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 2024
Likely next update: Summer 2025

Mid-2022 Population Estimates by Council Area in Scotland


On 30 June 2022, the population of Dumfries and Galloway was 145,770. This is a decrease of 0.4% from 146,330 in 2021. Over the same period, the population of Scotland increased by 0.5%.

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Dumfries and Galloway had the 14th highest population in 2022, out of all 32 council areas in Scotland. Between 2021 and 2022, 13 councils saw a population decrease and 18 councils saw a population increase. There was 1 council that remained the same.

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Between 2001 and 2022, the population of Dumfries and Galloway has decreased by 1.4%. This is the 28th highest percentage change out of the 32 council areas in Scotland. Over the same period, Scotland’s population rose by 7.6%.

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In 2022, there were more females (51.6%) than males (48.4%) living in Dumfries and Galloway. There were also more females (51.4%) than males (48.6%) living in Scotland overall.

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In terms of overall size, the 45 to 64 age group was the largest in 2022, with a population of 43,206. In contrast, the 16 to 24 age group was the smallest, with a population of 11,732. In 2022, more females than males lived in Dumfries and Galloway in 4 out of 6 age groups.

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Between 2001 and 2022, the 25 to 44 age group saw the largest percentage decrease (-25.2%). The 75 and over age group saw the largest percentage increase (+49.3%).

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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 Dumfries and Galloway is projected to decrease from 148,790 to 144,575. This is a decrease of 2.8%, which compares to a projected increase of 1.8% for Scotland as a whole.

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Dumfries and Galloway is projected to have the 14th 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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Dumfries and Galloway is projected to have the 28th 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 Dumfries and Galloway is projected to decrease by 5.8% 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 2.9% over the same period.

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The average age of the population of Dumfries and Galloway 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 (-14.2%) and the 75 and over age group is projected to see the largest percentage increase (+23.7%). In terms of size, however, 45 to 64 is projected to remain the largest age group.

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Births

Last updated: July 2024
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2023 Births by Council Area in Scotland


In 2023, there were 1,123 births in Dumfries and Galloway. This is an increase of 2.7% from 1,093 births in 2022. Of these 1,123 births, 552 (49.2%) were female and 571 (50.8%) were male.

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In Dumfries and Galloway, the standardised birth rate increased from 9.7 per 1,000 population in 2022 to 9.9 in 2023. In comparison, the rate in Scotland overall decreased from 8.6 to 8.4.

In 2023, Dumfries and Galloway was the council area with the joint 3rd highest standardised birth rate. Between 2022 and 2023, 24 councils saw a decrease in standardised birth rate and 7 councils saw an increase. There was 1 council that saw no change.

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In 2023, the most common age group of mothers in Dumfries and Galloway was 30 to 34 (378 births), the same as in 2003. The least common age group of mothers in Dumfries and Galloway was 0 to 19 (38 births), which is a change from the 40 and over age group in 2003.

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Between 2003 and 2023, the 0 to 19 age group has seen the largest percentage decrease in births (-66.1%) and the 40 and over age group has seen the largest percentage increase in births (+80.8%).

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The total fertility rate in Dumfries and Galloway increased from 1.51 in 2022 to 1.57 in 2023. Out of the 32 council areas in Scotland, Dumfries and Galloway had the 3rd highest rate in 2023 and this is higher than the rate of 1.3 for Scotland as a whole.

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Deaths

Last updated: July 2024
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2023 Deaths by Council Area in Scotland


In 2023, there were 2,145 deaths in Dumfries and Galloway. This is a 1.8% decrease from 2,185 deaths in 2022. Of these 2,145 deaths, 1,077 (50.2%) were female and 1,068 (49.8%) were male.

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In Dumfries and Galloway, the standardised death rate decreased from 11.3 per 1,000 population in 2022 to 11.1 in 2023. In comparison, the rate in Scotland overall in 2022 was 11.6 and remained the same in 2023.

In 2023, Dumfries and Galloway was the council area with the 18th highest standardised death rate. Between 2022 and 2023, 14 councils saw a decrease in standardised death rate and 16 councils saw an increase. There were 2 councils that saw no change.

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Between 2003 and 2023, both female and male deaths registered in Dumfries and Galloway have increased in number. In 2023, a higher number of female (1,077) than male (1,068) deaths were registered.

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In comparison to 2003, the number of female deaths registered in Dumfries and Galloway in 2023 was 9.2% higher and the number of male deaths was 15.3% higher. At Scotland level, the number of female deaths registered in 2023 was 3.7% higher and the number of male deaths was 13.8% higher.

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In 2023, the 85 to 89 age group saw the highest number of total deaths (412) and the 5 to 9, 10 to 14 age groups saw the fewest (0). For females, the most common age group was 90 and over (246) and for males, the most common age group was 85 to 89 (193).

