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: January 2025
Likely next update: Summer 2025
Mid-2023 Population Estimates by Council Area in Scotland
On 30 June 2023, the population of Glasgow City was 631,970. This is an
increase of 1.6% from 622,050 in 2022. Over the same period, the
population of Scotland increased by 0.8%.
Glasgow City had the highest population in 2023, out of all 32 council
areas in Scotland. Between 2022 and 2023, 7 councils saw a population
decrease and 25 councils saw a population increase.
Between 2001 and 2023, the population of Glasgow City has increased by
9.2%. This is the 11th highest percentage change out of the 32 council
areas in Scotland. Over the same period, Scotland’s population rose by
8.4%.
In 2023, there were more females (50.8%) than males (49.2%) 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
2023, with a population of 208,962. In contrast, the 75 and over age
group was the smallest, with a population of 37,180. In 2023, more
females than males lived in Glasgow City in 4 out of 6 age groups.
Between 2001 and 2023, the 0 to 15 age group saw the largest percentage
decrease (-8.5%). The 45 to 64 age group saw the largest percentage
increase (+22.7%).
Population Projections
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data
Last updated: March 2020
Likely next update: Summer 2025
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.
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.
Glasgow City is projected to have the 9th 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
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.
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 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.
Births
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data
Last updated: July 2024
Likely next update: Summer 2025
2023 Births by Council Area in Scotland
In 2023, there were 5,977 births in Glasgow City. This is a decrease of
2.2% from 6,112 births in 2022. Of these 5,977 births, 2,919 (48.8%)
were female and 3,058 (51.2%) were male.
In Glasgow City, the standardised birth rate decreased from 7.3 per
1,000 population in 2022 to 7.2 in 2023. In comparison, the rate in
Scotland overall decreased from 8.6 to 8.4.
In 2023, Glasgow City was the council area with the 2nd lowest
standardised birth rate. Between 2022 and 2023, 24 councils saw a
decrease in standardised birth rate and 7 councils saw an increase.
There was 1 council that saw no change.
In 2023, the most common age group of mothers in Glasgow City was 30 to
34 (2,076 births), the same as in 2003. The least common age group of
mothers in Glasgow City was 0 to 19 (142 births), which is a change from
the 40 and over age group in 2003.
Between 2003 and 2023, the 0 to 19 age group has seen the largest
percentage decrease in births (-76.7%) and the 40 and over age group has
seen the largest percentage increase in births (+82.5%).
The total fertility rate in Glasgow City decreased from 1.15 in 2022 to
1.12 in 2023. Out of the 32 council areas in Scotland, Glasgow City had
the 2nd lowest rate in 2023 and this is lower than the rate of 1.3 for
Scotland as a whole.
Deaths
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data
Last updated: July 2024
Likely next update: Summer 2025
2023 Deaths by Council Area in Scotland
In 2023, there were 6,477 deaths in Glasgow City. This is a 0.4%
decrease from 6,501 deaths in 2022. Of these 6,477 deaths, 3,237 (50.0%)
were female and 3,240 (50.0%) were male.
In Glasgow City, the standardised death rate decreased from 14.5 per
1,000 population in 2022 to 14.4 in 2023. In comparison, the rate in
Scotland overall in 2022 was 11.6 and remained the same in 2023.
In 2023, Glasgow City was the council area with the highest standardised
death rate. Between 2022 and 2023, 14 councils saw a decrease in
standardised death rate and 16 councils saw an increase. There were 2
councils that saw no change.
Between 2003 and 2023, both female and male deaths registered in Glasgow
City have reduced in number. In 2023, a lower number of female (3,237)
than male (3,240) deaths were registered.
In comparison to 2003, the number of female deaths registered in Glasgow
City in 2023 was 17.3% lower and the number of male deaths was 14.3%
lower. At Scotland level, the number of female deaths registered in 2023
was 3.7% higher and the number of male deaths was 13.8% higher.
In 2023, the 80 to 84 age group saw the highest number of total deaths
(926) and the 1 to 4 age group saw the fewest (2). For females, the most
common age group was 90 and over (662) and for males, the most common
age group was 75 to 79 (480).
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 2023 was
Ischaemic heart diseases (14.7% of all male deaths), followed by Lung
Cancer (6.9%). In Scotland overall, the leading cause of death for males
was also Ischaemic heart diseases (13.8%), followed by Dementia and
Alzheimer’s Disease (7.1%).
