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

Last updated: July 2022
Likely next update: Summer 2024

Mid-2021 Population Estimates by Council Area in Scotland


On 30 June 2021, the population of Midlothian was 94,680. This is an increase of 1.6% from 93,150 in 2020. Over the same period, the population of Scotland increased by 0.3%.

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Midlothian had the 24th highest population in 2021, out of all 32 council areas in Scotland. Between 2020 and 2021, 8 councils saw a population decrease and 24 councils saw a population increase.

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Between 2001 and 2021, the population of Midlothian has increased by 17.0%. This is the 4th highest percentage change out of the 32 council areas in Scotland. Over the same period, Scotland’s population rose by 8.2%.

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In 2021, there were more females (51.8%) than males (48.2%) living in Midlothian. There were also more females (51.2%) than males (48.8%) living in Scotland overall.

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In terms of overall size, the 45 to 64 age group was the largest in 2021, with a population of 25,243. In contrast, the 75 and over age group was the smallest, with a population of 7,740. In 2021, more females than males lived in Midlothian in 4 out of 6 age groups.

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Between 2001 and 2021, each age group increased in size. The 75 and over age group saw the largest percentage increase (+49.5%).

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Population Projections

Last updated: March 2020
Likely next update: Early 2025

2018-based Population Projections by Council Area in Scotland


Between 2018 and 2028, the population of Midlothian is projected to increase from 91,340 to 103,945. This is an increase of 13.8%, which compares to a projected increase of 1.8% for Scotland as a whole.

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Midlothian is projected to have the 22nd 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.


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Midlothian is projected to have the highest percentage change in population size out of the 32 council areas in Scotland.

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Over the next 10 years, the population of Midlothian is projected to increase by 1.4% 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 12.4% over the same period.

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The average age of the population of Midlothian is projected to increase as the baby boomer generation ages and more people are expected to live longer.

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Between 2018 and 2028, each age group increased in size. The 75 and over age group is projected to see the largest percentage increase (+40.9%). In terms of size, however, 25 to 44 is projected to become the largest age group.

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Births

Last updated: July 2023
Likely next update: July 2024

2022 Births by Council Area in Scotland


In 2022, there were 1,040 births in Midlothian. This is a decrease of 2.9% from 1,071 births in 2021. Of these 1,040 births, 496 (47.7%) were female and 544 (52.3%) were male.

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In Midlothian, the standardised birth rate decreased from 11.7 per 1,000 population in 2021 to 11.1 in 2022. In comparison, the rate in Scotland overall decreased from 8.7 to 8.6.

In 2022, Midlothian was the council area with the highest standardised birth rate. Between 2021 and 2022, 21 councils saw a decrease in standardised birth rate and 8 councils saw an increase. There were 3 councils that saw no change.

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In 2022, the most common age group of mothers in Midlothian was 30 to 34 (385 births), the same as in 2002. The least common age group of mothers in Midlothian was 0 to 19 (20 births), which is a change from the 40 and over age group in 2002.

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Between 2002 and 2022, the 0 to 19 age group has seen the largest percentage decrease in births (-74.4%) and the 40 and over age group has seen the largest percentage increase in births (+105.0%).

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The total fertility rate in Midlothian decreased from 1.72 in 2021 to 1.68 in 2022. Out of the 32 council areas in Scotland, Midlothian had the highest rate in 2022 and this is higher than the rate of 1.28 for Scotland as a whole.

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Deaths

Last updated: July 2023
Likely next update: July 2024

2022 Deaths by Council Area in Scotland


In 2022, there were 1,025 deaths in Midlothian. This is a 4.0% increase from 986 deaths in 2021. Of these 1,025 deaths, 485 (47.3%) were female and 540 (52.7%) were male.

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In Midlothian, the standardised death rate increased from 10.6 per 1,000 population in 2021 to 11.6 in 2022. In comparison, the rate in Scotland overall decreased from 11.6 to 11.5.

In 2022, Midlothian was the council area with the 13th highest standardised death rate. Between 2021 and 2022, 25 councils saw a decrease in standardised death rate and 7 councils saw an increase.


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Between 2002 and 2022, female deaths registered in Midlothian have reduced in number but the number of male deaths has increased. In 2022, a lower number of female (485) than male (540) deaths were registered.

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In comparison to 2002, the number of female deaths registered in Midlothian in 2022 was unchanged and the number of male deaths was 25.0% higher. At Scotland level, the number of female deaths registered in 2022 was 4.3% higher and the number of male deaths was 12.8% higher.

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In 2022, the 80 to 84 age group saw the highest number of total deaths (183) and the 5 to 9 age group saw the fewest (0). For females, the most common age group was 85 to 89 (95) and for males, the most common age group was 75 to 79 (102).

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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 Midlothian, the leading cause of death for males in 2022 was Ischaemic heart diseases (13.5% of all male deaths), followed by Lung Cancer (7.8%). In Scotland overall, the leading cause of death for males was also Ischaemic heart diseases (14.0%), followed by Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease (6.8%).

