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 North Lanarkshire was 341,400. This is an increase of 0.1% from 341,140 in 2020. Over the same period, the population of Scotland increased by 0.3%.

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North Lanarkshire had the 4th 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 Lanarkshire has increased by 6.3%. This is the 20th 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 (51.6%) than males (48.4%) living in North Lanarkshire. 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 96,353. In contrast, the 75 and over age group was the smallest, with a population of 25,750. In 2021, more females than males lived in North Lanarkshire 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 (-10.7%). The 75 and over age group saw the largest percentage increase (+41.6%).

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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 Lanarkshire is projected to increase from 340,180 to 341,174. This is an increase of 0.3%, which compares to a projected increase of 1.8% for Scotland as a whole.

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North Lanarkshire is projected to have the 4th 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 Lanarkshire is projected to have the 18th 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 Lanarkshire is projected to decrease by 1.7% 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 1.9% over the same period.

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The average age of the population of North Lanarkshire 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 0 to 15 age group is projected to see the largest percentage decrease (-9.8%) and the 75 and over age group is projected to see the largest percentage increase (+21.8%). 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 3,146 births in North Lanarkshire. This is a decrease of 4.6% from 3,296 births in 2021. Of these 3,146 births, 1,530 (48.6%) were female and 1,616 (51.4%) were male.

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In North Lanarkshire, the standardised birth rate decreased from 10.1 per 1,000 population in 2021 to 9.6 in 2022. In comparison, the rate in Scotland overall decreased from 8.7 to 8.6.

In 2022, North Lanarkshire was the council area with the joint 17th 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 Lanarkshire was 30 to 34 (1,040 births), the same as in 2002. The least common age group of mothers in North Lanarkshire was 0 to 19 (87 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 (-72.7%) and the 40 and over age group has seen the largest percentage increase in births (+116.7%).

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The total fertility rate in North Lanarkshire decreased from 1.53 in 2021 to 1.46 in 2022. Out of the 32 council areas in Scotland, North Lanarkshire had the joint 17th 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
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2022 Deaths by Council Area in Scotland


In 2022, there were 3,876 deaths in North Lanarkshire. This is a 7.5% decrease from 4,190 deaths in 2021. Of these 3,876 deaths, 1,950 (50.3%) were female and 1,926 (49.7%) were male.

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In North Lanarkshire, the standardised death rate increased from 12.3 per 1,000 population in 2021 to 13.0 in 2022. In comparison, the rate in Scotland overall decreased from 11.6 to 11.5.

In 2022, North Lanarkshire was the council area with the 5th 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 Lanarkshire have increased in number. In 2022, a higher number of female (1,950) than male (1,926) deaths were registered.

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In comparison to 2002, the number of female deaths registered in North Lanarkshire in 2022 was 8.4% higher and the number of male deaths was 14.0% 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 (640) and the 5 to 9 age group saw the fewest (1). For females, the most common age group was 85 to 89 (332) and for males, the most common age group was 80 to 84 (332).

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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 Lanarkshire, the leading cause of death for males in 2022 was Ischaemic heart diseases (14.8% of all male deaths), followed by Lung Cancer (6.3%). 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 Lanarkshire, the leading cause of death for females in 2022 was Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease (11.6% of all female deaths), followed by Ischaemic heart diseases (8.9%). 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
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Life Expectancy in 2019-21 by Council Area in Scotland*


In North Lanarkshire, life expectancy at birth was higher for females (78.8 years) than for males (74.1 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 Lanarkshire, 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 Lanarkshire has risen by 1.8%. This is the joint 24th 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 Lanarkshire has risen by 3.1%. This is the joint 26th 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 Lanarkshire, life expectancy at age 65-69 was higher for females (18.3 years) than for males (16.1 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 Lanarkshire, 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 Lanarkshire has risen by 7.1%. This is the 24th 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 Lanarkshire has risen by 14.1%. This is the joint 17th 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 Lanarkshire was 8,900, a 35.1% increase from 6,590 in the period 2019-20. The level of out-migration in North Lanarkshire was 7,820, which is a 26.9% increase from 6,160 in 2019-20.

