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 Na h-Eileanan Siar was 26,120. This is a decrease of 0.2% from 26,170 in 2021. Over the same period, the population of Scotland increased by 0.5%.

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Na h-Eileanan Siar had the 30th 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 Na h-Eileanan Siar has decreased by 1.2%. This is the 27th 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 (50.5%) than males (49.5%) living in Na h-Eileanan Siar. 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 8,086. In contrast, the 16 to 24 age group was the smallest, with a population of 1,890. In 2022, more females than males lived in Na h-Eileanan Siar in 2 out of 6 age groups.

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Between 2001 and 2022, the 25 to 44 age group saw the largest percentage decrease (-23.5%). The 65 to 74 age group saw the largest percentage increase (+36.6%).

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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 Na h-Eileanan Siar is projected to decrease from 26,830 to 25,181. 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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Na h-Eileanan Siar is projected to have the 30th 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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Na h-Eileanan Siar is projected to have the 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 Na h-Eileanan Siar is projected to decrease by 5.5% 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 decrease of 0.2% over the same period.

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The average age of the population of Na h-Eileanan Siar 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 (-14.9%) and the 75 and over age group is projected to see the largest percentage increase (+25.3%). In terms of size, however, 45 to 64 is projected to remain the largest age group.

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Births

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


In 2023, there were 174 births in Na h-Eileanan Siar. This is a decrease of 4.4% from 182 births in 2022. Of these 174 births, 83 (47.7%) were female and 91 (52.3%) were male.

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In Na h-Eileanan Siar, the standardised birth rate decreased from 9.8 per 1,000 population in 2022 to 9.3 in 2023. In comparison, the rate in Scotland overall decreased from 8.6 to 8.4.

In 2023, Na h-Eileanan Siar was the council area with the joint 10th 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 Na h-Eileanan Siar was 30 to 34 (63 births), the same as in 2003. The least common age group of mothers in Na h-Eileanan Siar was 0 to 19 (2 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 (-77.8%) and the 40 and over age group has seen the largest percentage increase in births (+16.7%).

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The total fertility rate in Na h-Eileanan Siar decreased from 1.53 in 2022 to 1.46 in 2023. Out of the 32 council areas in Scotland, Na h-Eileanan Siar had the joint 11th 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 410 deaths in Na h-Eileanan Siar. This is a 5.7% decrease from 435 deaths in 2022. Of these 410 deaths, 188 (45.9%) were female and 222 (54.1%) were male.

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In Na h-Eileanan Siar, the standardised death rate decreased from 12.6 per 1,000 population in 2022 to 11.9 in 2023. In comparison, the rate in Scotland overall in 2022 was 11.6 and remained the same in 2023.

In 2023, Na h-Eileanan Siar was the council area with the 13th 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 Na h-Eileanan Siar have reduced in number but the number of male deaths has increased. In 2023, a lower number of female (188) than male (222) deaths were registered.

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In comparison to 2003, the number of female deaths registered in Na h-Eileanan Siar in 2023 was 4.1% lower and the number of male deaths was 3.3% higher. At Scotland level, the number of female deaths registered in 2023 was 3.7% higher and the number of male deaths was 13.8% higher.

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In 2023, the 90 and over age group saw the highest number of total deaths (79) and the 0, 5 to 9, 10 to 14, 15 to 19, 20 to 24, 25 to 29 age groups saw the fewest (0). For females, the most common age group was 90 and over (59) and for males, the most common age group was 80 to 84 (46).

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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 Na h-Eileanan Siar, the leading cause of death for males in 2023 was Ischaemic heart diseases (16.2% of all male deaths), followed by Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease (6.8%). 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 Na h-Eileanan Siar, the leading cause of death for females in 2023 was Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease (16.0% of all female deaths), followed by Cerebrovascular disease (9.0%). 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 Na h-Eileanan Siar, life expectancy at birth was higher for females (82.8 years) than for males (77.9 years) in 2019-21. Male life expectancy at birth has increased more rapidly than female life expectancy at birth between 2001-03 and 2019-21.

In Na h-Eileanan Siar, 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 Na h-Eileanan Siar has risen by 3.8%. This is the joint 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 Na h-Eileanan Siar has risen by 8.6%. This is the 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 Na h-Eileanan Siar, life expectancy at age 65-69 was higher for females (20.6 years) than for males (17.8 years) in 2019-21. Male life expectancy at age 65-69 has increased more rapidly than female life expectancy at age 65-69 between 2001-03 and 2019-21.

In Na h-Eileanan Siar, life expectancy at age 65-69 is higher than at Scotland level for both females and males.