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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 Dumfries and Galloway, the leading cause of death for males in 2023 was Ischaemic heart diseases (14.0% of all male deaths), followed by Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease (9.6%). In Scotland overall, the leading cause of death for males was also Ischaemic heart diseases (13.8%), followed by Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease (7.1%).

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In Dumfries and Galloway, the leading cause of death for females in 2023 was Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease (15.2% of all female deaths), followed by Ischaemic heart diseases (8.6%). In Scotland overall, the leading cause of death for females was also Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease (13.4%), followed by Ischaemic heart diseases (8.2%).

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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 Dumfries and Galloway, life expectancy at birth was higher for females (81.1 years) than for males (77.4 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 Dumfries and Galloway, life expectancy at birth is higher than at Scotland level for both females and males.

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Over the period between 2001-03 and 2019-21, female life expectancy at birth in Dumfries and Galloway 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 Dumfries and Galloway has risen by 3.5%. This is the joint 21st 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 Dumfries and Galloway, life expectancy at age 65-69 was higher for females (20.1 years) than for males (18.2 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 Dumfries and Galloway, life expectancy at age 65-69 is higher than at Scotland level for both females and males.

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Over the period between 2001-03 and 2019-21, female life expectancy at age 65-69 in Dumfries and Galloway has risen by 7.6%. This is the 22nd 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 Dumfries and Galloway 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 2024
Likely next update: Autumn 2025

Mid-2022 Migration by Council Area in Scotland


In the period 2021-22, the level of in-migration in Dumfries and Galloway was 4,300, a 18.9% decrease from 5,300 in the period 2020-21. The level of out-migration in Dumfries and Galloway was 3,650, which is a 8.8% decrease from 4,000 in 2020-21.

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In 2021-22, Dumfries and Galloway had the 17th highest level of net migration out of the 32 council areas in Scotland, with a net total of 660 people. This is a decrease of 640 from 1,300 people in 2020-21.

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 Dumfries and Galloway, the net migration rate decreased from 8.9 people per 1,000 population in 2020-21 to 4.5 in 2021-22. In comparison, the rate in Scotland overall increased from 4.1 to 9.0 people per 1,000 population.

In 2021-22, Dumfries and Galloway was the council area with the 22nd highest net migration rate, out of all 32 council areas in Scotland. Between 2020-21 and 2021-22, 20 councils saw a decrease in net migration rates per 1,000 population and 12 councils saw an increase.

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In the period 2021-22, net migration in Dumfries and Galloway was higher for females (400) than for males (256). The age group with the highest level of total net migration was 55 to 59 (265). In contrast, the age group with the lowest level of net migration was 20 to 24 (-171).

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Marriages and Civil Partnerships

Last updated: July 2024
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2023 Marriages by Council Area in Scotland


In 2023, 4,751 marriages were registered in Dumfries and Galloway. This is a 8.8% decrease from 5,212 in 2022. In comparison, the number of marriages registered in Scotland overall decreased by 10.9%.

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Dumfries and Galloway had the highest number of marriage registrations in 2023, out of the 32 council areas in Scotland. Between 2022 and 2023, 28 councils saw a decrease in marriage registrations and 2 councils saw an increase. There were 2 councils that saw no change.

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2023 Civil Partnerships by Council Area in Scotland


In Scotland overall, there were 719 civil partnerships in 2023, which is an increase of 14.1% from 2022.

Since June 2021 mixed-sex couples have been able to form a civil partnership. In 2023, 46 civil partnerships were registered in Dumfries and Galloway, of which 30 were mixed-sex and 16 were same-sex.

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Dumfries and Galloway had the 3rd highest number of civil partnership registrations in 2023, out of the 32 council areas in Scotland. Between 2022 and 2023, 11 councils saw a decrease in civil partnership registrations and 18 councils saw an increase. There were 3 councils that saw no change.

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Household Estimates

Last updated: June 2024
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Mid-2023 Household Estimates by Council Area in Scotland


In 2023, the number of households in Dumfries and Galloway was 70,696. This is a 0.1% increase from 70,638 households in 2022. In comparison, the number of households in Scotland overall increased by 0.8%.

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Dumfries and Galloway had the 13th highest number of households in 2023, out of all 32 council areas in Scotland. Between 2022 and 2023, 1 council saw a decrease in the number of households and 31 councils saw an increase.


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In comparison to 2001, the number of households in Dumfries and Galloway has increased by 10.7%. This is the 24th highest percentage change out of the 32 council areas in Scotland and a less rapid change than at Scotland level (+15.5%).

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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 Dumfries and Galloway is projected to increase from 69,586 to 69,869. This is a 0.4% increase, which compares to a projected increase of 4.9% for Scotland as a whole.

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Dumfries and Galloway is projected to have the 14th 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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Dumfries and Galloway is projected to have the 28th highest percentage change in household numbers out of the 32 council areas in Scotland.

