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 Dundee City was 148,350. This is an increase of 1.0% from 146,930 in 2021. Over the same period, the population of Scotland increased by 0.5%.

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Dundee City had the 13th 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 Dundee City has increased by 2.0%. This is the 23rd 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 (51.3%) than males (48.7%) living in Dundee City. 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 25 to 44 age group was the largest in 2022, with a population of 39,898. In contrast, the 75 and over age group was the smallest, with a population of 12,721. In 2022, more females than males lived in Dundee City in 5 out of 6 age groups.

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Between 2001 and 2022, the 0 to 15 age group saw the largest percentage decrease (-8.4%). The 75 and over age group saw the largest percentage increase (+7.5%).

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Population Projections

Last updated: March 2020
Likely next update: Early 2025

2018-based Population Projections by Council Area in Scotland


Between 2018 and 2028, the population of Dundee City is projected to decrease from 148,750 to 148,350. This is a decrease of 0.3%, which compares to a projected increase of 1.8% for Scotland as a whole.

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Dundee City is projected to have the 13th 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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Dundee City is projected to have the 21st 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 Dundee City is projected to decrease by 1.5% due to natural change (more deaths than births). Total net migration (net migration within Scotland, from overseas and from the rest of the UK) is projected to result in a population increase of 1.3% over the same period.

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The average age of the population of Dundee City 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 (-9.9%) and the 65 to 74 age group is projected to see the largest percentage increase (+12.4%). In terms of size, however, 25 to 44 is projected to remain the largest age group.

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Births

Last updated: July 2024
Likely next update: July 2025

2023 Births by Council Area in Scotland


In 2023, there were 1,315 births in Dundee City. This is a decrease of 1.9% from 1,340 births in 2022. Of these 1,315 births, 614 (46.7%) were female and 701 (53.3%) were male.

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In Dundee City, the standardised birth rate decreased from 7.9 per 1,000 population in 2022 to 7.7 in 2023. In comparison, the rate in Scotland overall decreased from 8.6 to 8.4.

In 2023, Dundee City was the council area with the 30th 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 Dundee City was 30 to 34 (448 births), a change from the 25 to 29 age group in 2003. The least common age group of mothers in Dundee City was 40 and over (38 births), which is the same as in 2003.

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Between 2003 and 2023, the 0 to 19 age group has seen the largest percentage decrease in births (-70.0%) and the 40 and over age group has seen the largest percentage increase in births (+40.7%).

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The total fertility rate in Dundee City decreased from 1.22 in 2022 to 1.2 in 2023. Out of the 32 council areas in Scotland, Dundee City had the 30th highest rate in 2023 and this is lower 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 1,811 deaths in Dundee City. This is a 4.6% increase from 1,732 deaths in 2022. Of these 1,811 deaths, 875 (48.3%) were female and 936 (51.7%) were male.

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In Dundee City, the standardised death rate increased from 12.4 per 1,000 population in 2022 to 12.9 in 2023. In comparison, the rate in Scotland overall in 2022 was 11.6 and remained the same in 2023.

In 2023, Dundee City was the council area with the 5th 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, female deaths registered in Dundee City have reduced in number but the number of male deaths has increased. In 2023, a lower number of female (875) than male (936) deaths were registered.

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In comparison to 2003, the number of female deaths registered in Dundee City in 2023 was 10.7% lower and the number of male deaths was 4.2% 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 (319) and the 5 to 9 age group saw the fewest (1). For females, the most common age group was 90 and over (197) and for males, the most common age group was 75 to 79 (150).

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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 Dundee City, the leading cause of death for males in 2023 was Ischaemic heart diseases (11.5% of all male deaths), followed by Cerebrovascular disease (6.7%). 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 Dundee City, the leading cause of death for females in 2023 was Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease (14.7% of all female deaths), followed by Chronic lower respiratory diseases (7.9%). 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
Likely next update: September/October 2024

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


In Dundee City, life expectancy at birth was higher for females (79.1 years) than for males (73.5 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 Dundee City, 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 Dundee City 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 Dundee City has risen by 2.2%. This is the lowest 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 Dundee City, life expectancy at age 65-69 was higher for females (19.2 years) than for males (16.2 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 Dundee City, 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 Dundee City has risen by 5.9%. 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 (+8.7%).

