North Ayrshire
Council Area
Profile
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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 North Ayrshire was 134,220. This
is a decrease of 0.0% from 134,250 in 2020. Over the same period, the
population of Scotland increased by 0.3%.
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North Ayrshire had the 15th 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 North Ayrshire has decreased
by 1.2%. This is the 29th 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 (52.5%) than males (47.5%) living in
North Ayrshire. 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 39,018. In contrast, the 16 to 24 age group
was the smallest, with a population of 13,093. In 2021, more females
than males lived in North Ayrshire in 4 out of 6 age groups.
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Between 2001 and 2021, the 25 to 44 age group saw the largest
percentage decrease (-23.2%). The 75 and over age group saw the largest
percentage increase (+42.6%).
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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 North Ayrshire is projected
to decrease from 135,280 to 131,057. This is a decrease of 3.1%, which
compares to a projected increase of 1.8% for Scotland as a whole.
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North Ayrshire is projected to have the 15th 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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North Ayrshire is projected to have the 29th 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 North Ayrshire is projected
to decrease by 4.4% 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 1.3% over the same period.
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The average age of the population of North Ayrshire 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, the 45 to 64 age group is projected to see the
largest percentage decrease (-12.8%) and the 75 and over age group is
projected to see the largest percentage increase (+27.0%). In terms of
size, however, 45 to 64 is projected to remain 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 1,054 births in North Ayrshire. This is a
decrease of 1.4% from 1,069 births in 2021. Of these 1,054 births, 515
(48.9%) were female and 539 (51.1%) were male.
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In North Ayrshire, the standardised birth rate decreased from 9.4 per 1,000 population in 2021 to 9.2 in 2022. In comparison, the rate in Scotland overall decreased from 8.7 to 8.6.
In 2022, North Ayrshire was the council area with the joint 22nd
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 North Ayrshire was
30 to 34 (358 births), a change from the 25 to 29 age group, the same as
in 2002. The least common age group of mothers in North Ayrshire was 40
and over (36 births), which is the same as in 2002.
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Between 2002 and 2022, the 0 to 19 age group has seen the largest
percentage decrease in births (-76.2%) and the 40 and over age group has
seen the largest percentage increase in births (+38.5%).
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The total fertility rate in North Ayrshire decreased from 1.41 in 2021 to 1.39 in 2022. Out of the 32 council areas in Scotland, North Ayrshire had the 23rd 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 1,916 deaths in North Ayrshire. This is a 3.7%
decrease from 1,990 deaths in 2021. Of these 1,916 deaths, 958 (50.0%)
were female and 958 (50.0%) were male.
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In North Ayrshire, the standardised death rate decreased from 14.8 per 1,000 population in 2021 to 12.7 in 2022. In comparison, the rate in Scotland overall decreased from 11.6 to 11.5.
In 2022, North Ayrshire was the council area with the 6th 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, both female and male deaths registered in
North Ayrshire have increased in number. In 2022, an equal number of
female (958) and male (958) deaths were registered.
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In comparison to 2002, the number of female deaths registered in
North Ayrshire in 2022 was 14.9% higher and the number of male deaths
was 21.6% 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 (317) and the 0, 1 to 4, 5 to 9 age groups saw the fewest (0).
For females, the most common age group was 90 and over (181) and for
males, the most common age group was 80 to 84 (167).
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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 North Ayrshire, the leading cause of death for males in 2022 was
Ischaemic heart diseases (13.9% of all male deaths), followed by Lung
Cancer (6.8%). 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 North Ayrshire, the leading cause of death for females in 2022 was
Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease (10.2% of all female deaths), followed
by Ischaemic heart diseases (9.8%). 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 North Ayrshire, life expectancy at birth was higher for females (79.7 years) than for males (74.4 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 North Ayrshire, female life expectancy at birth is lower than at
Scotland level and male life expectancy at birth is lower than than at
Scotland level.
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Over the period between 2001-03 and 2019-21, female life expectancy
at birth in North Ayrshire has risen by 1.5%. This is the joint 28th
highest percentage change out of all 32 council areas in Scotland and
this is lower 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 North Ayrshire has risen by 2.4%. 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 (+4.1%).
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In North Ayrshire, life expectancy at age 65-69 was higher for females (19.1 years) than for males (16.7 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 North Ayrshire, 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.
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Over the period between 2001-03 and 2019-21, female life expectancy
at age 65-69 in North Ayrshire has risen by 6.1%. This is the 27th
highest percentage change out of all 32 council areas in Scotland and
this is lower 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 North Ayrshire has risen by 12.8%. This is the joint 27th
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 North Ayrshire
was 4,340, a 35.2% increase from 3,210 in the period 2019-20. The level
of out-migration in North Ayrshire was 3,540, which is a 15.7% increase
from 3,060 in 2019-20.
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In 2020-21, North Ayrshire had the 17th highest level of net migration out of the 32 council areas in Scotland, with a net total of 800 people. This is an increase of 660 from 140 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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*Please note that totals have been rounded to the nearest ten at
council level.
In North Ayrshire, the net migration rate increased from 1.1 people per 1,000 population in 2019-20 to 5.9 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, North Ayrshire was the council area with the 19th 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 North Ayrshire was higher for
females (514) than for males (284). The age group with the highest level
of total net migration was 55 to 59 (151). In contrast, the age group
with the lowest level of net migration was 15 to 19 (-56).
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Marriages and Civil Partnerships
Last updated: July 2023
Likely next update: July 2024
2022 Marriages by Council Area in Scotland
In 2022, 620 marriages were registered in North Ayrshire. This is a
22.5% increase from 506 in 2021. In comparison, the number of marriages
registered in Scotland overall increased by 23.7%.
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North Ayrshire had the 17th 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, 10 civil partnerships were registered in North
Ayrshire, of which 10 were mixed-sex and 0 were same-sex.