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In 2028, the household type “Two adults” is projected to remain the most common (36.3%) and the household type “One adult, one or more children” is projected to remain the least common (5.0%) in Dumfries and Galloway.

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Between 2018 and 2028, the household type “Three or more adults” is projected to see the largest percentage decrease (-11.2%) and the household type “One adult” is projected to see the largest percentage increase (+4.6%).

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Between 2018 and 2028, the 50 to 54 age group is projected to see the largest percentage decrease (-34.3%) and the 80 to 84 age group is projected to see the largest percentage increase (+31.6%). In terms of size, however, 60 to 64 is projected to become the largest age group of a Household Reference Person (HRP), compared to 55 to 59 in 2018.

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Dwellings

Last updated: June 2024
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2023 Dwellings by Council Area in Scotland


In 2023, the number of dwellings in Dumfries and Galloway was 76,275. This is a 0.5% increase from 75,922 in 2022. In comparison, the number of dwellings in Scotland overall increased by 0.8%.

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Dumfries and Galloway had the 13th highest number of dwellings in 2023, out of all 32 council areas in Scotland. Between 2022 and 2023, all councils saw an increase in the number of dwellings.

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Compared with 2001, the number of dwellings in Dumfries and Galloway has increased by 12.8%. This is the 22nd highest percentage change out of the 32 council areas in Scotland and a less rapid change than for Scotland as a whole (+17.3%).

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In Dumfries and Galloway, Council Tax band B was most common (29.7%) in 2023, followed by Council Tax band C (16.4%). Contrastingly, Council Tax band H was the least common (0.2%). 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-2022 Population Estimates by Council Area in Scotland


Total population, Dumfries and Galloway, 2001-2022

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Year Population % change from 2001 Scotland % change from 2001
2001 147,780 0.0 0.0
2002 147,670 -0.1 0.0
2003 147,860 0.1 0.1
2004 148,700 0.6 0.4
2005 149,620 1.2 0.9
2006 149,770 1.3 1.4
2007 150,370 1.8 2.1
2008 151,010 2.2 2.7
2009 151,160 2.3 3.3
2010 151,100 2.2 3.9
2011 151,410 2.5 4.7
2012 150,660 1.9 4.8
2013 149,950 1.5 5.0
2014 149,480 1.2 5.3
2015 148,820 0.7 5.7
2016 148,400 0.4 6.1
2017 147,820 0.0 6.4
2018 147,010 -0.5 6.5
2019 146,850 -0.6 6.9
2020 146,140 -1.1 6.9
2021 146,330 -1.0 7.0
2022 145,770 -1.4 7.6

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Population by age group by sex, Dumfries and Galloway, 2022

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Age group Male Female All people % of population Scotland % of population
All people 70,493 75,277 145,770 100.0 100.0
0 to 15 11,263 10,833 22,096 15.2 16.4
16 to 24 6,079 5,653 11,732 8.0 10.7
25 to 44 13,781 15,177 28,958 19.9 25.3
45 to 64 20,728 22,478 43,206 29.6 27.5
65 to 74 10,292 10,737 21,029 14.4 11.0
75 and over 8,350 10,399 18,749 12.9 9.1

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Age group Male Female All people % of population Scotland % of population
All people 70,493 75,277 145,770 100.0 100.0
0 to 15 11,263 10,833 22,096 15.2 16.4
16 to 64 40,588 43,308 83,896 57.6 63.5
65 and over 18,642 21,136 39,778 27.3 20.1

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Percentage change in population by age group, Dumfries and Galloway, 2001 and 2022

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Age group 2001 2022 % change Scotland % change
All people 147,780 145,770 -1.4 7.6
0 to 15 27,750 22,096 -20.4 -8.1
16 to 24 12,596 11,732 -6.9 2.3
25 to 44 38,726 28,958 -25.2 -6.6
45 to 64 40,263 43,206 7.3 20.6
65 to 74 15,887 21,029 32.4 34.2
75 and over 12,558 18,749 49.3 38.1

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Age group 2001 2022 % change Scotland % change
All people 147,780 145,770 -1.4 7.6
0 to 15 27,750 22,096 -20.4 -8.1
16 to 64 91,585 83,896 -8.4 5.2
65 and over 28,445 39,778 39.8 36.0

Source: Population Estimates Time Series Data


2018-based Population Projections by Council Area in Scotland


Total projected population, Dumfries and Galloway, 2018-2028

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Year Population % change from 2018 Scotland % change from 2018
2018 148,790 0.0 0.0
2019 148,507 -0.2 0.3
2020 148,140 -0.4 0.5
2021 147,742 -0.7 0.7
2022 147,316 -1.0 0.9
2023 146,886 -1.3 1.1
2024 146,442 -1.6 1.2
2025 146,009 -1.9 1.4
2026 145,529 -2.2 1.5
2027 145,046 -2.5 1.7
2028 144,575 -2.8 1.8

