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 Midlothian was 97,030. This is an increase of 1.4% from 95,690 in 2021. Over the same period, the population of Scotland increased by 0.5%.

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Midlothian had the 23rd 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 Midlothian has increased by 19.9%. This is the 2nd 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 (51.7%) than males (48.3%) living in Midlothian. 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 25,900. In contrast, the 75 and over age group was the smallest, with a population of 8,271. In 2022, more females than males lived in Midlothian in 4 out of 6 age groups.

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Between 2001 and 2022, each age group increased in size. The 75 and over age group saw the largest percentage increase (+59.8%).

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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 Midlothian is projected to increase from 91,340 to 103,945. This is an increase of 13.8%, which compares to a projected increase of 1.8% for Scotland as a whole.

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Midlothian is projected to have the 22nd 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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Midlothian is projected to have the 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 Midlothian is projected to increase by 1.4% due to natural change (more births than deaths). 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 12.4% over the same period.

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The average age of the population of Midlothian 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, each age group increased in size. The 75 and over age group is projected to see the largest percentage increase (+40.9%). In terms of size, however, 25 to 44 is projected to become 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 970 births in Midlothian. This is a decrease of 6.7% from 1,040 births in 2022. Of these 970 births, 480 (49.5%) were female and 490 (50.5%) were male.

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In Midlothian, the standardised birth rate decreased from 10.5 per 1,000 population in 2022 to 9.7 in 2023. In comparison, the rate in Scotland overall decreased from 8.6 to 8.4.

In 2023, Midlothian was the council area with the 6th 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 Midlothian was 30 to 34 (361 births), the same as in 2003. The least common age group of mothers in Midlothian was 0 to 19 (30 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 (-58.3%) and the 35 to 39 age group has seen the largest percentage increase in births (+73.3%).

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The total fertility rate in Midlothian decreased from 1.64 in 2022 to 1.52 in 2023. Out of the 32 council areas in Scotland, Midlothian had the joint 4th 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 932 deaths in Midlothian. This is a 9.1% decrease from 1,025 deaths in 2022. Of these 932 deaths, 452 (48.5%) were female and 480 (51.5%) were male.

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In Midlothian, the standardised death rate decreased from 11.5 per 1,000 population in 2022 to 10.5 in 2023. In comparison, the rate in Scotland overall in 2022 was 11.6 and remained the same in 2023.

In 2023, Midlothian was the council area with the 22nd 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 Midlothian have increased in number. In 2023, a lower number of female (452) than male (480) deaths were registered.

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In comparison to 2003, the number of female deaths registered in Midlothian in 2023 was 4.6% higher and the number of male deaths was 24.0% 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 (150) and the 1 to 4, 5 to 9, 10 to 14, 15 to 19 age groups saw the fewest (0). For females, the most common age group was 85 to 89 (89) and for males, the most common age group was 75 to 79 (86).

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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 Midlothian, the leading cause of death for males in 2023 was Ischaemic heart diseases (13.3% of all male deaths), followed by Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease (7.1%). 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 Midlothian, the leading cause of death for females in 2023 was Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease (13.9% of all female deaths), followed by Chronic lower respiratory diseases (8.2%). 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
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Life Expectancy in 2019-21 by Council Area in Scotland*


In Midlothian, life expectancy at birth was higher for females (81.0 years) than for males (77.6 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 Midlothian, 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 Midlothian has risen by 3.0%. This is the joint 10th highest percentage change out of all 32 council areas in Scotland and this is higher 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 Midlothian has risen by 3.8%. This is the joint 16th 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 Midlothian, life expectancy at age 65-69 was higher for females (19.4 years) than for males (17.6 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 Midlothian, female life expectancy at age 65-69 is lower than at Scotland level and male life expectancy at age 65-69 is higher 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 Midlothian has risen by 10.1%. This is the 12th highest percentage change out of all 32 council areas in Scotland and this is higher 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 Midlothian has risen by 15.1%. This is the 11th 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 Midlothian was 4,180, a 10.1% decrease from 4,650 in the period 2020-21. The level of out-migration in Midlothian was 2,860, which is a 11.2% decrease from 3,220 in 2020-21.