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North Ayrshire had the joint 16th 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 North Ayrshire was 65,237. This
is a 0.5% increase from 64,886 households in 2021. In comparison, the
number of households in Scotland overall increased by 0.8%.
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North Ayrshire had the 15th 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 North Ayrshire has
increased by 11.0%. This is the 26th highest percentage change out of
the 32 council areas in Scotland and a less 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 North Ayrshire is
projected to decrease from 63,935 to 63,889. This is a 0.1% decrease,
which compares to a projected increase of 4.9% for Scotland as a whole.
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North Ayrshire is projected to have the 15th 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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North Ayrshire is projected to have the 29th highest percentage
change in household numbers out of the 32 council areas in Scotland.
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In 2028, the household type “One adult” is projected to remain the
most common (38.4%) and the household type “One adult, one or more
children” is projected to remain the least common (7.2%) in North
Ayrshire.
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Between 2018 and 2028, the household type “Two or more adults, one or
more children” is projected to see the largest percentage decrease
(-9.9%) and the household type “One adult” is projected to see the
largest percentage increase (+4.2%).
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Between 2018 and 2028, the 50 to 54 age group is projected to see the
largest percentage decrease (-29.3%) and the 80 to 84 age group is
projected to see the largest percentage increase (+43.9%). In terms of
size, however, 60 to 64 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 North Ayrshire was 69,747. This
is a 0.8% increase from 69,175 in 2021. In comparison, the number of
dwellings in Scotland overall increased by 0.9%.
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North Ayrshire had the 15th 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 North Ayrshire has
increased by 11.9%. This is the 24th highest percentage change out of
the 32 council areas in Scotland and a less rapid change than for
Scotland as a whole (+16.3%).
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In North Ayrshire, Council Tax band A was most common (31.2%) in
2022, followed by Council Tax band B (26.6%). Contrastingly, Council Tax
band H was the least common (0.1%). 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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Tables
Mid-2021 Population Estimates by Council Area in Scotland
Total population, North Ayrshire, 2001-2021
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| Year | Population | % change from 2001 | Scotland % change from 2001 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 135,820 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| 2002 | 135,890 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| 2003 | 136,310 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 2004 | 136,500 | 0.5 | 0.4 |
| 2005 | 136,690 | 0.6 | 0.9 |
| 2006 | 136,790 | 0.7 | 1.4 |
| 2007 | 137,420 | 1.2 | 2.1 |
| 2008 | 137,910 | 1.5 | 2.7 |
| 2009 | 137,830 | 1.5 | 3.3 |
| 2010 | 137,800 | 1.5 | 3.9 |
| 2011 | 138,090 | 1.7 | 4.7 |
| 2012 | 137,570 | 1.3 | 4.9 |
| 2013 | 136,940 | 0.8 | 5.2 |
| 2014 | 136,480 | 0.5 | 5.6 |
| 2015 | 136,130 | 0.2 | 6.1 |
| 2016 | 135,890 | 0.1 | 6.7 |
| 2017 | 135,790 | 0.0 | 7.1 |
| 2018 | 135,280 | -0.4 | 7.4 |
| 2019 | 134,740 | -0.8 | 7.9 |
| 2020 | 134,250 | -1.2 | 7.9 |
| 2021 | 134,220 | -1.2 | 8.2 |
Source: Population Estimates Time Series Data
Population by age group by sex, North Ayrshire, 2021
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| Age group | Male | Female | All people | % of population | Scotland % of population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All people | 63,747 | 70,473 | 134,220 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
| 0 to 15 | 11,179 | 10,712 | 21,891 | 16.3 | 16.6 |
| 16 to 24 | 6,749 | 6,344 | 13,093 | 9.8 | 10.2 |
| 25 to 44 | 13,663 | 15,261 | 28,924 | 21.5 | 26.4 |