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Over the period between 2001-03 and 2019-21, male life expectancy at age 65-69 in Dundee City has risen by 9.1%. This is the lowest 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 Dundee City was 8,870, a 13.7% increase from 7,800 in the period 2020-21. The level of out-migration in Dundee City was 6,980, which is a 19.5% decrease from 8,670 in 2020-21.

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In 2021-22, Dundee City had the 7th highest level of net migration out of the 32 council areas in Scotland, with a net total of 1,890 people. This is an increase of 2,760 from -870 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 Dundee City, the net migration rate increased from -5.9 people per 1,000 population in 2020-21 to 12.8 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, Dundee City was the council area with the 7th 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 Dundee City was higher for males (1,025) than for females (869). The age group with the highest level of total net migration was 15 to 19 (939). In contrast, the age group with the lowest level of net migration was 5 to 9 (-67).

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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, 408 marriages were registered in Dundee City. This is a 6.6% decrease from 437 in 2022. In comparison, the number of marriages registered in Scotland overall decreased by 10.9%.

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Dundee City had the 24th 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, 18 civil partnerships were registered in Dundee City, of which 15 were mixed-sex and 3 were same-sex.

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Dundee City had the joint 10th 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 Dundee City was 70,409. This is a 0.7% increase from 69,933 households in 2022. In comparison, the number of households in Scotland overall increased by 0.8%.

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Dundee City had the 14th 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 Dundee City has increased by 5.3%. This is the 30th 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 Dundee City is projected to increase from 70,337 to 71,581. This is a 1.8% increase, which compares to a projected increase of 4.9% for Scotland as a whole.

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Dundee City is projected to have the 13th 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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Dundee City is projected to have the 24th 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 (42.1%) and the household type “Three or more adults” is projected to remain the least common (6.8%) in Dundee City.

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Between 2018 and 2028, the household type “Three or more adults” is projected to see the largest percentage decrease (-8.3%) and the household type “Two or more adults, one or more children” is projected to see the largest percentage increase (+3.6%).

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Between 2018 and 2028, the 50 to 54 age group is projected to see the largest percentage decrease (-24.4%) and the 40 to 44 age group is projected to see the largest percentage increase (+35.1%). In terms of size, however, 35 to 39 is projected to become the largest age group of a Household Reference Person (HRP), compared to 25 to 29 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 Dundee City was 76,306. This is a 0.6% increase from 75,840 in 2022. In comparison, the number of dwellings in Scotland overall increased by 0.8%.

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Dundee City had the 12th 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 Dundee City has increased by 6.4%. This is the 30th 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 Dundee City, Council Tax band A was most common (36.7%) in 2023, followed by Council Tax band B (22.7%). 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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Mid-2022 Population Estimates by Council Area in Scotland


Total population, Dundee City, 2001-2022

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Year Population % change from 2001 Scotland % change from 2001
2001 145,460 0.0 0.0
2002 144,370 -0.7 0.0
2003 144,080 -0.9 0.1
2004 143,100 -1.6 0.4
2005 143,600 -1.3 0.9
2006 143,360 -1.4 1.4
2007 143,700 -1.2 2.1
2008 144,290 -0.8 2.7
2009 145,170 -0.2 3.3
2010 146,060 0.4 3.9
2011 147,200 1.2 4.7
2012 147,570 1.5 4.8
2013 147,570 1.5 5.0
2014 147,370 1.3 5.3
2015 147,320 1.3 5.7
2016 147,220 1.2 6.1
2017 147,830 1.6 6.4
2018 147,810 1.6 6.5
2019 148,350 2.0 6.9
2020 148,160 1.9 6.9
2021 146,930 1.0 7.0
2022 148,350 2.0 7.6

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Population by age group by sex, Dundee City, 2022

