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 Inverclyde was 78,340. This is a decrease of 0.1% from 78,430 in 2021. Over the same period, the population of Scotland increased by 0.5%.

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Inverclyde had the 28th 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 Inverclyde has decreased by 6.9%. This is the lowest 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 (51.9%) than males (48.1%) living in Inverclyde. 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 23,674. In contrast, the 16 to 24 age group was the smallest, with a population of 7,170. In 2022, more females than males lived in Inverclyde in 4 out of 6 age groups.

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Between 2001 and 2022, the 0 to 15 age group saw the largest percentage decrease (-26.5%). The 75 and over age group saw the largest percentage increase (+28.1%).

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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 Inverclyde is projected to decrease from 78,150 to 73,418. This is a decrease of 6.1%, which compares to a projected increase of 1.8% for Scotland as a whole.

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Inverclyde is projected to have the 28th 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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Inverclyde is projected to have the 2nd lowest 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 Inverclyde is projected to decrease by 5.1% 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 decrease of 0.8% over the same period.

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The average age of the population of Inverclyde 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 (-16.1%) and the 75 and over age group is projected to see the largest percentage increase (+16.0%). In terms of size, however, 45 to 64 is projected to remain the largest age group.

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Births

Last updated: July 2024
Likely next update: July 2025

2023 Births by Council Area in Scotland


In 2023, there were 618 births in Inverclyde. This is a decrease of 5.5% from 654 births in 2022. Of these 618 births, 300 (48.5%) were female and 318 (51.5%) were male.

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In Inverclyde, the standardised birth rate decreased from 9.4 per 1,000 population in 2022 to 8.9 in 2023. In comparison, the rate in Scotland overall decreased from 8.6 to 8.4.

In 2023, Inverclyde was the council area with the 22nd 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 Inverclyde was 30 to 34 (228 births), the same as in 2003. The least common age group of mothers in Inverclyde was 0 to 19 (16 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 (-84.8%) and the 40 and over age group has seen the largest percentage increase in births (+36.8%).

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The total fertility rate in Inverclyde decreased from 1.47 in 2022 to 1.39 in 2023. Out of the 32 council areas in Scotland, Inverclyde had the 22nd 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 1,173 deaths in Inverclyde. This is a 3.4% increase from 1,134 deaths in 2022. Of these 1,173 deaths, 586 (50.0%) were female and 587 (50.0%) were male.

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In Inverclyde, the standardised death rate increased from 13.1 per 1,000 population in 2022 to 13.6 in 2023. In comparison, the rate in Scotland overall in 2022 was 11.6 and remained the same in 2023.

In 2023, Inverclyde was the council area with the 3rd 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 Inverclyde have increased in number. In 2023, a lower number of female (586) than male (587) deaths were registered.

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In comparison to 2003, the number of female deaths registered in Inverclyde in 2023 was 8.9% higher and the number of male deaths was 2.6% 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 80 to 84 age group saw the highest number of total deaths (204) and the 1 to 4, 5 to 9, 10 to 14, 15 to 19, 20 to 24 age groups saw the fewest (0). For females, the most common age group was 90 and over (140) and for males, the most common age group was 80 to 84 (105).

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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 Inverclyde, the leading cause of death for males in 2023 was Ischaemic heart diseases (12.9% of all male deaths), followed by Lung Cancer (7.7%). 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 Inverclyde, the leading cause of death for females in 2023 was Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease (12.3% of all female deaths), followed by Lung Cancer, Ischaemic heart diseases (7.2%). 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 Inverclyde, life expectancy at birth was higher for females (78.9 years) than for males (74.0 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 Inverclyde, 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 Inverclyde has risen by 1.5%. This is the joint 28th highest percentage change out of all 32 council areas in Scotland and this is lower than the percentage change for Scotland overall (+2.4%).

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Over the period between 2001-03 and 2019-21, male life expectancy at birth in Inverclyde has risen by 5.5%. This is the 5th highest percentage change out of all 32 council areas in Scotland and this is higher than the percentage change for Scotland overall (+4.1%).