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In Midlothian, the leading cause of death for females in 2022 was Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease (11.5% of all female deaths), followed by Cerebrovascular disease (7.4%). In Scotland overall, the leading cause of death for females was also Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease (13.1%), followed by Ischaemic heart diseases (8.7%).

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Life Expectancy

Last updated: September 2023
Likely next update: September/October 2024

Life Expectancy in 2019-21 by Council Area in Scotland*


In Midlothian, life expectancy at birth was higher for females (81.0 years) than for males (77.6 years) in 2019-21. Male life expectancy at birth has increased more rapidly than female life expectancy at birth between 2001-03 and 2019-21.

In Midlothian, life expectancy at birth is higher than at Scotland level for both females and males.

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Over the period between 2001-03 and 2019-21, female life expectancy at birth in Midlothian has risen by 3.0%. This is the joint 10th highest percentage change out of all 32 council areas in Scotland and this is higher than the percentage change for Scotland overall (+2.4%).

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Over the period between 2001-03 and 2019-21, male life expectancy at birth in Midlothian has risen by 3.8%. This is the joint 16th highest percentage change out of all 32 council areas in Scotland and this is lower than the percentage change for Scotland overall (+4.1%).

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In Midlothian, life expectancy at age 65-69 was higher for females (19.4 years) than for males (17.6 years) in 2019-21. Male life expectancy at age 65-69 has increased more rapidly than female life expectancy at age 65-69 between 2001-03 and 2019-21.

In Midlothian, female life expectancy at age 65-69 is lower than at Scotland level and male life expectancy at age 65-69 is higher than than at Scotland level.

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Over the period between 2001-03 and 2019-21, female life expectancy at age 65-69 in Midlothian has risen by 10.1%. This is the 12th highest percentage change out of all 32 council areas in Scotland and this is higher than the percentage change for Scotland overall (+8.7%).

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Over the period between 2001-03 and 2019-21, male life expectancy at age 65-69 in Midlothian has risen by 15.1%. This is the 11th highest percentage change out of all 32 council areas in Scotland and this is lower than the percentage change for Scotland overall (+15.3%).

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*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

Last updated: July 2022
Likely next update:  Summer 2024

Mid-2021 Migration by Council Area in Scotland


In the period 2020-21, the level of in-migration in Midlothian was 4,490, a 39.0% increase from 3,230 in the period 2019-20. The level of out-migration in Midlothian was 3,100, which is a 19.2% increase from 2,600 in 2019-20.

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In 2020-21, Midlothian had the 9th highest level of net migration out of the 32 council areas in Scotland, with a net total of 1,390 people. This is an increase of 760 from 630 people in 2019-20.

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.

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In Midlothian, the net migration rate increased from 6.7 people per 1,000 population in 2019-20 to 14.6 in 2020-21. In comparison, the rate in Scotland overall increased from 3.1 to 5.1 people per 1,000 population.

In 2020-21, Midlothian was the council area with the 3rd highest net migration rate, out of all 32 council areas in Scotland. Between 2019-20 and 2020-21, 7 councils saw a decrease in net migration rates per 1,000 population and 25 councils saw an increase.

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In the period 2020-21, net migration in Midlothian was higher for females (704) than for males (683). The age group with the highest level of total net migration was 30 to 34 (393). In contrast, the age group with the lowest level of net migration was 15 to 19 (-14).

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Marriages and Civil Partnerships

Last updated: July 2023
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2022 Marriages by Council Area in Scotland


In 2022, 468 marriages were registered in Midlothian. This is a 46.7% increase from 319 in 2021. In comparison, the number of marriages registered in Scotland overall increased by 23.7%.

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Midlothian had the 22nd highest number of marriage registrations in 2022, out of the 32 council areas in Scotland. Between 2021 and 2022, 3 councils saw a decrease in marriage registrations and 29 councils saw an increase.


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2022 Civil Partnerships by Council Area in Scotland


In Scotland overall, there were 630 civil partnerships in 2022, which is an increase of 26.3% from 2021.

Since June 2021 mixed-sex couples have been able to form a civil partnership. In 2022, 8 civil partnerships were registered in Midlothian, of which 7 were mixed-sex and 1 was same-sex.

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Midlothian had the 20th highest number of civil partnership registrations in 2022, out of the 32 council areas in Scotland. Between 2021 and 2022, 6 councils saw a decrease in civil partnership registrations and 23 councils saw an increase. There were 3 councils that saw no change.

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Household Estimates

Last updated: June 2023
Likely next update: June 2024

Mid-2022 Household Estimates by Council Area in Scotland


In 2022, the number of households in Midlothian was 41,676. This is a 2.0% increase from 40,876 households in 2021. In comparison, the number of households in Scotland overall increased by 0.8%.

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Midlothian had the 25th highest number of households in 2022, out of all 32 council areas in Scotland. Between 2021 and 2022, all councils saw an increase in the number of households.