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


Components of projected population change, Dumfries and Galloway, 2018 and 2028

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Area 2018 2028 Natural change Net migration Total change Natural % change Net migration % change Total % change
Dumfries and Galloway 148,790 144,575 -8,570 4,326 -4,215 -5.8 2.9 -2.8
Scotland 5,438,100 5,537,116 -90,876 189,892 99,016 -1.7 3.5 1.8

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


Projected population change by sex, Dumfries and Galloway, 2018 and 2028

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Sex 2018 2028 % change Scotland % change
All people 148,790 144,575 -2.8 1.8
Male 72,321 70,526 -2.5 2.2
Female 76,469 74,049 -3.2 1.4

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


Projected population change by age group, Dumfries and Galloway, 2018 and 2028

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Age group 2018 2028 % change Scotland % change
All people 148,790 144,575 -2.8 1.8
0 to 15 23,424 20,089 -14.2 -6.0
16 to 24 13,344 12,859 -3.6 -0.9
25 to 44 29,383 29,628 0.8 3.1
45 to 64 44,760 38,494 -14.0 -5.5
65 to 74 20,841 22,424 7.6 14.4
75 and over 17,038 21,081 23.7 25.4

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

Age group 2018 2028 % change Scotland % change
All people 148,790 144,575 -2.8 1.8
0 to 15 23,424 20,089 -14.2 -6.0
16 to 64 87,487 80,981 -7.4 -1.3
65 and over 37,879 43,505 14.9 19.3

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


2023 Births by Council Area in Scotland


Births by sex, Dumfries and Galloway, 2003-2023

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Year Male Female All births % change from 2003 Scotland % change from 2003
2003 646 661 1,307 0.0 0.0
2004 726 705 1,431 9.5 2.9
2005 733 674 1,407 7.7 3.7
2006 759 712 1,471 12.5 6.2
2007 766 741 1,507 15.3 10.2
2008 717 713 1,430 9.4 14.5
2009 752 755 1,507 15.3 12.6
2010 748 697 1,445 10.6 12.1
2011 699 697 1,396 6.8 11.7
2012 734 656 1,390 6.4 10.7
2013 694 633 1,327 1.5 6.8
2014 678 608 1,286 -1.6 8.2
2015 633 623 1,256 -3.9 5.1
2016 655 663 1,318 0.8 3.9
2017 639 609 1,248 -4.5 0.8
2018 592 606 1,198 -8.3 -2.1
2019 605 548 1,153 -11.8 -4.9
2020 583 543 1,126 -13.8 -11.0
2021 558 525 1,083 -17.1 -8.9
2022 550 543 1,093 -16.4 -10.4
2023 571 552 1,123 -14.1 -12.4

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Standardised birth rates, Dumfries and Galloway, 2003-2023

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Year Standardised birth rate Scottish birth rate
2003 10.9 10.3
2004 12.0 10.6
2005 11.8 10.6
2006 12.4 10.8
2007 12.7 11.2
2008 12.0 11.5
2009 12.7 11.3
2010 12.2 11.2
2011 11.8 11.1
2012 11.8 10.9
2013 11.3 10.5
2014 10.9 10.6
2015 10.7 10.3
2016 11.3 10.1
2017 10.8 9.8
2018 10.4 9.5
2019 10.1 9.2
2020 9.9 8.6
2021 9.4 8.8
2022 9.7 8.6
2023 9.9 8.4

Source: Births Time Series Data Table BT.8


Births by age group of mother, Dumfries and Galloway, 2003 and 2023

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Age group of mother 2003 2023 % change Scotland % change
All ages 1,307 1,123 -14.1 -12.4
0 to 19 112 38 -66.1 -72.6
20 to 24 284 155 -45.4 -45.1
25 to 29 323 345 6.8 -7.5
30 to 34 370 378 2.2 1.0
35 to 39 185 160 -13.5 12.3
40 and over 26 47 80.8 47.7
Not stated 7 0 -100.0 -88.3

Source: Births Time Series Data Table BT.6


Approximated total fertility rate, Dumfries and Galloway, 2003-2023

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Year Approximated total fertility rate % change from 2003 Scotland % change from 2003
2003 1.69 0.0 0.0
2004 1.88 11.2 3.9
2005 1.85 9.5 5.3
2006 1.95 15.4 7.9
2007 1.97 16.6 11.8
2008 1.90 12.4 15.8
2009 1.98 17.2 13.8
2010 1.91 13.0 13.2
2011 1.83 8.3 11.2
2012 1.83 8.3 10.5
2013 1.75 3.6 7.2
2014 1.70 0.6 7.9
2015 1.66 -1.8 4.6
2016 1.76 4.1 2.6
2017 1.66 -1.8 -0.7
2018 1.62 -4.1 -3.9
2019 1.57 -7.1 -6.6
2020 1.56 -7.7 -12.5
2021 1.48 -12.4 -10.5
2022 1.51 -10.7 -12.5
2023 1.57 -7.1 -14.5

