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 Renfrewshire was 179,940. This is an increase of 0.3% from 179,390 in 2020. Over the same period, the population of Scotland increased by 0.3%.

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Renfrewshire had the 10th 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 Renfrewshire has increased by 4.1%. This is the 22nd 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 (51.6%) than males (48.4%) living in Renfrewshire. There were also more females (51.2%) than males (48.8%) living in Scotland overall.

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In terms of overall size, the 45 to 64 age group was the largest in 2021, with a population of 50,823. In contrast, the 75 and over age group was the smallest, with a population of 15,538. In 2021, more females than males lived in Renfrewshire in 4 out of 6 age groups.

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Between 2001 and 2021, the 0 to 15 age group saw the largest percentage decrease (-11.1%). The 75 and over age group saw the largest percentage increase (+36.7%).

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Population Projections

Last updated: March 2020
Likely next update: Early 2025

2018-based Population Projections by Council Area in Scotland


Between 2018 and 2028, the population of Renfrewshire is projected to increase from 177,790 to 182,256. This is an increase of 2.5%, which compares to a projected increase of 1.8% for Scotland as a whole.

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Renfrewshire is projected to have the 10th 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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Renfrewshire is projected to have the 10th 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 Renfrewshire is projected to decrease by 2.6% 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 5.0% over the same period.

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The average age of the population of Renfrewshire 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 (-7.8%) and the 75 and over age group is projected to see the largest percentage increase (+21.1%). In terms of size, however, 25 to 44 is projected to become the largest age group.

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Births

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


In 2022, there were 1,754 births in Renfrewshire. This is an increase of 6.5% from 1,647 births in 2021. Of these 1,754 births, 862 (49.1%) were female and 892 (50.9%) were male.

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In Renfrewshire, the standardised birth rate increased from 9.5 per 1,000 population in 2021 to 10.0 in 2022. In comparison, the rate in Scotland overall decreased from 8.7 to 8.6.

In 2022, Renfrewshire was the council area with the joint 8th 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 Renfrewshire was 30 to 34 (633 births), the same as in 2002. The least common age group of mothers in Renfrewshire was 0 to 19 (27 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 (-82.7%) and the 40 and over age group has seen the largest percentage increase in births (+45.8%).

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The total fertility rate in Renfrewshire increased from 1.4 in 2021 to 1.49 in 2022. Out of the 32 council areas in Scotland, Renfrewshire had the joint 13th highest rate in 2022 and this is higher than the rate of 1.28 for Scotland as a whole.

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Deaths

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


In 2022, there were 2,130 deaths in Renfrewshire. This is a 4.6% decrease from 2,232 deaths in 2021. Of these 2,130 deaths, 1,055 (49.5%) were female and 1,075 (50.5%) were male.

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In Renfrewshire, the standardised death rate decreased from 12.4 per 1,000 population in 2021 to 11.9 in 2022. In comparison, the rate in Scotland overall decreased from 11.6 to 11.5.

In 2022, Renfrewshire was the council area with the 11th 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 Renfrewshire have increased in number. In 2022, a lower number of female (1,055) than male (1,075) deaths were registered.

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In comparison to 2002, the number of female deaths registered in Renfrewshire in 2022 was 1.5% higher and the number of male deaths was 5.0% 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.

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In 2022, the 80 to 84 age group saw the highest number of total deaths (364) and the 1 to 4, 5 to 9, 10 to 14, 15 to 19 age groups saw the fewest (0). For females, the most common age group was 85 to 89 (214) and for males, the most common age group was 80 to 84 (184).

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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 Renfrewshire, the leading cause of death for males in 2022 was Ischaemic heart diseases (15.1% of all male deaths), followed by Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease (6.0%). 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 Renfrewshire, 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
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Life Expectancy in 2019-21 by Council Area in Scotland*


In Renfrewshire, life expectancy at birth was higher for females (80.0 years) than for males (75.5 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 Renfrewshire, 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 Renfrewshire has risen by 2.5%. This is the 16th highest percentage change out of all 32 council areas in Scotland and this is higher than the percentage change for Scotland overall (+2.4%).