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In comparison to 2001, the number of households in Midlothian has increased by 26.5%. This is the 3rd highest percentage change out of the 32 council areas in Scotland and a more rapid change than at Scotland level (+16.2%).

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Household Projections

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 Midlothian is projected to increase from 39,122 to 45,374. This is a 16.0% increase, which compares to a projected increase of 4.9% for Scotland as a whole.

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Midlothian is projected to have the 22nd 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.

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Midlothian is projected to have the highest percentage change in household numbers out of the 32 council areas in Scotland.

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In 2028, the household type “Two adults” is projected to remain the most common (33.4%) and the household type “One adult, one or more children” is projected to remain the least common (6.4%) in Midlothian.

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Between 2018 and 2028, each household type increased in number. The household type “One adult” is projected to see the largest percentage increase (+18.7%).

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Between 2018 and 2028, the 50 to 54 age group is projected to see the largest percentage decrease (-11.3%) and the 80 to 84 age group is projected to see the largest percentage increase (+52.0%). In terms of size, however, 35 to 39 is projected to become the largest age group of a Household Reference Person (HRP), compared to 50 to 54 in 2018.

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Dwellings

Last updated: June 2023
Likely next update: June 2024

2022 Dwellings by Council Area in Scotland


In 2022, the number of dwellings in Midlothian was 43,231. This is a 1.7% increase from 42,492 in 2021. In comparison, the number of dwellings in Scotland overall increased by 0.9%.

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Midlothian had the 25th highest number of dwellings in 2022, out of all 32 council areas in Scotland. Between 2021 and 2022, all councils saw an increase in the number of dwellings.

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Compared with 2001, the number of dwellings in Midlothian has increased by 29.9%. This is the highest percentage change out of the 32 council areas in Scotland and a more rapid change than for Scotland as a whole (+16.3%).

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In Midlothian, Council Tax band B was most common (29.1%) in 2022, followed by Council Tax band C (25.7%). Contrastingly, Council Tax band H was the least common (0.4%). In Scotland overall, Council Tax band B was the most common, followed by A. Council Tax band H was the least common in Scotland.

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Mid-2021 Population Estimates by Council Area in Scotland


Total population, Midlothian, 2001-2021

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Year Population % change from 2001 Scotland % change from 2001
2001 80,950 0.0 0.0
2002 80,880 -0.1 0.0
2003 80,280 -0.8 0.1
2004 80,230 -0.9 0.4
2005 80,050 -1.1 0.9
2006 79,990 -1.2 1.4
2007 80,370 -0.7 2.1
2008 81,550 0.7 2.7
2009 81,900 1.2 3.3
2010 82,360 1.7 3.9
2011 83,450 3.1 4.7
2012 84,240 4.1 4.9
2013 84,710 4.6 5.2
2014 86,220 6.5 5.6
2015 87,390 8.0 6.1
2016 88,610 9.5 6.7
2017 90,090 11.3 7.1
2018 91,340 12.8 7.4
2019 92,460 14.2 7.9
2020 93,150 15.1 7.9
2021 94,680 17.0 8.2

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Population by age group by sex, Midlothian, 2021

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Age group Male Female All people % of population Scotland % of population
All people 45,598 49,082 94,680 100.0 100.0
0 to 15 9,246 9,035 18,281 19.3 16.6
16 to 24 4,483 4,206 8,689 9.2 10.2
25 to 44 11,685 12,915 24,600 26.0 26.4
45 to 64 12,071 13,172 25,243 26.7 27.2
65 to 74 4,788 5,339 10,127 10.7 10.9
75 and over 3,325 4,415 7,740 8.2 8.7

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Age group Male Female All people % of population Scotland % of population
All people 45,598 49,082 94,680 100.0 100.0
0 to 15 9,246 9,035 18,281 19.3 16.6
16 to 64 28,239 30,293 58,532 61.8 63.8
65 and over 8,113 9,754 17,867 18.9 19.6

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Percentage change in population by age group, Midlothian, 2001 and 2021

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Age group 2001 2021 % change Scotland % change
All people 80,950 94,680 17.0 8.2
0 to 15 16,993 18,281 7.6 -6.1
16 to 24 7,732 8,689 12.4 -1.7
25 to 44 23,258 24,600 5.8 -2.1
45 to 64 20,819 25,243 21.2 20.1
65 to 74 6,971 10,127 45.3 33.3
75 and over 5,177 7,740 49.5 32.7

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Age group 2001 2021 % change Scotland % change
All people 80,950 94,680 17.0 8.2
0 to 15 16,993 18,281 7.6 -6.1
16 to 64 51,809 58,532 13.0 6.3
65 and over 12,148 17,867 47.1 33.0

