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
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data
Last updated: August 2025
Likely next update: Summer 2026
Mid-2024 Population Estimates by Council Area in Scotland
On 30 June 2024, the population of East Dunbartonshire was 109,970. This
is an increase of 0.5% from 109,410 in 2023. Over the same period, the
population of Scotland increased by 0.7%.
East Dunbartonshire had the 21st highest population in 2024, out of all
32 council areas in Scotland. Between 2023 and 2024, 5 councils saw a
population decrease and 26 councils saw a population increase. There was
1 council that remained the same.
Between 2001 and 2024, the population of East Dunbartonshire has
increased by 1.6%. This is the 24th highest percentage change out of the
32 council areas in Scotland. Over the same period, Scotland’s
population rose by 9.5%.
In 2024, there were more females (51.9%) than males (48.1%) living in
East Dunbartonshire. There were also more females (51.4%) than males
(48.6%) living in Scotland overall.
In terms of overall size, the 45 to 64 age group was the largest in
2024, with a population of 30,149. In contrast, the 16 to 24 age group
was the smallest, with a population of 9,417. In 2024, more females than
males lived in East Dunbartonshire in 4 out of 6 age groups.
Between 2001 and 2024, the 16 to 24 age group saw the largest percentage
decrease (-19.9%). The 75 and over age group saw the largest percentage
increase (+93.3%).
Migration
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data
Last updated: August 2025
Likely next update: Summer 2026
Mid-2024 Migration by Council Area in Scotland
In the period 2023-24, the level of in-migration in East Dunbartonshire
was 4,000, a 2.9% decrease from 4,120 in the period 2022-23. The level
of out-migration in East Dunbartonshire was 3,120, which is a 4.0%
decrease from 3,250 in 2022-23.
In 2023-24, East Dunbartonshire had the 21st highest level of net
migration out of the 32 council areas in Scotland, with a net total of
880 people. This is the same as the net total in 2022-23.
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.
In East Dunbartonshire, the net migration rate decreased from 8.1 people
per 1,000 population in 2022-23 to 8.0 in 2023-24. In comparison, the
rate in Scotland overall decreased from 14.2 to 10.2 people per 1,000
population.
In 2023-24, East Dunbartonshire was the council area with the 16th
highest net migration rate, out of all 32 council areas in Scotland.
Between 2022-23 and 2023-24, 27 councils saw a decrease in net migration
rates per 1,000 population and 5 councils saw an increase.
In the period 2023-24, net migration in East Dunbartonshire was higher
for females (524) than for males (353). The age group with the highest
level of total net migration was 0 to 4 (260). In contrast, the age
group with the lowest level of net migration was 15 to 19 (-128).
Population Projections
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data
Last updated: October 2025
Likely next update: Winter 2026/27
2022-based Population Projections by Council Area in Scotland
Between 2022 and 2032, the population of East Dunbartonshire is
projected to increase from 108,990 to 113,968. This is an increase of
4.6%, which compares to a projected increase of 4.4% for Scotland as a
whole.
East Dunbartonshire is projected to have the 20th highest population out
of the 32 council areas in Scotland in 2032. Between 2022 and 2032, 9
councils are projected to see a population decrease and 23 councils are
projected to see a population increase.
East Dunbartonshire is projected to have the 11th highest percentage
change in population size out of the 32 council areas in Scotland.
Over the next 10 years, the population of East Dunbartonshire is
projected to decrease by 3.6% 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 8.4% over the same period.
The average age of the population of East Dunbartonshire is projected to
increase as the baby boomer generation ages and more people are expected
to live longer.
Between 2022 and 2032, the 45 to 64 age group is projected to see the
largest percentage decrease (-5.3%) and the 75 and over age group is
projected to see the largest percentage increase (+30.5%). In terms of
size, however, 45 to 64 is projected to remain the largest age group.
Births
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data
Last updated: August 2025
Likely next update: Summer 2026
2024 Births by Council Area in Scotland
In 2024, there were 806 births in East Dunbartonshire. This is a
decrease of 2.4% from 826 births in 2023. Of these 806 births, 393
(48.8%) were female and 413 (51.2%) were male.
In East Dunbartonshire, the standardised birth rate decreased from 10.1
per 1,000 population in 2023 to 9.9 in 2024. In comparison, the rate in
Scotland overall in 2023 was 8.3 and remained the same in 2024.