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Over the period between 2001-03 and 2019-21, male life expectancy at birth in Renfrewshire has risen by 5.0%. This is the 7th 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 Renfrewshire, life expectancy at age 65-69 was higher for females (18.9 years) than for males (16.6 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 Renfrewshire, 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 Renfrewshire has risen by 8.2%. This is the joint 17th 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 Renfrewshire has risen by 16.2%. This is the 9th highest percentage change out of all 32 council areas in Scotland and this is higher than the percentage change for Scotland overall (+15.3%).

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


Migration

Last updated: July 2022
Likely next update:  Summer 2024

Mid-2021 Migration by Council Area in Scotland


In the period 2020-21, the level of in-migration in Renfrewshire was 6,910, a 31.6% increase from 5,250 in the period 2019-20. The level of out-migration in Renfrewshire was 5,690, which is a 29.0% increase from 4,410 in 2019-20.

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In 2020-21, Renfrewshire had the 11th highest level of net migration out of the 32 council areas in Scotland, with a net total of 1,230 people. This is an increase of 380 from 850 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 Renfrewshire, the net migration rate increased from 4.7 people per 1,000 population in 2019-20 to 6.8 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, Renfrewshire was the council area with the 18th 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 Renfrewshire was higher for males (640) than for females (585). The age group with the highest level of total net migration was 25 to 29 (263). In contrast, the age group with the lowest level of net migration was 5 to 9 (-28).

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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, 729 marriages were registered in Renfrewshire. This is a 37.5% increase from 530 in 2021. In comparison, the number of marriages registered in Scotland overall increased by 23.7%.

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Renfrewshire had the 14th 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, 7 civil partnerships were registered in Renfrewshire, of which 7 were mixed-sex and 3 were same-sex.

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Renfrewshire had the joint 21st 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 Renfrewshire was 88,749. This is a 1.0% increase from 87,910 households in 2021. In comparison, the number of households in Scotland overall increased by 0.8%.

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Renfrewshire had the 9th 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 Renfrewshire has increased by 17.7%. This is the 12th highest percentage change out of the 32 council areas in Scotland and a more rapid change than at Scotland level (+16.2%).

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Household Projections

Last updated: September 2020
Likely next update: July 2025

2018-based Household Projections by Council Area in Scotland


Between 2018 and 2028, the number of households in Renfrewshire is projected to increase from 85,745 to 90,601. This is a 5.7% increase, which compares to a projected increase of 4.9% for Scotland as a whole.

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Renfrewshire is projected to have the 9th 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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Renfrewshire is projected to have the 9th 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 (43.0%) and the household type “One adult, one or more children” is projected to remain the least common (7.3%) in Renfrewshire.

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Between 2018 and 2028, the household type “Three or more adults” is projected to see the largest percentage decrease (-4.3%) and the household type “One adult” is projected to see the largest percentage increase (+8.9%).

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Between 2018 and 2028, the 50 to 54 age group is projected to see the largest percentage decrease (-27.0%) and the 75 to 79 age group is projected to see the largest percentage increase (+26.4%). In terms of size, however, 55 to 59 is projected to become the largest age group of a Household Reference Person (HRP), compared to 50 to 54 in 2018.

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Dwellings

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


In 2022, the number of dwellings in Renfrewshire was 90,485. This is a 1.0% increase from 89,571 in 2021. In comparison, the number of dwellings in Scotland overall increased by 0.9%.

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Renfrewshire had the 9th 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 Renfrewshire has increased by 12.1%. This is the 22nd 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 Renfrewshire, Council Tax band B was most common (28.6%) in 2022, followed by Council Tax band C (16.7%). 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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Tables


Mid-2021 Population Estimates by Council Area in Scotland


Total population, Renfrewshire, 2001-2021

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Year Population % change from 2001 Scotland % change from 2001
2001 172,850 0.0 0.0
2002 172,300 -0.3 0.0
2003 171,560 -0.7 0.1
2004 171,470 -0.8 0.4
2005 171,430 -0.8 0.9
2006 171,270 -0.9 1.4
2007 171,870 -0.6 2.1
2008 172,640 -0.1 2.7
2009 173,020 0.1 3.3
2010 173,700 0.5 3.9
2011 174,700 1.1 4.7
2012 174,300 0.8 4.9
2013 173,890 0.6 5.2
2014 174,230 0.8 5.6
2015 174,560 1.0 6.1
2016 175,930 1.8 6.7
2017 176,830 2.3 7.1
2018 177,790 2.9 7.4
2019 179,100 3.6 7.9
2020 179,390 3.8 7.9
2021 179,940 4.1 8.2