Source: Population Estimates Time Series Data


2018-based Population Projections by Council Area in Scotland


Total projected population, Midlothian, 2018-2028

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Year Population % change from 2018 Scotland % change from 2018
2018 91,340 0.0 0.0
2019 92,608 1.4 0.3
2020 93,871 2.8 0.5
2021 95,166 4.2 0.7
2022 96,473 5.6 0.9
2023 97,726 7.0 1.1
2024 99,002 8.4 1.2
2025 100,252 9.8 1.4
2026 101,494 11.1 1.5
2027 102,736 12.5 1.7
2028 103,945 13.8 1.8

Source: Sub-National Population Projections (2018-based)


Components of projected population change, Midlothian, 2018 and 2028

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Area 2018 2028 Natural change Net migration Total change Natural % change Net migration % change Total % change
Midlothian 91,340 103,945 1,237 11,353 12,605 1.4 12.4 13.8
Scotland 5,438,100 5,537,116 -90,876 189,892 99,016 -1.7 3.5 1.8

Source: Sub-National Population Projections (2018-based)


Projected population change by sex, Midlothian, 2018 and 2028

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Sex 2018 2028 % change Scotland % change
All people 91,340 103,945 13.8 1.8
Male 43,893 49,792 13.4 2.2
Female 47,447 54,153 14.1 1.4

Source: Sub-National Population Projections (2018-based)


Projected population change by age group, Midlothian, 2018 and 2028

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Age group 2018 2028 % change Scotland % change
All people 91,340 103,945 13.8 1.8
0 to 15 17,590 19,557 11.2 -6.0
16 to 24 8,732 9,521 9.0 -0.9
25 to 44 22,989 27,469 19.5 3.1
45 to 64 25,000 26,052 4.2 -5.5
65 to 74 9,940 11,360 14.3 14.4
75 and over 7,089 9,986 40.9 25.4

Source: Sub-National Population Projections (2018-based)

Age group 2018 2028 % change Scotland % change
All people 91,340 103,945 13.8 1.8
0 to 15 17,590 19,557 11.2 -6.0
16 to 64 56,721 63,042 11.1 -1.3
65 and over 17,029 21,346 25.4 19.3

Source: Sub-National Population Projections (2018-based)


2022 Births by Council Area in Scotland


Births by sex, Midlothian, 2002-2022

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Year Male Female All births % change from 2002 Scotland % change from 2002
2002 450 413 863 0.0 0.0
2003 455 392 847 -1.9 2.3
2004 454 427 881 2.1 5.2
2005 436 431 867 0.5 6.1
2006 428 459 887 2.8 8.6
2007 478 459 937 8.6 12.7
2008 466 472 938 8.7 17.1
2009 507 440 947 9.7 15.2
2010 495 499 994 15.2 14.7
2011 510 469 979 13.4 14.3
2012 527 533 1,060 22.8 13.2
2013 490 526 1,016 17.7 9.3
2014 521 512 1,033 19.7 10.6
2015 584 498 1,082 25.4 7.5
2016 563 525 1,088 26.1 6.3
2017 565 542 1,107 28.3 3.1
2018 517 558 1,075 24.6 0.1
2019 532 525 1,057 22.5 -2.7
2020 516 463 979 13.4 -9.0
2021 558 513 1,071 24.1 -6.8
2022 544 496 1,040 20.5 -8.4

Source: Births Time Series Data Table BT.4


Standardised birth rates, Midlothian, 2002-2022

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Year Standardised birth rate Scottish birth rate
2002 11.3 10.1
2003 11.2 10.3
2004 11.8 10.6
2005 11.6 10.6
2006 12.0 10.8
2007 12.6 11.2
2008 12.5 11.5
2009 12.5 11.3
2010 13.2 11.2
2011 12.9 11.1
2012 13.8 10.9
2013 13.0 10.5
2014 12.9 10.6
2015 13.2 10.3
2016 13.0 10.1
2017 12.9 9.7
2018 12.2 9.4
2019 11.8 9.1
2020 10.8 8.6
2021 11.7 8.7
2022 11.1 8.6

Source: Births Time Series Data Table BT.8


Births by age group of mother, Midlothian, 2002 and 2022

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Age group of mother 2002 2022 % change Scotland % change
All ages 863 1,040 20.5 -8.4
0 to 19 78 20 -74.4 -74.0
20 to 24 146 128 -12.3 -40.3
25 to 29 213 248 16.4 -3.1
30 to 34 283 385 36.0 1.5
35 to 39 123 218 77.2 23.4
40 and over 20 41 105.0 68.9
Not stated 0 0 NaN -91.4

Source: Births Time Series Data Table BT.6


Approximated total fertility rate, Midlothian, 2002-2022

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Year Approximated total fertility rate % change from 2002 Scotland % change from 2002
2002 1.68 25.4 -8.1
2003 1.69 26.1 -5.0
2004 1.79 33.6 -1.3
2005 1.76 31.3 0.0
2006 1.84 37.3 2.5
2007 1.94 44.8 6.2
2008 1.93 44.0 10.0
2009 1.94 44.8 8.1
2010 2.05 53.0 7.5
2011 1.98 20.0 5.6
2012 2.14 29.7 4.4
2013 2.02 22.4 0.6
2014 2.00 21.2 0.0
2015 2.03 23.0 -3.7
2016 1.99 20.6 -6.2
2017 1.95 18.2 -9.3
2018 1.83 10.9 -12.3
2019 1.77 7.3 -15.4
2020 1.62 6.6 -12.8
2021 1.72 23.7 -14.5
2022 1.68 -1.2 -14.1