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In 2020-21, North Lanarkshire had the 14th highest level of net migration out of the 32 council areas in Scotland, with a net total of 1,080 people. This is an increase of 640 from 440 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 Lanarkshire, the net migration rate increased from 1.3 people per 1,000 population in 2019-20 to 3.2 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 Lanarkshire was the council area with the 25th 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 Lanarkshire was higher for males (618) than for females (461). The age group with the highest level of total net migration was 30 to 34 (244). In contrast, the age group with the lowest level of net migration was 85 to 89 (-32).

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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, 775 marriages were registered in North Lanarkshire. This is a 22.6% increase from 632 in 2021. In comparison, the number of marriages registered in Scotland overall increased by 23.7%.

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North Lanarkshire had the 12th 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 Lanarkshire, of which 8 were mixed-sex and 2 were same-sex.

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North Lanarkshire 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 Lanarkshire was 154,382. This is a 0.5% increase from 153,643 households in 2021. In comparison, the number of households in Scotland overall increased by 0.8%.

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North Lanarkshire had the 4th 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 Lanarkshire has increased by 16.3%. This is the 17th 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 North Lanarkshire is projected to increase from 151,744 to 157,469. This is a 3.8% increase, which compares to a projected increase of 4.9% for Scotland as a whole.

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North Lanarkshire is projected to have the 4th 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 Lanarkshire is projected to have the 17th 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 (35.2%) and the household type “One adult, one or more children” is projected to remain the least common (7.8%) in North Lanarkshire.

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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 (-4.0%) and the household type “Two adults” is projected to see the largest percentage increase (+8.1%).

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Between 2018 and 2028, the 50 to 54 age group is projected to see the largest percentage decrease (-21.9%) and the 80 to 84 age group is projected to see the largest percentage increase (+27.7%). 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
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2022 Dwellings by Council Area in Scotland


In 2022, the number of dwellings in North Lanarkshire was 159,586. This is a 0.7% increase from 158,456 in 2021. In comparison, the number of dwellings in Scotland overall increased by 0.9%.

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North Lanarkshire had the 4th 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 Lanarkshire has increased by 16.5%. This is the 14th 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 North Lanarkshire, Council Tax band A was most common (33.2%) in 2022, followed by Council Tax band B (23.8%). 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 Lanarkshire, 2001-2021

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Year Population % change from 2001 Scotland % change from 2001
2001 321,180 0.0 0.0
2002 322,520 0.4 0.0
2003 323,700 0.8 0.1
2004 325,400 1.3 0.4
2005 327,140 1.9 0.9
2006 328,740 2.4 1.4
2007 331,160 3.1 2.1
2008 333,280 3.8 2.7
2009 335,160 4.4 3.3
2010 336,280 4.7 3.9
2011 337,720 5.1 4.7
2012 337,890 5.2 4.9
2013 337,780 5.2 5.2
2014 338,000 5.2 5.6
2015 338,260 5.3 6.1
2016 339,390 5.7 6.7
2017 339,960 5.8 7.1
2018 340,180 5.9 7.4
2019 341,370 6.3 7.9
2020 341,140 6.2 7.9
2021 341,400 6.3 8.2

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Population by age group by sex, North Lanarkshire, 2021

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Age group Male Female All people % of population Scotland % of population
All people 165,329 176,071 341,400 100.0 100.0
0 to 15 31,453 30,153 61,606 18.0 16.6
16 to 24 18,227 17,624 35,851 10.5 10.2
25 to 44 42,597 44,377 86,974 25.5 26.4
45 to 64 46,258 50,095 96,353 28.2 27.2
65 to 74 16,283 18,583 34,866 10.2 10.9
75 and over 10,511 15,239 25,750 7.5 8.7

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Age group Male Female All people % of population Scotland % of population
All people 165,329 176,071 341,400 100.0 100.0
0 to 15 31,453 30,153 61,606 18.0 16.6
16 to 64 107,082 112,096 219,178 64.2 63.8
65 and over 26,794 33,822 60,616 17.8 19.6

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Percentage change in population by age group, North Lanarkshire, 2001 and 2021