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In Inverclyde, life expectancy at age 65-69 was higher for females (18.5 years) than for males (16.3 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 Inverclyde, 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 Inverclyde has risen by 5.2%. This is the 2nd lowest 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 Inverclyde has risen by 17.4%. This is the 7th highest percentage change out of all 32 council areas in Scotland and this is higher 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 Inverclyde was 1,840, a 6.1% decrease from 1,960 in the period 2020-21. The level of out-migration in Inverclyde was 1,580, which is a 10.7% decrease from 1,770 in 2020-21.

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In 2021-22, Inverclyde had the joint 26th highest level of net migration out of the 32 council areas in Scotland, with a net total of 260 people. This is an increase of 80 from 180 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 Inverclyde, the net migration rate increased from 2.3 people per 1,000 population in 2020-21 to 3.3 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, Inverclyde was the council area with the 29th 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 Inverclyde was higher for males (130) than for females (128). The age group with the highest level of total net migration was 40 to 44 (64). In contrast, the age group with the lowest level of net migration was 15 to 19 (-49).

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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, 157 marriages were registered in Inverclyde. This is a 23.0% decrease from 204 in 2022. In comparison, the number of marriages registered in Scotland overall decreased by 10.9%.

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Inverclyde had the joint 28th 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, 4 civil partnerships were registered in Inverclyde, of which 4 were mixed-sex and 0 were same-sex.

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Inverclyde had the joint 25th 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 Inverclyde was 37,556. This is a 0.4% increase from 37,394 households in 2022. In comparison, the number of households in Scotland overall increased by 0.8%.

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Inverclyde had the 28th 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 Inverclyde has increased by 2.4%. This is the lowest 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 Inverclyde is projected to decrease from 37,640 to 36,433. This is a 3.2% decrease, which compares to a projected increase of 4.9% for Scotland as a whole.

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Inverclyde is projected to have the 28th 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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Inverclyde is projected to have the lowest 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 (42.7%) and the household type “One adult, one or more children” is projected to remain the least common (7.2%) in Inverclyde.

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Between 2018 and 2028, the household type “Two or more adults, one or more children” is projected to see the largest percentage decrease (-13.1%) and the household type “Two adults” is projected to see the largest percentage increase (+0.6%).

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Between 2018 and 2028, the 50 to 54 age group is projected to see the largest percentage decrease (-35.3%) and the 65 to 69 age group is projected to see the largest percentage increase (+22.8%). 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 Inverclyde was 39,913. This is a 0.3% increase from 39,776 in 2022. In comparison, the number of dwellings in Scotland overall increased by 0.8%.

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Inverclyde had the 28th 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 Inverclyde has increased by 1.8%. This is the lowest 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 Inverclyde, Council Tax band A was most common (47.5%) in 2023, followed by Council Tax band B (15.8%). Contrastingly, Council Tax band H was the least common (0.5%). 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, Inverclyde, 2001-2022

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Year Population % change from 2001 Scotland % change from 2001
2001 84,150 0.0 0.0
2002 83,730 -0.5 0.0
2003 83,300 -1.0 0.1
2004 82,690 -1.7 0.4
2005 82,680 -1.7 0.9
2006 82,320 -2.2 1.4
2007 82,110 -2.4 2.1
2008 82,000 -2.6 2.7
2009 81,670 -2.9 3.3
2010 81,510 -3.1 3.9
2011 81,220 -3.5 4.7
2012 80,990 -3.8 4.8
2013 80,870 -3.9 5.0
2014 80,560 -4.3 5.3
2015 80,350 -4.5 5.7
2016 80,110 -4.8 6.1
2017 79,840 -5.1 6.4
2018 79,370 -5.7 6.5
2019 79,180 -5.9 6.9
2020 78,620 -6.6 6.9
2021 78,430 -6.8 7.0
2022 78,340 -6.9 7.6

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Population by age group by sex, Inverclyde, 2022

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Age group Male Female All people % of population Scotland % of population
All people 37,718 40,622 78,340 100.0 100.0
0 to 15 6,274 5,719 11,993 15.3 16.4
16 to 24 3,684 3,486 7,170 9.2 10.7
25 to 44 8,645 9,230 17,875 22.8 25.3
45 to 64 11,357 12,317 23,674 30.2 27.5
65 to 74 4,527 5,122 9,649 12.3 11.0
75 and over 3,231 4,748 7,979 10.2 9.1

