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Our Population statistics pages describe the demographic characteristics of Scotland’s population.
For population information from the census please go to 2001 Census or the Scottish Neighbourhood Statistics website.
Stats at a Glance
Key statistical trends: Council Area Profiles; High Level Summaries; and Registrar General’s Annual Report.
Population Estimates
This section contains the main publication of the Mid-Year Population Estimates for Scotland and its Administrative areas. It also contains a range of other population statistics. These additional estimates fall into two broad categories; Special Area Population Estimates and Estimates of Special Populations.
Population Projections
The Population Projections section contains the latest and previous versions of Projected Population of Scotland, Population Projections for Scottish Areas as well as Population Projections for Scotland’s Strategic Development Plan Areas and National Parks.
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Page last updated: 16 January 2013
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