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Age group 2001 2021 % change Scotland % change
All people 321,180 341,400 6.3 8.2
0 to 15 65,466 61,606 -5.9 -6.1
16 to 24 36,689 35,851 -2.3 -1.7
25 to 44 97,406 86,974 -10.7 -2.1
45 to 64 77,027 96,353 25.1 20.1
65 to 74 26,403 34,866 32.1 33.3
75 and over 18,189 25,750 41.6 32.7

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Age group 2001 2021 % change Scotland % change
All people 321,180 341,400 6.3 8.2
0 to 15 65,466 61,606 -5.9 -6.1
16 to 64 211,122 219,178 3.8 6.3
65 and over 44,592 60,616 35.9 33.0

Source: Population Estimates Time Series Data


2018-based Population Projections by Council Area in Scotland


Total projected population, North Lanarkshire, 2018-2028

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Year Population % change from 2018 Scotland % change from 2018
2018 340,180 0.0 0.0
2019 340,363 0.1 0.3
2020 340,544 0.1 0.5
2021 340,734 0.2 0.7
2022 340,882 0.2 0.9
2023 341,013 0.2 1.1
2024 341,134 0.3 1.2
2025 341,204 0.3 1.4
2026 341,224 0.3 1.5
2027 341,242 0.3 1.7
2028 341,174 0.3 1.8

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


Components of projected population change, North Lanarkshire, 2018 and 2028

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Area 2018 2028 Natural change Net migration Total change Natural % change Net migration % change Total % change
North Lanarkshire 340,180 341,174 -5,953 6,453 994 -1.7 1.9 0.3
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 Lanarkshire, 2018 and 2028

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Sex 2018 2028 % change Scotland % change
All people 340,180 341,174 0.3 1.8
Male 164,820 166,038 0.7 2.2
Female 175,360 175,136 -0.1 1.4

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


Projected population change by age group, North Lanarkshire, 2018 and 2028

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Age group 2018 2028 % change Scotland % change
All people 340,180 341,174 0.3 1.8
0 to 15 62,955 56,813 -9.8 -6.0
16 to 24 36,214 36,238 0.1 -0.9
25 to 44 86,322 86,003 -0.4 3.1
45 to 64 96,685 92,650 -4.2 -5.5
65 to 74 33,430 39,545 18.3 14.4
75 and over 24,574 29,925 21.8 25.4

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

Age group 2018 2028 % change Scotland % change
All people 340,180 341,174 0.3 1.8
0 to 15 62,955 56,813 -9.8 -6.0
16 to 64 219,221 214,891 -2.0 -1.3
65 and over 58,004 69,470 19.8 19.3

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


2022 Births by Council Area in Scotland


Births by sex, North Lanarkshire, 2002-2022

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Year Male Female All births % change from 2002 Scotland % change from 2002
2002 1,843 1,821 3,664 0.0 0.0
2003 1,906 1,865 3,771 2.9 2.3
2004 2,063 1,942 4,005 9.3 5.2
2005 1,992 1,842 3,834 4.6 6.1
2006 2,099 1,902 4,001 9.2 8.6
2007 2,116 1,929 4,045 10.4 12.7
2008 2,131 2,051 4,182 14.1 17.1
2009 2,061 2,006 4,067 11.0 15.2
2010 1,986 1,943 3,929 7.2 14.7
2011 2,067 1,926 3,993 9.0 14.3
2012 1,894 1,846 3,740 2.1 13.2
2013 1,944 1,794 3,738 2.0 9.3
2014 1,871 1,848 3,719 1.5 10.6
2015 1,914 1,802 3,716 1.4 7.5
2016 1,824 1,687 3,511 -4.2 6.3
2017 1,796 1,762 3,558 -2.9 3.1
2018 1,743 1,644 3,387 -7.6 0.1
2019 1,738 1,700 3,438 -6.2 -2.7
2020 1,552 1,491 3,043 -16.9 -9.0
2021 1,711 1,585 3,296 -10.0 -6.8
2022 1,616 1,530 3,146 -14.1 -8.4