Source: Births Time Series Data Table BT.10


2023 Deaths by Council Area in Scotland


Deaths by sex, Dumfries and Galloway, 2003-2023

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Year Male Female All people % change from 2003 Scotland % change from 2003
2003 926 986 1,912 0.0 0.0
2004 859 996 1,855 -3.0 -3.9
2005 880 967 1,847 -3.4 -4.7
2006 889 949 1,838 -3.9 -5.8
2007 844 1,022 1,866 -2.4 -4.3
2008 887 886 1,773 -7.3 -4.7
2009 874 916 1,790 -6.4 -7.9
2010 939 918 1,857 -2.9 -7.7
2011 800 907 1,707 -10.7 -8.2
2012 882 947 1,829 -4.3 -6.0
2013 896 979 1,875 -1.9 -6.5
2014 926 957 1,883 -1.5 -7.2
2015 935 977 1,912 0.0 -1.5
2016 971 887 1,858 -2.8 -3.0
2017 968 1,018 1,986 3.9 -1.0
2018 938 1,012 1,950 2.0 0.1
2019 928 1,004 1,932 1.0 -0.6
2020 1,045 1,029 2,074 8.5 9.6
2021 1,114 1,034 2,148 12.3 8.7
2022 1,132 1,053 2,185 14.3 7.6
2023 1,068 1,077 2,145 12.2 8.5

Source: Deaths Time Series Data Table DT.5


Standardised death rates, Dumfries and Galloway, 2003-2023

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Year Standardised death rate Scottish death rate
2003 10.7 11.5
2004 10.3 11.1
2005 10.2 10.9
2006 10.1 10.7
2007 10.2 10.8
2008 9.6 10.7
2009 9.6 10.3
2010 9.9 10.3
2011 9.0 10.1
2012 9.7 10.3
2013 9.9 10.3
2014 9.9 10.2
2015 10.0 10.8
2016 9.7 10.6
2017 10.3 10.7
2018 10.2 10.8
2019 10.1 10.7
2020 10.8 11.8
2021 11.2 11.7
2022 11.3 11.6
2023 11.1 11.6

Source: Deaths Time Series Data Table DT.9


Deaths by sex, Dumfries and Galloway, 2003 and 2023

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Sex 2003 2023 % change Scotland % change
All people 1,912 2,145 12.2 8.5
Male 926 1,068 15.3 13.8
Female 986 1,077 9.2 3.7

Source: Deaths Time Series Data Table DT.5


Deaths by age group by sex, Dumfries and Galloway, 2023

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Age group Male Female All people % of all deaths Scotland % of all deaths
All people 1,068 1,077 2,145 100.0 100.0
0 5 2 7 0.3 0.3
1 to 4 0 2 2 0.1 0.1
5 to 9 0 0 0 0.0 0.0
10 to 14 0 0 0 0.0 0.1
15 to 19 2 1 3 0.1 0.1
20 to 24 1 0 1 0.0 0.3
25 to 29 4 1 5 0.2 0.3
30 to 34 4 1 5 0.2 0.5
35 to 39 8 4 12 0.6 0.9
40 to 44 10 4 14 0.7 1.3
45 to 49 17 9 26 1.2 1.7
50 to 54 23 12 35 1.6 2.8
55 to 59 35 34 69 3.2 4.1
60 to 64 54 45 99 4.6 5.7
65 to 69 74 60 134 6.2 7.5
70 to 74 132 116 248 11.6 10.5
75 to 79 186 143 329 15.3 14.2
80 to 84 192 178 370 17.2 16.2
85 to 89 193 219 412 19.2 16.4
90 and over 128 246 374 17.4 17.2

Source: Vital Events Reference Tables 2023, Section 5: Deaths Table 5.02


Male leading causes of death, Dumfries and Galloway, 2023

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Leading causes of death Male deaths % of all male deaths
I20-I25 Ischaemic heart diseases 150 14.0
F01, F03, G30 Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease 102 9.6
J40-J47 Chronic lower respiratory diseases 65 6.1
C33-C34 Malignant neoplasm of trachea, bronchus and lung 55 5.1
C61 Malignant neoplasm of prostate 52 4.9

Source: Vital Events Reference Tables 2023, Section 6: Deaths - Causes Table 6.03


Female leading causes of death, Dumfries and Galloway, 2023

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Leading causes of death Female deaths % of all female deaths
F01, F03, G30 Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease 164 15.2
I20-I25 Ischaemic heart diseases 93 8.6
J40-J47 Chronic lower respiratory diseases 70 6.5
I60-I69 Cerebrovascular disease 68 6.3
C33-C34 Malignant neoplasm of trachea, bronchus and lung 50 4.6

