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 Glasgow City was 650,300. This is an
increase of 1.8% from 638,760 in 2023. Over the same period, the
population of Scotland increased by 0.7%.
Glasgow City had the 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 Glasgow City has increased by
12.4%. This is the 9th 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 (51.1%) than males (48.9%) living in
Glasgow City. There were also more females (51.4%) than males (48.6%)
living in Scotland overall.
In terms of overall size, the 25 to 44 age group was the largest in
2024, with a population of 221,503. In contrast, the 75 and over age
group was the smallest, with a population of 37,538. In 2024, more
females than males lived in Glasgow City in 5 out of 6 age groups.
Between 2001 and 2024, the 75 and over age group saw the largest
percentage decrease (-7.2%). The 45 to 64 age group saw the largest
percentage increase (+21.9%).
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 Glasgow City was 650,300. This is an
increase of 1.8% from 638,760 in 2023. Over the same period, the
population of Scotland increased by 0.7%.
Glasgow City had the 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 Glasgow City has increased by
12.4%. This is the 9th 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 (51.1%) than males (48.9%) living in
Glasgow City. There were also more females (51.4%) than males (48.6%)
living in Scotland overall.
In terms of overall size, the 25 to 44 age group was the largest in
2024, with a population of 221,503. In contrast, the 75 and over age
group was the smallest, with a population of 37,538. In 2024, more
females than males lived in Glasgow City in 5 out of 6 age groups.
Between 2001 and 2024, the 75 and over age group saw the largest
percentage decrease (-7.2%). The 45 to 64 age group saw the largest
percentage increase (+21.9%).
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 Glasgow City is projected to
increase from 622,050 to 690,161. This is an increase of 10.9%, which
compares to a projected increase of 4.4% for Scotland as a whole.
Glasgow City is projected to have the 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.
Glasgow City is projected to have the 3rd highest percentage change in
population size out of the 32 council areas in Scotland.
Over the next 10 years, the population of Glasgow City is projected to
decrease by 0.4% 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 11.1%
over the same period.
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.
Between 2022 and 2032, the 45 to 64 age group is projected to see the
largest percentage decrease (-4.2%) and the 25 to 44 age group is
projected to see the largest percentage increase (+26.1%). In terms of
size, however, 25 to 44 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 6,150 births in Glasgow City. This is an increase of
2.9% from 5,977 births in 2023. Of these 6,150 births, 3,008 (48.9%)
were female and 3,142 (51.1%) were male.
In Glasgow City, the standardised birth rate in 2023 was 6.8 per 1,000
population and remained the same in 2024. In comparison, the rate in
Scotland overall in 2023 was 8.3 and remained the same in 2024.
In 2024, Glasgow City was the council area with the 2nd lowest
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 Glasgow City was 30 to
34 (2,115 births), the same as in 2004. The least common age group of
mothers in Glasgow City was 0 to 19 (124 births), which is 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 (-80.1%) and the 40 and over age group has
seen the largest percentage increase in births (+47.7%).
The total fertility rate in Glasgow City decreased from 1.07 in 2023 to
1.05 in 2024. Out of the 32 council areas in Scotland, Glasgow City had
the 2nd lowest rate in 2024 and this is lower 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, 2,127 marriages were registered in Glasgow City. This is a 4.9%
increase from 2,027 in 2023. In comparison, the number of marriages
registered in Scotland overall increased by 0.8%.
Glasgow City had the 3rd 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, 95 civil partnerships were registered in Glasgow
City, of which 79 were mixed-sex and 16 were same-sex.
Glasgow City had the 2nd 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 6,347 deaths in Glasgow City. This is a 2.0%
decrease from 6,477 deaths in 2023. Of these 6,347 deaths, 3,181 (50.1%)
were female and 3,166 (49.9%) were male.
In Glasgow City, the standardised death rate decreased from 14.4 per
1,000 population in 2023 to 14.2 in 2024. In comparison, the rate in
Scotland overall decreased from 11.5 to 11.2.
In 2024, Glasgow City was the council area with the highest 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 Glasgow
City have reduced in number. In 2024, a higher number of female (3,181)
than male (3,166) deaths were registered.
In comparison to 2004, the number of female deaths registered in Glasgow
City in 2024 was 13.7% lower and the number of male deaths was 11.2%
lower. 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 85 to 89 age group saw the highest number of total deaths
(907) and the 10 to 14 age group saw the fewest (2). For females, the
most common age group was 90 and over (605) and for males, the most
common age group was 75 to 79 (445).
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 2024 was
Ischaemic heart diseases (13.1% of all male deaths), followed by
Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease (6.9%). 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 Glasgow City, the leading cause of death for females in 2024 was
Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease (11.9% of all female deaths), followed
by Lung Cancer (8.3%). 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 Glasgow City, life expectancy at birth was higher for females (78.3
years) than for males (73.6 years) in 2021-23. Male life expectancy at
birth has increased more rapidly than female life expectancy at birth
between 2001-03 and 2021-23.
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.
Over the period between 2001-03 and 2021-23, female life expectancy at
birth in Glasgow City has risen by 2.4%. This is the joint 12th highest
percentage change out of all 32 council areas in Scotland and this is
equal to the percentage change for Scotland overall (+2.4%).
Over the period between 2001-03 and 2021-23, male life expectancy at
birth in Glasgow City has risen by 6.6%. This is the joint 3rd highest
percentage change out of all 32 council areas in Scotland and this is
higher than the percentage change for Scotland overall (+4.5%).
In Glasgow City, life expectancy at age 65-69 was higher for females
(17.9 years) than for males (15.6 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 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.
Over the period between 2001-03 and 2021-23, female life expectancy at
age 65-69 in Glasgow City has risen by 5.6%. 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 (+8.8%).
Over the period between 2001-03 and 2021-23, male life expectancy at age
65-69 in Glasgow City has risen by 17.6%. 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 (+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 Glasgow City was 298,251. This is a
0.3% increase from 297,386 households in 2023. In comparison, the number
of households in Scotland overall increased by 0.7%.
Glasgow City had the 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 Glasgow City has
increased by 9.7%. This is the 28th 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 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.
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.
Glasgow City is projected to have the 10th highest percentage change in
household numbers out of the 32 council areas in Scotland.
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.
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%).
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.
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 Glasgow City was 327,869. This is a
1.1% increase from 324,431 in 2023. In comparison, the number of
dwellings in Scotland overall increased by 0.7%.
Glasgow City had the 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 Glasgow City has
increased by 13.7%. This is the 21st highest percentage change out of
the 32 council areas in Scotland and a less rapid change than for
Scotland as a whole (+18.1%).
In Glasgow City, Council Tax band B was most common (24.9%) in 2024,
followed by Council Tax band C (22.3%). 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.