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Over the period between 2001-03 and 2019-21, female life expectancy at age 65-69 in Na h-Eileanan Siar has risen by 5.4%. This is the joint 29th 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 Na h-Eileanan Siar has risen by 23.8%. This is the 2nd 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 Na h-Eileanan Siar was 1,000, a 11.5% decrease from 1,130 in the period 2020-21. The level of out-migration in Na h-Eileanan Siar was 780, which is a 4.9% decrease from 820 in 2020-21.

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In 2021-22, Na h-Eileanan Siar had the 28th highest level of net migration out of the 32 council areas in Scotland, with a net total of 220 people. This is a decrease of 90 from 310 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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*Please note that totals have been rounded to the nearest ten at council level.


In Na h-Eileanan Siar, the net migration rate decreased from 11.7 people per 1,000 population in 2020-21 to 8.3 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, Na h-Eileanan Siar was the council area with the 13th 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 Na h-Eileanan Siar was higher for males (139) than for females (79). The age group with the highest level of total net migration was 55 to 59 (60). 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, 126 marriages were registered in Na h-Eileanan Siar. This is the same as in 2022. In comparison, the number of marriages registered in Scotland overall decreased by 10.9%.

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Na h-Eileanan Siar had the 30th 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, 3 civil partnerships were registered in Na h-Eileanan Siar, of which 3 were mixed-sex and 0 were same-sex.

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Na h-Eileanan Siar had the joint 29th 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 Na h-Eileanan Siar was 12,806. This is a 0.7% increase from 12,717 households in 2022. In comparison, the number of households in Scotland overall increased by 0.8%.

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Na h-Eileanan Siar had the 30th 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 Na h-Eileanan Siar has increased by 13.6%. This is the 22nd 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 Na h-Eileanan Siar is projected to decrease from 12,773 to 12,478. This is a 2.3% decrease, which compares to a projected increase of 4.9% for Scotland as a whole.

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Na h-Eileanan Siar is projected to have the 30th 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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Na h-Eileanan Siar is projected to have the 2nd 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 (41.8%) and the household type “One adult, one or more children” is projected to remain the least common (4.3%) in Na h-Eileanan Siar.

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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 (-15.4%) and the household type “One adult” is projected to see the largest percentage increase (+2.3%).

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Between 2018 and 2028, the 50 to 54 age group is projected to see the largest percentage decrease (-24.1%) and the 90 and over age group is projected to see the largest percentage increase (+41.0%). In terms of size, however, 75 to 79 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 Na h-Eileanan Siar was 15,097. This is a 0.8% increase from 14,975 in 2022. In comparison, the number of dwellings in Scotland overall increased by 0.8%.

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Na h-Eileanan Siar had the 30th 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 Na h-Eileanan Siar has increased by 12.1%. This is the 27th 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 Na h-Eileanan Siar, Council Tax band A was most common (31.8%) in 2023, followed by Council Tax band B (26.1%). Contrastingly, Council Tax band H was the least common (0.0%). 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, Na h-Eileanan Siar, 2001-2022

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Year Population % change from 2001 Scotland % change from 2001
2001 26,450 0.0 0.0
2002 26,350 -0.4 0.0
2003 26,430 -0.1 0.1
2004 26,650 0.8 0.4
2005 26,930 1.8 0.9
2006 27,060 2.3 1.4
2007 27,210 2.9 2.1
2008 27,280 3.1 2.7
2009 27,420 3.7 3.3
2010 27,600 4.3 3.9
2011 27,690 4.7 4.7
2012 27,540 4.1 4.8
2013 27,350 3.4 5.0
2014 27,190 2.8 5.3
2015 26,940 1.9 5.7
2016 26,700 0.9 6.1
2017 26,690 0.9 6.4
2018 26,500 0.2 6.5
2019 26,340 -0.4 6.9
2020 26,080 -1.4 6.9
2021 26,170 -1.1 7.0
2022 26,120 -1.2 7.6

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Population by age group by sex, Na h-Eileanan Siar, 2022

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Age group Male Female All people % of population Scotland % of population
All people 12,932 13,188 26,120 100.0 100.0
0 to 15 2,067 1,889 3,956 15.1 16.4
16 to 24 988 902 1,890 7.2 10.7
25 to 44 2,550 2,650 5,200 19.9 25.3
45 to 64 4,078 4,008 8,086 31.0 27.5
65 to 74 1,858 1,839 3,697 14.2 11.0
75 and over 1,391 1,900 3,291 12.6 9.1

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Age group Male Female All people % of population Scotland % of population
All people 12,932 13,188 26,120 100.0 100.0
0 to 15 2,067 1,889 3,956 15.1 16.4
16 to 64 7,616 7,560 15,176 58.1 63.5
65 and over 3,249 3,739 6,988 26.8 20.1

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Percentage change in population by age group, Na h-Eileanan Siar, 2001 and 2022