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In 2021-22, Midlothian had the joint 10th highest level of net migration out of the 32 council areas in Scotland, with a net total of 1,330 people. This is a decrease of 100 from 1,430 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 Midlothian, the net migration rate decreased from 14.9 people per 1,000 population in 2020-21 to 13.7 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, Midlothian was the council area with the 4th 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 Midlothian was higher for females (768) than for males (558). The age group with the highest level of total net migration was 30 to 34 (271). In contrast, the age group with the lowest level of net migration was 85 to 89 (-21).

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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, 432 marriages were registered in Midlothian. This is a 7.7% decrease from 468 in 2022. In comparison, the number of marriages registered in Scotland overall decreased by 10.9%.

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Midlothian had the 22nd 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 Midlothian, of which 13 were mixed-sex and 5 were same-sex.

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Midlothian 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 Midlothian was 41,958. This is a 1.8% increase from 41,217 households in 2022. In comparison, the number of households in Scotland overall increased by 0.8%.

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Midlothian had the 25th 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 Midlothian has increased by 27.4%. This is the 4th highest percentage change out of the 32 council areas in Scotland and a more 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 Midlothian is projected to increase from 39,122 to 45,374. This is a 16.0% increase, which compares to a projected increase of 4.9% for Scotland as a whole.

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Midlothian is projected to have the 22nd 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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Midlothian is projected to have the 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 (33.4%) and the household type “One adult, one or more children” is projected to remain the least common (6.4%) in Midlothian.

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Between 2018 and 2028, each household type increased in number. The household type “One adult” is projected to see the largest percentage increase (+18.7%).

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Between 2018 and 2028, the 50 to 54 age group is projected to see the largest percentage decrease (-11.3%) and the 80 to 84 age group is projected to see the largest percentage increase (+52.0%). In terms of size, however, 35 to 39 is projected to become the largest age group of a Household Reference Person (HRP), compared to 50 to 54 in 2018.

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Dwellings

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


In 2023, the number of dwellings in Midlothian was 44,052. This is a 1.9% increase from 43,231 in 2022. In comparison, the number of dwellings in Scotland overall increased by 0.8%.

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Midlothian had the 25th 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 Midlothian has increased by 32.3%. This is the highest percentage change out of the 32 council areas in Scotland and a more rapid change than for Scotland as a whole (+17.3%).

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In Midlothian, Council Tax band B was most common (28.7%) in 2023, followed by Council Tax band C (25.4%). Contrastingly, Council Tax band H was the least common (0.4%). In Scotland overall, Council Tax band B was the most common, followed by A. Council Tax band H was the least common in Scotland.

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Tables


Mid-2022 Population Estimates by Council Area in Scotland


Total population, Midlothian, 2001-2022

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Year Population % change from 2001 Scotland % change from 2001
2001 80,950 0.0 0.0
2002 80,880 -0.1 0.0
2003 80,280 -0.8 0.1
2004 80,230 -0.9 0.4
2005 80,050 -1.1 0.9
2006 79,990 -1.2 1.4
2007 80,370 -0.7 2.1
2008 81,550 0.7 2.7
2009 81,900 1.2 3.3
2010 82,360 1.7 3.9
2011 83,450 3.1 4.7
2012 84,390 4.2 4.8
2013 85,110 5.1 5.0
2014 86,850 7.3 5.3
2015 88,150 8.9 5.7
2016 89,440 10.5 6.1
2017 90,970 12.4 6.4
2018 92,200 13.9 6.5
2019 93,420 15.4 6.9
2020 94,180 16.3 6.9
2021 95,690 18.2 7.0
2022 97,030 19.9 7.6

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Population by age group by sex, Midlothian, 2022