| 45 to 64 | 18,107 | 20,911 | 39,018 | 29.1 | 27.2 |
| 65 to 74 | 8,269 | 9,293 | 17,562 | 13.1 | 10.9 |
| 75 and over | 5,780 | 7,952 | 13,732 | 10.2 | 8.7 |
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| Age group | Male | Female | All people | % of population | Scotland % of population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All people | 63,747 | 70,473 | 134,220 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
| 0 to 15 | 11,179 | 10,712 | 21,891 | 16.3 | 16.6 |
| 16 to 64 | 38,519 | 42,516 | 81,035 | 60.4 | 63.8 |
| 65 and over | 14,049 | 17,245 | 31,294 | 23.3 | 19.6 |
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Percentage change in population by age group, North Ayrshire, 2001 and 2021
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| Age group | 2001 | 2021 | % change | Scotland % change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All people | 135,820 | 134,220 | -1.2 | 8.2 |
| 0 to 15 | 27,146 | 21,891 | -19.4 | -6.1 |
| 16 to 24 | 13,992 | 13,093 | -6.4 | -1.7 |
| 25 to 44 | 37,641 | 28,924 | -23.2 | -2.1 |
| 45 to 64 | 35,072 | 39,018 | 11.3 | 20.1 |
| 65 to 74 | 12,342 | 17,562 | 42.3 | 33.3 |
| 75 and over | 9,627 | 13,732 | 42.6 | 32.7 |
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| Age group | 2001 | 2021 | % change | Scotland % change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All people | 135,820 | 134,220 | -1.2 | 8.2 |
| 0 to 15 | 27,146 | 21,891 | -19.4 | -6.1 |
| 16 to 64 | 86,705 | 81,035 | -6.5 | 6.3 |
| 65 and over | 21,969 | 31,294 | 42.4 | 33.0 |
Source: Population Estimates Time Series Data
2018-based Population Projections by Council Area in Scotland
Total projected population, North Ayrshire, 2018-2028
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| Year | Population | % change from 2018 | Scotland % change from 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 135,280 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| 2019 | 134,967 | -0.2 | 0.3 |
| 2020 | 134,652 | -0.5 | 0.5 |
| 2021 | 134,246 | -0.8 | 0.7 |
| 2022 | 133,806 | -1.1 | 0.9 |
| 2023 | 133,349 | -1.4 | 1.1 |
| 2024 | 132,902 | -1.8 | 1.2 |
| 2025 | 132,482 | -2.1 | 1.4 |
| 2026 | 132,030 | -2.4 | 1.5 |
| 2027 | 131,563 | -2.7 | 1.7 |
| 2028 | 131,057 | -3.1 | 1.8 |
Source: Sub-National Population Projections (2018-based)
Components of projected population change, North Ayrshire, 2018 and 2028
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| Area | 2018 | 2028 | Natural change | Net migration | Total change | Natural % change | Net migration % change | Total % change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Ayrshire | 135,280 | 131,057 | -6,001 | 1,692 | -4,223 | -4.4 | 1.3 | -3.1 |
| 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, North Ayrshire, 2018 and 2028
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| Sex | 2018 | 2028 | % change | Scotland % change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All people | 135,280 | 131,057 | -3.1 | 1.8 |
| Male | 64,399 | 62,079 | -3.6 | 2.2 |
| Female | 70,881 | 68,978 | -2.7 | 1.4 |
Source: Sub-National Population Projections (2018-based)
Projected population change by age group, North Ayrshire, 2018 and 2028
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| Age group | 2018 | 2028 | % change | Scotland % change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All people | 135,280 | 131,057 | -3.1 | 1.8 |
| 0 to 15 | 22,780 | 20,320 | -10.8 | -6.0 |
| 16 to 24 | 13,876 | 12,717 | -8.4 | -0.9 |
| 25 to 44 | 28,658 | 28,290 | -1.3 | 3.1 |
| 45 to 64 | 39,892 | 34,783 | -12.8 | -5.5 |
| 65 to 74 | 17,093 | 18,463 | 8.0 | 14.4 |
| 75 and over | 12,981 | 16,484 | 27.0 | 25.4 |
Source: Sub-National Population Projections (2018-based)
| Age group | 2018 | 2028 | % change | Scotland % change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All people | 135,280 | 131,057 | -3.1 | 1.8 |
| 0 to 15 | 22,780 | 20,320 | -10.8 | -6.0 |
| 16 to 64 | 82,426 | 75,790 | -8.1 | -1.3 |
| 65 and over | 30,074 | 34,947 | 16.2 | 19.3 |
Source: Sub-National Population Projections (2018-based)
2022 Births by Council Area in Scotland
Births by sex, North Ayrshire, 2002-2022
View Chart| Year | Male | Female | All births | % change from 2002 | Scotland % change from 2002 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 730 | 649 | 1,379 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| 2003 | 713 | 669 | 1,382 | 0.2 | 2.3 |