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Age group Male Female All people % of population Scotland % of population
All people 72,177 76,173 148,350 100.0 100.0
0 to 15 12,204 11,324 23,528 15.9 16.4
16 to 24 10,809 11,443 22,252 15.0 10.7
25 to 44 19,752 20,146 39,898 26.9 25.3
45 to 64 17,294 18,461 35,755 24.1 27.5
65 to 74 6,815 7,381 14,196 9.6 11.0
75 and over 5,303 7,418 12,721 8.6 9.1

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Age group Male Female All people % of population Scotland % of population
All people 72,177 76,173 148,350 100.0 100.0
0 to 15 12,204 11,324 23,528 15.9 16.4
16 to 64 47,855 50,050 97,905 66.0 63.5
65 and over 12,118 14,799 26,917 18.1 20.1

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Percentage change in population by age group, Dundee City, 2001 and 2022

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Age group 2001 2022 % change Scotland % change
All people 145,460 148,350 2.0 7.6
0 to 15 25,687 23,528 -8.4 -8.1
16 to 24 21,045 22,252 5.7 2.3
25 to 44 39,567 39,898 0.8 -6.6
45 to 64 33,379 35,755 7.1 20.6
65 to 74 13,954 14,196 1.7 34.2
75 and over 11,828 12,721 7.5 38.1

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Age group 2001 2022 % change Scotland % change
All people 145,460 148,350 2.0 7.6
0 to 15 25,687 23,528 -8.4 -8.1
16 to 64 93,991 97,905 4.2 5.2
65 and over 25,782 26,917 4.4 36.0

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2018-based Population Projections by Council Area in Scotland


Total projected population, Dundee City, 2018-2028

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Year Population % change from 2018 Scotland % change from 2018
2018 148,750 0.0 0.0
2019 148,703 0.0 0.3
2020 148,577 -0.1 0.5
2021 148,442 -0.2 0.7
2022 148,372 -0.3 0.9
2023 148,309 -0.3 1.1
2024 148,244 -0.3 1.2
2025 148,227 -0.4 1.4
2026 148,248 -0.3 1.5
2027 148,305 -0.3 1.7
2028 148,350 -0.3 1.8

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


Components of projected population change, Dundee City, 2018 and 2028

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Area 2018 2028 Natural change Net migration Total change Natural % change Net migration % change Total % change
Dundee City 148,750 148,350 -2,298 1,877 -400 -1.5 1.3 -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, Dundee City, 2018 and 2028

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Sex 2018 2028 % change Scotland % change
All people 148,750 148,350 -0.3 1.8
Male 71,782 71,748 0.0 2.2
Female 76,968 76,602 -0.5 1.4

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


Projected population change by age group, Dundee City, 2018 and 2028

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Age group 2018 2028 % change Scotland % change
All people 148,750 148,350 -0.3 1.8
0 to 15 24,016 22,604 -5.9 -6.0
16 to 24 20,635 20,473 -0.8 -0.9
25 to 44 42,236 44,213 4.7 3.1
45 to 64 35,876 32,319 -9.9 -5.5
65 to 74 13,759 15,471 12.4 14.4
75 and over 12,228 13,270 8.5 25.4

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

Age group 2018 2028 % change Scotland % change
All people 148,750 148,350 -0.3 1.8
0 to 15 24,016 22,604 -5.9 -6.0
16 to 64 98,747 97,005 -1.8 -1.3
65 and over 25,987 28,741 10.6 19.3

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


2023 Births by Council Area in Scotland


Births by sex, Dundee City, 2003-2023

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Year Male Female All births % change from 2003 Scotland % change from 2003
2003 803 745 1,548 0.0 0.0
2004 808 731 1,539 -0.6 2.9
2005 779 766 1,545 -0.2 3.7
2006 830 737 1,567 1.2 6.2
2007 819 849 1,668 7.8 10.2
2008 930 871 1,801 16.3 14.5
2009 929 839 1,768 14.2 12.6
2010 911 834 1,745 12.7 12.1
2011 876 889 1,765 14.0 11.7
2012 879 839 1,718 11.0 10.7
2013 820 770 1,590 2.7 6.8
2014 851 864 1,715 10.8 8.2
2015 787 768 1,555 0.5 5.1
2016 842 734 1,576 1.8 3.9
2017 766 727 1,493 -3.6 0.8
2018 773 715 1,488 -3.9 -2.1
2019 725 692 1,417 -8.5 -4.9
2020 648 631 1,279 -17.4 -11.0
2021 648 607 1,255 -18.9 -8.9
2022 687 653 1,340 -13.4 -10.4
2023 701 614 1,315 -15.1 -12.4