In Glasgow City, the leading cause of death for females in 2023 was
Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease (12.7% of all female deaths), followed
by Ischaemic heart diseases (8.2%). In Scotland overall, the leading
cause of death for females was also Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease
(13.4%), followed by Ischaemic heart diseases (8.2%).
Life Expectancy
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data
Last updated: October 2024
Likely next update: September 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.
for females
for males
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.
for females
for males
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%).
\*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
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data
Last updated: March 2025
Likely next update: Summer 2025
Mid-2023 Migration by Council Area in Scotland
In the period 2022-23, the level of in-migration in Glasgow City was
46,220, a 5.2% decrease from 48,730 in the period 2021-22. The level of
out-migration in Glasgow City was 35,670, which is a 0.4% increase from
35,540 in 2021-22.
In 2022-23, Glasgow City had the highest level of net migration out of
the 32 council areas in Scotland, with a net total of 10,560 people.
This is a decrease of 2,630 from 13,190 people in 2021-22.
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.
\*Please note that totals have been rounded to the nearest ten at
council level.
In Glasgow City, the net migration rate decreased from 21.6 people per
1,000 population in 2021-22 to 17.0 in 2022-23. In comparison, the rate
in Scotland overall increased from 10.2 to 11.3 people per 1,000
population.
In 2022-23, Glasgow City was the council area with the 3rd highest net
migration rate, out of all 32 council areas in Scotland. Between 2021-22
and 2022-23, 8 councils saw a decrease in net migration rates per 1,000
population and 24 councils saw an increase.
In the period 2022-23, net migration in Glasgow City was higher for
males (6,298) than for females (4,257). The age group with the highest
level of total net migration was 20 to 24 (3,874). In contrast, the age
group with the lowest level of net migration was 60 to 64 (-161).
Marriages and Civil Partnerships
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data
Last updated: July 2024
Likely next update: Summer 2025
2023 Marriages by Council Area in Scotland
In 2023, 2,027 marriages were registered in Glasgow City. This is a 6.8%
decrease from 2,176 in 2022. In comparison, the number of marriages
registered in Scotland overall decreased by 10.9%.
Glasgow City had the 3rd highest number of marriage registrations in
2023, out of the 32 council areas in Scotland. Between 2022 and 2023, 28
councils saw a decrease in marriage registrations and 2 councils saw an
increase. There were 2 councils that saw no change.
2023 Civil Partnerships by Council Area in Scotland
In Scotland overall, there were 719 civil partnerships in 2023, which is
an increase of 14.1% from 2022.
Since June 2021 mixed-sex couples have been able to form a civil
partnership. In 2023, 89 civil partnerships were registered in Glasgow
City, of which 62 were mixed-sex and 27 were same-sex.
Glasgow City had the 2nd highest number of civil partnership
registrations in 2023, out of the 32 council areas in Scotland. Between
2022 and 2023, 11 councils saw a decrease in civil partnership
registrations and 18 councils saw an increase. There were 3 councils
that saw no change.
Household Estimates
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data
Last updated: June 2024
Likely next update: June 2025
Mid-2023 Household Estimates by Council Area in Scotland
In 2023, the number of households in Glasgow City was 297,386. This is a
0.7% increase from 295,232 households in 2022. In comparison, the number
of households in Scotland overall increased by 0.8%.
Glasgow City had the highest number of households in 2023, out of all 32
council areas in Scotland. Between 2022 and 2023, 1 council saw a
decrease in the number of households and 31 councils saw an increase.
In comparison to 2001, the number of households in Glasgow City has
increased by 9.4%. This is the 27th highest percentage change out of the
32 council areas in Scotland and a less rapid change than at Scotland
level (+15.5%).
Household Projections
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data
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 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 2024
Likely next update: June 2025
2023 Dwellings by Council Area in Scotland
In 2023, the number of dwellings in Glasgow City was 324,431. This is a
0.7% increase from 322,238 in 2022. In comparison, the number of
dwellings in Scotland overall increased by 0.8%.
Glasgow City had the highest number of dwellings in 2023, out of all 32
council areas in Scotland. Between 2022 and 2023, all councils saw an
increase in the number of dwellings.
Compared with 2001, the number of dwellings in Glasgow City has
increased by 12.5%. 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 (+17.3%).
In Glasgow City, Council Tax band B was most common (25.1%) in 2023,
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.