In 2024, East Dunbartonshire was the council area with the 3rd highest
standardised birth rate. Between 2023 and 2024, 17 councils saw a
decrease in standardised birth rate and 13 councils saw an increase.
There were 2 councils that saw no change.
In 2024, the most common age group of mothers in East Dunbartonshire was
30 to 34 (340 births), the same as in 2004. The least common age group
of mothers in East Dunbartonshire was 0 to 19 (11 births), which is the
same as, a change from the 40 and over age group in 2004.
Between 2004 and 2024, the 0 to 19 age group has seen the largest
percentage decrease in births (-72.5%) and the 40 and over age group has
seen the largest percentage increase in births (+47.5%).
The total fertility rate in East Dunbartonshire decreased from 1.48 in
2023 to 1.45 in 2024. Out of the 32 council areas in Scotland, East
Dunbartonshire had the joint 12th highest rate in 2024 and this is
higher than the rate of 1.25 for Scotland as a whole.
Marriages and Civil Partnerships
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data
Last updated: August 2025
Likely next update: Summer 2026
2024 Marriages by Council Area in Scotland
In 2024, 354 marriages were registered in East Dunbartonshire. This is a
10.3% increase from 321 in 2023. In comparison, the number of marriages
registered in Scotland overall increased by 0.8%.
East Dunbartonshire had the 25th highest number of marriage
registrations in 2024, out of the 32 council areas in Scotland. Between
2023 and 2024, 14 councils saw a decrease in marriage registrations and
18 councils saw an increase.
2024 Civil Partnerships by Council Area in Scotland
In Scotland overall, there were 796 civil partnerships in 2024, which is
an increase of 10.7% from 2023.
Since June 2021 mixed-sex couples have been able to form a civil
partnership. In 2024, 7 civil partnerships were registered in East
Dunbartonshire, of which 6 were mixed-sex and 1 was same-sex.
East Dunbartonshire had the joint 26th highest number of civil
partnership registrations in 2024, out of the 32 council areas in
Scotland. Between 2023 and 2024, 9 councils saw a decrease in civil
partnership registrations and 20 councils saw an increase. There were 3
councils that saw no change.
Deaths
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data
Last updated: August 2025
Likely next update: Summer 2026
2024 Deaths by Council Area in Scotland
In 2024, there were 1,203 deaths in East Dunbartonshire. This is a 4.8%
decrease from 1,263 deaths in 2023. Of these 1,203 deaths, 604 (50.2%)
were female and 599 (49.8%) were male.
In East Dunbartonshire, the standardised death rate decreased from 9.2
per 1,000 population in 2023 to 8.7 in 2024. In comparison, the rate in
Scotland overall decreased from 11.5 to 11.2.
In 2024, East Dunbartonshire was the council area with the 2nd lowest
standardised death rate. Between 2023 and 2024, 23 councils saw a
decrease in standardised death rate and 6 councils saw an increase.
There were 3 councils that saw no change.
Between 2004 and 2024, both female and male deaths registered in East
Dunbartonshire have increased in number. In 2024, a higher number of
female (604) than male (599) deaths were registered.
In comparison to 2004, the number of female deaths registered in East
Dunbartonshire in 2024 was 20.6% higher and the number of male deaths
was 27.2% higher. At Scotland level, the number of female deaths
registered in 2024 was 5.5% higher and the number of male deaths was
16.7% higher.
In 2024, the 90 and over age group saw the highest number of total
deaths (291) and the 1 to 4, 5 to 9 age groups saw the fewest (0). For
females, the most common age group was 90 and over (172) and for males,
the most common age group was 90 and over (119).
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 East Dunbartonshire, the leading cause of death for males in 2024 was
Ischaemic heart diseases (11.7% of all male deaths), followed by
Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease (9.7%). In Scotland overall, the
leading cause of death for males was also Ischaemic heart diseases
(13.7%), followed by Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease (7.5%).
In East Dunbartonshire, the leading cause of death for females in 2024
was Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease (15.6% of all female deaths),
followed by Ischaemic heart diseases (9.3%). In Scotland overall, the
leading cause of death for females was also Dementia and Alzheimer’s
Disease (13.7%), followed by Ischaemic heart diseases (8.5%).
Life Expectancy
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data
Last updated: October 2024
Likely next update: December 2025
Life Expectancy in 2021-23 by Council Area in Scotland
In East Dunbartonshire, life expectancy at birth was higher for females
(83.9 years) than for males (80.3 years) in 2021-23. Male life
expectancy at birth has increased less rapidly than female life
expectancy at birth between 2001-03 and 2021-23.