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Standardised birth rates, Dundee City, 2003-2023

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Year Standardised birth rate Scottish birth rate
2003 10.2 10.3
2004 10.2 10.6
2005 10.1 10.6
2006 10.2 10.8
2007 10.7 11.2
2008 11.4 11.5
2009 10.9 11.3
2010 10.6 11.2
2011 10.5 11.1
2012 10.0 10.9
2013 9.3 10.5
2014 10.1 10.6
2015 9.2 10.3
2016 9.4 10.1
2017 8.8 9.8
2018 8.8 9.5
2019 8.4 9.2
2020 7.6 8.6
2021 7.6 8.8
2022 7.9 8.6
2023 7.7 8.4

Source: Births Time Series Data Table BT.8


Births by age group of mother, Dundee City, 2003 and 2023

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Age group of mother 2003 2023 % change Scotland % change
All ages 1,548 1,315 -15.1 -12.4
0 to 19 190 57 -70.0 -72.6
20 to 24 379 193 -49.1 -45.1
25 to 29 422 355 -15.9 -7.5
30 to 34 355 448 26.2 1.0
35 to 39 174 224 28.7 12.3
40 and over 27 38 40.7 47.7
Not stated 1 0 -100.0 -88.3

Source: Births Time Series Data Table BT.6


Approximated total fertility rate, Dundee City, 2003-2023

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Year Approximated total fertility rate % change from 2003 Scotland % change from 2003
2003 1.49 0.0 0.0
2004 1.49 0.0 3.9
2005 1.48 -0.7 5.3
2006 1.52 2.0 7.9
2007 1.59 6.7 11.8
2008 1.70 14.1 15.8
2009 1.64 10.1 13.8
2010 1.61 8.1 13.2
2011 1.59 6.7 11.2
2012 1.54 3.4 10.5
2013 1.45 -2.7 7.2
2014 1.57 5.4 7.9
2015 1.42 -4.7 4.6
2016 1.44 -3.4 2.6
2017 1.35 -9.4 -0.7
2018 1.35 -9.4 -3.9
2019 1.29 -13.4 -6.6
2020 1.18 -20.8 -12.5
2021 1.16 -22.1 -10.5
2022 1.22 -18.1 -12.5
2023 1.20 -19.5 -14.5

Source: Births Time Series Data Table BT.10


2023 Deaths by Council Area in Scotland


Deaths by sex, Dundee City, 2003-2023

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Year Male Female All people % change from 2003 Scotland % change from 2003
2003 898 980 1,878 0.0 0.0
2004 850 904 1,754 -6.6 -3.9
2005 822 923 1,745 -7.1 -4.7
2006 751 821 1,572 -16.3 -5.8
2007 811 832 1,643 -12.5 -4.3
2008 825 919 1,744 -7.1 -4.7
2009 823 870 1,693 -9.9 -7.9
2010 815 880 1,695 -9.7 -7.7
2011 819 841 1,660 -11.6 -8.2
2012 803 884 1,687 -10.2 -6.0
2013 725 826 1,551 -17.4 -6.5
2014 808 796 1,604 -14.6 -7.2
2015 862 899 1,761 -6.2 -1.5
2016 822 869 1,691 -10.0 -3.0
2017 906 877 1,783 -5.1 -1.0
2018 834 887 1,721 -8.4 0.1
2019 845 843 1,688 -10.1 -0.6
2020 981 926 1,907 1.5 9.6
2021 933 930 1,863 -0.8 8.7
2022 833 899 1,732 -7.8 7.6
2023 936 875 1,811 -3.6 8.5