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Age group Male Female All people % of population Scotland % of population
All people 37,718 40,622 78,340 100.0 100.0
0 to 15 6,274 5,719 11,993 15.3 16.4
16 to 64 23,686 25,033 48,719 62.2 63.5
65 and over 7,758 9,870 17,628 22.5 20.1

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Percentage change in population by age group, Inverclyde, 2001 and 2022

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Age group 2001 2022 % change Scotland % change
All people 84,150 78,340 -6.9 7.6
0 to 15 16,306 11,993 -26.5 -8.1
16 to 24 9,132 7,170 -21.5 2.3
25 to 44 23,785 17,875 -24.8 -6.6
45 to 64 20,914 23,674 13.2 20.6
65 to 74 7,783 9,649 24.0 34.2
75 and over 6,230 7,979 28.1 38.1

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Age group 2001 2022 % change Scotland % change
All people 84,150 78,340 -6.9 7.6
0 to 15 16,306 11,993 -26.5 -8.1
16 to 64 53,831 48,719 -9.5 5.2
65 and over 14,013 17,628 25.8 36.0

Source: Population Estimates Time Series Data


2018-based Population Projections by Council Area in Scotland


Total projected population, Inverclyde, 2018-2028

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Year Population % change from 2018 Scotland % change from 2018
2018 78,150 0.0 0.0
2019 77,693 -0.6 0.3
2020 77,255 -1.1 0.5
2021 76,791 -1.7 0.7
2022 76,313 -2.4 0.9
2023 75,836 -3.0 1.1
2024 75,367 -3.6 1.2
2025 74,885 -4.2 1.4
2026 74,394 -4.8 1.5
2027 73,898 -5.4 1.7
2028 73,418 -6.1 1.8

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


Components of projected population change, Inverclyde, 2018 and 2028

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Area 2018 2028 Natural change Net migration Total change Natural % change Net migration % change Total % change
Inverclyde 78,150 73,418 -3,976 -615 -4,732 -5.1 -0.8 -6.1
Scotland 5,438,100 5,537,116 -90,876 189,892 99,016 -1.7 3.5 1.8

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


Projected population change by sex, Inverclyde, 2018 and 2028

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Sex 2018 2028 % change Scotland % change
All people 78,150 73,418 -6.1 1.8
Male 37,401 34,818 -6.9 2.2
Female 40,749 38,600 -5.3 1.4

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


Projected population change by age group, Inverclyde, 2018 and 2028

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Age group 2018 2028 % change Scotland % change
All people 78,150 73,418 -6.1 1.8
0 to 15 12,628 10,841 -14.2 -6.0
16 to 24 7,780 7,137 -8.3 -0.9
25 to 44 17,728 16,617 -6.3 3.1
45 to 64 23,632 19,833 -16.1 -5.5
65 to 74 8,987 10,410 15.8 14.4
75 and over 7,395 8,580 16.0 25.4

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

Age group 2018 2028 % change Scotland % change
All people 78,150 73,418 -6.1 1.8
0 to 15 12,628 10,841 -14.2 -6.0
16 to 64 49,140 43,587 -11.3 -1.3
65 and over 16,382 18,990 15.9 19.3

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


2023 Births by Council Area in Scotland


Births by sex, Inverclyde, 2003-2023

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Year Male Female All births % change from 2003 Scotland % change from 2003
2003 427 403 830 0.0 0.0
2004 456 442 898 8.2 2.9
2005 471 431 902 8.7 3.7
2006 442 404 846 1.9 6.2
2007 451 406 857 3.3 10.2
2008 457 403 860 3.6 14.5
2009 448 365 813 -2.0 12.6
2010 411 380 791 -4.7 12.1
2011 437 377 814 -1.9 11.7
2012 402 364 766 -7.7 10.7
2013 356 398 754 -9.2 6.8
2014 398 346 744 -10.4 8.2
2015 369 342 711 -14.3 5.1
2016 376 330 706 -14.9 3.9
2017 341 326 667 -19.6 0.8
2018 354 335 689 -17.0 -2.1
2019 316 299 615 -25.9 -4.9
2020 306 309 615 -25.9 -11.0
2021 324 281 605 -27.1 -8.9
2022 332 322 654 -21.2 -10.4
2023 318 300 618 -25.5 -12.4