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Population by age group by sex, Renfrewshire, 2021

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Age group Male Female All people % of population Scotland % of population
All people 87,076 92,864 179,940 100.0 100.0
0 to 15 15,151 14,633 29,784 16.6 16.6
16 to 24 9,081 8,717 17,798 9.9 10.2
25 to 44 23,419 23,531 46,950 26.1 26.4
45 to 64 24,158 26,665 50,823 28.2 27.2
65 to 74 8,872 10,175 19,047 10.6 10.9
75 and over 6,395 9,143 15,538 8.6 8.7

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Age group Male Female All people % of population Scotland % of population
All people 87,076 92,864 179,940 100.0 100.0
0 to 15 15,151 14,633 29,784 16.6 16.6
16 to 64 56,658 58,913 115,571 64.2 63.8
65 and over 15,267 19,318 34,585 19.2 19.6

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Percentage change in population by age group, Renfrewshire, 2001 and 2021

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Age group 2001 2021 % change Scotland % change
All people 172,850 179,940 4.1 8.2
0 to 15 33,517 29,784 -11.1 -6.1
16 to 24 18,242 17,798 -2.4 -1.7
25 to 44 51,214 46,950 -8.3 -2.1
45 to 64 43,267 50,823 17.5 20.1
65 to 74 15,245 19,047 24.9 33.3
75 and over 11,365 15,538 36.7 32.7

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Age group 2001 2021 % change Scotland % change
All people 172,850 179,940 4.1 8.2
0 to 15 33,517 29,784 -11.1 -6.1
16 to 64 112,723 115,571 2.5 6.3
65 and over 26,610 34,585 30.0 33.0

Source: Population Estimates Time Series Data


2018-based Population Projections by Council Area in Scotland


Total projected population, Renfrewshire, 2018-2028

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Year Population % change from 2018 Scotland % change from 2018
2018 177,790 0.0 0.0
2019 178,294 0.3 0.3
2020 178,766 0.5 0.5
2021 179,276 0.8 0.7
2022 179,761 1.1 0.9
2023 180,266 1.4 1.1
2024 180,689 1.6 1.2
2025 181,091 1.9 1.4
2026 181,502 2.1 1.5
2027 181,870 2.3 1.7
2028 182,256 2.5 1.8

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


Components of projected population change, Renfrewshire, 2018 and 2028

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Area 2018 2028 Natural change Net migration Total change Natural % change Net migration % change Total % change
Renfrewshire 177,790 182,256 -4,540 8,829 4,466 -2.6 5.0 2.5
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, Renfrewshire, 2018 and 2028

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Sex 2018 2028 % change Scotland % change
All people 177,790 182,256 2.5 1.8
Male 85,869 88,963 3.6 2.2
Female 91,921 93,293 1.5 1.4

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


Projected population change by age group, Renfrewshire, 2018 and 2028

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Age group 2018 2028 % change Scotland % change
All people 177,790 182,256 2.5 1.8
0 to 15 30,171 28,774 -4.6 -6.0
16 to 24 18,216 17,712 -2.8 -0.9
25 to 44 44,595 48,118 7.9 3.1
45 to 64 51,520 47,527 -7.8 -5.5
65 to 74 18,446 22,149 20.1 14.4
75 and over 14,842 17,976 21.1 25.4

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

Age group 2018 2028 % change Scotland % change
All people 177,790 182,256 2.5 1.8
0 to 15 30,171 28,774 -4.6 -6.0
16 to 64 114,331 113,357 -0.9 -1.3
65 and over 33,288 40,125 20.5 19.3

