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 South Lanarkshire was 322,630. This is an increase of 0.6% from 320,820 in 2020. Over the same period, the population of Scotland increased by 0.3%.

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South Lanarkshire had the 5th 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 South Lanarkshire has increased by 6.7%. This is the 19th 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 (51.5%) than males (48.5%) living in South 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 93,320. In contrast, the 75 and over age group was the smallest, with a population of 27,966. In 2021, more females than males lived in South 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 (-10.9%). The 75 and over age group saw the largest percentage increase (+43.1%).

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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 South Lanarkshire is projected to increase from 319,020 to 325,243. This is an increase of 2.0%, which compares to a projected increase of 1.8% for Scotland as a whole.

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South Lanarkshire is projected to have the 5th 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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South Lanarkshire is projected to have the 12th 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 South Lanarkshire is projected to decrease by 2.2% 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 4.1% over the same period.

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The average age of the population of South 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 45 to 64 age group is projected to see the largest percentage decrease (-6.6%) and the 75 and over age group is projected to see the largest percentage increase (+25.0%). 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 3,163 births in South Lanarkshire. This is an increase of 1.7% from 3,109 births in 2021. Of these 3,163 births, 1,532 (48.4%) were female and 1,631 (51.6%) were male.

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In South Lanarkshire, the standardised birth rate increased from 10.8 per 1,000 population in 2021 to 10.9 in 2022. In comparison, the rate in Scotland overall decreased from 8.7 to 8.6.

In 2022, South Lanarkshire was the council area with the joint 2nd 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 South Lanarkshire was 30 to 34 (1,111 births), the same as in 2002. The least common age group of mothers in South Lanarkshire was 0 to 19 (61 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 (-72.8%) and the 40 and over age group has seen the largest percentage increase in births (+94.3%).

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The total fertility rate in South Lanarkshire increased from 1.6 in 2021 to 1.63 in 2022. Out of the 32 council areas in Scotland, South Lanarkshire had the 3rd 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 3,818 deaths in South Lanarkshire. This is a 3.1% decrease from 3,942 deaths in 2021. Of these 3,818 deaths, 1,929 (50.5%) were female and 1,889 (49.5%) were male.

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In South Lanarkshire, the standardised death rate decreased from 12.3 per 1,000 population in 2021 to 11.8 in 2022. In comparison, the rate in Scotland overall decreased from 11.6 to 11.5.

In 2022, South Lanarkshire was the council area with the 12th 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 South Lanarkshire have increased in number. In 2022, a higher number of female (1,929) than male (1,889) deaths were registered.

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In comparison to 2002, the number of female deaths registered in South Lanarkshire in 2022 was 7.6% higher and the number of male deaths was 18.7% 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 85 to 89 age group saw the highest number of total deaths (632) and the 5 to 9 age group saw the fewest (0). For females, the most common age group was 90 and over (416) and for males, the most common age group was 80 to 84 (304).

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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 South Lanarkshire, the leading cause of death for males in 2022 was Ischaemic heart diseases (14.3% of all male deaths), followed by Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease (7.2%). 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 South Lanarkshire, the leading cause of death for females in 2022 was Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease (13.4% of all female deaths), followed by Ischaemic heart diseases (8.0%). 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 South Lanarkshire, life expectancy at birth was higher for females (80.4 years) than for males (75.9 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 South 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 South Lanarkshire has risen by 2.3%. This is the 17th 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 South Lanarkshire has risen by 2.5%. This is the 28th 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 South Lanarkshire, life expectancy at age 65-69 was higher for females (19.0 years) than for males (16.8 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 South 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 South Lanarkshire has risen by 7.9%. This is the 21st 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 South Lanarkshire has risen by 13.1%. 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 (+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 South Lanarkshire was 11,370, a 39.0% increase from 8,180 in the period 2019-20. The level of out-migration in South Lanarkshire was 8,700, which is a 24.3% increase from 7,000 in 2019-20.