Source: Deaths Time Series Data Table DT.5


Standardised death rates, Dundee City, 2003-2023

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Year Standardised death rate Scottish death rate
2003 12.1 11.5
2004 11.4 11.1
2005 11.4 10.9
2006 10.3 10.7
2007 10.7 10.8
2008 11.3 10.7
2009 11.0 10.3
2010 11.1 10.3
2011 11.0 10.1
2012 11.3 10.3
2013 10.5 10.3
2014 10.8 10.2
2015 11.9 10.8
2016 11.5 10.6
2017 12.2 10.7
2018 11.9 10.8
2019 11.7 10.7
2020 13.4 11.8
2021 13.2 11.7
2022 12.4 11.6
2023 12.9 11.6

Source: Deaths Time Series Data Table DT.9


Deaths by sex, Dundee City, 2003 and 2023

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Sex 2003 2023 % change Scotland % change
All people 1,878 1,811 -3.6 8.5
Male 898 936 4.2 13.8
Female 980 875 -10.7 3.7

Source: Deaths Time Series Data Table DT.5


Deaths by age group by sex, Dundee City, 2023

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Age group Male Female All people % of all deaths Scotland % of all deaths
All people 936 875 1,811 100.0 100.0
0 6 2 8 0.4 0.3
1 to 4 1 1 2 0.1 0.1
5 to 9 1 0 1 0.1 0.0
10 to 14 1 2 3 0.2 0.1
15 to 19 2 1 3 0.2 0.1
20 to 24 3 1 4 0.2 0.3
25 to 29 6 1 7 0.4 0.3
30 to 34 3 5 8 0.4 0.5
35 to 39 14 10 24 1.3 0.9
40 to 44 17 11 28 1.5 1.3
45 to 49 13 13 26 1.4 1.7
50 to 54 33 20 53 2.9 2.8
55 to 59 57 31 88 4.9 4.1
60 to 64 67 43 110 6.1 5.7
65 to 69 88 51 139 7.7 7.5
70 to 74 102 85 187 10.3 10.5
75 to 79 150 99 249 13.7 14.2
80 to 84 133 122 255 14.1 16.2
85 to 89 139 180 319 17.6 16.4
90 and over 100 197 297 16.4 17.2

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


Male leading causes of death, Dundee City, 2023

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Leading causes of death Male deaths % of all male deaths
I20-I25 Ischaemic heart diseases 108 11.5
I60-I69 Cerebrovascular disease 63 6.7
F01, F03, G30 Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease 62 6.6
J40-J47 Chronic lower respiratory diseases 54 5.8
C33-C34 Malignant neoplasm of trachea, bronchus and lung 49 5.2

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


Female leading causes of death, Dundee City, 2023

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Leading causes of death Female deaths % of all female deaths
F01, F03, G30 Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease 129 14.7
J40-J47 Chronic lower respiratory diseases 69 7.9
I20-I25 Ischaemic heart diseases 55 6.3
C33-C34 Malignant neoplasm of trachea, bronchus and lung 51 5.8
I60-I69 Cerebrovascular disease 49 5.6

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, Dundee City, 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 77.1 77.7 78.3 0.0 0.0
2002-04 77.8 78.4 78.9 0.8 0.2
2003-05 77.7 78.3 78.9 0.7 0.5
2004-06 78.5 79.0 79.6 1.7 0.9
2005-07 78.6 79.1 79.7 1.8 1.0
2006-08 78.8 79.4 80.0 2.1 1.2
2007-09 78.5 79.0 79.6 1.7 1.5
2008-10 78.2 78.8 79.4 1.4 1.8
2009-11 78.3 78.9 79.5 1.5 2.2
2010-12 78.5 79.1 79.7 1.8 2.4
2011-13 79.0 79.6 80.1 2.4 2.6
2012-14 79.5 80.1 80.6 3.0 2.8
2013-15 79.5 80.1 80.6 3.0 2.9
2014-16 79.0 79.6 80.2 2.4 2.9
2015-17 78.8 79.4 79.9 2.1 2.8
2016-18 78.6 79.2 79.8 1.9 2.8
2017-19 78.9 79.5 80.1 2.3 2.9
2018-20 78.8 79.4 80.0 2.1 2.7
2019-21 78.5 79.1 79.7 1.8 2.4