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


2022 Births by Council Area in Scotland


Births by sex, Renfrewshire, 2002-2022

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Year Male Female All births % change from 2002 Scotland % change from 2002
2002 900 897 1,797 0.0 0.0
2003 910 875 1,785 -0.7 2.3
2004 941 944 1,885 4.9 5.2
2005 943 926 1,869 4.0 6.1
2006 952 886 1,838 2.3 8.6
2007 958 940 1,898 5.6 12.7
2008 1,034 978 2,012 12.0 17.1
2009 963 906 1,869 4.0 15.2
2010 1,015 980 1,995 11.0 14.7
2011 910 918 1,828 1.7 14.3
2012 1,021 939 1,960 9.1 13.2
2013 938 853 1,791 -0.3 9.3
2014 918 895 1,813 0.9 10.6
2015 876 836 1,712 -4.7 7.5
2016 929 844 1,773 -1.3 6.3
2017 878 916 1,794 -0.2 3.1
2018 895 802 1,697 -5.6 0.1
2019 879 814 1,693 -5.8 -2.7
2020 753 781 1,534 -14.6 -9.0
2021 810 837 1,647 -8.3 -6.8
2022 892 862 1,754 -2.4 -8.4

Source: Births Time Series Data Table BT.4


Standardised birth rates, Renfrewshire, 2002-2022

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Year Standardised birth rate Scottish birth rate
2002 10.6 10.1
2003 10.5 10.3
2004 11.1 10.6
2005 11.1 10.6
2006 11.0 10.8
2007 11.4 11.2
2008 12.0 11.5
2009 11.2 11.3
2010 12.0 11.2
2011 11.0 11.1
2012 11.9 10.9
2013 10.9 10.5
2014 11.1 10.6
2015 10.5 10.3
2016 10.7 10.1
2017 10.7 9.7
2018 10.0 9.4
2019 9.8 9.1
2020 8.9 8.6
2021 9.5 8.7
2022 10.0 8.6

Source: Births Time Series Data Table BT.8


Births by age group of mother, Renfrewshire, 2002 and 2022

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Age group of mother 2002 2022 % change Scotland % change
All ages 1,797 1,754 -2.4 -8.4
0 to 19 156 27 -82.7 -74.0
20 to 24 301 167 -44.5 -40.3
25 to 29 408 497 21.8 -3.1
30 to 34 613 633 3.3 1.5
35 to 39 271 360 32.8 23.4
40 and over 48 70 45.8 68.9
Not stated 0 0 NaN -91.4

Source: Births Time Series Data Table BT.6


Approximated total fertility rate, Renfrewshire, 2002-2022

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Year Approximated total fertility rate % change from 2002 Scotland % change from 2002
2002 1.54 -4.9 -8.1
2003 1.55 -4.3 -5.0
2004 1.67 3.1 -1.3
2005 1.69 4.3 0.0
2006 1.68 3.7 2.5
2007 1.74 7.4 6.2
2008 1.85 14.2 10.0
2009 1.74 7.4 8.1
2010 1.84 13.6 7.5
2011 1.68 5.0 5.6
2012 1.82 13.7 4.4
2013 1.69 5.6 0.6
2014 1.70 6.2 0.0
2015 1.59 -0.6 -3.7
2016 1.62 1.3 -6.2
2017 1.61 0.6 -9.3
2018 1.50 -6.3 -12.3
2019 1.47 -8.1 -15.4
2020 1.32 -13.2 -12.8
2021 1.40 -6.0 -14.5
2022 1.49 -12.4 -14.1

Source: Births Time Series Data Table BT.10


2022 Deaths by Council Area in Scotland


Deaths by sex, Renfrewshire, 2002-2022

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Year Male Female All people % change from 2002 Scotland % change from 2002
2002 1,024 1,039 2,063 0.0 0.0
2003 1,042 1,054 2,096 1.6 0.6
2004 955 1,057 2,012 -2.5 -3.3
2005 983 1,008 1,991 -3.5 -4.1
2006 952 1,020 1,972 -4.4 -5.2
2007 919 968 1,887 -8.5 -3.6
2008 952 1,030 1,982 -3.9 -4.1
2009 946 983 1,929 -6.5 -7.3
2010 958 952 1,910 -7.4 -7.1
2011 916 922 1,838 -10.9 -7.6
2012 910 1,024 1,934 -6.3 -5.4
2013 925 950 1,875 -9.1 -5.9
2014 955 954 1,909 -7.5 -6.7
2015 947 1,048 1,995 -3.3 -0.9
2016 1,015 1,055 2,070 0.3 -2.4
2017 1,030 1,013 2,043 -1.0 -0.4
2018 1,005 1,010 2,015 -2.3 0.7
2019 980 1,059 2,039 -1.2 0.0
2020 1,189 1,158 2,347 13.8 10.3
2021 1,104 1,128 2,232 8.2 9.4
2022 1,075 1,055 2,130 3.2 8.3