Source: Births Time Series Data Table BT.4


Standardised birth rates, Inverclyde, 2003-2023

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Year Standardised birth rate Scottish birth rate
2003 10.5 10.3
2004 11.5 10.6
2005 11.6 10.6
2006 11.0 10.8
2007 11.2 11.2
2008 11.4 11.5
2009 10.9 11.3
2010 10.7 11.2
2011 11.1 11.1
2012 10.5 10.9
2013 10.4 10.5
2014 10.3 10.6
2015 10.0 10.3
2016 9.9 10.1
2017 9.4 9.8
2018 9.8 9.5
2019 8.8 9.2
2020 8.9 8.6
2021 8.7 8.8
2022 9.4 8.6
2023 8.9 8.4

Source: Births Time Series Data Table BT.8


Births by age group of mother, Inverclyde, 2003 and 2023

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Age group of mother 2003 2023 % change Scotland % change
All ages 830 618 -25.5 -12.4
0 to 19 105 16 -84.8 -72.6
20 to 24 197 90 -54.3 -45.1
25 to 29 170 161 -5.3 -7.5
30 to 34 219 228 4.1 1.0
35 to 39 120 97 -19.2 12.3
40 and over 19 26 36.8 47.7
Not stated 0 0 NaN -88.3

Source: Births Time Series Data Table BT.6


Approximated total fertility rate, Inverclyde, 2003-2023

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Year Approximated total fertility rate % change from 2003 Scotland % change from 2003
2003 1.57 0.0 0.0
2004 1.74 10.8 3.9
2005 1.75 11.5 5.3
2006 1.69 7.6 7.9
2007 1.74 10.8 11.8
2008 1.76 12.1 15.8
2009 1.68 7.0 13.8
2010 1.65 5.1 13.2
2011 1.70 8.3 11.2
2012 1.62 3.2 10.5
2013 1.60 1.9 7.2
2014 1.61 2.5 7.9
2015 1.54 -1.9 4.6
2016 1.54 -1.9 2.6
2017 1.45 -7.6 -0.7
2018 1.53 -2.5 -3.9
2019 1.37 -12.7 -6.6
2020 1.38 -12.1 -12.5
2021 1.35 -14.0 -10.5
2022 1.47 -6.4 -12.5
2023 1.39 -11.5 -14.5

Source: Births Time Series Data Table BT.10


2023 Deaths by Council Area in Scotland


Deaths by sex, Inverclyde, 2003-2023

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Year Male Female All people % change from 2003 Scotland % change from 2003
2003 572 538 1,110 0.0 0.0
2004 520 553 1,073 -3.3 -3.9
2005 487 562 1,049 -5.5 -4.7
2006 466 523 989 -10.9 -5.8
2007 490 533 1,023 -7.8 -4.3
2008 476 519 995 -10.4 -4.7
2009 469 502 971 -12.5 -7.9
2010 529 521 1,050 -5.4 -7.7
2011 488 525 1,013 -8.7 -8.2
2012 453 503 956 -13.9 -6.0
2013 497 468 965 -13.1 -6.5
2014 428 509 937 -15.6 -7.2
2015 490 541 1,031 -7.1 -1.5
2016 491 515 1,006 -9.4 -3.0
2017 533 571 1,104 -0.5 -1.0
2018 507 567 1,074 -3.2 0.1
2019 511 568 1,079 -2.8 -0.6
2020 574 651 1,225 10.4 9.6
2021 497 536 1,033 -6.9 8.7
2022 530 604 1,134 2.2 7.6
2023 587 586 1,173 5.7 8.5

Source: Deaths Time Series Data Table DT.5


Standardised death rates, Inverclyde, 2003-2023

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Year Standardised death rate Scottish death rate
2003 13.0 11.5
2004 12.6 11.1
2005 12.3 10.9
2006 11.5 10.7
2007 11.8 10.8
2008 11.5 10.7
2009 11.2 10.3
2010 12.1 10.3
2011 11.7 10.1
2012 11.0 10.3
2013 11.1 10.3
2014 10.7 10.2
2015 11.8 10.8
2016 11.4 10.6
2017 12.6 10.7
2018 12.3 10.8
2019 12.3 10.7
2020 14.3 11.8
2021 12.0 11.7
2022 13.1 11.6
2023 13.6 11.6