Source: Life Expectancy for Administrative Areas within Scotland


Male life expectancy at birth, Dundee City, 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 71.3 71.9 72.6 0.0 0.0
2002-04 71.8 72.4 73.0 0.7 0.4
2003-05 72.3 72.9 73.5 1.4 1.0
2004-06 72.8 73.5 74.1 2.1 1.5
2005-07 72.9 73.6 74.2 2.3 1.8
2006-08 72.9 73.5 74.2 2.2 2.0
2007-09 72.9 73.5 74.2 2.2 2.5
2008-10 72.9 73.6 74.3 2.3 3.1
2009-11 73.3 73.9 74.6 2.8 3.7
2010-12 73.6 74.3 74.9 3.2 4.1
2011-13 74.4 75.1 75.7 4.3 4.5
2012-14 74.6 75.3 75.9 4.6 4.9
2013-15 74.5 75.1 75.7 4.4 4.9
2014-16 73.9 74.5 75.1 3.6 4.9
2015-17 73.3 73.9 74.6 2.8 4.8
2016-18 73.3 74.0 74.6 2.8 4.8
2017-19 73.3 73.9 74.6 2.8 5.0
2018-20 73.2 73.8 74.4 2.6 4.5
2019-21 72.9 73.5 74.2 2.2 4.1

Source: Life Expectancy for Administrative Areas within Scotland


Female life expectancy at age 65 to 69, Dundee City, 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 17.8 18.1 18.4 0.0 0.0
2002-04 17.9 18.2 18.5 0.6 0.5
2003-05 17.9 18.2 18.6 0.8 1.3
2004-06 18.3 18.7 19.0 3.2 2.6
2005-07 18.7 19.0 19.4 5.2 3.3
2006-08 18.6 19.0 19.3 4.9 3.8
2007-09 18.6 19.0 19.4 5.0 4.7
2008-10 18.4 18.8 19.1 3.7 5.8
2009-11 18.7 19.0 19.4 5.2 7.3
2010-12 18.5 18.9 19.3 4.5 7.5
2011-13 18.7 19.1 19.4 5.4 8.0
2012-14 19.0 19.3 19.7 6.9 8.5
2013-15 18.9 19.3 19.7 6.6 8.7
2014-16 18.9 19.3 19.7 6.7 9.2
2015-17 18.7 19.0 19.4 5.2 8.9
2016-18 18.9 19.2 19.6 6.3 9.4
2017-19 19.0 19.4 19.8 7.1 9.8
2018-20 19.0 19.3 19.7 6.8 9.2
2019-21 18.8 19.2 19.5 5.9 8.7

Source: Life Expectancy for Administrative Areas within Scotland


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

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Year Lower CI Estimate Upper CI Estimate % change from 2001-03 Scotland Estimate % change from 2001-03
2001-03 14.5 14.8 15.2 0.0 0.0
2002-04 14.6 15.0 15.3 1.0 1.1
2003-05 14.9 15.3 15.6 2.9 2.5
2004-06 15.6 16.0 16.4 7.8 4.9
2005-07 15.8 16.2 16.6 9.3 6.1
2006-08 16.0 16.4 16.8 10.5 7.4
2007-09 15.8 16.1 16.5 8.9 8.6
2008-10 15.8 16.2 16.6 9.1 10.4
2009-11 15.7 16.1 16.5 8.6 12.0
2010-12 15.8 16.2 16.5 9.0 13.2
2011-13 16.2 16.5 16.9 11.5 14.1
2012-14 16.5 16.9 17.3 14.2 15.2
2013-15 16.6 17.0 17.4 14.4 15.0
2014-16 16.6 16.9 17.3 14.3 15.5
2015-17 16.4 16.7 17.1 12.9 15.5
2016-18 16.5 16.9 17.3 14.0 16.5
2017-19 16.4 16.8 17.1 13.1 17.4
2018-20 16.1 16.5 16.9 11.1 16.3
2019-21 15.8 16.2 16.5 9.1 15.3