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In 2020-21, South Lanarkshire had the 2nd highest level of net migration out of the 32 council areas in Scotland, with a net total of 2,660 people. This is an increase of 1,490 from 1,170 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 South Lanarkshire, the net migration rate increased from 3.7 people per 1,000 population in 2019-20 to 8.3 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, South Lanarkshire was the council area with the 13th 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 South Lanarkshire was higher for males (1,400) than for females (1,263). The age group with the highest level of total net migration was 30 to 34 (611). In contrast, the age group with the lowest level of net migration was 75 to 79 (-36).

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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, 1,169 marriages were registered in South Lanarkshire. This is a 35.5% increase from 863 in 2021. In comparison, the number of marriages registered in Scotland overall increased by 23.7%.

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South Lanarkshire had the 8th 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, 11 civil partnerships were registered in South Lanarkshire, of which 9 were mixed-sex and 2 were same-sex.

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South Lanarkshire had the joint 14th 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 South Lanarkshire was 151,587. This is a 1.1% increase from 149,864 households in 2021. In comparison, the number of households in Scotland overall increased by 0.8%.

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South Lanarkshire had the 5th 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 South Lanarkshire has increased by 19.7%. This is the 9th 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 South Lanarkshire is projected to increase from 146,173 to 153,273. This is a 4.9% increase, which compares to a projected increase of 4.9% for Scotland as a whole.

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South Lanarkshire is projected to have the 5th 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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South Lanarkshire is projected to have the 13th 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 (37.3%) and the household type “One adult, one or more children” is projected to remain the least common (6.6%) in South Lanarkshire.

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Between 2018 and 2028, the household type “Three or more adults” is projected to see the largest percentage decrease (-4.1%) and the household type “Two adults” is projected to see the largest percentage increase (+8.8%).

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Between 2018 and 2028, the 50 to 54 age group is projected to see the largest percentage decrease (-21.5%) and the 80 to 84 age group is projected to see the largest percentage increase (+31.4%). In terms of size, however, 55 to 59 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 South Lanarkshire was 157,277. This is a 1.2% increase from 155,373 in 2021. In comparison, the number of dwellings in Scotland overall increased by 0.9%.

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South Lanarkshire had the 5th 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 South Lanarkshire has increased by 20.2%. This is the 9th 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 South Lanarkshire, Council Tax band A was most common (22.9%) in 2022, followed by Council Tax band B (19.5%). 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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Tables


Mid-2021 Population Estimates by Council Area in Scotland


Total population, South Lanarkshire, 2001-2021

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Year Population % change from 2001 Scotland % change from 2001
2001 302,340 0.0 0.0
2002 302,770 0.1 0.0
2003 303,480 0.4 0.1
2004 305,660 1.1 0.4
2005 306,850 1.5 0.9
2006 308,450 2.0 1.4
2007 310,370 2.7 2.1
2008 311,310 3.0 2.7
2009 312,180 3.3 3.3
2010 313,180 3.6 3.9
2011 313,900 3.8 4.7
2012 314,330 4.0 4.9
2013 314,810 4.1 5.2
2014 315,300 4.3 5.6
2015 316,230 4.6 6.1
2016 317,100 4.9 6.7
2017 318,170 5.2 7.1
2018 319,020 5.5 7.4
2019 320,530 6.0 7.9
2020 320,820 6.1 7.9
2021 322,630 6.7 8.2

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Population by age group by sex, South Lanarkshire, 2021

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Age group Male Female All people % of population Scotland % of population
All people 156,362 166,268 322,630 100.0 100.0
0 to 15 28,469 27,231 55,700 17.3 16.6
16 to 24 15,679 14,770 30,449 9.4 10.2
25 to 44 38,336 40,325 78,661 24.4 26.4
45 to 64 45,040 48,280 93,320 28.9 27.2
65 to 74 17,278 19,256 36,534 11.3 10.9
75 and over 11,560 16,406 27,966 8.7 8.7

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Age group Male Female All people % of population Scotland % of population
All people 156,362 166,268 322,630 100.0 100.0
0 to 15 28,469 27,231 55,700 17.3 16.6
16 to 64 99,055 103,375 202,430 62.7 63.8
65 and over 28,838 35,662 64,500 20.0 19.6