Source: Vital Events Reference Tables 2023, Section 6: Deaths - Causes Table 6.03


2019-21 Life Expectancy by Council Area in Scotland


Female life expectancy at birth, Dumfries and Galloway, 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 79.1 79.7 80.2 0.0 0.0
2002-04 79.0 79.6 80.1 -0.1 0.2
2003-05 79.3 79.8 80.3 0.2 0.5
2004-06 79.8 80.3 80.8 0.8 0.9
2005-07 79.7 80.2 80.7 0.7 1.0
2006-08 80.0 80.5 81.0 1.0 1.2
2007-09 80.0 80.5 81.1 1.1 1.5
2008-10 80.8 81.3 81.9 2.1 1.8
2009-11 81.0 81.5 82.0 2.2 2.2
2010-12 81.3 81.8 82.3 2.7 2.4
2011-13 81.0 81.5 82.0 2.2 2.6
2012-14 80.9 81.4 82.0 2.2 2.8
2013-15 80.8 81.3 81.9 2.1 2.9
2014-16 81.3 81.8 82.3 2.7 2.9
2015-17 81.2 81.8 82.3 2.6 2.8
2016-18 81.2 81.8 82.3 2.6 2.8
2017-19 80.9 81.4 82.0 2.2 2.9
2018-20 80.9 81.5 82.0 2.2 2.7
2019-21 80.6 81.1 81.7 1.8 2.4

Source: Life Expectancy for Administrative Areas within Scotland


Male life expectancy at birth, Dumfries and Galloway, 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 74.2 74.8 75.4 0.0 0.0
2002-04 74.8 75.4 76.0 0.9 0.4
2003-05 75.1 75.7 76.3 1.2 1.0
2004-06 75.5 76.1 76.7 1.7 1.5
2005-07 75.6 76.2 76.8 1.8 1.8
2006-08 75.8 76.4 77.0 2.2 2.0
2007-09 76.2 76.8 77.4 2.7 2.5
2008-10 76.2 76.8 77.3 2.6 3.1
2009-11 76.7 77.3 77.9 3.3 3.7
2010-12 76.8 77.4 78.1 3.5 4.1
2011-13 77.3 78.0 78.6 4.2 4.5
2012-14 77.4 78.0 78.5 4.2 4.9
2013-15 77.6 78.1 78.7 4.4 4.9
2014-16 77.3 77.8 78.4 4.1 4.9
2015-17 77.3 77.9 78.4 4.1 4.8
2016-18 77.3 77.9 78.5 4.2 4.8
2017-19 77.6 78.2 78.8 4.5 5.0
2018-20 77.4 78.0 78.6 4.3 4.5
2019-21 76.8 77.4 78.0 3.5 4.1

Source: Life Expectancy for Administrative Areas within Scotland


Female life expectancy at age 65 to 69, Dumfries and Galloway, 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 18.4 18.7 19.0 0.0 0.0
2002-04 18.3 18.6 18.9 -0.4 0.5
2003-05 18.3 18.6 18.9 -0.6 1.3
2004-06 18.5 18.8 19.1 0.4 2.6
2005-07 18.5 18.8 19.1 0.7 3.3
2006-08 18.9 19.2 19.6 2.9 3.8
2007-09 19.1 19.4 19.7 3.8 4.7
2008-10 19.5 19.9 20.2 6.2 5.8
2009-11 19.5 19.8 20.2 6.1 7.3
2010-12 19.5 19.9 20.2 6.2 7.5
2011-13 19.5 19.9 20.2 6.3 8.0
2012-14 19.5 19.8 20.1 5.7 8.5
2013-15 19.5 19.8 20.1 6.1 8.7
2014-16 19.8 20.1 20.4 7.4 9.2
2015-17 19.8 20.1 20.4 7.6 8.9
2016-18 19.9 20.2 20.5 8.0 9.4
2017-19 19.7 20.0 20.3 7.2 9.8
2018-20 19.8 20.1 20.4 7.6 9.2
2019-21 19.8 20.1 20.4 7.6 8.7

Source: Life Expectancy for Administrative Areas within Scotland


Male life expectancy at age 65 to 69, Dumfries and Galloway, 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 15.8 16.2 16.5 0.0 0.0
2002-04 15.9 16.3 16.6 0.7 1.1
2003-05 15.9 16.2 16.5 0.5 2.5
2004-06 16.1 16.4 16.8 1.8 4.9
2005-07 16.4 16.8 17.1 3.9 6.1
2006-08 16.7 17.0 17.3 5.3 7.4
2007-09 16.9 17.3 17.6 7.0 8.6
2008-10 16.7 17.1 17.4 5.7 10.4
2009-11 17.3 17.6 17.9 9.0 12.0
2010-12 17.5 17.8 18.1 10.1 13.2
2011-13 17.8 18.1 18.4 12.0 14.1
2012-14 17.5 17.8 18.1 10.2 15.2
2013-15 17.5 17.8 18.1 10.0 15.0
2014-16 17.6 17.9 18.2 10.7 15.5
2015-17 17.7 18.0 18.3 11.3 15.5
2016-18 17.9 18.2 18.5 12.8 16.5
2017-19 18.2 18.5 18.8 14.8 17.4
2018-20 18.2 18.5 18.8 14.7 16.3
2019-21 17.9 18.2 18.5 12.8 15.3