Source: Deaths Time Series Data Table DT.5


Standardised death rates, Renfrewshire, 2002-2022

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Year Standardised death rate Scottish death rate
2002 12.5 11.5
2003 12.8 11.5
2004 12.3 11.1
2005 12.1 10.9
2006 12.0 10.7
2007 11.3 10.8
2008 11.8 10.7
2009 11.4 10.3
2010 11.2 10.3
2011 10.6 10.1
2012 11.2 10.3
2013 10.9 10.3
2014 11.0 10.1
2015 11.4 10.7
2016 11.7 10.5
2017 11.6 10.7
2018 11.4 10.8
2019 11.4 10.6
2020 12.7 12.0
2021 12.4 11.6
2022 11.9 11.5

Source: Deaths Time Series Data Table DT.9


Deaths by sex, Renfrewshire, 2002 and 2022

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Sex 2002 2022 % change Scotland % change
All people 2,063 2,130 3.2 8.3
Male 1,024 1,075 5.0 12.8
Female 1,039 1,055 1.5 4.3

Source: Deaths Time Series Data Table DT.5


Deaths by age group by sex, Renfrewshire, 2022

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Age group Male Female All people % of all deaths Scotland % of all deaths
All people 1,075 1,055 2,130 100.0 100.0
0 0 3 3 0.1 0.3
1 to 4 0 0 0 0.0 0.0
5 to 9 0 0 0 0.0 0.0
10 to 14 0 0 0 0.0 0.0
15 to 19 0 0 0 0.0 0.1
20 to 24 4 1 5 0.2 0.3
25 to 29 5 3 8 0.4 0.3
30 to 34 8 6 14 0.7 0.5
35 to 39 17 7 24 1.1 0.8
40 to 44 20 5 25 1.2 1.2
45 to 49 23 15 38 1.8 1.7
50 to 54 47 31 78 3.7 2.8
55 to 59 57 38 95 4.5 4.2
60 to 64 74 43 117 5.5 5.6
65 to 69 102 61 163 7.7 7.6
70 to 74 127 91 218 10.2 10.7
75 to 79 152 151 303 14.2 14.0
80 to 84 184 180 364 17.1 15.8
85 to 89 147 214 361 16.9 16.8
90 and over 108 206 314 14.7 17.1

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


Male leading causes of death, Renfrewshire, 2022

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Leading causes of death Male deaths % of all male deaths
I20-I25 Ischaemic heart diseases 162 15.1
F01, F03, G30 Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease 65 6.0
I60-I69 Cerebrovascular disease 63 5.9
J40-J47 Chronic lower respiratory diseases 58 5.4
C33-C34 Malignant neoplasm of trachea, bronchus and lung 48 4.5

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


Female leading causes of death, Renfrewshire, 2022

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Leading causes of death Female deaths % of all female deaths
F01, F03, G30 Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease 134 12.7
I20-I25 Ischaemic heart diseases 88 8.3
I60-I69 Cerebrovascular disease 82 7.8
C33-C34 Malignant neoplasm of trachea, bronchus and lung 75 7.1
J40-J47 Chronic lower respiratory diseases 57 5.4