Source: Births Time Series Data Table BT.10


2022 Deaths by Council Area in Scotland


Deaths by sex, Midlothian, 2002-2022

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Year Male Female All people % change from 2002 Scotland % change from 2002
2002 432 485 917 0.0 0.0
2003 387 432 819 -10.7 0.6
2004 384 412 796 -13.2 -3.3
2005 374 452 826 -9.9 -4.1
2006 398 450 848 -7.5 -5.2
2007 354 442 796 -13.2 -3.6
2008 394 399 793 -13.5 -4.1
2009 410 392 802 -12.5 -7.3
2010 362 443 805 -12.2 -7.1
2011 375 407 782 -14.7 -7.6
2012 401 422 823 -10.3 -5.4
2013 408 410 818 -10.8 -5.9
2014 399 438 837 -8.7 -6.7
2015 447 449 896 -2.3 -0.9
2016 425 423 848 -7.5 -2.4
2017 430 455 885 -3.5 -0.4
2018 445 439 884 -3.6 0.7
2019 455 474 929 1.3 0.0
2020 475 512 987 7.6 10.3
2021 493 493 986 7.5 9.4
2022 540 485 1,025 11.8 8.3

Source: Deaths Time Series Data Table DT.5


Standardised death rates, Midlothian, 2002-2022

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Year Standardised death rate Scottish death rate
2002 12.1 11.5
2003 10.9 11.5
2004 10.5 11.1
2005 10.8 10.9
2006 11.0 10.7
2007 10.3 10.8
2008 10.2 10.7
2009 10.2 10.3
2010 10.1 10.3
2011 9.7 10.1
2012 10.1 10.3
2013 10.0 10.3
2014 10.1 10.1
2015 10.7 10.7
2016 10.0 10.5
2017 10.4 10.7
2018 10.3 10.8
2019 10.7 10.6
2020 12.1 12.0
2021 10.6 11.6
2022 11.6 11.5

Source: Deaths Time Series Data Table DT.9


Deaths by sex, Midlothian, 2002 and 2022

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Sex 2002 2022 % change Scotland % change
All people 917 1,025 11.8 8.3
Male 432 540 25.0 12.8
Female 485 485 0.0 4.3

Source: Deaths Time Series Data Table DT.5


Deaths by age group by sex, Midlothian, 2022

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Age group Male Female All people % of all deaths Scotland % of all deaths
All people 540 485 1,025 100.0 100.0
0 1 2 3 0.3 0.3
1 to 4 1 1 2 0.2 0.0
5 to 9 0 0 0 0.0 0.0
10 to 14 1 0 1 0.1 0.0
15 to 19 0 2 2 0.2 0.1
20 to 24 3 0 3 0.3 0.3
25 to 29 3 2 5 0.5 0.3
30 to 34 1 0 1 0.1 0.5
35 to 39 5 5 10 1.0 0.8
40 to 44 6 2 8 0.8 1.2
45 to 49 10 5 15 1.5 1.7
50 to 54 18 8 26 2.5 2.8
55 to 59 25 12 37 3.6 4.2
60 to 64 39 21 60 5.9 5.6
65 to 69 34 45 79 7.7 7.6
70 to 74 71 55 126 12.3 10.7
75 to 79 102 58 160 15.6 14.0
80 to 84 96 87 183 17.9 15.8
85 to 89 69 95 164 16.0 16.8
90 and over 55 85 140 13.7 17.1

Source: Vital Events Reference Tables 2022, Section 5: Deaths Table 5.02


Male leading causes of death, Midlothian, 2022

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Leading causes of death Male deaths % of all male deaths
I20-I25 Ischaemic heart diseases 73 13.5
C33-C34 Malignant neoplasm of trachea, bronchus and lung 42 7.8
J40-J47 Chronic lower respiratory diseases 39 7.2
F01, F03, G30 Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease 33 6.1
I60-I69 Cerebrovascular disease 27 5.0

Source: Vital Events Reference Tables 2022, Section 6: Deaths - Causes Table 6.03


Female leading causes of death, Midlothian, 2022

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Leading causes of death Female deaths % of all female deaths
F01, F03, G30 Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease 56 11.5
I60-I69 Cerebrovascular disease 36 7.4
I20-I25 Ischaemic heart diseases 35 7.2
C33-C34 Malignant neoplasm of trachea, bronchus and lung 30 6.2
J40-J47 Chronic lower respiratory diseases 24 4.9

Source: Vital Events Reference Tables 2022, Section 6: Deaths - Causes Table 6.03


