The council areas in Scotland with highest population growth and decline projections - new figures
The latest National Records of Scotland (NRS) analysis shows migration has been - and will continue to be - a major driver in population changes for most parts of the country.
Scotland’s overall population grew by 4 percent to 5.46 million between mid-2009 and the end of June 2019, with a further 2 percent growth projected in the decade up to mid-2028 to 5.54 million.
Here, we list the variation in projected population changes between Scotland’s council areas in terms of highest growth and decline, for the decade up to 2028.
It is worth noting these predictions do not take into account recent changes, such as the increase in deaths due to Covid-19 or the changes to migration as a result of travel restrictions imposed during the pandemic.
Here, we list the variation in projected population changes between Scotland’s council areas in terms of highest growth and decline, for the decade up to 2028.
9. Glasgow City
Glasgow's 2019 population of 633,120 is predicted to increase to 644,274 - a 2.9% rise. This represents a slowing from the 8.9% growth experienced between mid-2009 to mid-2019 in Scotland's biggest city. Photo: Shutterstock
10. Renfrewshire
A 2.5% population growth is projected in Renfrewshire. Photo: JPI Media/ John Devlin
11. Aberdeenshire
A 2.5% population growth is forecast here, with the NRS report saying people moving from Aberdeen to Aberdeenshire is the highest migration movement within Scotland Photo: Colftcl
12. South Lanarkshire
A 2% population growth is projected here, the same as the Scottish average. Photo: Lennystan