Source: Life Expectancy for Administrative Areas within Scotland


Mid-2022 Migration by Council Area in Scotland


Migration by type, Dumfries and Galloway, 2002-03 to 2021-22*

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Year In Out Net
2002-03 4,740 4,220 530
2003-04 5,280 4,100 1,180
2004-05 5,480 4,290 1,190
2005-06 4,740 4,270 470
2006-07 4,670 3,960 710
2007-08 4,930 4,120 810
2008-09 4,190 3,880 300
2009-10 3,950 3,830 120
2010-11 4,000 3,630 380
2011-12 3,870 4,060 -190
2012-13 4,030 4,050 -30
2013-14 4,070 3,760 300
2014-15 3,870 3,770 100
2015-16 3,960 3,740 220
2016-17 4,140 3,920 210
2017-18 4,070 3,960 110
2018-19 4,310 3,720 590
2019-20 3,590 3,270 320
2020-21 5,300 4,000 1,300
2021-22 4,300 3,650 660

*Totals have been rounded to the nearest ten.

Source: Total Migration to or from Scotland


Net migration rates per 1,000 people, Dumfries and Galloway, 2008-09 to 2021-22

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Year Net migration rate Scottish Net migration rate
2008-09 2.0 4.7
2009-10 0.8 5.0
2010-11 2.5 5.7
2011-12 -1.3 2.0
2012-13 -0.2 1.4
2013-14 2.0 2.9
2014-15 0.7 4.7
2015-16 1.5 5.0
2016-17 1.4 4.2
2017-18 0.7 2.9
2018-19 4.0 5.2
2019-20 2.2 3.0
2020-21 8.9 4.1
2021-22 4.5 9.0

Sources: Migration Flows, Population Estimates Time Series Data


Net migration by age group by sex, Dumfries and Galloway, 2021-22

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Age group Male Female All people
All people 254 400 654
0 to 4 7 31 38
5 to 9 18 33 51
10 to 14 9 25 34
15 to 19 -40 -86 -126
20 to 24 -102 -69 -171
25 to 29 -68 -41 -109
30 to 34 14 38 52
35 to 39 13 55 68
40 to 44 -12 42 30
45 to 49 41 61 102
50 to 54 75 94 169
55 to 59 123 142 265
60 to 64 113 71 184
65 to 69 72 34 106
70 to 74 -7 4 -3
75 to 79 4 -20 -16
80 to 84 -6 -13 -19
85 to 89 0 -6 -6
90 and over 0 5 5

Source: Total Migration to or from Scotland


2023 Marriages and Civil Partnerships by Council Area in Scotland


Total marriages, Dumfries and Galloway, 2003-2023

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Year All marriages
2003 6,024
2004 6,731
2005 5,994
2006 5,490
2007 5,476
2008 5,261
2009 4,632
2010 4,881
2011 4,954
2012 5,249
2013 4,461
2014 4,385
2015 4,395
2016 4,575
2017 4,291
2018 4,054
2019 4,108
2020 2,785
2021 4,722
2022 5,212
2023 4,751

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


Total civil partnerships, Dumfries and Galloway, 2005-2023

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Year Male Female All civil partnerships Mixed-sex Same-sex
2005 4 2 6 NA NA
2006 17 30 47 NA NA
2007 15 34 49 NA NA
2008 17 48 65 NA NA
2009 7 36 43 NA NA
2010 16 45 61 NA NA
2011 14 59 73 NA NA
2012 22 51 73 NA NA
2013 14 55 69 NA NA
2014 18 35 53 NA NA
2015 3 5 8 NA NA
2016 8 5 13 NA NA
2017 3 7 10 NA NA
2018 5 3 8 NA NA
2019 2 3 5 NA NA
2020 0 0 0 NA NA
2021 NA NA 26 16 10
2022 NA NA 42 32 10
2023 NA NA 46 30 16