Source: Life Expectancy for Administrative Areas within Scotland


Mid-2022 Migration by Council Area in Scotland


Migration by type, Dundee City, 2002-03 to 2021-22*

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Year In Out Net
2002-03 6,360 6,350 10
2003-04 5,830 6,570 -740
2004-05 6,850 6,280 570
2005-06 6,480 6,590 -110
2006-07 6,670 6,410 270
2007-08 7,300 6,690 610
2008-09 6,860 5,940 920
2009-10 7,130 6,150 980
2010-11 7,390 5,960 1,430
2011-12 7,380 7,150 230
2012-13 7,300 7,390 -100
2013-14 6,990 7,370 -370
2014-15 7,310 7,280 40
2015-16 7,460 7,510 -50
2016-17 7,870 7,200 670
2017-18 7,860 7,630 220
2018-19 8,460 7,720 740
2019-20 7,570 7,470 100
2020-21 7,800 8,670 -870
2021-22 8,870 6,980 1,890

*Totals have been rounded to the nearest ten.

Source: Total Migration to or from Scotland


Net migration rates per 1,000 people, Dundee City, 2008-09 to 2021-22

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Year Net migration rate Scottish Net migration rate
2008-09 6.3 4.7
2009-10 6.7 5.0
2010-11 9.7 5.7
2011-12 1.6 2.0
2012-13 -0.7 1.4
2013-14 -2.5 2.9
2014-15 0.3 4.7
2015-16 -0.3 5.0
2016-17 4.5 4.2
2017-18 1.5 2.9
2018-19 5.0 5.2
2019-20 0.7 3.0
2020-21 -5.9 4.1
2021-22 12.8 9.0

Sources: Migration Flows, Population Estimates Time Series Data


Net migration by age group by sex, Dundee City, 2021-22

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Age group Male Female All people
All people 1,023 868 1,891
0 to 4 -16 -6 -22
5 to 9 -20 -47 -67
10 to 14 -12 -4 -16
15 to 19 345 594 939
20 to 24 329 -4 325
25 to 29 209 133 342
30 to 34 12 79 91
35 to 39 49 95 144
40 to 44 32 12 44
45 to 49 32 18 50
50 to 54 7 4 11
55 to 59 30 12 42
60 to 64 9 10 19
65 to 69 25 -12 13
70 to 74 -2 15 13
75 to 79 4 -1 3
80 to 84 -3 1 -2
85 to 89 -7 -13 -20
90 and over 0 -18 -18

Source: Total Migration to or from Scotland


2023 Marriages and Civil Partnerships by Council Area in Scotland


Total marriages, Dundee City, 2003-2023

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Year All marriages
2003 584
2004 622
2005 622
2006 582
2007 483
2008 465
2009 480
2010 548
2011 572
2012 554
2013 476
2014 542
2015 525
2016 496
2017 491
2018 512
2019 440
2020 199
2021 320
2022 437
2023 408

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


Total civil partnerships, Dundee City, 2005-2023

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Year Male Female All civil partnerships Mixed-sex Same-sex
2005 0 3 3 NA NA
2006 13 9 22 NA NA
2007 7 8 15 NA NA
2008 6 5 11 NA NA
2009 2 7 9 NA NA
2010 8 8 16 NA NA
2011 3 9 12 NA NA
2012 9 9 18 NA NA
2013 4 9 13 NA NA
2014 3 5 8 NA NA
2015 0 0 0 NA NA
2016 2 1 3 NA NA
2017 2 0 2 NA NA
2018 1 2 3 NA NA
2019 1 1 2 NA NA
2020 0 1 1 NA NA
2021 NA NA 5 4 1
2022 NA NA 16 15 1
2023 NA NA 18 15 3

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


Mid-2023 Household Estimates by Council Area in Scotland


Total households, Dundee City, 2001-2023

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Year All households % change from 2001 Scotland % change from 2001
2001 66,854 0.0 0.0
2002 67,132 0.4 0.8
2003 67,109 0.4 1.7
2004 67,310 0.7 2.6
2005 67,188 0.5 3.6
2006 67,059 0.3 4.6
2007 68,010 1.7 5.7
2008 68,593 2.6 6.5
2009 69,066 3.3 7.2
2010 69,103 3.4 7.8
2011 69,148 3.4 8.3
2012 69,106 3.4 8.6
2013 69,187 3.5 9.1
2014 69,141 3.4 9.6
2015 68,909 3.1 10.1
2016 68,853 3.0 10.8
2017 69,106 3.4 11.4
2018 69,233 3.6 12.0
2019 69,417 3.8 12.7
2020 69,263 3.6 13.1
2021 69,627 4.1 13.8
2022 69,933 4.6 14.6
2023 70,409 5.3 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, Dundee City, 2018-2028