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, Renfrewshire, 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 77.6 78.1 78.6 0.0 0.0
2002-04 77.8 78.2 78.7 0.2 0.2
2003-05 77.8 78.3 78.8 0.3 0.5
2004-06 78.0 78.5 79.0 0.6 0.9
2005-07 78.4 78.9 79.4 1.1 1.0
2006-08 78.4 78.9 79.3 1.0 1.2
2007-09 78.9 79.3 79.8 1.6 1.5
2008-10 79.2 79.7 80.1 2.0 1.8
2009-11 79.8 80.3 80.7 2.8 2.2
2010-12 79.9 80.4 80.8 3.0 2.4
2011-13 80.1 80.6 81.0 3.2 2.6
2012-14 80.2 80.6 81.1 3.3 2.8
2013-15 80.1 80.6 81.1 3.2 2.9
2014-16 79.7 80.2 80.7 2.7 2.9
2015-17 79.8 80.2 80.7 2.8 2.8
2016-18 79.9 80.4 80.9 3.0 2.8
2017-19 80.2 80.7 81.2 3.4 2.9
2018-20 79.9 80.4 80.9 3.0 2.7
2019-21 79.5 80.0 80.5 2.5 2.4

Source: Life Expectancy for Administrative Areas within Scotland


Male life expectancy at birth, Renfrewshire, 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 71.4 71.9 72.5 0.0 0.0
2002-04 71.3 71.9 72.4 -0.1 0.4
2003-05 72.1 72.6 73.2 1.0 1.0
2004-06 72.9 73.4 73.9 2.1 1.5
2005-07 73.2 73.7 74.2 2.5 1.8
2006-08 73.2 73.7 74.3 2.5 2.0
2007-09 73.2 73.8 74.3 2.6 2.5
2008-10 73.4 73.9 74.5 2.8 3.1
2009-11 74.2 74.7 75.3 3.9 3.7
2010-12 74.7 75.2 75.8 4.6 4.1
2011-13 75.2 75.7 76.2 5.3 4.5
2012-14 75.3 75.8 76.4 5.5 4.9
2013-15 75.8 76.3 76.8 6.1 4.9
2014-16 75.9 76.4 76.9 6.2 4.9
2015-17 75.7 76.2 76.7 5.9 4.8
2016-18 75.3 75.8 76.3 5.4 4.8
2017-19 75.3 75.9 76.4 5.5 5.0
2018-20 75.2 75.7 76.2 5.3 4.5
2019-21 75.0 75.5 76.1 5.0 4.1

Source: Life Expectancy for Administrative Areas within Scotland


Female life expectancy at age 65 to 69, Renfrewshire, 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 17.2 17.5 17.8 0.0 0.0
2002-04 17.2 17.5 17.8 0.2 0.5
2003-05 17.3 17.6 17.9 0.6 1.3
2004-06 17.3 17.6 17.9 0.8 2.6
2005-07 17.6 17.9 18.2 2.5 3.3
2006-08 17.6 17.9 18.3 2.7 3.8
2007-09 18.0 18.3 18.7 5.0 4.7
2008-10 18.1 18.4 18.7 5.5 5.8
2009-11 18.6 18.9 19.2 8.1 7.3
2010-12 18.5 18.9 19.2 8.0 7.5
2011-13 18.7 19.0 19.4 9.0 8.0
2012-14 18.8 19.2 19.5 9.7 8.5
2013-15 18.9 19.2 19.5 10.0 8.7
2014-16 18.7 19.1 19.4 9.1 9.2
2015-17 18.6 18.9 19.2 8.2 8.9
2016-18 18.8 19.1 19.5 9.6 9.4
2017-19 18.9 19.2 19.5 10.0 9.8
2018-20 18.7 19.0 19.3 8.6 9.2
2019-21 18.6 18.9 19.2 8.2 8.7

Source: Life Expectancy for Administrative Areas within Scotland


Male life expectancy at age 65 to 69, Renfrewshire, 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 14.0 14.3 14.6 0.0 0.0
2002-04 14.1 14.4 14.7 0.7 1.1
2003-05 14.2 14.5 14.9 1.8 2.5
2004-06 14.6 14.9 15.3 4.6 4.9
2005-07 14.8 15.2 15.5 6.3 6.1
2006-08 15.2 15.5 15.8 8.5 7.4
2007-09 15.3 15.7 16.0 9.6 8.6
2008-10 15.4 15.8 16.1 10.3 10.4
2009-11 15.7 16.0 16.4 12.2 12.0
2010-12 16.1 16.4 16.8 15.1 13.2
2011-13 16.4 16.8 17.1 17.4 14.1
2012-14 16.4 16.7 17.1 17.2 15.2
2013-15 16.3 16.7 17.0 16.6 15.0
2014-16 16.2 16.6 16.9 15.9 15.5
2015-17 16.3 16.6 16.9 16.4 15.5
2016-18 16.3 16.7 17.0 16.7 16.5
2017-19 16.7 17.0 17.3 19.0 17.4
2018-20 16.4 16.7 17.0 17.1 16.3
2019-21 16.3 16.6 16.9 16.2 15.3