| 2004 | 733 | 673 | 1,406 | 2.0 | 5.2 |
| 2005 | 705 | 674 | 1,379 | 0.0 | 6.1 |
| 2006 | 767 | 734 | 1,501 | 8.8 | 8.6 |
| 2007 | 784 | 744 | 1,528 | 10.8 | 12.7 |
| 2008 | 766 | 715 | 1,481 | 7.4 | 17.1 |
| 2009 | 742 | 756 | 1,498 | 8.6 | 15.2 |
| 2010 | 729 | 721 | 1,450 | 5.1 | 14.7 |
| 2011 | 743 | 709 | 1,452 | 5.3 | 14.3 |
| 2012 | 676 | 670 | 1,346 | -2.4 | 13.2 |
| 2013 | 698 | 609 | 1,307 | -5.2 | 9.3 |
| 2014 | 633 | 651 | 1,284 | -6.9 | 10.6 |
| 2015 | 659 | 596 | 1,255 | -9.0 | 7.5 |
| 2016 | 651 | 593 | 1,244 | -9.8 | 6.3 |
| 2017 | 616 | 577 | 1,193 | -13.5 | 3.1 |
| 2018 | 582 | 543 | 1,125 | -18.4 | 0.1 |
| 2019 | 577 | 547 | 1,124 | -18.5 | -2.7 |
| 2020 | 567 | 540 | 1,107 | -19.7 | -9.0 |
| 2021 | 544 | 525 | 1,069 | -22.5 | -6.8 |
| 2022 | 539 | 515 | 1,054 | -23.6 | -8.4 |
Source: Births Time Series Data Table BT.4
Standardised birth rates, North Ayrshire, 2002-2022
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| Year | Standardised birth rate | Scottish birth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 10.7 | 10.1 |
| 2003 | 10.8 | 10.3 |
| 2004 | 11.0 | 10.6 |
| 2005 | 10.8 | 10.6 |
| 2006 | 11.8 | 10.8 |
| 2007 | 12.1 | 11.2 |
| 2008 | 11.7 | 11.5 |
| 2009 | 12.0 | 11.3 |
| 2010 | 11.7 | 11.2 |
| 2011 | 11.9 | 11.1 |
| 2012 | 11.2 | 10.9 |
| 2013 | 11.0 | 10.5 |
| 2014 | 10.9 | 10.6 |
| 2015 | 10.8 | 10.3 |
| 2016 | 10.8 | 10.1 |
| 2017 | 10.4 | 9.7 |
| 2018 | 9.8 | 9.4 |
| 2019 | 9.9 | 9.1 |
| 2020 | 9.7 | 8.6 |
| 2021 | 9.4 | 8.7 |
| 2022 | 9.2 | 8.6 |
Source: Births Time Series Data Table BT.8
Births by age group of mother, North Ayrshire, 2002 and 2022
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| Age group of mother | 2002 | 2022 | % change | Scotland % change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All ages | 1,379 | 1,054 | -23.6 | -8.4 |
| 0 to 19 | 160 | 38 | -76.2 | -74.0 |
| 20 to 24 | 318 | 160 | -49.7 | -40.3 |
| 25 to 29 | 348 | 289 | -17.0 | -3.1 |
| 30 to 34 | 348 | 358 | 2.9 | 1.5 |
| 35 to 39 | 178 | 173 | -2.8 | 23.4 |
| 40 and over | 26 | 36 | 38.5 | 68.9 |
| Not stated | 1 | 0 | -100.0 | -91.4 |
Source: Births Time Series Data Table BT.6
Approximated total fertility rate, North Ayrshire, 2002-2022
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| Year | Approximated total fertility rate | % change from 2002 | Scotland % change from 2002 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1.62 | -3.6 | -8.1 |
| 2003 | 1.65 | -1.8 | -5.0 |
| 2004 | 1.69 | 0.6 | -1.3 |
| 2005 | 1.67 | -0.6 | 0.0 |
| 2006 | 1.83 | 8.9 | 2.5 |
| 2007 | 1.87 | 11.3 | 6.2 |
| 2008 | 1.82 | 8.3 | 10.0 |
| 2009 | 1.86 | 10.7 | 8.1 |
| 2010 | 1.82 | 8.3 | 7.5 |
| 2011 | 1.83 | 8.9 | 5.6 |
| 2012 | 1.73 | 3.0 | 4.4 |
| 2013 | 1.70 | 1.2 | 0.6 |
| 2014 | 1.69 | 0.6 | 0.0 |
| 2015 | 1.65 | -1.8 | -3.7 |
| 2016 | 1.64 | -2.4 | -6.2 |
| 2017 | 1.57 | -6.5 | -9.3 |
| 2018 | 1.48 | -11.9 | -12.3 |
| 2019 | 1.49 | -11.3 | -15.4 |
| 2020 | 1.48 | -2.6 | -12.8 |
| 2021 | 1.41 | 1.4 | -14.5 |
| 2022 | 1.39 | -18.2 | -14.1 |
Source: Births Time Series Data Table BT.10
2022 Deaths by Council Area in Scotland
Deaths by sex, North Ayrshire, 2002-2022
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| Year | Male | Female | All people | % change from 2002 | Scotland % change from 2002 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 788 | 834 | 1,622 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| 2003 | 779 | 857 | 1,636 | 0.9 | 0.6 |
| 2004 | 761 | 857 | 1,618 | -0.2 | -3.3 |
| 2005 | 768 | 833 | 1,601 | -1.3 | -4.1 |
| 2006 | 747 | 832 | 1,579 | -2.7 | -5.2 |
| 2007 | 811 | 853 | 1,664 | 2.6 | -3.6 |
| 2008 | 755 | 873 | 1,628 | 0.4 | -4.1 |
| 2009 | 771 | 837 | 1,608 | -0.9 | -7.3 |
| 2010 | 683 | 801 | 1,484 | -8.5 | -7.1 |
| 2011 | 756 | 779 | 1,535 | -5.4 | -7.6 |
| 2012 | 704 | 834 | 1,538 | -5.2 | -5.4 |
| 2013 | 783 | 813 | 1,596 | -1.6 | -5.9 |
| 2014 | 781 | 801 | 1,582 | -2.5 | -6.7 |
| 2015 | 835 | 905 | 1,740 | 7.3 | -0.9 |
| 2016 | 800 | 793 | 1,593 | -1.8 | -2.4 |
| 2017 | 794 | 878 | 1,672 | 3.1 | -0.4 |
| 2018 | 823 | 912 | 1,735 | 7.0 | 0.7 |
| 2019 | 884 | 856 | 1,740 | 7.3 | 0.0 |
| 2020 | 970 | 919 | 1,889 | 16.5 | 10.3 |
| 2021 | 965 | 1,025 | 1,990 | 22.7 | 9.4 |
| 2022 | 958 | 958 | 1,916 | 18.1 | 8.3 |
Source: Deaths Time Series Data Table DT.5
Standardised death rates, North Ayrshire, 2002-2022