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

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Age group 2001 2021 % change Scotland % change
All people 302,340 322,630 6.7 8.2
0 to 15 59,552 55,700 -6.5 -6.1
16 to 24 32,764 30,449 -7.1 -1.7
25 to 44 88,252 78,661 -10.9 -2.1
45 to 64 75,729 93,320 23.2 20.1
65 to 74 26,503 36,534 37.8 33.3
75 and over 19,540 27,966 43.1 32.7

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Age group 2001 2021 % change Scotland % change
All people 302,340 322,630 6.7 8.2
0 to 15 59,552 55,700 -6.5 -6.1
16 to 64 196,745 202,430 2.9 6.3
65 and over 46,043 64,500 40.1 33.0

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2018-based Population Projections by Council Area in Scotland


Total projected population, South Lanarkshire, 2018-2028

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Year Population % change from 2018 Scotland % change from 2018
2018 319,020 0.0 0.0
2019 319,769 0.2 0.3
2020 320,507 0.5 0.5
2021 321,157 0.7 0.7
2022 321,849 0.9 0.9
2023 322,472 1.1 1.1
2024 323,092 1.3 1.2
2025 323,686 1.5 1.4
2026 324,211 1.6 1.5
2027 324,741 1.8 1.7
2028 325,243 2.0 1.8

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


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

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Area 2018 2028 Natural change Net migration Total change Natural % change Net migration % change Total % change
South Lanarkshire 319,020 325,243 -6,920 12,955 6,223 -2.2 4.1 2.0
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, South Lanarkshire, 2018 and 2028

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Sex 2018 2028 % change Scotland % change
All people 319,020 325,243 2.0 1.8
Male 154,202 158,017 2.5 2.2
Female 164,818 167,226 1.5 1.4

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


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

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Age group 2018 2028 % change Scotland % change
All people 319,020 325,243 2.0 1.8
0 to 15 55,260 52,986 -4.1 -6.0
16 to 24 31,409 30,717 -2.2 -0.9
25 to 44 76,452 77,968 2.0 3.1
45 to 64 94,602 88,378 -6.6 -5.5
65 to 74 34,406 41,576 20.8 14.4
75 and over 26,891 33,618 25.0 25.4

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

Age group 2018 2028 % change Scotland % change
All people 319,020 325,243 2.0 1.8
0 to 15 55,260 52,986 -4.1 -6.0
16 to 64 202,463 197,063 -2.7 -1.3
65 and over 61,297 75,194 22.7 19.3

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


2022 Births by Council Area in Scotland


Births by sex, South Lanarkshire, 2002-2022

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Year Male Female All births % change from 2002 Scotland % change from 2002
2002 1,543 1,533 3,076 0.0 0.0
2003 1,570 1,522 3,092 0.5 2.3
2004 1,681 1,677 3,358 9.2 5.2
2005 1,728 1,594 3,322 8.0 6.1
2006 1,777 1,747 3,524 14.6 8.6
2007 1,787 1,665 3,452 12.2 12.7
2008 1,833 1,856 3,689 19.9 17.1
2009 1,738 1,729 3,467 12.7 15.2
2010 1,731 1,687 3,418 11.1 14.7
2011 1,830 1,672 3,502 13.8 14.3
2012 1,742 1,633 3,375 9.7 13.2
2013 1,670 1,602 3,272 6.4 9.3
2014 1,769 1,633 3,402 10.6 10.6
2015 1,640 1,545 3,185 3.5 7.5
2016 1,740 1,575 3,315 7.8 6.3
2017 1,678 1,527 3,205 4.2 3.1
2018 1,591 1,562 3,153 2.5 0.1
2019 1,583 1,526 3,109 1.1 -2.7
2020 1,471 1,444 2,915 -5.2 -9.0
2021 1,615 1,494 3,109 1.1 -6.8
2022 1,631 1,532 3,163 2.8 -8.4