Source: Births Time Series Data Table BT.4


Standardised birth rates, North Lanarkshire, 2002-2022

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Year Standardised birth rate Scottish birth rate
2002 10.9 10.1
2003 11.1 10.3
2004 11.8 10.6
2005 11.3 10.6
2006 11.7 10.8
2007 11.8 11.2
2008 12.2 11.5
2009 11.8 11.3
2010 11.4 11.2
2011 11.7 11.1
2012 11.0 10.9
2013 11.1 10.5
2014 11.1 10.6
2015 11.2 10.3
2016 10.6 10.1
2017 10.8 9.7
2018 10.3 9.4
2019 10.4 9.1
2020 9.3 8.6
2021 10.1 8.7
2022 9.6 8.6

Source: Births Time Series Data Table BT.8


Births by age group of mother, North Lanarkshire, 2002 and 2022

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Age group of mother 2002 2022 % change Scotland % change
All ages 3,664 3,146 -14.1 -8.4
0 to 19 319 87 -72.7 -74.0
20 to 24 733 450 -38.6 -40.3
25 to 29 970 928 -4.3 -3.1
30 to 34 1,164 1,040 -10.7 1.5
35 to 39 424 524 23.6 23.4
40 and over 54 117 116.7 68.9
Not stated 0 0 NaN -91.4

Source: Births Time Series Data Table BT.6


Approximated total fertility rate, North Lanarkshire, 2002-2022

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Year Approximated total fertility rate % change from 2002 Scotland % change from 2002
2002 1.60 -5.3 -8.1
2003 1.66 -1.8 -5.0
2004 1.77 4.7 -1.3
2005 1.72 1.8 0.0
2006 1.79 5.9 2.5
2007 1.82 7.7 6.2
2008 1.87 10.7 10.0
2009 1.82 7.7 8.1
2010 1.77 4.7 7.5
2011 1.80 6.5 5.6
2012 1.70 0.6 4.4
2013 1.71 1.2 0.6
2014 1.71 1.2 0.0
2015 1.71 1.2 -3.7
2016 1.62 -4.1 -6.2
2017 1.64 -3.0 -9.3
2018 1.57 -7.1 -12.3
2019 1.59 -5.9 -15.4
2020 1.41 -7.2 -12.8
2021 1.53 10.1 -14.5
2022 1.46 -14.1 -14.1

Source: Births Time Series Data Table BT.10


2022 Deaths by Council Area in Scotland


Deaths by sex, North Lanarkshire, 2002-2022

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Year Male Female All people % change from 2002 Scotland % change from 2002
2002 1,690 1,799 3,489 0.0 0.0
2003 1,729 1,839 3,568 2.3 0.6
2004 1,610 1,812 3,422 -1.9 -3.3
2005 1,669 1,731 3,400 -2.6 -4.1
2006 1,694 1,727 3,421 -1.9 -5.2
2007 1,779 1,779 3,558 2.0 -3.6
2008 1,623 1,811 3,434 -1.6 -4.1
2009 1,587 1,719 3,306 -5.2 -7.3
2010 1,694 1,748 3,442 -1.3 -7.1
2011 1,606 1,775 3,381 -3.1 -7.6
2012 1,596 1,773 3,369 -3.4 -5.4
2013 1,725 1,723 3,448 -1.2 -5.9
2014 1,635 1,730 3,365 -3.6 -6.7
2015 1,765 1,859 3,624 3.9 -0.9
2016 1,791 1,777 3,568 2.3 -2.4
2017 1,780 1,884 3,664 5.0 -0.4
2018 1,797 1,847 3,644 4.4 0.7
2019 1,844 1,845 3,689 5.7 0.0
2020 2,100 2,037 4,137 18.6 10.3
2021 2,085 2,105 4,190 20.1 9.4
2022 1,926 1,950 3,876 11.1 8.3

