -14.2 12.8
Female 3,904 3,253 -16.7 4.3

Source: Deaths Time Series Data Table DT.5


Deaths by age group by sex, Glasgow City, 2022

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Age group Male Female All people % of all deaths Scotland % of all deaths
All people 3,248 3,253 6,501 100.0 100.0
0 14 10 24 0.4 0.3
1 to 4 2 1 3 0.0 0.0
5 to 9 0 1 1 0.0 0.0
10 to 14 0 3 3 0.0 0.0
15 to 19 3 1 4 0.1 0.1
20 to 24 11 5 16 0.2 0.3
25 to 29 19 8 27 0.4 0.3
30 to 34 37 16 53 0.8 0.5
35 to 39 47 25 72 1.1 0.8
40 to 44 72 39 111 1.7 1.2
45 to 49 111 64 175 2.7 1.7
50 to 54 160 92 252 3.9 2.8
55 to 59 227 134 361 5.6 4.2
60 to 64 314 209 523 8.0 5.6
65 to 69 356 267 623 9.6 7.6
70 to 74 402 300 702 10.8 10.7
75 to 79 448 395 843 13.0 14.0
80 to 84 428 477 905 13.9 15.8
85 to 89 355 552 907 14.0 16.8
90 and over 242 654 896 13.8 17.1

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


Male leading causes of death, Glasgow City, 2022

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Leading causes of death Male deaths % of all male deaths
I20-I25 Ischaemic heart diseases 444 13.7
C33-C34 Malignant neoplasm of trachea, bronchus and lung 250 7.7
F01, F03, G30 Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease 167 5.1
J40-J47 Chronic lower respiratory diseases 157 4.8
I60-I69 Cerebrovascular disease 152 4.7

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


Female leading causes of death, Glasgow City, 2022

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Leading causes of death Female deaths % of all female deaths
F01, F03, G30 Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease 377 11.6
I20-I25 Ischaemic heart diseases 309 9.5
C33-C34 Malignant neoplasm of trachea, bronchus and lung 277 8.5
J40-J47 Chronic lower respiratory diseases 222 6.8
I60-I69 Cerebrovascular disease 195 6.0

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, Glasgow 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 76.1 76.4 76.7 0.0 0.0
2002-04 76.1 76.4 76.7 0.0 0.2
2003-05 76.4 76.6 76.9 0.3 0.5
2004-06 76.6 76.9 77.2 0.6 0.9
2005-07 76.7 77.0 77.3 0.7 1.0
2006-08 76.8 77.1 77.4 0.9 1.2
2007-09 77.1 77.4 77.7 1.3 1.5
2008-10 77.6 77.9 78.2 1.9 1.8
2009-11 78.0 78.3 78.5 2.4 2.2
2010-12 78.2 78.5 78.7 2.7 2.4
2011-13 78.2 78.5 78.8 2.7 2.6
2012-14 78.4 78.7 79.0 3.0 2.8
2013-15 78.6 78.8 79.1 3.2 2.9
2014-16 78.7 78.9 79.2 3.3 2.9
2015-17 78.4 78.7 79.0 3.0 2.8
2016-18 78.4 78.7 78.9 2.9 2.8
2017-19 78.2 78.5 78.8 2.7 2.9
2018-20 78.0 78.3 78.6 2.4 2.7
2019-21 77.7 78.0 78.3 2.1 2.4