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Year All households % change from 2018 Scotland % change from 2018
2018 70,337 0.0 0.0
2019 70,685 0.5 0.7
2020 70,863 0.7 1.3
2021 71,077 1.1 1.8
2022 71,267 1.3 2.5
2023 71,358 1.5 2.9
2024 71,388 1.5 3.4
2025 71,427 1.6 3.8
2026 71,434 1.6 4.2
2027 71,484 1.6 4.5
2028 71,581 1.8 4.9

Source: 2018-based Household Projections


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

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Type 2018 2028 % change Scotland % change
All households 70,337 71,581 1.8 4.9
One adult 29,224 30,117 3.1 8.1
Two adults 19,978 20,230 1.3 7.2
One adult, one or more children 5,597 5,763 3.0 2.2
Two or more adults, one or more children 10,254 10,626 3.6 -0.9
Three or more adults 5,285 4,845 -8.3 -3.4

Source: 2018-based Household Projections


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

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Age group 2018 2028 % change Scotland % change
All HRPs 70,337 71,581 1.8 4.9
16 to 19 626 716 14.3 12.5
20 to 24 4,301 4,096 -4.8 -6.5
25 to 29 7,229 5,631 -22.1 -15.5
30 to 34 7,032 7,107 1.1 1.3
35 to 39 5,483 7,153 30.5 13.5
40 to 44 4,732 6,394 35.1 16.6
45 to 49 5,483 5,487 0.1 -5.9
50 to 54 6,272 4,744 -24.4 -21.4
55 to 59 6,502 5,508 -15.3 -4.1
60 to 64 5,136 5,491 6.9 16.1
65 to 69 4,281 5,102 19.2 17.5
70 to 74 3,916 3,861 -1.4 2.8
75 to 79 3,692 4,292 16.2 28.2
80 to 84 3,001 3,312 10.4 32.3
85 to 89 1,808 1,701 -6.0 19.0
90 and over 844 986 16.9 27.9

Source: 2018-based Household Projections


2023 Dwellings by Council Area in Scotland


Total dwellings, Dundee City, 2001-2023

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Year All dwellings % change from 2001 Scotland % change from 2001
2001 71,740 0.0 0.0
2002 72,109 0.5 0.8
2003 72,297 0.8 1.5
2004 72,210 0.7 2.4
2005 71,790 0.1 3.3
2006 72,165 0.6 4.1
2007 72,736 1.4 5.2
2008 73,068 1.9 6.0
2009 73,696 2.7 6.7
2010 74,015 3.2 7.2
2011 73,529 2.5 7.8
2012 73,818 2.9 8.4
2013 73,560 2.5 8.9
2014 73,575 2.6 9.5
2015 73,689 2.7 10.2
2016 74,026 3.2 11.0
2017 74,354 3.6 11.8
2018 74,531 3.9 12.7
2019 74,891 4.4 13.6
2020 75,027 4.6 14.4
2021 75,453 5.2 15.3
2022 75,840 5.7 16.3
2023 76,306 6.4 17.3

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


Dwellings by Council Tax band, Dundee City, 2023

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Tax band % of all dwellings Scotland % of all dwellings
All dwellings 100.0 100.0
A 36.7 20.2
B 22.7 22.4
C 12.9 16.1
D 12.6 13.8
E 10.2 13.7
F 3.4 8.1
G 1.5 5.2
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 72.3 58.7
D - E 22.8 27.5
F - H 4.9 13.8

Source: statistics.gov.scot


Dwellings by type, Dundee City, 2017

Type % of all dwellings Scotland % of all dwellings
All dwellings 100.0 100.0
Detached 11.2 21.5
Semi-detached 18.8 19.7
Terrace 17.9 20.5
Flat 50.5 37.7
Not known 1.7 0.7

Source: statistics.gov.scot