Source: Deaths Time Series Data Table DT.9


Deaths by sex, Inverclyde, 2003 and 2023

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Sex 2003 2023 % change Scotland % change
All people 1,110 1,173 5.7 8.5
Male 572 587 2.6 13.8
Female 538 586 8.9 3.7

Source: Deaths Time Series Data Table DT.5


Deaths by age group by sex, Inverclyde, 2023

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Age group Male Female All people % of all deaths Scotland % of all deaths
All people 587 586 1,173 100.0 100.0
0 0 2 2 0.2 0.3
1 to 4 0 0 0 0.0 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 0 0 0 0.0 0.1
20 to 24 0 0 0 0.0 0.3
25 to 29 2 1 3 0.3 0.3
30 to 34 0 3 3 0.3 0.5
35 to 39 16 1 17 1.4 0.9
40 to 44 12 4 16 1.4 1.3
45 to 49 5 6 11 0.9 1.7
50 to 54 23 8 31 2.6 2.8
55 to 59 36 25 61 5.2 4.1
60 to 64 46 29 75 6.4 5.7
65 to 69 58 39 97 8.3 7.5
70 to 74 70 52 122 10.4 10.5
75 to 79 87 78 165 14.1 14.2
80 to 84 105 99 204 17.4 16.2
85 to 89 73 99 172 14.7 16.4
90 and over 54 140 194 16.5 17.2

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


Male leading causes of death, Inverclyde, 2023

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Leading causes of death Male deaths % of all male deaths
I20-I25 Ischaemic heart diseases 76 12.9
C33-C34 Malignant neoplasm of trachea, bronchus and lung 45 7.7
F01, F03, G30 Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease 39 6.6
J40-J47 Chronic lower respiratory diseases 33 5.6
I60-I69 Cerebrovascular disease 31 5.3

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


Female leading causes of death, Inverclyde, 2023

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Leading causes of death Female deaths % of all female deaths
F01, F03, G30 Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease 72 12.3
C33-C34 Malignant neoplasm of trachea, bronchus and lung 42 7.2
I20-I25 Ischaemic heart diseases 42 7.2
I60-I69 Cerebrovascular disease 41 7.0
J40-J47 Chronic lower respiratory diseases 38 6.5

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, Inverclyde, 2001-03 to 2019-21

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Year Lower CI Estimate Upper CI Estimate % change from 2001-03 Scotland Estimate % change from 2001-03
2001-03 77.0 77.7 78.5 0.0 0.0
2002-04 77.3 78.0 78.8 0.3 0.2
2003-05 77.1 77.9 78.6 0.1 0.5
2004-06 77.0 77.8 78.6 0.1 0.9
2005-07 77.4 78.2 78.9 0.5 1.0
2006-08 77.8 78.6 79.4 1.1 1.2
2007-09 78.1 78.9 79.7 1.5 1.5
2008-10 78.4 79.2 80.0 1.8 1.8
2009-11 78.9 79.6 80.3 2.4 2.2
2010-12 79.2 79.9 80.6 2.8 2.4
2011-13 80.0 80.6 81.3 3.7 2.6
2012-14 80.1 80.7 81.4 3.8 2.8
2013-15 79.7 80.4 81.1 3.4 2.9
2014-16 79.4 80.1 80.8 3.0 2.9
2015-17 78.9 79.7 80.4 2.5 2.8
2016-18 78.9 79.6 80.3 2.4 2.8
2017-19 78.2 79.0 79.8 1.6 2.9
2018-20 77.8 78.6 79.3 1.1 2.7
2019-21 78.2 78.9 79.7 1.5 2.4