Source: Deaths Time Series Data Table DT.5


Standardised death rates, North Lanarkshire, 2002-2022

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Year Standardised death rate Scottish death rate
2002 12.8 11.5
2003 13.1 11.5
2004 12.4 11.1
2005 12.3 10.9
2006 12.3 10.7
2007 12.7 10.8
2008 12.2 10.7
2009 11.6 10.3
2010 12.1 10.3
2011 11.8 10.1
2012 11.7 10.3
2013 11.9 10.3
2014 11.6 10.1
2015 12.4 10.7
2016 12.1 10.5
2017 12.4 10.7
2018 12.3 10.8
2019 12.3 10.6
2020 13.4 12.0
2021 12.3 11.6
2022 13.0 11.5

Source: Deaths Time Series Data Table DT.9


Deaths by sex, North Lanarkshire, 2002 and 2022

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Sex 2002 2022 % change Scotland % change
All people 3,489 3,876 11.1 8.3
Male 1,690 1,926 14.0 12.8
Female 1,799 1,950 8.4 4.3

Source: Deaths Time Series Data Table DT.5


Deaths by age group by sex, North Lanarkshire, 2022

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Age group Male Female All people % of all deaths Scotland % of all deaths
All people 1,926 1,950 3,876 100.0 100.0
0 4 5 9 0.2 0.3
1 to 4 1 1 2 0.1 0.0
5 to 9 0 1 1 0.0 0.0
10 to 14 2 0 2 0.1 0.0
15 to 19 1 1 2 0.1 0.1
20 to 24 7 3 10 0.3 0.3
25 to 29 10 8 18 0.5 0.3
30 to 34 9 12 21 0.5 0.5
35 to 39 20 11 31 0.8 0.8
40 to 44 35 21 56 1.4 1.2
45 to 49 46 32 78 2.0 1.7
50 to 54 87 55 142 3.7 2.8
55 to 59 120 87 207 5.3 4.2
60 to 64 144 92 236 6.1 5.6
65 to 69 182 142 324 8.4 7.6
70 to 74 254 212 466 12.0 10.7
75 to 79 272 296 568 14.7 14.0
80 to 84 332 308 640 16.5 15.8
85 to 89 249 332 581 15.0 16.8
90 and over 151 331 482 12.4 17.1

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


Male leading causes of death, North Lanarkshire, 2022

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Leading causes of death Male deaths % of all male deaths
I20-I25 Ischaemic heart diseases 285 14.8
C33-C34 Malignant neoplasm of trachea, bronchus and lung 121 6.3
I60-I69 Cerebrovascular disease 115 6.0
F01, F03, G30 Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease 114 5.9
J40-J47 Chronic lower respiratory diseases 77 4.0

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


Female leading causes of death, North Lanarkshire, 2022

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Leading causes of death Female deaths % of all female deaths
F01, F03, G30 Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease 227 11.6
I20-I25 Ischaemic heart diseases 173 8.9
C33-C34 Malignant neoplasm of trachea, bronchus and lung 139 7.1
J40-J47 Chronic lower respiratory diseases 137 7.0
I60-I69 Cerebrovascular disease 111 5.7

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 Lanarkshire, 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 77.0 77.3 77.7 0.0 0.0
2002-04 77.0 77.4 77.8 0.1 0.2
2003-05 77.2 77.6 78.0 0.3 0.5
2004-06 77.8 78.2 78.5 1.1 0.9
2005-07 78.0 78.4 78.7 1.3 1.0
2006-08 78.1 78.4 78.8 1.4 1.2
2007-09 78.1 78.5 78.8 1.5 1.5
2008-10 78.3 78.7 79.0 1.7 1.8
2009-11 78.6 79.0 79.3 2.1 2.2
2010-12 78.7 79.1 79.4 2.2 2.4
2011-13 79.0 79.4 79.7 2.6 2.6
2012-14 79.3 79.6 80.0 2.9 2.8
2013-15 79.2 79.6 79.9 2.9 2.9
2014-16 79.3 79.6 79.9 2.9 2.9
2015-17 79.1 79.4 79.8 2.7 2.8
2016-18 79.3 79.6 79.9 2.9 2.8
2017-19 79.3 79.6 79.9 2.9 2.9
2018-20 78.9 79.2 79.6 2.4 2.7
2019-21 78.4 78.8 79.1 1.8 2.4