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Age group Male Female All people % of population Scotland % of population
All people 46,866 50,164 97,030 100.0 100.0
0 to 15 9,352 8,935 18,287 18.8 16.4
16 to 24 4,516 4,061 8,577 8.8 10.7
25 to 44 12,352 13,548 25,900 26.7 25.3
45 to 64 12,324 13,492 25,816 26.6 27.5
65 to 74 4,757 5,422 10,179 10.5 11.0
75 and over 3,565 4,706 8,271 8.5 9.1

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Age group Male Female All people % of population Scotland % of population
All people 46,866 50,164 97,030 100.0 100.0
0 to 15 9,352 8,935 18,287 18.8 16.4
16 to 64 29,192 31,101 60,293 62.1 63.5
65 and over 8,322 10,128 18,450 19.0 20.1

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

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Age group 2001 2022 % change Scotland % change
All people 80,950 97,030 19.9 7.6
0 to 15 16,993 18,287 7.6 -8.1
16 to 24 7,732 8,577 10.9 2.3
25 to 44 23,258 25,900 11.4 -6.6
45 to 64 20,819 25,816 24.0 20.6
65 to 74 6,971 10,179 46.0 34.2
75 and over 5,177 8,271 59.8 38.1

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Age group 2001 2022 % change Scotland % change
All people 80,950 97,030 19.9 7.6
0 to 15 16,993 18,287 7.6 -8.1
16 to 64 51,809 60,293 16.4 5.2
65 and over 12,148 18,450 51.9 36.0

Source: Population Estimates Time Series Data


2018-based Population Projections by Council Area in Scotland


Total projected population, Midlothian, 2018-2028

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Year Population % change from 2018 Scotland % change from 2018
2018 91,340 0.0 0.0
2019 92,608 1.4 0.3
2020 93,871 2.8 0.5
2021 95,166 4.2 0.7
2022 96,473 5.6 0.9
2023 97,726 7.0 1.1
2024 99,002 8.4 1.2
2025 100,252 9.8 1.4
2026 101,494 11.1 1.5
2027 102,736 12.5 1.7
2028 103,945 13.8 1.8

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


Components of projected population change, Midlothian, 2018 and 2028

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Area 2018 2028 Natural change Net migration Total change Natural % change Net migration % change Total % change
Midlothian 91,340 103,945 1,237 11,353 12,605 1.4 12.4 13.8
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, Midlothian, 2018 and 2028

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Sex 2018 2028 % change Scotland % change
All people 91,340 103,945 13.8 1.8
Male 43,893 49,792 13.4 2.2
Female 47,447 54,153 14.1 1.4

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


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

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Age group 2018 2028 % change Scotland % change
All people 91,340 103,945 13.8 1.8
0 to 15 17,590 19,557 11.2 -6.0
16 to 24 8,732 9,521 9.0 -0.9
25 to 44 22,989 27,469 19.5 3.1
45 to 64 25,000 26,052 4.2 -5.5
65 to 74 9,940 11,360 14.3 14.4
75 and over 7,089 9,986 40.9 25.4

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

Age group 2018 2028 % change Scotland % change
All people 91,340 103,945 13.8 1.8
0 to 15 17,590 19,557 11.2 -6.0
16 to 64 56,721 63,042 11.1 -1.3
65 and over 17,029 21,346 25.4 19.3

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


2023 Births by Council Area in Scotland


Births by sex, Midlothian, 2003-2023

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Year Male Female All births % change from 2003 Scotland % change from 2003
2003 455 392 847 0.0 0.0
2004 454 427 881 4.0 2.9
2005 436 431 867 2.4 3.7
2006 428 459 887 4.7 6.2
2007 478 459 937 10.6 10.2
2008 466 472 938 10.7 14.5
2009 507 440 947 11.8 12.6
2010 495 499 994 17.4 12.1
2011 510 469 979 15.6 11.7
2012 527 533 1,060 25.1 10.7
2013 490 526 1,016 20.0 6.8
2014 521 512 1,033 22.0 8.2
2015 584 498 1,082 27.7 5.1
2016 563 525 1,088 28.5 3.9
2017 565 542 1,107 30.7 0.8
2018 517 558 1,075 26.9 -2.1
2019 532 525 1,057 24.8 -4.9
2020 516 463 979 15.6 -11.0
2021 558 513 1,071 26.4 -8.9
2022 544 496 1,040 22.8 -10.4
2023 490 480 970 14.5 -12.4