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


Mid-2023 Household Estimates by Council Area in Scotland


Total households, Dumfries and Galloway, 2001-2023

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Year All households % change from 2001 Scotland % change from 2001
2001 63,890 0.0 0.0
2002 64,197 0.5 0.8
2003 64,893 1.6 1.7
2004 65,516 2.5 2.6
2005 66,216 3.6 3.6
2006 66,469 4.0 4.6
2007 66,910 4.7 5.7
2008 67,414 5.5 6.5
2009 67,662 5.9 7.2
2010 67,845 6.2 7.8
2011 68,058 6.5 8.3
2012 68,334 7.0 8.6
2013 68,621 7.4 9.1
2014 68,727 7.6 9.6
2015 68,877 7.8 10.1
2016 69,049 8.1 10.8
2017 69,318 8.5 11.4
2018 69,370 8.6 12.0
2019 69,452 8.7 12.7
2020 69,678 9.1 13.1
2021 70,094 9.7 13.8
2022 70,638 10.6 14.6
2023 70,696 10.7 15.5

Source: Estimates of Households and Dwellings in Scotland, 2023 Table 1


2018-based Household Projections by Council Area in Scotland


Total projected households, Dumfries and Galloway, 2018-2028

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Year All households % change from 2018 Scotland % change from 2018
2018 69,586 0.0 0.0
2019 69,699 0.2 0.7
2020 69,776 0.3 1.3
2021 69,824 0.3 1.8
2022 69,930 0.5 2.5
2023 69,987 0.6 2.9
2024 70,004 0.6 3.4
2025 70,025 0.6 3.8
2026 69,967 0.5 4.2
2027 69,906 0.5 4.5
2028 69,869 0.4 4.9

Source: 2018-based Household Projections


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

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Type 2018 2028 % change Scotland % change
All households 69,586 69,869 0.4 4.9
One adult 23,870 24,965 4.6 8.1
Two adults 24,520 25,392 3.6 7.2
One adult, one or more children 3,581 3,516 -1.8 2.2
Two or more adults, one or more children 12,129 11,127 -8.3 -0.9
Three or more adults 5,485 4,868 -11.2 -3.4

Source: 2018-based Household Projections


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

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Age group 2018 2028 % change Scotland % change
All HRPs 69,586 69,869 0.4 4.9
16 to 19 171 164 -4.1 12.5
20 to 24 1,853 1,703 -8.1 -6.5
25 to 29 2,976 2,553 -14.2 -15.5
30 to 34 4,020 4,037 0.4 1.3
35 to 39 3,895 4,163 6.9 13.5
40 to 44 4,041 4,469 10.6 16.6
45 to 49 5,884 4,676 -20.5 -5.9
50 to 54 7,359 4,834 -34.3 -21.4
55 to 59 7,533 6,640 -11.9 -4.1
60 to 64 6,464 7,330 13.4 16.1
65 to 69 5,939 6,502 9.5 17.5
70 to 74 5,784 5,562 -3.8 2.8
75 to 79 5,910 7,304 23.6 28.2
80 to 84 4,269 5,617 31.6 32.3
85 to 89 2,436 2,961 21.6 19.0
90 and over 1,052 1,355 28.8 27.9

Source: 2018-based Household Projections


2023 Dwellings by Council Area in Scotland


Total dwellings, Dumfries and Galloway, 2001-2023

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Year All dwellings % change from 2001 Scotland % change from 2001
2001 67,607 0.0 0.0
2002 67,967 0.5 0.8
2003 68,497 1.3 1.5
2004 69,242 2.4 2.4
2005 69,880 3.4 3.3
2006 70,501 4.3 4.1
2007 71,115 5.2 5.2
2008 71,778 6.2 6.0
2009 72,106 6.7 6.7
2010 72,421 7.1 7.2
2011 72,871 7.8 7.8
2012 73,224 8.3 8.4
2013 73,555 8.8 8.9
2014 73,895 9.3 9.5
2015 74,190 9.7 10.2
2016 74,453 10.1 11.0
2017 74,687 10.5 11.8
2018 74,823 10.7 12.7
2019 75,089 11.1 13.6
2020 75,298 11.4 14.4
2021 75,521 11.7 15.3
2022 75,922 12.3 16.3
2023 76,275 12.8 17.3

Source: Estimates of Households and Dwellings in Scotland, 2023 Table 2


Dwellings by Council Tax band, Dumfries and Galloway, 2023

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Tax band % of all dwellings Scotland % of all dwellings
All dwellings 100.0 100.0
A 14.7 20.2
B 29.7 22.4
C 16.4 16.1
D 13.7 13.8
E 14.4 13.7
F 7.4 8.1
G 3.5 5.2
H 0.2 0.5

Source: statistics.gov.scot


Tax band % of all dwellings Scotland % of all dwellings
All dwellings 100.0 100.0
A - C 60.8 58.7
D - E 28.1 27.5
F - H 11.1 13.8

Source: statistics.gov.scot


Dwellings by type, Dumfries and Galloway, 2017

Type % of all dwellings Scotland % of all dwellings
All dwellings 100.0 100.0
Detached 33.6 21.5
Semi-detached 25.6 19.7
Terrace 26.1 20.5
Flat 14.3 37.7
Not known 0.3 0.7

Source: statistics.gov.scot