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| Year | Standardised death rate | Scottish death rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 11.7 | 11.5 |
| 2003 | 11.7 | 11.5 |
| 2004 | 11.5 | 11.1 |
| 2005 | 11.3 | 10.9 |
| 2006 | 11.1 | 10.7 |
| 2007 | 11.6 | 10.8 |
| 2008 | 11.3 | 10.7 |
| 2009 | 11.1 | 10.3 |
| 2010 | 10.2 | 10.3 |
| 2011 | 10.4 | 10.1 |
| 2012 | 10.4 | 10.3 |
| 2013 | 10.7 | 10.3 |
| 2014 | 10.6 | 10.1 |
| 2015 | 11.7 | 10.7 |
| 2016 | 10.7 | 10.5 |
| 2017 | 11.1 | 10.7 |
| 2018 | 11.5 | 10.8 |
| 2019 | 11.5 | 10.6 |
| 2020 | 12.2 | 12.0 |
| 2021 | 14.8 | 11.6 |
| 2022 | 12.7 | 11.5 |
Source: Deaths Time Series Data Table DT.9
Deaths by sex, North Ayrshire, 2002 and 2022
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| Sex | 2002 | 2022 | % change | Scotland % change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All people | 1,622 | 1,916 | 18.1 | 8.3 |
| Male | 788 | 958 | 21.6 | 12.8 |
| Female | 834 | 958 | 14.9 | 4.3 |
Source: Deaths Time Series Data Table DT.5
Deaths by age group by sex, North Ayrshire, 2022
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| Age group | Male | Female | All people | % of all deaths | Scotland % of all deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All people | 958 | 958 | 1,916 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.3 |
| 1 to 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| 5 to 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| 10 to 14 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| 15 to 19 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| 20 to 24 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 0.4 | 0.3 |
| 25 to 29 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| 30 to 34 | 7 | 2 | 9 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| 35 to 39 | 10 | 8 | 18 | 0.9 | 0.8 |
| 40 to 44 | 16 | 4 | 20 | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| 45 to 49 | 14 | 15 | 29 | 1.5 | 1.7 |
| 50 to 54 | 35 | 25 | 60 | 3.1 | 2.8 |
| 55 to 59 | 42 | 30 | 72 | 3.8 | 4.2 |
| 60 to 64 | 65 | 58 | 123 | 6.4 | 5.6 |
| 65 to 69 | 105 | 72 | 177 | 9.2 | 7.6 |
| 70 to 74 | 112 | 108 | 220 | 11.5 | 10.7 |
| 75 to 79 | 133 | 129 | 262 | 13.7 | 14.0 |
| 80 to 84 | 167 | 150 | 317 | 16.5 | 15.8 |
| 85 to 89 | 124 | 172 | 296 | 15.4 | 16.8 |
| 90 and over | 115 | 181 | 296 | 15.4 | 17.1 |
Source: Vital Events Reference Tables 2022, Section 5: Deaths Table 5.02
Male leading causes of death, North Ayrshire, 2022
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| Leading causes of death | Male deaths | % of all male deaths |
|---|---|---|
| I20-I25 Ischaemic heart diseases | 133 | 13.9 |
| C33-C34 Malignant neoplasm of trachea, bronchus and lung | 65 | 6.8 |
| J40-J47 Chronic lower respiratory diseases | 52 | 5.4 |
| F01, F03, G30 Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease | 51 | 5.3 |
| I60-I69 Cerebrovascular disease | 50 | 5.2 |
Source: Vital Events Reference Tables 2022, Section 6: Deaths - Causes Table 6.03
Female leading causes of death, North Ayrshire, 2022
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| Leading causes of death | Female deaths | % of all female deaths |
|---|---|---|
| F01, F03, G30 Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease | 98 | 10.2 |
| I20-I25 Ischaemic heart diseases | 94 | 9.8 |
| C33-C34 Malignant neoplasm of trachea, bronchus and lung | 68 | 7.1 |
| I60-I69 Cerebrovascular disease | 59 | 6.2 |
| J40-J47 Chronic lower respiratory diseases | 46 | 4.8 |
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, North Ayrshire, 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 | 78.5 | 79.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| 2002-04 | 78.6 | 79.1 | 79.6 | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| 2003-05 | 78.4 | 78.9 | 79.5 | 0.6 | 0.5 |
| 2004-06 | 78.4 | 79.0 | 79.5 | 0.7 | 0.9 |
| 2005-07 | 78.5 | 79.0 | 79.6 | 0.7 | 1.0 |
| 2006-08 | 78.4 | 79.0 | 79.6 | 0.7 | 1.2 |
| 2007-09 | 78.6 | 79.2 | 79.7 | 0.9 | 1.5 |
| 2008-10 | 79.0 | 79.5 | 80.1 | 1.4 | 1.8 |
| 2009-11 | 79.7 | 80.2 | 80.8 | 2.2 | 2.2 |
| 2010-12 | 80.1 | 80.7 | 81.2 | 2.8 | 2.4 |
| 2011-13 | 80.4 | 80.9 | 81.5 | 3.1 | 2.6 |
| 2012-14 | 80.5 | 81.0 | 81.5 | 3.2 | 2.8 |
| 2013-15 | 80.3 | 80.8 | 81.3 | 3.0 | 2.9 |
| 2014-16 | 80.0 | 80.5 | 81.1 | 2.6 | 2.9 |
| 2015-17 | 79.6 | 80.2 | 80.7 | 2.2 | 2.8 |