Source: Births Time Series Data Table BT.4


Standardised birth rates, Midlothian, 2003-2023

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Year Standardised birth rate Scottish birth rate
2003 11.2 10.3
2004 11.8 10.6
2005 11.6 10.6
2006 12.0 10.8
2007 12.6 11.2
2008 12.5 11.5
2009 12.5 11.3
2010 13.2 11.2
2011 12.9 11.1
2012 13.7 10.9
2013 12.9 10.5
2014 12.6 10.6
2015 12.8 10.3
2016 12.6 10.1
2017 12.4 9.8
2018 11.7 9.5
2019 11.2 9.2
2020 10.3 8.6
2021 10.9 8.8
2022 10.5 8.6
2023 9.7 8.4

Source: Births Time Series Data Table BT.8


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

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Age group of mother 2003 2023 % change Scotland % change
All ages 847 970 14.5 -12.4
0 to 19 72 30 -58.3 -72.6
20 to 24 159 102 -35.8 -45.1
25 to 29 210 231 10.0 -7.5
30 to 34 260 361 38.8 1.0
35 to 39 116 201 73.3 12.3
40 and over 30 45 50.0 47.7
Not stated 0 0 NaN -88.3

Source: Births Time Series Data Table BT.6


Approximated total fertility rate, Midlothian, 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 1.79 5.9 3.9
2005 1.76 4.1 5.3
2006 1.84 8.9 7.9
2007 1.94 14.8 11.8
2008 1.93 14.2 15.8
2009 1.94 14.8 13.8
2010 2.05 21.3 13.2
2011 1.98 17.2 11.2
2012 2.13 26.0 10.5
2013 2.01 18.9 7.2
2014 1.98 17.2 7.9
2015 2.00 18.3 4.6
2016 1.95 15.4 2.6
2017 1.91 13.0 -0.7
2018 1.79 5.9 -3.9
2019 1.73 2.4 -6.6
2020 1.58 -6.5 -12.5
2021 1.69 0.0 -10.5
2022 1.64 -3.0 -12.5
2023 1.52 -10.1 -14.5

Source: Births Time Series Data Table BT.10


2023 Deaths by Council Area in Scotland


Deaths by sex, Midlothian, 2003-2023

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Year Male Female All people % change from 2003 Scotland % change from 2003
2003 387 432 819 0.0 0.0
2004 384 412 796 -2.8 -3.9
2005 374 452 826 0.9 -4.7
2006 398 450 848 3.5 -5.8
2007 354 442 796 -2.8 -4.3
2008 394 399 793 -3.2 -4.7
2009 410 392 802 -2.1 -7.9
2010 362 443 805 -1.7 -7.7
2011 375 407 782 -4.5 -8.2
2012 401 422 823 0.5 -6.0
2013 408 410 818 -0.1 -6.5
2014 399 438 837 2.2 -7.2
2015 447 449 896 9.4 -1.5
2016 425 423 848 3.5 -3.0
2017 430 455 885 8.1 -1.0
2018 445 439 884 7.9 0.1
2019 455 474 929 13.4 -0.6
2020 475 512 987 20.5 9.6
2021 493 493 986 20.4 8.7
2022 540 485 1,025 25.2 7.6
2023 480 452 932 13.8 8.5

Source: Deaths Time Series Data Table DT.5


Standardised death rates, Midlothian, 2003-2023

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Year Standardised death rate Scottish death rate
2003 10.9 11.5
2004 10.5 11.1
2005 10.8 10.9
2006 11.0 10.7
2007 10.3 10.8
2008 10.2 10.7
2009 10.2 10.3
2010 10.1 10.3
2011 9.7 10.1
2012 10.1 10.3
2013 10.0 10.3
2014 10.2 10.2
2015 10.7 10.8
2016 10.0 10.6
2017 10.4 10.7
2018 10.3 10.8
2019 10.7 10.7
2020 11.3 11.8
2021 11.2 11.7
2022 11.5 11.6
2023 10.5 11.6