2019-21 Life Expectancy by Council Area in Scotland


Female life expectancy at birth, Midlothian, 2001-03 to 2019-21

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Year Lower CI Estimate Upper CI Estimate % change from 2001-03 Scotland Estimate % change from 2001-03
2001-03 77.9 78.6 79.3 0.0 0.0
2002-04 78.4 79.1 79.8 0.6 0.2
2003-05 78.8 79.5 80.2 1.1 0.5
2004-06 79.0 79.7 80.4 1.4 0.9
2005-07 79.1 79.7 80.4 1.4 1.0
2006-08 79.9 80.5 81.2 2.4 1.2
2007-09 80.6 81.2 81.8 3.3 1.5
2008-10 80.7 81.3 82.0 3.5 1.8
2009-11 80.8 81.4 82.0 3.5 2.2
2010-12 80.6 81.2 81.9 3.3 2.4
2011-13 81.0 81.7 82.3 3.9 2.6
2012-14 80.9 81.5 82.2 3.7 2.8
2013-15 80.8 81.5 82.1 3.6 2.9
2014-16 80.8 81.4 82.1 3.6 2.9
2015-17 81.0 81.6 82.3 3.8 2.8
2016-18 81.0 81.7 82.3 3.9 2.8
2017-19 80.9 81.5 82.1 3.7 2.9
2018-20 80.5 81.2 81.8 3.3 2.7
2019-21 80.4 81.0 81.6 3.0 2.4

Source: Life Expectancy for Administrative Areas within Scotland


Male life expectancy at birth, Midlothian, 2001-03 to 2019-21

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Year Lower CI Estimate Upper CI Estimate % change from 2001-03 Scotland Estimate % change from 2001-03
2001-03 73.9 74.7 75.5 0.0 0.0
2002-04 74.2 75.0 75.8 0.4 0.4
2003-05 74.4 75.2 76.1 0.7 1.0
2004-06 74.2 75.1 76.0 0.6 1.5
2005-07 75.2 76.0 76.8 1.7 1.8
2006-08 75.6 76.4 77.2 2.3 2.0
2007-09 75.9 76.6 77.3 2.6 2.5
2008-10 75.9 76.6 77.4 2.6 3.1
2009-11 76.2 76.9 77.7 3.0 3.7
2010-12 76.7 77.5 78.2 3.7 4.1
2011-13 76.4 77.2 78.0 3.3 4.5
2012-14 76.6 77.3 78.1 3.5 4.9
2013-15 76.6 77.3 78.1 3.6 4.9
2014-16 77.2 77.9 78.6 4.3 4.9
2015-17 77.2 77.9 78.6 4.3 4.8
2016-18 77.2 77.9 78.6 4.3 4.8
2017-19 77.0 77.7 78.4 4.0 5.0
2018-20 76.7 77.4 78.2 3.7 4.5
2019-21 76.8 77.6 78.3 3.8 4.1

Source: Life Expectancy for Administrative Areas within Scotland


Female life expectancy at age 65 to 69, Midlothian, 2001-03 to 2019-21

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Year Lower CI Estimate Upper CI Estimate % change from 2001-03 Scotland Estimate % change from 2001-03
2001-03 17.1 17.6 18.1 0.0 0.0
2002-04 17.3 17.8 18.3 1.3 0.5
2003-05 17.5 18.0 18.5 2.4 1.3
2004-06 17.6 18.1 18.6 3.0 2.6
2005-07 17.7 18.2 18.6 3.3 3.3
2006-08 18.3 18.7 19.2 6.5 3.8
2007-09 18.6 19.1 19.5 8.5 4.7
2008-10 18.7 19.2 19.7 9.1 5.8
2009-11 18.8 19.3 19.8 9.8 7.3
2010-12 18.9 19.4 19.8 10.2 7.5
2011-13 19.2 19.7 20.2 11.9 8.0
2012-14 19.3 19.7 20.2 12.2 8.5
2013-15 19.2 19.7 20.1 11.9 8.7
2014-16 19.3 19.8 20.2 12.4 9.2
2015-17 19.3 19.8 20.2 12.5 8.9
2016-18 19.6 20.0 20.5 13.9 9.4
2017-19 19.4 19.8 20.3 12.8 9.8
2018-20 19.1 19.5 20.0 11.2 9.2
2019-21 18.9 19.4 19.8 10.1 8.7