Source: Life Expectancy for Administrative Areas within Scotland


Male life expectancy at birth, Inverclyde, 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 69.4 70.2 71.0 0.0 0.0
2002-04 69.5 70.3 71.1 0.2 0.4
2003-05 70.3 71.1 71.9 1.3 1.0
2004-06 71.4 72.2 73.0 2.9 1.5
2005-07 71.7 72.6 73.4 3.4 1.8
2006-08 72.1 73.0 73.8 4.0 2.0
2007-09 72.5 73.3 74.1 4.5 2.5
2008-10 72.4 73.2 74.0 4.4 3.1
2009-11 72.4 73.2 74.0 4.3 3.7
2010-12 72.9 73.7 74.5 5.0 4.1
2011-13 73.8 74.6 75.4 6.3 4.5
2012-14 74.7 75.5 76.2 7.5 4.9
2013-15 74.7 75.4 76.2 7.5 4.9
2014-16 74.9 75.6 76.4 7.8 4.9
2015-17 74.4 75.2 75.9 7.1 4.8
2016-18 74.4 75.2 75.9 7.1 4.8
2017-19 74.1 74.9 75.6 6.7 5.0
2018-20 73.5 74.3 75.1 5.9 4.5
2019-21 73.2 74.0 74.9 5.5 4.1

Source: Life Expectancy for Administrative Areas within Scotland


Female life expectancy at age 65 to 69, Inverclyde, 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 17.2 17.6 18.1 0.0 0.0
2002-04 17.3 17.7 18.2 0.7 0.5
2003-05 17.4 17.9 18.3 1.4 1.3
2004-06 17.6 18.1 18.6 2.8 2.6
2005-07 17.8 18.2 18.7 3.5 3.3
2006-08 18.0 18.5 19.0 5.0 3.8
2007-09 18.2 18.6 19.1 5.9 4.7
2008-10 18.4 18.9 19.3 7.1 5.8
2009-11 18.5 19.0 19.4 7.9 7.3
2010-12 18.6 19.0 19.5 8.0 7.5
2011-13 18.8 19.3 19.7 9.4 8.0
2012-14 18.8 19.3 19.8 9.8 8.5
2013-15 18.9 19.4 19.9 10.1 8.7
2014-16 18.9 19.4 19.9 10.2 9.2
2015-17 18.9 19.3 19.7 9.7 8.9
2016-18 18.6 19.1 19.5 8.2 9.4
2017-19 18.4 18.8 19.3 7.1 9.8
2018-20 17.8 18.3 18.7 3.9 9.2
2019-21 18.1 18.5 18.9 5.2 8.7

Source: Life Expectancy for Administrative Areas within Scotland


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

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Year Lower CI Estimate Upper CI Estimate % change from 2001-03 Scotland Estimate % change from 2001-03
2001-03 13.5 13.9 14.4 0.0 0.0
2002-04 13.5 13.9 14.4 0.1 1.1
2003-05 13.9 14.4 14.8 3.2 2.5
2004-06 14.4 14.9 15.4 7.1 4.9
2005-07 14.7 15.2 15.7 9.1 6.1
2006-08 14.9 15.4 15.9 10.9 7.4
2007-09 15.1 15.6 16.0 11.9 8.6
2008-10 15.2 15.7 16.1 12.5 10.4
2009-11 15.1 15.6 16.1 12.3 12.0
2010-12 15.2 15.7 16.2 12.8 13.2
2011-13 15.4 15.9 16.4 14.1 14.1
2012-14 16.0 16.5 17.0 18.3 15.2
2013-15 16.0 16.5 16.9 18.3 15.0
2014-16 16.1 16.6 17.1 19.2 15.5
2015-17 15.7 16.1 16.6 16.0 15.5
2016-18 15.7 16.2 16.6 16.2 16.5
2017-19 15.8 16.3 16.7 17.1 17.4
2018-20 15.9 16.3 16.7 17.1 16.3
2019-21 15.9 16.3 16.8 17.4 15.3