Source: Deaths Time Series Data Table DT.9


Deaths by sex, Midlothian, 2003 and 2023

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Sex 2003 2023 % change Scotland % change
All people 819 932 13.8 8.5
Male 387 480 24.0 13.8
Female 432 452 4.6 3.7

Source: Deaths Time Series Data Table DT.5


Deaths by age group by sex, Midlothian, 2023

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Age group Male Female All people % of all deaths Scotland % of all deaths
All people 480 452 932 100.0 100.0
0 2 1 3 0.3 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 2 2 0.2 0.3
25 to 29 2 1 3 0.3 0.3
30 to 34 3 2 5 0.5 0.5
35 to 39 9 3 12 1.3 0.9
40 to 44 11 10 21 2.3 1.3
45 to 49 8 6 14 1.5 1.7
50 to 54 8 9 17 1.8 2.8
55 to 59 25 18 43 4.6 4.1
60 to 64 31 20 51 5.5 5.7
65 to 69 40 33 73 7.8 7.5
70 to 74 65 48 113 12.1 10.5
75 to 79 86 58 144 15.5 14.2
80 to 84 76 67 143 15.3 16.2
85 to 89 61 89 150 16.1 16.4
90 and over 53 85 138 14.8 17.2

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


Male leading causes of death, Midlothian, 2023

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Leading causes of death Male deaths % of all male deaths
I20-I25 Ischaemic heart diseases 64 13.3
F01, F03, G30 Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease 34 7.1
C33-C34 Malignant neoplasm of trachea, bronchus and lung 32 6.7
I60-I69 Cerebrovascular disease 28 5.8
J40-J47 Chronic lower respiratory diseases 20 4.2

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


Female leading causes of death, Midlothian, 2023

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Leading causes of death Female deaths % of all female deaths
F01, F03, G30 Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease 63 13.9
J40-J47 Chronic lower respiratory diseases 37 8.2
I20-I25 Ischaemic heart diseases 34 7.5
I60-I69 Cerebrovascular disease 30 6.6
C33-C34 Malignant neoplasm of trachea, bronchus and lung 27 6.0

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, Midlothian, 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 77.9 78.6 79.3 0.0 0.0
2002-04 78.4 79.1 79.8 0.6 0.2
2003-05 78.8 79.5 80.2 1.1 0.5
2004-06 79.0 79.7 80.4 1.4 0.9
2005-07 79.1 79.7 80.4 1.4 1.0
2006-08 79.9 80.5 81.2 2.4 1.2
2007-09 80.6 81.2 81.8 3.3 1.5
2008-10 80.7 81.3 82.0 3.5 1.8
2009-11 80.8 81.4 82.0 3.5 2.2
2010-12 80.6 81.2 81.9 3.3 2.4
2011-13 81.0 81.7 82.3 3.9 2.6
2012-14 80.9 81.5 82.2 3.7 2.8
2013-15 80.8 81.5 82.1 3.6 2.9
2014-16 80.8 81.4 82.1 3.6 2.9
2015-17 81.0 81.6 82.3 3.8 2.8
2016-18 81.0 81.7 82.3 3.9 2.8
2017-19 80.9 81.5 82.1 3.7 2.9
2018-20 80.5 81.2 81.8 3.3 2.7
2019-21 80.4 81.0 81.6 3.0 2.4