Source: Life Expectancy for Administrative Areas within Scotland


Male life expectancy at birth, North Lanarkshire, 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 71.5 71.9 72.3 0.0 0.0
2002-04 72.0 72.4 72.8 0.7 0.4
2003-05 72.4 72.8 73.2 1.2 1.0
2004-06 72.6 73.0 73.4 1.5 1.5
2005-07 72.4 72.8 73.2 1.2 1.8
2006-08 72.8 73.2 73.6 1.8 2.0
2007-09 73.5 73.9 74.3 2.7 2.5
2008-10 74.0 74.4 74.8 3.5 3.1
2009-11 74.3 74.7 75.1 3.8 3.7
2010-12 74.5 74.9 75.3 4.1 4.1
2011-13 74.7 75.1 75.4 4.3 4.5
2012-14 75.0 75.4 75.8 4.8 4.9
2013-15 75.0 75.3 75.7 4.7 4.9
2014-16 75.0 75.4 75.8 4.8 4.9
2015-17 74.9 75.3 75.7 4.7 4.8
2016-18 74.8 75.2 75.6 4.6 4.8
2017-19 74.8 75.2 75.6 4.5 5.0
2018-20 74.1 74.5 74.9 3.6 4.5
2019-21 73.7 74.1 74.5 3.1 4.1

Source: Life Expectancy for Administrative Areas within Scotland


Female life expectancy at age 65 to 69, North Lanarkshire, 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 16.9 17.1 17.4 0.0 0.0
2002-04 16.8 17.1 17.3 -0.2 0.5
2003-05 17.0 17.2 17.5 0.8 1.3
2004-06 17.3 17.5 17.8 2.5 2.6
2005-07 17.5 17.8 18.0 3.8 3.3
2006-08 17.5 17.7 18.0 3.7 3.8
2007-09 17.6 17.8 18.0 4.1 4.7
2008-10 17.8 18.0 18.2 5.2 5.8
2009-11 18.0 18.2 18.4 6.4 7.3
2010-12 18.0 18.2 18.5 6.5 7.5
2011-13 18.0 18.3 18.5 6.9 8.0
2012-14 18.2 18.5 18.7 8.0 8.5
2013-15 18.3 18.5 18.7 8.2 8.7
2014-16 18.4 18.6 18.8 8.7 9.2
2015-17 18.3 18.5 18.7 8.2 8.9
2016-18 18.3 18.5 18.8 8.4 9.4
2017-19 18.4 18.6 18.9 8.9 9.8
2018-20 18.3 18.5 18.7 8.1 9.2
2019-21 18.1 18.3 18.5 7.1 8.7

Source: Life Expectancy for Administrative Areas within Scotland


Male life expectancy at age 65 to 69, North Lanarkshire, 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 13.8 14.1 14.3 0.0 0.0
2002-04 14.1 14.4 14.6 2.2 1.1
2003-05 14.4 14.6 14.9 3.7 2.5
2004-06 14.6 14.9 15.1 5.6 4.9
2005-07 14.6 14.9 15.1 5.6 6.1
2006-08 14.8 15.1 15.3 7.1 7.4
2007-09 15.0 15.3 15.6 8.6 8.6
2008-10 15.3 15.5 15.8 10.4 10.4
2009-11 15.5 15.7 16.0 11.8 12.0
2010-12 15.7 16.0 16.2 13.4 13.2
2011-13 15.9 16.2 16.4 14.8 14.1
2012-14 16.0 16.3 16.6 15.7 15.2
2013-15 15.9 16.2 16.4 14.8 15.0
2014-16 16.0 16.2 16.5 15.3 15.5
2015-17 15.9 16.2 16.4 14.8 15.5
2016-18 16.2 16.5 16.7 16.9 16.5
2017-19 16.3 16.6 16.8 17.7 17.4
2018-20 16.2 16.4 16.6 16.5 16.3
2019-21 15.8 16.1 16.3 14.1 15.3