In East Dunbartonshire, life expectancy at birth is higher than at
Scotland level for both females and males.
Over the period between 2001-03 and 2021-23, female life expectancy at
birth in East Dunbartonshire has risen by 4.4%. This is the highest
percentage change out of all 32 council areas in Scotland and this is
higher than the percentage change for Scotland overall (+2.4%).
Over the period between 2001-03 and 2021-23, male life expectancy at
birth in East Dunbartonshire has risen by 4.1%. This is the joint 14th
highest percentage change out of all 32 council areas in Scotland and
this is lower than the percentage change for Scotland overall (+4.5%).
In East Dunbartonshire, life expectancy at age 65-69 was higher for
females (21.5 years) than for males (19.5 years) in 2021-23. Male life
expectancy at age 65-69 has increased more rapidly than female life
expectancy at age 65-69 between 2001-03 and 2021-23.
In East Dunbartonshire, life expectancy at age 65-69 is higher than at
Scotland level for both females and males.
Over the period between 2001-03 and 2021-23, female life expectancy at
age 65-69 in East Dunbartonshire has risen by 13.1%. This is the 3rd
highest percentage change out of all 32 council areas in Scotland and
this is higher than the percentage change for Scotland overall (+8.8%).
Over the period between 2001-03 and 2021-23, male life expectancy at age
65-69 in East Dunbartonshire has risen by 16.8%. This is the 13th
highest percentage change out of all 32 council areas in Scotland and
this is higher than the percentage change for Scotland overall (+16.5%).
Household Estimates
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data
Last updated: June 2025
Likely next update: June 2026
Mid-2024 Household Estimates by Council Area in Scotland
In 2024, the number of households in East Dunbartonshire was 46,743.
This is a 0.3% increase from 46,610 households in 2023. In comparison,
the number of households in Scotland overall increased by 0.7%.
East Dunbartonshire had the 21st highest number of households in 2024,
out of all 32 council areas in Scotland. Between 2023 and 2024, all
councils saw an increase in the number of households.
In comparison to 2001, the number of households in East Dunbartonshire
has increased by 10.6%. This is the 26th highest percentage change out
of the 32 council areas in Scotland and a less rapid change than at
Scotland level (+16.3%).
Household Projections
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data
Last updated: September 2020
Likely next update: December 2025
2018-based Household Projections by Council Area in Scotland
Between 2018 and 2028, the number of households in East Dunbartonshire
is projected to increase from 46,023 to 48,168. This is a 4.7% increase,
which compares to a projected increase of 4.9% for Scotland as a whole.
East Dunbartonshire is projected to have the 21st 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.
East Dunbartonshire is projected to have the 15th highest percentage
change in household numbers out of the 32 council areas in Scotland.
In 2028, the household type “One adult” is projected to become the most
common (31.1%) and the household type “One adult, one or more children”
is projected to remain the least common (5.6%) in East Dunbartonshire.
Between 2018 and 2028, the household type “Three or more adults” is
projected to see the largest percentage decrease (-5.5%) and the
household type “One adult” is projected to see the largest percentage
increase (+9.6%).
Between 2018 and 2028, the 50 to 54 age group is projected to see the
largest percentage decrease (-25.1%) and the 90 and over age group is
projected to see the largest percentage increase (+75.6%). In terms of
size, however, 55 to 59 is projected to remain the largest age group of
a Household Reference Person (HRP).
Dwellings
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data
Last updated: June 2025
Likely next update: June 2026
2024 Dwellings by Council Area in Scotland
In 2024, the number of dwellings in East Dunbartonshire was 48,273. This
is a 0.2% increase from 48,165 in 2023. In comparison, the number of
dwellings in Scotland overall increased by 0.7%.
East Dunbartonshire had the 22nd highest number of dwellings in 2024,
out of all 32 council areas in Scotland. Between 2023 and 2024, all
councils saw an increase in the number of dwellings.
Compared with 2001, the number of dwellings in East Dunbartonshire has
increased by 12.5%. This is the 27th highest percentage change out of
the 32 council areas in Scotland and a less rapid change than for
Scotland as a whole (+18.1%).
In East Dunbartonshire, Council Tax band E was most common (22.3%) in
2024, followed by Council Tax band D (18.3%). Contrastingly, Council Tax
band H was the least common (1.4%). In Scotland overall, Council Tax
band B was the most common, followed by A. Council Tax band H was the
least common in Scotland.