Source: Life Expectancy for Administrative Areas within Scotland


Male life expectancy at birth, Midlothian, 2001-03 to 2019-21

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Year Lower CI Estimate Upper CI Estimate % change from 2001-03 Scotland Estimate % change from 2001-03
2001-03 73.9 74.7 75.5 0.0 0.0
2002-04 74.2 75.0 75.8 0.4 0.4
2003-05 74.4 75.2 76.1 0.7 1.0
2004-06 74.2 75.1 76.0 0.6 1.5
2005-07 75.2 76.0 76.8 1.7 1.8
2006-08 75.6 76.4 77.2 2.3 2.0
2007-09 75.9 76.6 77.3 2.6 2.5
2008-10 75.9 76.6 77.4 2.6 3.1
2009-11 76.2 76.9 77.7 3.0 3.7
2010-12 76.7 77.5 78.2 3.7 4.1
2011-13 76.4 77.2 78.0 3.3 4.5
2012-14 76.6 77.3 78.1 3.5 4.9
2013-15 76.6 77.3 78.1 3.6 4.9
2014-16 77.2 77.9 78.6 4.3 4.9
2015-17 77.2 77.9 78.6 4.3 4.8
2016-18 77.2 77.9 78.6 4.3 4.8
2017-19 77.0 77.7 78.4 4.0 5.0
2018-20 76.7 77.4 78.2 3.7 4.5
2019-21 76.8 77.6 78.3 3.8 4.1

Source: Life Expectancy for Administrative Areas within Scotland


Female life expectancy at age 65 to 69, Midlothian, 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 17.1 17.6 18.1 0.0 0.0
2002-04 17.3 17.8 18.3 1.3 0.5
2003-05 17.5 18.0 18.5 2.4 1.3
2004-06 17.6 18.1 18.6 3.0 2.6
2005-07 17.7 18.2 18.6 3.3 3.3
2006-08 18.3 18.7 19.2 6.5 3.8
2007-09 18.6 19.1 19.5 8.5 4.7
2008-10 18.7 19.2 19.7 9.1 5.8
2009-11 18.8 19.3 19.8 9.8 7.3
2010-12 18.9 19.4 19.8 10.2 7.5
2011-13 19.2 19.7 20.2 11.9 8.0
2012-14 19.3 19.7 20.2 12.2 8.5
2013-15 19.2 19.7 20.1 11.9 8.7
2014-16 19.3 19.8 20.2 12.4 9.2
2015-17 19.3 19.8 20.2 12.5 8.9
2016-18 19.6 20.0 20.5 13.9 9.4
2017-19 19.4 19.8 20.3 12.8 9.8
2018-20 19.1 19.5 20.0 11.2 9.2
2019-21 18.9 19.4 19.8 10.1 8.7

Source: Life Expectancy for Administrative Areas within Scotland


Male life expectancy at age 65 to 69, Midlothian, 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 14.8 15.3 15.7 0.0 0.0
2002-04 14.8 15.3 15.8 0.4 1.1
2003-05 15.2 15.7 16.2 3.1 2.5
2004-06 15.4 15.9 16.4 4.5 4.9
2005-07 15.8 16.3 16.8 6.9 6.1
2006-08 15.9 16.4 16.9 7.4 7.4
2007-09 16.0 16.4 16.9 7.8 8.6
2008-10 16.1 16.6 17.1 8.6 10.4
2009-11 16.4 16.9 17.4 10.8 12.0
2010-12 16.8 17.3 17.9 13.6 13.2
2011-13 16.9 17.4 17.9 14.2 14.1
2012-14 17.1 17.6 18.1 15.4 15.2
2013-15 17.0 17.5 18.0 14.7 15.0
2014-16 17.0 17.5 18.0 14.6 15.5
2015-17 17.0 17.5 17.9 14.5 15.5
2016-18 17.3 17.8 18.3 16.5 16.5
2017-19 17.5 18.0 18.4 17.8 17.4
2018-20 17.4 17.9 18.3 17.2 16.3
2019-21 17.1 17.6 18.0 15.1 15.3

Source: Life Expectancy for Administrative Areas within Scotland


Mid-2022 Migration by Council Area in Scotland


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

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Year In Out Net
2002-03 2,510 3,090 -580
2003-04 2,610 2,870 -260
2004-05 2,560 2,880 -320
2005-06 2,560 2,820 -260
2006-07 2,950 2,840 110
2007-08 2,990 2,560 430
2008-09 2,780 2,320 470
2009-10 2,630 2,400 240
2010-11 2,720 2,200 520
2011-12 3,060 2,320 740
2012-13 3,260 2,400 860
2013-14 3,710 2,420 1,290
2014-15 3,790 2,610 1,180
2015-16 3,850 2,720 1,140
2016-17 4,060 2,670 1,390
2017-18 4,010 2,870 1,130
2018-19 3,990 2,910 1,080
2019-20 3,480 2,700 780
2020-21 4,650 3,220 1,430
2021-22 4,180 2,860 1,330

*Totals have been rounded to the nearest ten.