Source: Life Expectancy for Administrative Areas within Scotland


Mid-2021 Migration by Council Area in Scotland


Migration by type, North Lanarkshire, 2002-03 to 2020-21*

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Year In Out Net
2002-03 7,900 7,740 160
2003-04 7,880 7,650 230
2004-05 7,890 7,560 330
2005-06 7,840 7,540 300
2006-07 8,240 7,390 850
2007-08 8,010 7,470 530
2008-09 7,120 7,040 90
2009-10 6,230 6,650 -420
2010-11 6,540 6,600 -60
2011-12 6,710 6,980 -270
2012-13 6,640 7,030 -390
2013-14 6,920 7,010 -90
2014-15 7,580 7,440 140
2015-16 8,060 7,080 980
2016-17 7,690 6,960 730
2017-18 7,810 7,260 550
2018-19 8,380 7,160 1,220
2019-20 6,590 6,160 440
2020-21 8,900 7,820 1,080

*Totals have been rounded to the nearest ten.

Source: Total Migration to or from Scotland


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

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Year Net migration rate Scottish Net migration rate
2008-09 0.3 4.7
2009-10 -1.3 5.0
2010-11 -0.2 5.7
2011-12 -0.8 2.4
2012-13 -1.1 1.9
2013-14 -0.3 3.3
2014-15 0.4 5.2
2015-16 2.9 5.9
2016-17 2.2 4.4
2017-18 1.6 3.8
2018-19 3.6 5.5
2019-20 1.3 3.1
2020-21 3.2 5.1

Sources: Migration Flows, Mid-2018 Population Estimates


Net migration by age group by sex, North Lanarkshire, 2020-21

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Age group Male Female All people
All people 618 461 1,079
0 to 4 31 27 58
5 to 9 16 58 74
10 to 14 18 38 56
15 to 19 4 -8 -4
20 to 24 47 70 117
25 to 29 144 94 238
30 to 34 141 103 244
35 to 39 165 37 202
40 to 44 41 53 94
45 to 49 25 13 38
50 to 54 5 25 30
55 to 59 -3 -4 -7
60 to 64 -4 -12 -16
65 to 69 -12 -11 -23
70 to 74 3 21 24
75 to 79 -5 15 10
80 to 84 4 -19 -15
85 to 89 -4 -28 -32
90 and over 2 -11 -9

Source: Total Migration to or from Scotland


2022 Marriages and Civil Partnerships by Council Area in Scotland


Total marriages, North Lanarkshire, 2002-2022

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Year All marriages
2002 1,089
2003 1,159
2004 1,183
2005 1,144
2006 1,153
2007 1,025
2008 1,008
2009 909
2010 895
2011 917
2012 983
2013 900
2014 1,015
2015 860
2016 910
2017 884
2018 870
2019 750
2020 325
2021 632
2022 775

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


Total civil partnerships, North Lanarkshire, 2005-2022

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Year Male Female All civil partnerships Mixed.sex Same.sex
2005 0 0 0 NA NA
2006 8 11 19 NA NA
2007 2 2 4 NA NA
2008 1 3 4 NA NA
2009 2 5 7 NA NA
2010 4 7 11 NA NA
2011 3 8 11 NA NA
2012 3 8 11 NA NA
2013 2 6 8 NA NA
2014 3 7 10 NA NA
2015 1 0 1 NA NA
2016 0 2 2 NA NA
2017 0 1 1 NA NA
2018 0 1 1 NA NA
2019 1 0 1 NA NA
2020 1 0 1 NA NA
2021 NA NA 2 1 1
2022 NA NA 10 8 2

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


Mid-2022 Household Estimates by Council Area in Scotland


Total households, North Lanarkshire, 2001-2022

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Year All households % change from 2001 Scotland % change from 2001
2001 132,755 0.0 0.0
2002 134,602 1.4 0.8
2003 136,304 2.7 1.7
2004 137,815 3.8 2.6
2005 139,541 5.1 3.6
2006 141,229 6.4 4.6
2007 142,742 7.5 5.7
2008 143,810 8.3 6.5
2009 144,331 8.7 7.2
2010 145,361 9.5 7.8
2011 146,148 10.1 8.3
2012 146,905 10.7 8.8
2013 147,554 11.1 9.4
2014 148,610 11.9 10.1
2015 149,282 12.4 10.7
2016 150,364 13.3 11.5
2017 151,155 13.9 12.2
2018 151,744 14.3 12.9
2019 152,443 14.8 13.7
2020 152,910 15.2 14.3
2021 153,643 15.7 15.2
2022 154,382 16.3 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 Lanarkshire, 2018-2028