Source: Births Time Series Data Table BT.4


Standardised birth rates, South Lanarkshire, 2002-2022

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Year Standardised birth rate Scottish birth rate
2002 10.4 10.1
2003 10.4 10.3
2004 11.2 10.6
2005 11.1 10.6
2006 11.7 10.8
2007 11.5 11.2
2008 12.3 11.5
2009 11.6 11.3
2010 11.5 11.2
2011 11.9 11.1
2012 11.5 10.9
2013 11.2 10.5
2014 11.7 10.6
2015 11.0 10.3
2016 11.5 10.1
2017 11.1 9.7
2018 10.9 9.4
2019 10.8 9.1
2020 10.1 8.6
2021 10.8 8.7
2022 10.9 8.6

Source: Births Time Series Data Table BT.8


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

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Age group of mother 2002 2022 % change Scotland % change
All ages 3,076 3,163 2.8 -8.4
0 to 19 224 61 -72.8 -74.0
20 to 24 553 369 -33.3 -40.3
25 to 29 780 824 5.6 -3.1
30 to 34 1,013 1,111 9.7 1.5
35 to 39 430 662 54.0 23.4
40 and over 70 136 94.3 68.9
Not stated 6 0 -100.0 -91.4

Source: Births Time Series Data Table BT.6


Approximated total fertility rate, South Lanarkshire, 2002-2022

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Year Approximated total fertility rate % change from 2002 Scotland % change from 2002
2002 1.52 -1.3 -8.1
2003 1.53 -0.6 -5.0
2004 1.67 8.4 -1.3
2005 1.67 13.6 0.0
2006 1.79 21.8 2.5
2007 1.75 19.0 6.2
2008 1.89 28.6 10.0
2009 1.79 21.8 8.1
2010 1.78 21.1 7.5
2011 1.83 24.5 5.6
2012 1.76 19.7 4.4
2013 1.72 17.0 0.6
2014 1.78 21.1 0.0
2015 1.68 14.3 -3.7
2016 1.74 18.4 -6.2
2017 1.68 14.3 -9.3
2018 1.65 12.2 -12.3
2019 1.62 10.2 -15.4
2020 1.53 0.7 -12.8
2021 1.60 7.4 -14.5
2022 1.63 -4.1 -14.1

Source: Births Time Series Data Table BT.10


2022 Deaths by Council Area in Scotland


Deaths by sex, South Lanarkshire, 2002-2022

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Year Male Female All people % change from 2002 Scotland % change from 2002
2002 1,591 1,793 3,384 0.0 0.0
2003 1,568 1,779 3,347 -1.1 0.6
2004 1,623 1,765 3,388 0.1 -3.3
2005 1,554 1,736 3,290 -2.8 -4.1
2006 1,539 1,743 3,282 -3.0 -5.2
2007 1,691 1,749 3,440 1.7 -3.6
2008 1,635 1,747 3,382 -0.1 -4.1
2009 1,495 1,717 3,212 -5.1 -7.3
2010 1,495 1,712 3,207 -5.2 -7.1
2011 1,511 1,703 3,214 -5.0 -7.6
2012 1,624 1,815 3,439 1.6 -5.4
2013 1,570 1,759 3,329 -1.6 -5.9
2014 1,570 1,753 3,323 -1.8 -6.7
2015 1,601 1,896 3,497 3.3 -0.9
2016 1,697 1,832 3,529 4.3 -2.4
2017 1,693 1,830 3,523 4.1 -0.4
2018 1,695 1,908 3,603 6.5 0.7
2019 1,741 1,781 3,522 4.1 0.0
2020 2,085 2,136 4,221 24.7 10.3
2021 1,950 1,992 3,942 16.5 9.4
2022 1,889 1,929 3,818 12.8 8.3

Source: Deaths Time Series Data Table DT.5


Standardised death rates, South Lanarkshire, 2002-2022

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Year Standardised death rate Scottish death rate
2002 11.9 11.5
2003 11.8 11.5
2004 11.7 11.1
2005 11.3 10.9
2006 11.2 10.7
2007 11.6 10.8
2008 11.3 10.7
2009 10.6 10.3
2010 10.5 10.3
2011 10.4 10.1
2012 11.1 10.3
2013 10.6 10.3
2014 10.5 10.1
2015 11.1 10.7
2016 11.1 10.5
2017 11.0 10.7
2018 11.2 10.8
2019 10.9 10.6
2020 12.0 12.0
2021 12.3 11.6
2022 11.8 11.5