Source: Life Expectancy for Administrative Areas within Scotland


Male life expectancy at age 65 to 69, Midlothian, 2001-03 to 2019-21

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Year Lower CI Estimate Upper CI Estimate % change from 2001-03 Scotland Estimate % change from 2001-03
2001-03 14.8 15.3 15.7 0.0 0.0
2002-04 14.8 15.3 15.8 0.4 1.1
2003-05 15.2 15.7 16.2 3.1 2.5
2004-06 15.4 15.9 16.4 4.5 4.9
2005-07 15.8 16.3 16.8 6.9 6.1
2006-08 15.9 16.4 16.9 7.4 7.4
2007-09 16.0 16.4 16.9 7.8 8.6
2008-10 16.1 16.6 17.1 8.6 10.4
2009-11 16.4 16.9 17.4 10.8 12.0
2010-12 16.8 17.3 17.9 13.6 13.2
2011-13 16.9 17.4 17.9 14.2 14.1
2012-14 17.1 17.6 18.1 15.4 15.2
2013-15 17.0 17.5 18.0 14.7 15.0
2014-16 17.0 17.5 18.0 14.6 15.5
2015-17 17.0 17.5 17.9 14.5 15.5
2016-18 17.3 17.8 18.3 16.5 16.5
2017-19 17.5 18.0 18.4 17.8 17.4
2018-20 17.4 17.9 18.3 17.2 16.3
2019-21 17.1 17.6 18.0 15.1 15.3

Source: Life Expectancy for Administrative Areas within Scotland


Mid-2021 Migration by Council Area in Scotland


Migration by type, Midlothian, 2002-03 to 2020-21*

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Year In Out Net
2002-03 2,510 3,090 -580
2003-04 2,610 2,870 -260
2004-05 2,560 2,880 -320
2005-06 2,560 2,820 -260
2006-07 2,950 2,840 110
2007-08 2,990 2,560 430
2008-09 2,780 2,320 470
2009-10 2,630 2,400 240
2010-11 2,720 2,200 520
2011-12 2,850 2,290 560
2012-13 2,990 2,410 580
2013-14 3,530 2,510 1,020
2014-15 3,650 2,660 990
2015-16 3,630 2,620 1,010
2016-17 3,780 2,510 1,270
2017-18 3,790 2,700 1,090
2018-19 3,770 2,830 940
2019-20 3,230 2,600 630
2020-21 4,490 3,100 1,390

*Totals have been rounded to the nearest ten.

Source: Total Migration to or from Scotland


Net migration rates per 1,000 people, Midlothian, 2008-09 to 2020-21

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Year Net migration rate Scottish Net migration rate
2008-09 5.7 4.7
2009-10 2.9 5.0
2010-11 6.3 5.7
2011-12 6.6 2.4
2012-13 6.8 1.9
2013-14 11.8 3.3
2014-15 11.3 5.2
2015-16 11.5 5.9
2016-17 14.1 4.4
2017-18 11.9 3.8
2018-19 10.2 5.5
2019-20 6.7 3.1
2020-21 14.6 5.1

Sources: Migration Flows, Mid-2018 Population Estimates


Net migration by age group by sex, Midlothian, 2020-21

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Age group Male Female All people
All people 683 704 1,387
0 to 4 53 55 108
5 to 9 36 18 54
10 to 14 8 24 32
15 to 19 32 -46 -14
20 to 24 44 64 108
25 to 29 65 148 213
30 to 34 197 196 393
35 to 39 132 123 255
40 to 44 65 56 121
45 to 49 48 41 89
50 to 54 0 9 9
55 to 59 11 4 15
60 to 64 2 12 14
65 to 69 -7 3 -4
70 to 74 -5 3 -2
75 to 79 0 7 7
80 to 84 5 -6 -1
85 to 89 0 -3 -3
90 and over -3 -4 -7

Source: Total Migration to or from Scotland


2022 Marriages and Civil Partnerships by Council Area in Scotland


Total marriages, Midlothian, 2002-2022

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Year All marriages
2002 676
2003 651
2004 720
2005 701
2006 566
2007 542
2008 510
2009 408
2010 396
2011 408
2012 389
2013 359
2014 366
2015 392
2016 369
2017 417
2018 426
2019 382
2020 148
2021 319
2022 468

Source: Marriages and Civil Partnership Time Series Data Table MT.02


Total civil partnerships, Midlothian, 2005-2022

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Year Male Female All civil partnerships Mixed.sex Same.sex
2005 0 0 0 NA NA
2006 2 5 7 NA NA
2007 4 3 7 NA NA
2008 0 4 4 NA NA
2009 2 2 4 NA NA
2010 4 4 8 NA NA
2011 0 1 1 NA NA
2012 1 3 4 NA NA
2013 4 6 10 NA NA
2014 4 2 6 NA NA
2015 0 0 0 NA NA
2016 0 0 0 NA NA
2017 0 0 0 NA NA
2018 2 0 2 NA NA
2019 0 0 0 NA NA
2020 0 0 0 NA NA
2021 NA NA 3 3 0
2022 NA NA 8 7 1