Source: Life Expectancy for Administrative Areas within Scotland


Male life expectancy at birth, Glasgow 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 68.8 69.1 69.4 0.0 0.0
2002-04 69.0 69.3 69.6 0.3 0.4
2003-05 69.6 69.9 70.2 1.2 1.0
2004-06 70.1 70.4 70.7 1.9 1.5
2005-07 70.4 70.7 71.0 2.4 1.8
2006-08 70.4 70.7 71.0 2.4 2.0
2007-09 70.8 71.1 71.4 3.0 2.5
2008-10 71.4 71.7 72.0 3.8 3.1
2009-11 71.8 72.1 72.4 4.5 3.7
2010-12 72.3 72.6 72.9 5.1 4.1
2011-13 72.7 73.0 73.3 5.7 4.5
2012-14 73.1 73.3 73.6 6.2 4.9
2013-15 73.1 73.4 73.6 6.2 4.9
2014-16 73.1 73.4 73.7 6.3 4.9
2015-17 73.1 73.3 73.6 6.2 4.8
2016-18 73.1 73.4 73.7 6.2 4.8
2017-19 73.3 73.6 73.9 6.6 5.0
2018-20 72.9 73.1 73.4 5.9 4.5
2019-21 72.7 72.9 73.2 5.6 4.1

Source: Life Expectancy for Administrative Areas within Scotland


Female life expectancy at age 65 to 69, Glasgow 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 16.8 17.0 17.1 0.0 0.0
2002-04 16.9 17.1 17.2 0.5 0.5
2003-05 16.9 17.1 17.2 0.6 1.3
2004-06 17.1 17.3 17.4 1.7 2.6
2005-07 17.1 17.3 17.5 1.9 3.3
2006-08 17.2 17.4 17.5 2.3 3.8
2007-09 17.3 17.5 17.7 3.1 4.7
2008-10 17.6 17.8 18.0 4.7 5.8
2009-11 18.0 18.2 18.4 7.2 7.3
2010-12 18.0 18.2 18.4 7.1 7.5
2011-13 18.0 18.2 18.3 7.0 8.0
2012-14 17.9 18.1 18.2 6.4 8.5
2013-15 18.0 18.2 18.4 7.0 8.7
2014-16 18.0 18.2 18.4 7.3 9.2
2015-17 17.9 18.1 18.3 6.9 8.9
2016-18 18.0 18.2 18.4 7.3 9.4
2017-19 18.0 18.2 18.4 7.3 9.8
2018-20 17.8 18.0 18.2 6.0 9.2
2019-21 17.7 17.9 18.1 5.4 8.7

Source: Life Expectancy for Administrative Areas within Scotland


Male life expectancy at age 65 to 69, Glasgow 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 13.1 13.3 13.4 0.0 0.0
2002-04 13.1 13.3 13.5 0.2 1.1
2003-05 13.3 13.5 13.7 1.7 2.5
2004-06 13.6 13.8 14.0 4.1 4.9
2005-07 13.7 13.9 14.1 4.9 6.1
2006-08 13.7 13.9 14.1 4.9 7.4
2007-09 13.8 14.0 14.2 5.9 8.6
2008-10 14.2 14.4 14.6 8.9 10.4
2009-11 14.5 14.7 14.9 11.1 12.0
2010-12 14.7 14.9 15.1 12.4 13.2
2011-13 14.8 15.0 15.2 13.1 14.1
2012-14 15.0 15.2 15.4 14.7 15.2
2013-15 15.0 15.2 15.4 14.7 15.0
2014-16 15.0 15.2 15.4 14.8 15.5
2015-17 15.0 15.2 15.4 14.9 15.5
2016-18 15.2 15.4 15.6 16.4 16.5
2017-19 15.5 15.7 15.9 18.2 17.4
2018-20 15.1 15.3 15.5 15.7 16.3
2019-21 15.0 15.2 15.4 15.0 15.3

Source: Life Expectancy for Administrative Areas within Scotland


Mid-2021 Migration by Council Area in Scotland


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

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Year In Out Net
2002-03 27,710 32,040 -4,330
2003-04 26,610 30,030 -3,420
2004-05 28,420 29,980 -1,560
2005-06 27,500 29,490 -1,990
2006-07 29,030 26,730 2,300
2007-08 31,110 28,180 2,930
2008-09 29,920 25,930 3,990
2009-10 29,100 26,050 3,050
2010-11 29,320 23,950 5,370
2011-12 28,360 27,220 1,150
2012-13 28,010 27,570 440
2013-14 30,310 28,270 2,050
2014-15 33,300 27,460 5,840
2015-16 34,970 27,000 7,960
2016-17 33,180 27,790 5,390
2017-18 34,080 28,720 5,360
2018-19 35,620 29,350 6,270
2019-20 32,000 28,740 3,260
2020-21 36,400 36,010 390

*Totals have been rounded to the nearest ten.