Source: Deaths Time Series Data Table DT.9


Deaths by sex, South Lanarkshire, 2002 and 2022

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Sex 2002 2022 % change Scotland % change
All people 3,384 3,818 12.8 8.3
Male 1,591 1,889 18.7 12.8
Female 1,793 1,929 7.6 4.3

Source: Deaths Time Series Data Table DT.5


Deaths by age group by sex, South Lanarkshire, 2022

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Age group Male Female All people % of all deaths Scotland % of all deaths
All people 1,889 1,929 3,818 100.0 100.0
0 4 6 10 0.3 0.3
1 to 4 0 1 1 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 1 3 4 0.1 0.1
20 to 24 10 3 13 0.3 0.3
25 to 29 7 6 13 0.3 0.3
30 to 34 10 12 22 0.6 0.5
35 to 39 25 11 36 0.9 0.8
40 to 44 26 22 48 1.3 1.2
45 to 49 46 25 71 1.9 1.7
50 to 54 57 33 90 2.4 2.8
55 to 59 106 80 186 4.9 4.2
60 to 64 137 94 231 6.1 5.6
65 to 69 168 137 305 8.0 7.6
70 to 74 221 197 418 10.9 10.7
75 to 79 294 231 525 13.8 14.0
80 to 84 304 298 602 15.8 15.8
85 to 89 279 353 632 16.6 16.8
90 and over 193 416 609 16.0 17.1

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


Male leading causes of death, South Lanarkshire, 2022

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Leading causes of death Male deaths % of all male deaths
I20-I25 Ischaemic heart diseases 270 14.3
F01, F03, G30 Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease 136 7.2
C33-C34 Malignant neoplasm of trachea, bronchus and lung 118 6.2
I60-I69 Cerebrovascular disease 84 4.4
J40-J47 Chronic lower respiratory diseases 76 4.0

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


Female leading causes of death, South Lanarkshire, 2022

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Leading causes of death Female deaths % of all female deaths
F01, F03, G30 Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease 259 13.4
I20-I25 Ischaemic heart diseases 155 8.0
I60-I69 Cerebrovascular disease 141 7.3
C33-C34 Malignant neoplasm of trachea, bronchus and lung 124 6.4
J40-J47 Chronic lower respiratory diseases 94 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, South 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 78.2 78.6 78.9 0.0 0.0
2002-04 78.4 78.7 79.1 0.2 0.2
2003-05 78.8 79.1 79.5 0.7 0.5
2004-06 79.0 79.3 79.7 0.9 0.9
2005-07 79.1 79.4 79.8 1.1 1.0
2006-08 79.1 79.5 79.8 1.2 1.2
2007-09 79.5 79.8 80.2 1.6 1.5
2008-10 79.8 80.1 80.4 1.9 1.8
2009-11 80.0 80.4 80.7 2.3 2.2
2010-12 80.1 80.4 80.8 2.4 2.4
2011-13 80.3 80.6 80.9 2.6 2.6
2012-14 80.5 80.8 81.1 2.8 2.8
2013-15 80.5 80.8 81.1 2.9 2.9
2014-16 80.3 80.7 81.0 2.7 2.9
2015-17 80.4 80.7 81.0 2.7 2.8
2016-18 80.3 80.6 81.0 2.6 2.8
2017-19 80.7 81.1 81.4 3.2 2.9
2018-20 80.1 80.5 80.8 2.4 2.7
2019-21 80.1 80.4 80.7 2.3 2.4