Source: Marriages and Civil Partnership Time Series Data Table MT.03


Mid-2022 Household Estimates by Council Area in Scotland


Total households, Midlothian, 2001-2022

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Year All households % change from 2001 Scotland % change from 2001
2001 32,934 0.0 0.0
2002 32,974 0.1 0.8
2003 33,030 0.3 1.7
2004 33,116 0.6 2.6
2005 33,200 0.8 3.6
2006 33,421 1.5 4.6
2007 33,575 1.9 5.7
2008 33,819 2.7 6.5
2009 34,366 4.3 7.2
2010 34,754 5.5 7.8
2011 35,089 6.5 8.3
2012 35,540 7.9 8.8
2013 36,009 9.3 9.4
2014 36,602 11.1 10.1
2015 37,069 12.6 10.7
2016 37,766 14.7 11.5
2017 38,557 17.1 12.2
2018 39,122 18.8 12.9
2019 39,733 20.6 13.7
2020 40,137 21.9 14.3
2021 40,876 24.1 15.2
2022 41,676 26.5 16.2

Source: Estimates of Households and Dwellings in Scotland, 2022 Table 1


2018-based Household Projections by Council Area in Scotland


Total projected households, Midlothian, 2018-2028

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Year All households % change from 2018 Scotland % change from 2018
2018 39,122 0.0 0.0
2019 39,733 1.6 0.7
2020 40,354 3.1 1.3
2021 40,993 4.8 1.8
2022 41,685 6.6 2.5
2023 42,318 8.2 2.9
2024 42,979 9.9 3.4
2025 43,594 11.4 3.8
2026 44,213 13.0 4.2
2027 44,796 14.5 4.5
2028 45,374 16.0 4.9

Source: 2018-based Household Projections


Percentage change in projected households by household type, Midlothian, 2018 and 2028

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Type 2018 2028 % change Scotland % change
All households 39,122 45,374 16.0 4.9
One adult 10,967 13,021 18.7 8.1
Two adults 13,014 15,144 16.4 7.2
One adult, one or more children 2,521 2,907 15.3 2.2
Two or more adults, one or more children 8,830 10,324 16.9 -0.9
Three or more adults 3,791 3,978 4.9 -3.4

Source: 2018-based Household Projections


Percentage change in projected households by age group of the Household Reference Person (HRP), Midlothian, 2018 and 2028

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Age group 2018 2028 % change Scotland % change
All HRPs 39,122 45,374 16.0 4.9
16 to 19 184 238 29.1 12.5
20 to 24 1,024 1,055 3.0 -6.5
25 to 29 2,162 1,967 -9.0 -15.5
30 to 34 2,691 3,007 11.7 1.3
35 to 39 3,385 4,515 33.4 13.5
40 to 44 3,145 4,358 38.6 16.6
45 to 49 3,768 4,177 10.9 -5.9
50 to 54 4,126 3,661 -11.3 -21.4
55 to 59 4,104 4,206 2.5 -4.1
60 to 64 3,293 3,928 19.3 16.1
65 to 69 2,975 3,509 18.0 17.5
70 to 74 2,612 2,634 0.8 2.8
75 to 79 2,433 3,505 44.0 28.2
80 to 84 1,818 2,764 52.0 32.3
85 to 89 983 1,287 31.0 19.0
90 and over 419 564 34.6 27.9

Source: 2018-based Household Projections


2022 Dwellings by Council Area in Scotland


Total dwellings, Midlothian, 2001-2022

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Year All dwellings % change from 2001 Scotland % change from 2001
2001 33,285 0.0 0.0
2002 33,350 0.2 0.8
2003 33,500 0.6 1.5
2004 33,669 1.2 2.4
2005 33,795 1.5 3.3
2006 34,144 2.6 4.1
2007 34,408 3.4 5.2
2008 34,840 4.7 6.0
2009 35,605 7.0 6.7
2010 35,986 8.1 7.2
2011 36,434 9.5 7.8
2012 37,051 11.3 8.4
2013 37,503 12.7 8.9
2014 38,159 14.6 9.5
2015 38,675 16.2 10.2
2016 39,297 18.1 11.0
2017 39,937 20.0 11.8
2018 40,612 22.0 12.7
2019 41,226 23.9 13.6
2020 41,657 25.2 14.4
2021 42,492 27.7 15.3
2022 43,231 29.9 16.3

Source: Estimates of Households and Dwellings in Scotland, 2022 Table 2


Dwellings by Council Tax band, Midlothian, 2022

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Tax band % of all dwellings Scotland % of all dwellings
All dwellings 100.0 100.0
A 2.3 20.4
B 29.1 22.4
C 25.7 16.1
D 13.4 13.7
E 12.6 13.6
F 10.2 8.0
G 6.4 5.1
H 0.4 0.5

Source: statistics.gov.scot


Tax band % of all dwellings Scotland % of all dwellings
All dwellings 100 100.0
A - C 57 58.9
D - E 26 27.3
F - H 17 13.7

Source: statistics.gov.scot


Dwellings by type, Midlothian, 2017

Type % of all dwellings Scotland % of all dwellings
All dwellings 100.0 100.0
Detached 20.7 21.5
Semi-detached 24.1 19.7
Terrace 31.7 20.5
Flat 23.3 37.7
Not known 0.1 0.7

Source: statistics.gov.scot