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Year All households % change from 2018 Scotland % change from 2018
2018 151,744 0.0 0.0
2019 152,443 0.5 0.7
2020 153,168 0.9 1.3
2021 153,918 1.4 1.8
2022 154,607 1.9 2.5
2023 155,185 2.3 2.9
2024 155,785 2.7 3.4
2025 156,256 3.0 3.8
2026 156,653 3.2 4.2
2027 157,072 3.5 4.5
2028 157,469 3.8 4.9

Source: 2018-based Household Projections


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

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Type 2018 2028 % change Scotland % change
All households 151,744 157,469 3.8 4.9
One adult 51,608 55,483 7.5 8.1
Two adults 43,150 46,654 8.1 7.2
One adult, one or more children 12,173 12,262 0.7 2.2
Two or more adults, one or more children 30,256 29,048 -4.0 -0.9
Three or more adults 14,557 14,022 -3.7 -3.4

Source: 2018-based Household Projections


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

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Age group 2018 2028 % change Scotland % change
All HRPs 151,744 157,469 3.8 4.9
16 to 19 954 1,069 12.1 12.5
20 to 24 4,422 4,336 -2.0 -6.5
25 to 29 8,744 7,915 -9.5 -15.5
30 to 34 11,553 11,383 -1.5 1.3
35 to 39 12,689 12,799 0.9 13.5
40 to 44 12,649 13,781 8.9 16.6
45 to 49 15,620 14,453 -7.5 -5.9
50 to 54 16,943 13,233 -21.9 -21.4
55 to 59 15,473 15,504 0.2 -4.1
60 to 64 12,916 15,684 21.4 16.1
65 to 69 10,619 12,703 19.6 17.5
70 to 74 9,391 10,146 8.0 2.8
75 to 79 8,828 11,061 25.3 28.2
80 to 84 6,314 8,062 27.7 32.3
85 to 89 3,331 4,076 22.4 19.0
90 and over 1,297 1,264 -2.5 27.9

Source: 2018-based Household Projections


2022 Dwellings by Council Area in Scotland


Total dwellings, North Lanarkshire, 2001-2022

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Year All dwellings % change from 2001 Scotland % change from 2001
2001 136,941 0.0 0.0
2002 138,343 1.0 0.8
2003 139,606 1.9 1.5
2004 140,864 2.9 2.4
2005 142,679 4.2 3.3
2006 144,337 5.4 4.1
2007 145,621 6.3 5.2
2008 146,740 7.2 6.0
2009 147,604 7.8 6.7
2010 148,553 8.5 7.2
2011 149,190 8.9 7.8
2012 149,763 9.4 8.4
2013 150,541 9.9 8.9
2014 151,424 10.6 9.5
2015 152,293 11.2 10.2
2016 153,388 12.0 11.0
2017 154,286 12.7 11.8
2018 155,364 13.5 12.7
2019 156,694 14.4 13.6
2020 157,625 15.1 14.4
2021 158,456 15.7 15.3
2022 159,586 16.5 16.3

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


Dwellings by Council Tax band, North Lanarkshire, 2022

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Tax band % of all dwellings Scotland % of all dwellings
All dwellings 100.0 100.0
A 33.2 20.4
B 23.8 22.4
C 12.6 16.1
D 11.2 13.7
E 10.8 13.6
F 6.3 8.0
G 1.9 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 69.6 58.9
D - E 22.1 27.3
F - H 8.4 13.7

Source: statistics.gov.scot


Dwellings by type, North Lanarkshire, 2017

Type % of all dwellings Scotland % of all dwellings
All dwellings 100.0 100.0
Detached 16.5 21.5
Semi-detached 20.3 19.7
Terrace 30.6 20.5
Flat 32.4 37.7
Not known 0.1 0.7

Source: statistics.gov.scot