Source: Total Migration to or from Scotland


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

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Year Net migration rate Scottish Net migration rate
2008-09 6.9 4.7
2009-10 5.2 5.0
2010-11 9.1 5.7
2011-12 1.9 2.4
2012-13 0.7 1.9
2013-14 3.4 3.3
2014-15 9.6 5.2
2015-16 13.1 5.9
2016-17 8.7 4.4
2017-18 8.6 3.8
2018-19 9.9 5.5
2019-20 5.1 3.1
2020-21 0.6 5.1

Sources: Migration Flows, Mid-2018 Population Estimates


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

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Age group Male Female All people
All people 956 -567 389
0 to 4 -278 -286 -564
5 to 9 -156 -200 -356
10 to 14 -60 -66 -126
15 to 19 792 970 1,762
20 to 24 1,259 1,011 2,270
25 to 29 1,024 -4 1,020
30 to 34 -138 -543 -681
35 to 39 -460 -516 -976
40 to 44 -429 -323 -752
45 to 49 -134 -135 -269
50 to 54 -76 -95 -171
55 to 59 -117 -79 -196
60 to 64 -147 -90 -237
65 to 69 -55 -83 -138
70 to 74 -36 -35 -71
75 to 79 -15 -35 -50
80 to 84 0 -21 -21
85 to 89 -18 -15 -33
90 and over 0 -22 -22

Source: Total Migration to or from Scotland


2022 Marriages and Civil Partnerships by Council Area in Scotland


Total marriages, Glasgow City, 2002-2022

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Year All marriages
2002 2,607
2003 2,663
2004 2,555
2005 2,382
2006 2,279
2007 2,279
2008 2,294
2009 2,293
2010 2,501
2011 2,846
2012 2,795
2013 2,584
2014 2,584
2015 2,673
2016 2,556
2017 2,457
2018 2,469
2019 2,295
2020 891
2021 1,918
2022 2,176

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


Total civil partnerships, Glasgow City, 2005-2022

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Year Male Female All civil partnerships Mixed.sex Same.sex
2005 6 2 8 NA NA
2006 143 83 226 NA NA
2007 88 64 152 NA NA
2008 72 47 119 NA NA
2009 62 49 111 NA NA
2010 33 36 69 NA NA
2011 42 54 96 NA NA
2012 51 51 102 NA NA
2013 55 43 98 NA NA
2014 35 40 75 NA NA
2015 9 4 13 NA NA
2016 6 9 15 NA NA
2017 9 6 15 NA NA
2018 9 2 11 NA NA
2019 11 6 17 NA NA
2020 3 6 9 NA NA
2021 NA NA 42 30 12
2022 NA NA 68 56 12

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


Mid-2022 Household Estimates by Council Area in Scotland


Total households, Glasgow City, 2001-2022

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Year All households % change from 2001 Scotland % change from 2001
2001 271,968 0.0 0.0
2002 273,058 0.4 0.8
2003 274,786 1.0 1.7
2004 277,282 2.0 2.6
2005 279,466 2.8 3.6
2006 280,541 3.2 4.6
2007 282,409 3.8 5.7
2008 283,521 4.2 6.5
2009 284,431 4.6 7.2
2010 285,240 4.9 7.8
2011 285,924 5.1 8.3
2012 285,583 5.0 8.8
2013 285,346 4.9 9.4
2014 286,377 5.3 10.1
2015 287,862 5.8 10.7
2016 289,399 6.4 11.5
2017 291,115 7.0 12.2
2018 292,619 7.6 12.9
2019 294,622 8.3 13.7
2020 295,761 8.7 14.3
2021 298,847 9.9 15.2
2022 300,340 10.4 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, Glasgow City, 2018-2028