Source: Life Expectancy for Administrative Areas within Scotland


Male life expectancy at birth, South 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 73.6 74.0 74.4 0.0 0.0
2002-04 73.5 73.9 74.3 -0.2 0.4
2003-05 73.9 74.3 74.6 0.3 1.0
2004-06 74.0 74.4 74.8 0.5 1.5
2005-07 73.9 74.3 74.7 0.4 1.8
2006-08 74.0 74.4 74.8 0.6 2.0
2007-09 74.4 74.8 75.2 1.1 2.5
2008-10 75.3 75.7 76.1 2.2 3.1
2009-11 75.8 76.2 76.6 3.0 3.7
2010-12 75.9 76.3 76.7 3.1 4.1
2011-13 76.1 76.5 76.9 3.3 4.5
2012-14 76.2 76.6 77.0 3.5 4.9
2013-15 76.6 77.0 77.4 4.0 4.9
2014-16 76.4 76.8 77.2 3.8 4.9
2015-17 76.4 76.8 77.2 3.8 4.8
2016-18 76.4 76.8 77.2 3.8 4.8
2017-19 76.5 76.9 77.3 3.9 5.0
2018-20 76.0 76.4 76.8 3.2 4.5
2019-21 75.5 75.9 76.3 2.5 4.1

Source: Life Expectancy for Administrative Areas within Scotland


Female life expectancy at age 65 to 69, South 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 17.4 17.6 17.9 0.0 0.0
2002-04 17.6 17.8 18.0 1.0 0.5
2003-05 17.7 17.9 18.2 1.9 1.3
2004-06 17.9 18.1 18.4 2.9 2.6
2005-07 18.1 18.3 18.6 4.0 3.3
2006-08 18.2 18.5 18.7 4.9 3.8
2007-09 18.4 18.6 18.8 5.6 4.7
2008-10 18.5 18.7 19.0 6.3 5.8
2009-11 18.7 18.9 19.2 7.5 7.3
2010-12 18.7 19.0 19.2 7.7 7.5
2011-13 18.8 19.0 19.3 8.1 8.0
2012-14 18.8 19.1 19.3 8.3 8.5
2013-15 18.8 19.1 19.3 8.1 8.7
2014-16 18.9 19.2 19.4 8.7 9.2
2015-17 18.9 19.1 19.3 8.5 8.9
2016-18 19.0 19.2 19.5 9.2 9.4
2017-19 19.1 19.4 19.6 10.0 9.8
2018-20 18.8 19.1 19.3 8.1 9.2
2019-21 18.8 19.0 19.2 7.9 8.7

Source: Life Expectancy for Administrative Areas within Scotland


Male life expectancy at age 65 to 69, South 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 14.6 14.9 15.1 0.0 0.0
2002-04 14.7 15.0 15.2 0.5 1.1
2003-05 14.8 15.1 15.3 1.4 2.5
2004-06 15.1 15.4 15.6 3.3 4.9
2005-07 15.2 15.4 15.7 3.8 6.1
2006-08 15.3 15.6 15.8 4.8 7.4
2007-09 15.5 15.7 16.0 5.9 8.6
2008-10 15.9 16.2 16.5 8.9 10.4
2009-11 16.3 16.6 16.8 11.5 12.0
2010-12 16.4 16.6 16.9 11.8 13.2
2011-13 16.5 16.7 17.0 12.6 14.1
2012-14 16.7 16.9 17.2 13.9 15.2
2013-15 16.9 17.1 17.4 15.1 15.0
2014-16 17.0 17.2 17.5 15.8 15.5
2015-17 17.0 17.2 17.4 15.7 15.5
2016-18 17.1 17.3 17.6 16.4 16.5
2017-19 17.1 17.4 17.6 16.9 17.4
2018-20 16.8 17.0 17.2 14.4 16.3
2019-21 16.6 16.8 17.0 13.1 15.3

Source: Life Expectancy for Administrative Areas within Scotland


Mid-2021 Migration by Council Area in Scotland


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

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Year In Out Net
2002-03 8,920 8,130 800
2003-04 10,040 7,910 2,130
2004-05 9,250 8,180 1,080
2005-06 9,270 7,940 1,330
2006-07 9,270 7,620 1,650
2007-08 8,790 8,050 740
2008-09 8,060 7,420 640
2009-10 7,910 7,100 810
2010-11 7,620 7,040 590
2011-12 8,170 7,760 410
2012-13 8,210 7,630 580
2013-14 8,290 7,780 510
2014-15 9,170 8,140 1,030
2015-16 9,170 8,070 1,100
2016-17 9,130 7,850 1,280
2017-18 9,310 8,010 1,300
2018-19 9,890 8,060 1,840
2019-20 8,180 7,000 1,170
2020-21 11,370 8,700 2,660

*Totals have been rounded to the nearest ten.