Source: Life Expectancy for Administrative Areas within Scotland


Mid-2022 Migration by Council Area in Scotland


Migration by type, Inverclyde, 2002-03 to 2021-22*

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Year In Out Net
2002-03 1,810 2,210 -400
2003-04 1,750 2,350 -600
2004-05 1,960 2,090 -130
2005-06 1,660 2,010 -350
2006-07 1,620 1,940 -320
2007-08 1,660 1,860 -200
2008-09 1,330 1,690 -360
2009-10 1,400 1,620 -230
2010-11 1,260 1,550 -290
2011-12 1,540 1,620 -80
2012-13 1,570 1,580 -10
2013-14 1,500 1,710 -210
2014-15 1,600 1,640 -40
2015-16 1,660 1,680 -20
2016-17 1,710 1,670 30
2017-18 1,650 1,760 -110
2018-19 1,750 1,610 140
2019-20 1,440 1,440 0
2020-21 1,960 1,770 180
2021-22 1,840 1,580 260

*Totals have been rounded to the nearest ten.

Source: Total Migration to or from Scotland


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

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Year Net migration rate Scottish Net migration rate
2008-09 -4.4 4.7
2009-10 -2.8 5.0
2010-11 -3.6 5.7
2011-12 -1.0 2.0
2012-13 -0.1 1.4
2013-14 -2.5 2.9
2014-15 -0.5 4.7
2015-16 -0.2 5.0
2016-17 0.4 4.2
2017-18 -1.4 2.9
2018-19 1.7 5.2
2019-20 0.0 3.0
2020-21 2.3 4.1
2021-22 3.3 9.0

Sources: Migration Flows, Population Estimates Time Series Data


Net migration by age group by sex, Inverclyde, 2021-22

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Age group Male Female All people
All people 129 126 255
0 to 4 15 -3 12
5 to 9 9 2 11
10 to 14 17 9 26
15 to 19 -20 -29 -49
20 to 24 -16 3 -13
25 to 29 -8 -8 -16
30 to 34 -12 20 8
35 to 39 21 34 55
40 to 44 33 31 64
45 to 49 8 -4 4
50 to 54 -12 6 -6
55 to 59 19 17 36
60 to 64 36 0 36
65 to 69 16 17 33
70 to 74 5 9 14
75 to 79 14 17 31
80 to 84 3 1 4
85 to 89 2 -1 1
90 and over -1 5 4

Source: Total Migration to or from Scotland


2023 Marriages and Civil Partnerships by Council Area in Scotland


Total marriages, Inverclyde, 2003-2023

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Year All marriages
2003 288
2004 275
2005 278
2006 276
2007 250
2008 273
2009 239
2010 222
2011 222
2012 224
2013 208
2014 203
2015 210
2016 208
2017 182
2018 168
2019 168
2020 65
2021 142
2022 204
2023 157

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


Total civil partnerships, Inverclyde, 2005-2023

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Year Male Female All civil partnerships Mixed-sex Same-sex
2005 0 1 1 NA NA
2006 3 2 5 NA NA
2007 1 3 4 NA NA
2008 0 1 1 NA NA
2009 1 5 6 NA NA
2010 1 0 1 NA NA
2011 0 4 4 NA NA
2012 2 0 2 NA NA
2013 1 0 1 NA NA
2014 0 1 1 NA NA
2015 0 0 0 NA NA
2016 0 0 0 NA NA
2017 0 0 0 NA NA
2018 0 0 0 NA NA
2019 0 0 0 NA NA
2020 1 0 1 NA NA
2021 NA NA 0 0 0
2022 NA NA 3 3 0
2023 NA NA 4 4 0

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


Mid-2023 Household Estimates by Council Area in Scotland


Total households, Inverclyde, 2001-2023

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Year All households % change from 2001 Scotland % change from 2001
2001 36,689 0.0 0.0
2002 36,652 -0.1 0.8
2003 36,733 0.1 1.7
2004 36,958 0.7 2.6
2005 37,049 1.0 3.6
2006 37,140 1.2 4.6
2007 37,128 1.2 5.7
2008 37,194 1.4 6.5
2009 37,318 1.7 7.2
2010 37,315 1.7 7.8
2011 37,335 1.8 8.3
2012 37,221 1.5 8.6
2013 37,186 1.4 9.1
2014 37,160 1.3 9.6
2015 37,128 1.2 10.1
2016 37,214 1.4 10.8
2017 37,206 1.4 11.4
2018 37,122 1.2 12.0
2019 37,022 0.9 12.7
2020 36,980 0.8 13.1
2021 37,213 1.4 13.8
2022 37,394 1.9 14.6
2023 37,556 2.4 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, Inverclyde, 2018-2028