Source: Total Migration to or from Scotland


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

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Year Net migration rate Scottish Net migration rate
2008-09 5.7 4.7
2009-10 2.9 5.0
2010-11 6.3 5.7
2011-12 8.8 2.0
2012-13 10.0 1.4
2013-14 14.9 2.9
2014-15 13.4 4.7
2015-16 12.7 5.0
2016-17 15.3 4.2
2017-18 12.3 2.9
2018-19 11.6 5.2
2019-20 8.3 3.0
2020-21 14.9 4.1
2021-22 13.7 9.0

Sources: Migration Flows, Population Estimates Time Series Data


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

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Age group Male Female All people
All people 558 767 1,325
0 to 4 70 61 131
5 to 9 49 22 71
10 to 14 39 40 79
15 to 19 1 -8 -7
20 to 24 7 16 23
25 to 29 29 81 110
30 to 34 96 175 271
35 to 39 116 140 256
40 to 44 61 80 141
45 to 49 46 51 97
50 to 54 29 45 74
55 to 59 -5 36 31
60 to 64 24 0 24
65 to 69 12 27 39
70 to 74 -1 12 11
75 to 79 3 1 4
80 to 84 -6 -7 -13
85 to 89 -10 -11 -21
90 and over -2 6 4

Source: Total Migration to or from Scotland


2023 Marriages and Civil Partnerships by Council Area in Scotland


Total marriages, Midlothian, 2003-2023

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Year All marriages
2003 651
2004 720
2005 701
2006 566
2007 542
2008 510
2009 408
2010 396
2011 408
2012 389
2013 359
2014 366
2015 392
2016 369
2017 417
2018 426
2019 382
2020 148
2021 319
2022 468
2023 432

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


Total civil partnerships, Midlothian, 2005-2023

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Year Male Female All civil partnerships Mixed-sex Same-sex
2005 0 0 0 NA NA
2006 2 5 7 NA NA
2007 4 3 7 NA NA
2008 0 4 4 NA NA
2009 2 2 4 NA NA
2010 4 4 8 NA NA
2011 0 1 1 NA NA
2012 1 3 4 NA NA
2013 4 6 10 NA NA
2014 4 2 6 NA NA
2015 0 0 0 NA NA
2016 0 0 0 NA NA
2017 0 0 0 NA NA
2018 2 0 2 NA NA
2019 0 0 0 NA NA
2020 0 0 0 NA NA
2021 NA NA 3 3 0
2022 NA NA 8 7 1
2023 NA NA 18 13 5

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


Mid-2023 Household Estimates by Council Area in Scotland


Total households, Midlothian, 2001-2023

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Year All households % change from 2001 Scotland % change from 2001
2001 32,944 0.0 0.0
2002 32,982 0.1 0.8
2003 33,037 0.3 1.7
2004 33,121 0.5 2.6
2005 33,205 0.8 3.6
2006 33,423 1.5 4.6
2007 33,576 1.9 5.7
2008 33,819 2.7 6.5
2009 34,364 4.3 7.2
2010 34,750 5.5 7.8
2011 35,084 6.5 8.3
2012 35,499 7.8 8.6
2013 35,932 9.1 9.1
2014 36,488 10.8 9.6
2015 36,917 12.1 10.1
2016 37,573 14.1 10.8
2017 38,323 16.3 11.4
2018 38,846 17.9 12.0
2019 39,414 19.6 12.7
2020 39,774 20.7 13.1
2021 40,466 22.8 13.8
2022 41,217 25.1 14.6
2023 41,958 27.4 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, Midlothian, 2018-2028