Source: Total Migration to or from Scotland


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

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Year Net migration rate Scottish Net migration rate
2008-09 2.1 4.7
2009-10 2.6 5.0
2010-11 1.9 5.7
2011-12 1.3 2.4
2012-13 1.8 1.9
2013-14 1.6 3.3
2014-15 3.3 5.2
2015-16 3.5 5.9
2016-17 4.0 4.4
2017-18 4.1 3.8
2018-19 5.7 5.5
2019-20 3.7 3.1
2020-21 8.3 5.1

Sources: Migration Flows, Mid-2018 Population Estimates


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

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Age group Male Female All people
All people 1,400 1,263 2,663
0 to 4 114 144 258
5 to 9 56 86 142
10 to 14 78 31 109
15 to 19 55 -62 -7
20 to 24 86 72 158
25 to 29 97 230 327
30 to 34 317 294 611
35 to 39 254 262 516
40 to 44 214 115 329
45 to 49 59 47 106
50 to 54 47 3 50
55 to 59 27 25 52
60 to 64 15 35 50
65 to 69 14 -1 13
70 to 74 -4 1 -3
75 to 79 -12 -24 -36
80 to 84 -8 8 0
85 to 89 -6 5 -1
90 and over -3 -8 -11

Source: Total Migration to or from Scotland


2022 Marriages and Civil Partnerships by Council Area in Scotland


Total marriages, South Lanarkshire, 2002-2022

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Year All marriages
2002 1,038
2003 1,081
2004 1,093
2005 1,081
2006 1,068
2007 1,172
2008 1,211
2009 1,086
2010 1,007
2011 1,089
2012 1,152
2013 1,018
2014 1,119
2015 1,168
2016 1,116
2017 1,074
2018 1,045
2019 1,038
2020 331
2021 863
2022 1,169

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


Total civil partnerships, South Lanarkshire, 2005-2022

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Year Male Female All civil partnerships Mixed.sex Same.sex
2005 0 1 1 NA NA
2006 6 4 10 NA NA
2007 4 9 13 NA NA
2008 4 6 10 NA NA
2009 6 10 16 NA NA
2010 3 2 5 NA NA
2011 8 6 14 NA NA
2012 7 9 16 NA NA
2013 5 8 13 NA NA
2014 3 8 11 NA NA
2015 0 1 1 NA NA
2016 0 1 1 NA NA
2017 0 2 2 NA NA
2018 1 0 1 NA NA
2019 1 1 2 NA NA
2020 1 1 2 NA NA
2021 NA NA 9 8 1
2022 NA NA 11 9 2

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


Mid-2022 Household Estimates by Council Area in Scotland


Total households, South Lanarkshire, 2001-2022

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Year All households % change from 2001 Scotland % change from 2001
2001 126,638 0.0 0.0
2002 127,691 0.8 0.8
2003 128,633 1.6 1.7
2004 129,946 2.6 2.6
2005 131,494 3.8 3.6
2006 133,504 5.4 4.6
2007 135,190 6.8 5.7
2008 136,298 7.6 6.5
2009 137,259 8.4 7.2
2010 138,219 9.1 7.8
2011 139,308 10.0 8.3
2012 140,225 10.7 8.8
2013 141,129 11.4 9.4
2014 142,286 12.4 10.1
2015 143,313 13.2 10.7
2016 144,148 13.8 11.5
2017 145,182 14.6 12.2
2018 146,173 15.4 12.9
2019 147,434 16.4 13.7
2020 148,483 17.2 14.3
2021 149,864 18.3 15.2
2022 151,587 19.7 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, South Lanarkshire, 2018-2028