Source: Life Expectancy for Administrative Areas within Scotland


Mid-2021 Migration by Council Area in Scotland


Migration by type, Renfrewshire, 2002-03 to 2020-21*

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Year In Out Net
2002-03 4,800 5,540 -740
2003-04 4,840 5,110 -270
2004-05 5,030 5,310 -290
2005-06 4,830 5,170 -340
2006-07 5,250 4,980 270
2007-08 5,070 4,670 400
2008-09 4,690 4,530 160
2009-10 4,870 4,430 440
2010-11 4,780 4,190 590
2011-12 4,340 4,740 -400
2012-13 4,410 4,750 -340
2013-14 5,030 4,660 370
2014-15 5,410 4,820 590
2015-16 6,160 4,550 1,610
2016-17 5,850 4,690 1,160
2017-18 6,160 4,820 1,340
2018-19 6,200 4,690 1,520
2019-20 5,250 4,410 850
2020-21 6,910 5,690 1,230

*Totals have been rounded to the nearest ten.

Source: Total Migration to or from Scotland


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

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Year Net migration rate Scottish Net migration rate
2008-09 0.9 4.7
2009-10 2.6 5.0
2010-11 3.4 5.7
2011-12 -2.3 2.4
2012-13 -2.0 1.9
2013-14 2.1 3.3
2014-15 3.4 5.2
2015-16 9.2 5.9
2016-17 6.6 4.4
2017-18 7.5 3.8
2018-19 8.5 5.5
2019-20 4.7 3.1
2020-21 6.8 5.1

Sources: Migration Flows, Mid-2018 Population Estimates


Net migration by age group by sex, Renfrewshire, 2020-21

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Age group Male Female All people
All people 640 585 1,225
0 to 4 -6 -10 -16
5 to 9 -8 -20 -28
10 to 14 13 11 24
15 to 19 29 15 44
20 to 24 70 93 163
25 to 29 111 152 263
30 to 34 129 63 192
35 to 39 110 75 185
40 to 44 82 39 121
45 to 49 59 79 138
50 to 54 6 21 27
55 to 59 5 29 34
60 to 64 -7 8 1
65 to 69 9 8 17
70 to 74 18 -5 13
75 to 79 3 18 21
80 to 84 5 4 9
85 to 89 10 -4 6
90 and over 2 9 11

Source: Total Migration to or from Scotland


2022 Marriages and Civil Partnerships by Council Area in Scotland


Total marriages, Renfrewshire, 2002-2022

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Year All marriages
2002 499
2003 538
2004 545
2005 567
2006 523
2007 521
2008 470
2009 478
2010 532
2011 588
2012 631
2013 604
2014 708
2015 761
2016 759
2017 755
2018 671
2019 603
2020 188
2021 530
2022 729

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


Total civil partnerships, Renfrewshire, 2005-2022

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

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


Mid-2022 Household Estimates by Council Area in Scotland


Total households, Renfrewshire, 2001-2022

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Year All households % change from 2001 Scotland % change from 2001
2001 75,380 0.0 0.0
2002 76,147 1.0 0.8
2003 76,978 2.1 1.7
2004 77,002 2.2 2.6
2005 77,483 2.8 3.6
2006 78,239 3.8 4.6
2007 79,096 4.9 5.7
2008 79,894 6.0 6.5
2009 80,394 6.7 7.2
2010 80,649 7.0 7.8
2011 80,903 7.3 8.3
2012 80,924 7.4 8.8
2013 81,787 8.5 9.4
2014 82,385 9.3 10.1
2015 83,245 10.4 10.7
2016 84,025 11.5 11.5
2017 84,938 12.7 12.2
2018 85,745 13.8 12.9
2019 86,683 15.0 13.7
2020 87,241 15.7 14.3
2021 87,910 16.6 15.2
2022 88,749 17.7 16.2