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Year All households % change from 2018 Scotland % change from 2018
2018 39,122 0.0 0.0
2019 39,733 1.6 0.7
2020 40,354 3.1 1.3
2021 40,993 4.8 1.8
2022 41,685 6.6 2.5
2023 42,318 8.2 2.9
2024 42,979 9.9 3.4
2025 43,594 11.4 3.8
2026 44,213 13.0 4.2
2027 44,796 14.5 4.5
2028 45,374 16.0 4.9

Source: 2018-based Household Projections


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

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Type 2018 2028 % change Scotland % change
All households 39,122 45,374 16.0 4.9
One adult 10,967 13,021 18.7 8.1
Two adults 13,014 15,144 16.4 7.2
One adult, one or more children 2,521 2,907 15.3 2.2
Two or more adults, one or more children 8,830 10,324 16.9 -0.9
Three or more adults 3,791 3,978 4.9 -3.4

Source: 2018-based Household Projections


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

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Age group 2018 2028 % change Scotland % change
All HRPs 39,122 45,374 16.0 4.9
16 to 19 184 238 29.1 12.5
20 to 24 1,024 1,055 3.0 -6.5
25 to 29 2,162 1,967 -9.0 -15.5
30 to 34 2,691 3,007 11.7 1.3
35 to 39 3,385 4,515 33.4 13.5
40 to 44 3,145 4,358 38.6 16.6
45 to 49 3,768 4,177 10.9 -5.9
50 to 54 4,126 3,661 -11.3 -21.4
55 to 59 4,104 4,206 2.5 -4.1
60 to 64 3,293 3,928 19.3 16.1
65 to 69 2,975 3,509 18.0 17.5
70 to 74 2,612 2,634 0.8 2.8
75 to 79 2,433 3,505 44.0 28.2
80 to 84 1,818 2,764 52.0 32.3
85 to 89 983 1,287 31.0 19.0
90 and over 419 564 34.6 27.9

Source: 2018-based Household Projections


2023 Dwellings by Council Area in Scotland


Total dwellings, Midlothian, 2001-2023

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Year All dwellings % change from 2001 Scotland % change from 2001
2001 33,285 0.0 0.0
2002 33,350 0.2 0.8
2003 33,500 0.6 1.5
2004 33,669 1.2 2.4
2005 33,795 1.5 3.3
2006 34,144 2.6 4.1
2007 34,408 3.4 5.2
2008 34,840 4.7 6.0
2009 35,605 7.0 6.7
2010 35,986 8.1 7.2
2011 36,434 9.5 7.8
2012 37,051 11.3 8.4
2013 37,503 12.7 8.9
2014 38,159 14.6 9.5
2015 38,675 16.2 10.2
2016 39,297 18.1 11.0
2017 39,937 20.0 11.8
2018 40,612 22.0 12.7
2019 41,226 23.9 13.6
2020 41,657 25.2 14.4
2021 42,492 27.7 15.3
2022 43,231 29.9 16.3
2023 44,052 32.3 17.3

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


Dwellings by Council Tax band, Midlothian, 2023

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Tax band % of all dwellings Scotland % of all dwellings
All dwellings 100.0 100.0
A 2.2 20.2
B 28.7 22.4
C 25.4 16.1
D 13.4 13.8
E 12.7 13.7
F 10.4 8.1
G 6.7 5.2
H 0.4 0.5

Source: statistics.gov.scot


Tax band % of all dwellings Scotland % of all dwellings
All dwellings 100.0 100.0
A - C 56.3 58.7
D - E 26.1 27.5
F - H 17.5 13.8

Source: statistics.gov.scot


Dwellings by type, Midlothian, 2017

Type % of all dwellings Scotland % of all dwellings
All dwellings 100.0 100.0
Detached 20.7 21.5
Semi-detached 24.1 19.7
Terrace 31.7 20.5
Flat 23.3 37.7
Not known 0.1 0.7

Source: statistics.gov.scot