| 2016-18 | 79.3 | 79.9 | 80.5 | 1.8 | 2.8 |
| 2017-19 | 79.4 | 80.0 | 80.6 | 1.9 | 2.9 |
| 2018-20 | 79.5 | 80.1 | 80.7 | 2.1 | 2.7 |
| 2019-21 | 79.1 | 79.7 | 80.2 | 1.5 | 2.4 |
Source: Life Expectancy for Administrative Areas within Scotland
Male life expectancy at birth, North Ayrshire, 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 | 72.0 | 72.7 | 73.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| 2002-04 | 72.6 | 73.3 | 73.9 | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| 2003-05 | 73.2 | 73.8 | 74.4 | 1.6 | 1.0 |
| 2004-06 | 73.4 | 74.0 | 74.6 | 1.8 | 1.5 |
| 2005-07 | 73.2 | 73.8 | 74.5 | 1.6 | 1.8 |
| 2006-08 | 73.3 | 73.9 | 74.6 | 1.7 | 2.0 |
| 2007-09 | 73.5 | 74.1 | 74.8 | 2.0 | 2.5 |
| 2008-10 | 74.5 | 75.1 | 75.8 | 3.4 | 3.1 |
| 2009-11 | 74.5 | 75.2 | 75.9 | 3.5 | 3.7 |
| 2010-12 | 75.3 | 75.9 | 76.6 | 4.5 | 4.1 |
| 2011-13 | 75.2 | 75.9 | 76.5 | 4.4 | 4.5 |
| 2012-14 | 75.8 | 76.4 | 77.0 | 5.1 | 4.9 |
| 2013-15 | 75.5 | 76.1 | 76.7 | 4.8 | 4.9 |
| 2014-16 | 75.3 | 75.9 | 76.5 | 4.5 | 4.9 |
| 2015-17 | 75.4 | 76.1 | 76.7 | 4.7 | 4.8 |
| 2016-18 | 75.7 | 76.3 | 77.0 | 5.0 | 4.8 |
| 2017-19 | 75.4 | 76.1 | 76.7 | 4.7 | 5.0 |
| 2018-20 | 74.7 | 75.3 | 75.9 | 3.6 | 4.5 |
| 2019-21 | 73.8 | 74.4 | 75.1 | 2.4 | 4.1 |
Source: Life Expectancy for Administrative Areas within Scotland
Female life expectancy at age 65 to 69, North Ayrshire, 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 | 17.7 | 18.0 | 18.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| 2002-04 | 17.7 | 18.1 | 18.4 | 0.3 | 0.5 |
| 2003-05 | 17.9 | 18.3 | 18.6 | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| 2004-06 | 18.0 | 18.4 | 18.8 | 1.9 | 2.6 |
| 2005-07 | 18.1 | 18.5 | 18.8 | 2.4 | 3.3 |
| 2006-08 | 18.0 | 18.4 | 18.7 | 1.9 | 3.8 |
| 2007-09 | 18.1 | 18.5 | 18.8 | 2.2 | 4.7 |
| 2008-10 | 18.3 | 18.7 | 19.0 | 3.5 | 5.8 |
| 2009-11 | 18.7 | 19.0 | 19.4 | 5.4 | 7.3 |
| 2010-12 | 18.9 | 19.3 | 19.6 | 6.8 | 7.5 |
| 2011-13 | 19.1 | 19.4 | 19.8 | 7.5 | 8.0 |
| 2012-14 | 19.2 | 19.5 | 19.8 | 8.0 | 8.5 |
| 2013-15 | 18.9 | 19.2 | 19.6 | 6.6 | 8.7 |
| 2014-16 | 19.1 | 19.5 | 19.8 | 8.0 | 9.2 |
| 2015-17 | 19.0 | 19.3 | 19.7 | 7.1 | 8.9 |
| 2016-18 | 19.1 | 19.5 | 19.8 | 8.0 | 9.4 |
| 2017-19 | 19.1 | 19.4 | 19.8 | 7.6 | 9.8 |
| 2018-20 | 19.1 | 19.4 | 19.7 | 7.4 | 9.2 |
| 2019-21 | 18.8 | 19.1 | 19.5 | 6.1 | 8.7 |
Source: Life Expectancy for Administrative Areas within Scotland
Male life expectancy at age 65 to 69, North Ayrshire, 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 | 14.5 | 14.8 | 15.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| 2002-04 | 14.7 | 15.1 | 15.4 | 1.5 | 1.1 |
| 2003-05 | 14.8 | 15.2 | 15.5 | 2.3 | 2.5 |
| 2004-06 | 15.1 | 15.5 | 15.8 | 4.1 | 4.9 |
| 2005-07 | 15.1 | 15.4 | 15.8 | 4.0 | 6.1 |
| 2006-08 | 15.5 | 15.9 | 16.2 | 7.0 | 7.4 |
| 2007-09 | 15.6 | 16.0 | 16.3 | 7.5 | 8.6 |
| 2008-10 | 16.3 | 16.7 | 17.0 | 12.2 | 10.4 |
| 2009-11 | 16.5 | 16.8 | 17.2 | 13.5 | 12.0 |
| 2010-12 | 16.9 | 17.3 | 17.7 | 16.7 | 13.2 |
| 2011-13 | 16.6 | 16.9 | 17.3 | 14.1 | 14.1 |
| 2012-14 | 16.6 | 17.0 | 17.4 | 14.5 | 15.2 |
| 2013-15 | 16.4 | 16.8 | 17.1 | 13.1 | 15.0 |
| 2014-16 | 16.8 | 17.1 | 17.5 | 15.4 | 15.5 |
| 2015-17 | 16.9 | 17.3 | 17.6 | 16.4 | 15.5 |
| 2016-18 | 17.0 | 17.3 | 17.7 | 16.7 | 16.5 |
| 2017-19 | 16.9 | 17.2 | 17.6 | 16.3 | 17.4 |
| 2018-20 | 16.6 | 16.9 | 17.3 | 14.2 | 16.3 |
| 2019-21 | 16.4 | 16.7 | 17.1 | 12.8 | 15.3 |
Source: Life Expectancy for Administrative Areas within Scotland
Mid-2021 Migration by Council Area in Scotland
Migration by type, North Ayrshire, 2002-03 to 2020-21*
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| Year | In | Out | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-03 | 4,600 | 4,230 | 370 |
| 2003-04 | 4,450 | 4,240 | 210 |
| 2004-05 | 4,330 | 4,240 | 100 |
| 2005-06 | 4,130 | 4,150 | -20 |
| 2006-07 | 4,340 | 3,910 | 430 |
| 2007-08 | 4,190 | 3,860 | 330 |
| 2008-09 | 3,540 | 3,660 | -120 |
| 2009-10 | 3,480 | 3,640 | -170 |
| 2010-11 | 3,530 | 3,390 | 140 |
| 2011-12 | 3,500 | 3,900 | -400 |
| 2012-13 | 3,500 | 3,800 | -310 |
| 2013-14 | 3,550 | 3,690 | -140 |
| 2014-15 | 3,730 | 3,670 | 60 |
| 2015-16 | 3,740 | 3,680 | 70 |
| 2016-17 | 3,810 | 3,450 | 350 |
| 2017-18 | 3,580 | 3,530 | 50 |
| 2018-19 | 3,610 | 3,520 | 90 |
| 2019-20 | 3,210 | 3,060 | 140 |
| 2020-21 | 4,340 | 3,540 | 800 |
*Totals have been rounded to the nearest ten.