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


2018-based Household Projections by Council Area in Scotland


Total projected households, Renfrewshire, 2018-2028

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Year All households % change from 2018 Scotland % change from 2018
2018 85,745 0.0 0.0
2019 86,683 1.1 0.7
2020 87,317 1.8 1.3
2021 87,944 2.6 1.8
2022 88,474 3.2 2.5
2023 88,913 3.7 2.9
2024 89,298 4.1 3.4
2025 89,622 4.5 3.8
2026 89,968 4.9 4.2
2027 90,259 5.3 4.5
2028 90,601 5.7 4.9

Source: 2018-based Household Projections


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

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Type 2018 2028 % change Scotland % change
All households 85,745 90,601 5.7 4.9
One adult 35,756 38,935 8.9 8.1
Two adults 22,273 23,861 7.1 7.2
One adult, one or more children 6,204 6,625 6.8 2.2
Two or more adults, one or more children 14,254 14,234 -0.1 -0.9
Three or more adults 7,258 6,945 -4.3 -3.4

Source: 2018-based Household Projections


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

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Age group 2018 2028 % change Scotland % change
All HRPs 85,745 90,601 5.7 4.9
16 to 19 834 963 15.5 12.5
20 to 24 2,634 2,473 -6.1 -6.5
25 to 29 5,372 4,638 -13.7 -15.5
30 to 34 6,556 6,959 6.1 1.3
35 to 39 6,846 8,177 19.4 13.5
40 to 44 6,306 7,933 25.8 16.6
45 to 49 8,338 7,898 -5.3 -5.9
50 to 54 9,786 7,141 -27.0 -21.4
55 to 59 9,065 8,414 -7.2 -4.1
60 to 64 6,998 8,339 19.2 16.1
65 to 69 5,770 7,269 26.0 17.5
70 to 74 5,356 5,716 6.7 2.8
75 to 79 4,968 6,280 26.4 28.2
80 to 84 3,866 4,849 25.4 32.3
85 to 89 2,112 2,495 18.1 19.0
90 and over 938 1,057 12.7 27.9

Source: 2018-based Household Projections


2022 Dwellings by Council Area in Scotland


Total dwellings, Renfrewshire, 2001-2022

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Year All dwellings % change from 2001 Scotland % change from 2001
2001 80,747 0.0 0.0
2002 80,781 0.0 0.8
2003 80,580 -0.2 1.5
2004 80,579 -0.2 2.4
2005 80,632 -0.1 3.3
2006 81,020 0.3 4.1
2007 81,749 1.2 5.2
2008 82,059 1.6 6.0
2009 82,663 2.4 6.7
2010 82,760 2.5 7.2
2011 82,944 2.7 7.8
2012 83,166 3.0 8.4
2013 83,933 3.9 8.9
2014 84,442 4.6 9.5
2015 84,997 5.3 10.2
2016 85,724 6.2 11.0
2017 86,449 7.1 11.8
2018 87,265 8.1 12.7
2019 88,086 9.1 13.6
2020 88,624 9.8 14.4
2021 89,571 10.9 15.3
2022 90,485 12.1 16.3

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


Dwellings by Council Tax band, Renfrewshire, 2022

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Tax band % of all dwellings Scotland % of all dwellings
All dwellings 100.0 100.0
A 14.9 20.4
B 28.6 22.4
C 16.7 16.1
D 14.6 13.7
E 12.8 13.6
F 7.7 8.0
G 4.6 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 60.2 58.9
D - E 27.3 27.3
F - H 12.5 13.7

Source: statistics.gov.scot


Dwellings by type, Renfrewshire, 2017

Type % of all dwellings Scotland % of all dwellings
All dwellings 100.0 100.0
Detached 14.8 21.5
Semi-detached 18.9 19.7
Terrace 22.5 20.5
Flat 43.4 37.7
Not known 0.3 0.7

Source: statistics.gov.scot