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Year All households % change from 2018 Scotland % change from 2018
2018 146,173 0.0 0.0
2019 147,434 0.9 0.7
2020 148,257 1.4 1.3
2021 149,064 2.0 1.8
2022 149,931 2.6 2.5
2023 150,609 3.0 2.9
2024 151,251 3.5 3.4
2025 151,812 3.9 3.8
2026 152,297 4.2 4.2
2027 152,793 4.5 4.5
2028 153,273 4.9 4.9

Source: 2018-based Household Projections


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

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Type 2018 2028 % change Scotland % change
All households 146,173 153,273 4.9 4.9
One adult 52,579 57,150 8.7 8.1
Two adults 43,758 47,601 8.8 7.2
One adult, one or more children 10,004 10,185 1.8 2.2
Two or more adults, one or more children 26,535 25,581 -3.6 -0.9
Three or more adults 13,296 12,757 -4.1 -3.4

Source: 2018-based Household Projections


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

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Age group 2018 2028 % change Scotland % change
All HRPs 146,173 153,273 4.9 4.9
16 to 19 754 855 13.4 12.5
20 to 24 3,513 3,281 -6.6 -6.5
25 to 29 7,557 6,684 -11.6 -15.5
30 to 34 9,986 10,173 1.9 1.3
35 to 39 11,749 12,625 7.5 13.5
40 to 44 11,587 12,902 11.4 16.6
45 to 49 14,744 13,504 -8.4 -5.9
50 to 54 16,230 12,741 -21.5 -21.4
55 to 59 16,113 15,491 -3.9 -4.1
60 to 64 12,826 14,739 14.9 16.1
65 to 69 10,649 13,111 23.1 17.5
70 to 74 9,067 9,850 8.6 2.8
75 to 79 9,182 11,885 29.4 28.2
80 to 84 6,712 8,821 31.4 32.3
85 to 89 3,833 4,596 19.9 19.0
90 and over 1,672 2,015 20.5 27.9

Source: 2018-based Household Projections


2022 Dwellings by Council Area in Scotland


Total dwellings, South Lanarkshire, 2001-2022

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Year All dwellings % change from 2001 Scotland % change from 2001
2001 130,836 0.0 0.0
2002 132,464 1.2 0.8
2003 133,822 2.3 1.5
2004 135,488 3.6 2.4
2005 136,862 4.6 3.3
2006 138,527 5.9 4.1
2007 140,112 7.1 5.2
2008 141,534 8.2 6.0
2009 142,594 9.0 6.7
2010 143,470 9.7 7.2
2011 144,386 10.4 7.8
2012 145,257 11.0 8.4
2013 146,110 11.7 8.9
2014 146,925 12.3 9.5
2015 147,849 13.0 10.2
2016 148,771 13.7 11.0
2017 149,972 14.6 11.8
2018 151,352 15.7 12.7
2019 152,998 16.9 13.6
2020 153,863 17.6 14.4
2021 155,373 18.8 15.3
2022 157,277 20.2 16.3

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


Dwellings by Council Tax band, South Lanarkshire, 2022

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Tax band % of all dwellings Scotland % of all dwellings
All dwellings 100.0 100.0
A 22.9 20.4
B 19.5 22.4
C 17.1 16.1
D 14.0 13.7
E 13.1 13.6
F 8.6 8.0
G 4.4 5.1
H 0.4 0.5

Source: statistics.gov.scot


Tax band % of all dwellings Scotland % of all dwellings
All dwellings 100.0 100.0
A - C 59.5 58.9
D - E 27.1 27.3
F - H 13.4 13.7

Source: statistics.gov.scot


Dwellings by type, South Lanarkshire, 2017

Type % of all dwellings Scotland % of all dwellings
All dwellings 100.0 100.0
Detached 21.2 21.5
Semi-detached 20.2 19.7
Terrace 27.8 20.5
Flat 30.6 37.7
Not known 0.3 0.7

Source: statistics.gov.scot