Source: Total Migration to or from Scotland
Net migration rates per 1,000 people, North Ayrshire, 2008-09 to 2020-21
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| Year | Net migration rate | Scottish Net migration rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2008-09 | -0.8 | 4.7 |
| 2009-10 | -1.2 | 5.0 |
| 2010-11 | 1.0 | 5.7 |
| 2011-12 | -2.9 | 2.4 |
| 2012-13 | -2.2 | 1.9 |
| 2013-14 | -1.0 | 3.3 |
| 2014-15 | 0.4 | 5.2 |
| 2015-16 | 0.5 | 5.9 |
| 2016-17 | 2.6 | 4.4 |
| 2017-18 | 0.4 | 3.8 |
| 2018-19 | 0.7 | 5.5 |
| 2019-20 | 1.1 | 3.1 |
| 2020-21 | 5.9 | 5.1 |
Sources: Migration Flows, Mid-2018 Population Estimates
Net migration by age group by sex, North Ayrshire, 2020-21
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| Age group | Male | Female | All people |
|---|---|---|---|
| All people | 284 | 514 | 798 |
| 0 to 4 | 17 | 30 | 47 |
| 5 to 9 | 7 | 32 | 39 |
| 10 to 14 | -20 | 3 | -17 |
| 15 to 19 | -9 | -47 | -56 |
| 20 to 24 | -13 | 51 | 38 |
| 25 to 29 | 1 | 7 | 8 |
| 30 to 34 | -16 | 106 | 90 |
| 35 to 39 | 38 | 37 | 75 |
| 40 to 44 | 34 | 33 | 67 |
| 45 to 49 | 21 | 39 | 60 |
| 50 to 54 | 34 | 45 | 79 |
| 55 to 59 | 72 | 79 | 151 |
| 60 to 64 | 72 | 78 | 150 |
| 65 to 69 | 36 | 38 | 74 |
| 70 to 74 | 19 | 2 | 21 |
| 75 to 79 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 80 to 84 | -15 | -9 | -24 |
| 85 to 89 | -5 | -5 | -10 |
| 90 and over | 0 | -5 | -5 |
Source: Total Migration to or from Scotland
2022 Marriages and Civil Partnerships by Council Area in Scotland
Total marriages, North Ayrshire, 2002-2022
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| Year | All marriages |
|---|---|
| 2002 | 649 |
| 2003 | 646 |
| 2004 | 677 |
| 2005 | 747 |
| 2006 | 708 |
| 2007 | 724 |
| 2008 | 661 |
| 2009 | 678 |
| 2010 | 692 |
| 2011 | 697 |
| 2012 | 718 |
| 2013 | 732 |
| 2014 | 736 |
| 2015 | 671 |
| 2016 | 666 |
| 2017 | 670 |
| 2018 | 664 |
| 2019 | 632 |
| 2020 | 233 |
| 2021 | 506 |
| 2022 | 620 |
Source: Marriages and Civil Partnership Time Series Data Table MT.02
Total civil partnerships, North Ayrshire, 2005-2022
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| Year | Male | Female | All civil partnerships | Mixed.sex | Same.sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 0 | 1 | 1 | NA | NA |
| 2006 | 12 | 7 | 19 | NA | NA |
| 2007 | 5 | 8 | 13 | NA | NA |
| 2008 | 6 | 1 | 7 | NA | NA |
| 2009 | 5 | 5 | 10 | NA | NA |
| 2010 | 4 | 3 | 7 | NA | NA |
| 2011 | 6 | 6 | 12 | NA | NA |
| 2012 | 2 | 7 | 9 | NA | NA |
| 2013 | 3 | 9 | 12 | NA | NA |
| 2014 | 3 | 5 | 8 | NA | NA |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 | 1 | NA | NA |
| 2016 | 0 | 2 | 2 | NA | NA |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 2 | NA | NA |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 | 0 | NA | NA |
| 2019 | 0 | 1 | 1 | NA | NA |
| 2020 | 0 | 1 | 1 | NA | NA |
| 2021 | NA | NA | 9 | 8 | 1 |
| 2022 | NA | NA | 10 | 10 | 0 |
Source: Marriages and Civil Partnership Time Series Data Table MT.03
Mid-2022 Household Estimates by Council Area in Scotland
Total households, North Ayrshire, 2001-2022
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| Year | All households | % change from 2001 | Scotland % change from 2001 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 58,775 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| 2002 | 59,284 | 0.9 | 0.8 |
| 2003 | 59,756 | 1.7 | 1.7 |
| 2004 | 59,936 | 2.0 | 2.6 |
| 2005 | 60,460 | 2.9 | 3.6 |
| 2006 | 61,015 | 3.8 | 4.6 |
| 2007 | 61,260 | 4.2 | 5.7 |
| 2008 | 61,758 | 5.1 | 6.5 |
| 2009 | 62,107 | 5.7 | 7.2 |
| 2010 | 62,341 | 6.1 | 7.8 |
| 2011 | 62,474 | 6.3 | 8.3 |
| 2012 | 62,519 | 6.4 | 8.8 |
| 2013 | 62,613 | 6.5 | 9.4 |
| 2014 | 62,802 | 6.9 | 10.1 |
| 2015 | 63,189 | 7.5 | 10.7 |
| 2016 | 63,440 | 7.9 | 11.5 |
| 2017 | 63,756 | 8.5 | 12.2 |
| 2018 | 63,935 | 8.8 | 12.9 |
| 2019 | 64,140 | 9.1 | 13.7 |
| 2020 | 64,415 | 9.6 | 14.3 |
| 2021 | 64,886 | 10.4 | 15.2 |
| 2022 | 65,237 | 11.0 | 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, North Ayrshire, 2018-2028