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Year All households % change from 2018 Scotland % change from 2018
2018 37,640 0.0 0.0
2019 37,614 -0.1 0.7
2020 37,543 -0.3 1.3
2021 37,462 -0.5 1.8
2022 37,340 -0.8 2.5
2023 37,198 -1.2 2.9
2024 37,076 -1.5 3.4
2025 36,943 -1.9 3.8
2026 36,792 -2.3 4.2
2027 36,607 -2.7 4.5
2028 36,433 -3.2 4.9

Source: 2018-based Household Projections


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

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Type 2018 2028 % change Scotland % change
All households 37,640 36,433 -3.2 4.9
One adult 15,481 15,567 0.6 8.1
Two adults 9,792 9,848 0.6 7.2
One adult, one or more children 2,840 2,631 -7.4 2.2
Two or more adults, one or more children 5,754 5,001 -13.1 -0.9
Three or more adults 3,774 3,386 -10.3 -3.4

Source: 2018-based Household Projections


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

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Age group 2018 2028 % change Scotland % change
All HRPs 37,640 36,433 -3.2 4.9
16 to 19 223 227 1.8 12.5
20 to 24 926 803 -13.2 -6.5
25 to 29 2,034 1,569 -22.9 -15.5
30 to 34 2,259 2,050 -9.3 1.3
35 to 39 2,598 2,641 1.6 13.5
40 to 44 2,602 2,782 6.9 16.6
45 to 49 3,478 2,927 -15.8 -5.9
50 to 54 4,285 2,772 -35.3 -21.4
55 to 59 4,421 3,530 -20.2 -4.1
60 to 64 3,309 3,839 16.0 16.1
65 to 69 2,955 3,628 22.8 17.5
70 to 74 2,635 2,671 1.3 2.8
75 to 79 2,442 2,979 22.0 28.2
80 to 84 1,894 2,318 22.4 32.3
85 to 89 1,088 1,163 6.9 19.0
90 and over 490 534 9.1 27.9

Source: 2018-based Household Projections


2023 Dwellings by Council Area in Scotland


Total dwellings, Inverclyde, 2001-2023

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Year All dwellings % change from 2001 Scotland % change from 2001
2001 39,204 0.0 0.0
2002 39,290 0.2 0.8
2003 39,453 0.6 1.5
2004 39,659 1.2 2.4
2005 39,376 0.4 3.3
2006 39,136 -0.2 4.1
2007 39,174 -0.1 5.2
2008 39,285 0.2 6.0
2009 39,299 0.2 6.7
2010 39,377 0.4 7.2
2011 39,457 0.6 7.8
2012 39,590 1.0 8.4
2013 38,791 -1.1 8.9
2014 38,699 -1.3 9.5
2015 38,787 -1.1 10.2
2016 38,835 -0.9 11.0
2017 38,848 -0.9 11.8
2018 38,985 -0.6 12.7
2019 38,977 -0.6 13.6
2020 39,107 -0.2 14.4
2021 39,446 0.6 15.3
2022 39,776 1.5 16.3
2023 39,913 1.8 17.3

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


Dwellings by Council Tax band, Inverclyde, 2023

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Tax band % of all dwellings Scotland % of all dwellings
All dwellings 100.0 100.0
A 47.5 20.2
B 15.8 22.4
C 9.6 16.1
D 8.9 13.8
E 9.2 13.7
F 4.8 8.1
G 3.6 5.2
H 0.5 0.5

Source: statistics.gov.scot


Tax band % of all dwellings Scotland % of all dwellings
All dwellings 100.0 100.0
A - C 72.9 58.7
D - E 18.1 27.5
F - H 9.0 13.8

Source: statistics.gov.scot


Dwellings by type, Inverclyde, 2017

Type % of all dwellings Scotland % of all dwellings
All dwellings 100.0 100.0
Detached 11.6 21.5
Semi-detached 18.5 19.7
Terrace 20.8 20.5
Flat 48.8 37.7
Not known 0.3 0.7

Source: statistics.gov.scot