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Year All households % change from 2018 Scotland % change from 2018
2018 292,619 0.0 0.0
2019 294,622 0.7 0.7
2020 296,836 1.4 1.3
2021 299,004 2.2 1.8
2022 300,830 2.8 2.5
2023 302,367 3.3 2.9
2024 303,712 3.8 3.4
2025 304,948 4.2 3.8
2026 306,221 4.6 4.2
2027 307,450 5.1 4.5
2028 308,678 5.5 4.9

Source: 2018-based Household Projections


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

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Type 2018 2028 % change Scotland % change
All households 292,619 308,678 5.5 4.9
One adult 128,264 138,088 7.7 8.1
Two adults 78,888 83,157 5.4 7.2
One adult, one or more children 21,401 21,685 1.3 2.2
Two or more adults, one or more children 40,655 42,613 4.8 -0.9
Three or more adults 23,411 23,136 -1.2 -3.4

Source: 2018-based Household Projections


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

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Age group 2018 2028 % change Scotland % change
All HRPs 292,619 308,678 5.5 4.9
16 to 19 2,233 2,507 12.2 12.5
20 to 24 14,424 13,201 -8.5 -6.5
25 to 29 31,351 25,434 -18.9 -15.5
30 to 34 33,271 34,506 3.7 1.3
35 to 39 29,391 36,387 23.8 13.5
40 to 44 23,086 30,131 30.5 16.6
45 to 49 25,786 26,980 4.6 -5.9
50 to 54 27,284 22,026 -19.3 -21.4
55 to 59 26,037 24,455 -6.1 -4.1
60 to 64 20,799 24,689 18.7 16.1
65 to 69 16,045 21,556 34.3 17.5
70 to 74 13,195 15,403 16.7 2.8
75 to 79 12,064 13,837 14.7 28.2
80 to 84 9,406 9,719 3.3 32.3
85 to 89 5,571 5,264 -5.5 19.0
90 and over 2,674 2,585 -3.3 27.9

Source: 2018-based Household Projections


2022 Dwellings by Council Area in Scotland


Total dwellings, Glasgow City, 2001-2022

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Year All dwellings % change from 2001 Scotland % change from 2001
2001 288,462 0.0 0.0
2002 289,157 0.2 0.8
2003 290,740 0.8 1.5
2004 293,075 1.6 2.4
2005 294,819 2.2 3.3
2006 295,295 2.4 4.1
2007 298,831 3.6 5.2
2008 299,941 4.0 6.0
2009 299,915 4.0 6.7
2010 299,160 3.7 7.2
2011 299,881 4.0 7.8
2012 301,513 4.5 8.4
2013 301,633 4.6 8.9
2014 301,891 4.7 9.5
2015 304,013 5.4 10.2
2016 306,000 6.1 11.0
2017 308,293 6.9 11.8
2018 311,447 8.0 12.7
2019 314,604 9.1 13.6
2020 317,193 10.0 14.4
2021 319,810 10.9 15.3
2022 322,238 11.7 16.3

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


Dwellings by Council Tax band, Glasgow City, 2022

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Tax band % of all dwellings Scotland % of all dwellings
All dwellings 100.0 100.0
A 21.8 20.4
B 25.1 22.4
C 22.2 16.1
D 13.9 13.7
E 10.0 13.6
F 4.6 8.0
G 2.1 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 69.2 58.9
D - E 23.9 27.3
F - H 6.9 13.7

Source: statistics.gov.scot


Dwellings by type, Glasgow City, 2017

Type % of all dwellings Scotland % of all dwellings
All dwellings 100.0 100.0
Detached 3.8 21.5
Semi-detached 11.1 19.7
Terrace 12.1 20.5
Flat 72.6 37.7
Not known 0.4 0.7

Source: statistics.gov.scot