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| Year | All households | % change from 2018 | Scotland % change from 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 63,935 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| 2019 | 64,140 | 0.3 | 0.7 |
| 2020 | 64,189 | 0.4 | 1.3 |
| 2021 | 64,201 | 0.4 | 1.8 |
| 2022 | 64,257 | 0.5 | 2.5 |
| 2023 | 64,268 | 0.5 | 2.9 |
| 2024 | 64,240 | 0.5 | 3.4 |
| 2025 | 64,189 | 0.4 | 3.8 |
| 2026 | 64,113 | 0.3 | 4.2 |
| 2027 | 64,007 | 0.1 | 4.5 |
| 2028 | 63,889 | -0.1 | 4.9 |
Source: 2018-based Household Projections
Percentage change in projected households by household type, North Ayrshire, 2018 and 2028
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| Type | 2018 | 2028 | % change | Scotland % change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All households | 63,935 | 63,889 | -0.1 | 4.9 |
| One adult | 23,536 | 24,532 | 4.2 | 8.1 |
| Two adults | 19,601 | 20,295 | 3.5 | 7.2 |
| One adult, one or more children | 4,794 | 4,573 | -4.6 | 2.2 |
| Two or more adults, one or more children | 10,930 | 9,848 | -9.9 | -0.9 |
| Three or more adults | 5,073 | 4,641 | -8.5 | -3.4 |
Source: 2018-based Household Projections
Percentage change in projected households by age group of the Household Reference Person (HRP), North Ayrshire, 2018 and 2028
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| Age group | 2018 | 2028 | % change | Scotland % change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All HRPs | 63,935 | 63,889 | -0.1 | 4.9 |
| 16 to 19 | 244 | 236 | -3.3 | 12.5 |
| 20 to 24 | 1,973 | 1,694 | -14.1 | -6.5 |
| 25 to 29 | 3,174 | 2,736 | -13.8 | -15.5 |
| 30 to 34 | 3,969 | 4,242 | 6.9 | 1.3 |
| 35 to 39 | 4,034 | 4,203 | 4.2 | 13.5 |
| 40 to 44 | 4,398 | 4,326 | -1.6 | 16.6 |
| 45 to 49 | 6,070 | 4,675 | -23.0 | -5.9 |
| 50 to 54 | 6,905 | 4,884 | -29.3 | -21.4 |
| 55 to 59 | 6,800 | 6,334 | -6.9 | -4.1 |
| 60 to 64 | 5,679 | 6,383 | 12.4 | 16.1 |
| 65 to 69 | 5,138 | 5,706 | 11.1 | 17.5 |
| 70 to 74 | 5,026 | 4,851 | -3.5 | 2.8 |
| 75 to 79 | 4,773 | 5,875 | 23.1 | 28.2 |
| 80 to 84 | 3,116 | 4,483 | 43.9 | 32.3 |
| 85 to 89 | 1,781 | 2,264 | 27.1 | 19.0 |
| 90 and over | 854 | 998 | 16.8 | 27.9 |
Source: 2018-based Household Projections
2022 Dwellings by Council Area in Scotland
Total dwellings, North Ayrshire, 2001-2022
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| Year | All dwellings | % change from 2001 | Scotland % change from 2001 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 62,321 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| 2002 | 62,809 | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| 2003 | 63,195 | 1.4 | 1.5 |
| 2004 | 63,697 | 2.2 | 2.4 |
| 2005 | 64,130 | 2.9 | 3.3 |
| 2006 | 64,609 | 3.7 | 4.1 |
| 2007 | 65,270 | 4.7 | 5.2 |
| 2008 | 65,913 | 5.8 | 6.0 |
| 2009 | 66,204 | 6.2 | 6.7 |
| 2010 | 66,461 | 6.6 | 7.2 |
| 2011 | 66,648 | 6.9 | 7.8 |
| 2012 | 66,888 | 7.3 | 8.4 |
| 2013 | 67,082 | 7.6 | 8.9 |
| 2014 | 67,204 | 7.8 | 9.5 |
| 2015 | 67,590 | 8.5 | 10.2 |
| 2016 | 67,800 | 8.8 | 11.0 |
| 2017 | 67,960 | 9.0 | 11.8 |
| 2018 | 68,158 | 9.4 | 12.7 |
| 2019 | 68,496 | 9.9 | 13.6 |
| 2020 | 68,843 | 10.5 | 14.4 |
| 2021 | 69,175 | 11.0 | 15.3 |
| 2022 | 69,747 | 11.9 | 16.3 |
Source: Estimates of Households and Dwellings in Scotland, 2022 Table 2
Dwellings by Council Tax band, North Ayrshire, 2022
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| Tax band | % of all dwellings | Scotland % of all dwellings |
|---|---|---|
| All dwellings | 100.0 | 100.0 |
| A | 31.2 | 20.4 |
| B | 26.6 | 22.4 |
| C | 10.8 | 16.1 |
| D | 10.4 | 13.7 |
| E | 13.1 | 13.6 |
| F | 6.0 | 8.0 |
| G | 1.8 | 5.1 |
| H | 0.1 | 0.5 |
Source: statistics.gov.scot
| Tax band | % of all dwellings | Scotland % of all dwellings |
|---|---|---|
| All dwellings | 100.0 | 100.0 |
| A - C | 68.6 | 58.9 |
| D - E | 23.5 | 27.3 |
| F - H | 7.9 | 13.7 |
Source: statistics.gov.scot
Dwellings by type, North Ayrshire, 2017
| Type | % of all dwellings | Scotland % of all dwellings |
|---|---|---|
| All dwellings | 100.0 | 100.0 |
| Detached | 20.3 | 21.5 |
| Semi-detached | 21.0 | 19.7 |
| Terrace | 31.1 | 20.5 |
| Flat | 27.2 | 37.7 |
| Not known | 0.4 | 0.7 |
Source: statistics.gov.scot