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Age group 2001 2022 % change Scotland % change
All people 26,450 26,120 -1.2 7.6
0 to 15 4,954 3,956 -20.1 -8.1
16 to 24 2,244 1,890 -15.8 2.3
25 to 44 6,794 5,200 -23.5 -6.6
45 to 64 7,202 8,086 12.3 20.6
65 to 74 2,706 3,697 36.6 34.2
75 and over 2,550 3,291 29.1 38.1

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Age group 2001 2022 % change Scotland % change
All people 26,450 26,120 -1.2 7.6
0 to 15 4,954 3,956 -20.1 -8.1
16 to 64 16,240 15,176 -6.6 5.2
65 and over 5,256 6,988 33.0 36.0

Source: Population Estimates Time Series Data


2018-based Population Projections by Council Area in Scotland


Total projected population, Na h-Eileanan Siar, 2018-2028

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Year Population % change from 2018 Scotland % change from 2018
2018 26,830 0.0 0.0
2019 26,669 -0.6 0.3
2020 26,535 -1.1 0.5
2021 26,375 -1.7 0.7
2022 26,203 -2.3 0.9
2023 26,025 -3.0 1.1
2024 25,855 -3.6 1.2
2025 25,689 -4.3 1.4
2026 25,524 -4.9 1.5
2027 25,347 -5.5 1.7
2028 25,181 -6.1 1.8

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


Components of projected population change, Na h-Eileanan Siar, 2018 and 2028

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Area 2018 2028 Natural change Net migration Total change Natural % change Net migration % change Total % change
Na h-Eileanan Siar 26,830 25,181 -1,471 -46 -1,649 -5.5 -0.2 -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, Na h-Eileanan Siar, 2018 and 2028

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Sex 2018 2028 % change Scotland % change
All people 26,830 25,181 -6.1 1.8
Male 13,247 12,369 -6.6 2.2
Female 13,583 12,812 -5.7 1.4

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


Projected population change by age group, Na h-Eileanan Siar, 2018 and 2028

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Age group 2018 2028 % change Scotland % change
All people 26,830 25,181 -6.1 1.8
0 to 15 4,328 3,764 -13.0 -6.0
16 to 24 2,157 2,041 -5.4 -0.9
25 to 44 5,413 4,854 -10.3 3.1
45 to 64 8,107 6,900 -14.9 -5.5
65 to 74 3,665 3,664 0.0 14.4
75 and over 3,160 3,958 25.3 25.4

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

Age group 2018 2028 % change Scotland % change
All people 26,830 25,181 -6.1 1.8
0 to 15 4,328 3,764 -13.0 -6.0
16 to 64 15,677 13,795 -12.0 -1.3
65 and over 6,825 7,622 11.7 19.3

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


2023 Births by Council Area in Scotland


Births by sex, Na h-Eileanan Siar, 2003-2023

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Year Male Female All births % change from 2003 Scotland % change from 2003
2003 126 129 255 0.0 0.0
2004 110 113 223 -12.5 2.9
2005 110 123 233 -8.6 3.7
2006 136 138 274 7.5 6.2
2007 146 117 263 3.1 10.2
2008 141 116 257 0.8 14.5
2009 119 108 227 -11.0 12.6
2010 131 104 235 -7.8 12.1
2011 132 103 235 -7.8 11.7
2012 124 113 237 -7.1 10.7
2013 130 116 246 -3.5 6.8
2014 115 111 226 -11.4 8.2
2015 117 105 222 -12.9 5.1
2016 126 112 238 -6.7 3.9
2017 116 99 215 -15.7 0.8
2018 109 97 206 -19.2 -2.1
2019 91 109 200 -21.6 -4.9
2020 90 93 183 -28.2 -11.0
2021 92 89 181 -29.0 -8.9
2022 95 87 182 -28.6 -10.4
2023 91 83 174 -31.8 -12.4

Source: Births Time Series Data Table BT.4


Standardised birth rates, Na h-Eileanan Siar, 2003-2023

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Year Standardised birth rate Scottish birth rate
2003 12.4 10.3
2004 10.7 10.6
2005 11.1 10.6
2006 13.0 10.8
2007 12.4 11.2
2008 12.3 11.5
2009 10.8 11.3
2010 11.2 11.2
2011 11.2 11.1
2012 11.4 10.9
2013 11.8 10.5
2014 11.0 10.6
2015 11.1 10.3
2016 11.9 10.1
2017 11.0 9.8
2018 10.7 9.5
2019 10.6 9.2
2020 9.9 8.6
2021 9.6 8.8
2022 9.8 8.6
2023 9.3 8.4

Source: Births Time Series Data Table BT.8


Births by age group of mother, Na h-Eileanan Siar, 2003 and 2023

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Age group of mother 2003 2023 % change Scotland % change
All ages 255 174 -31.8 -12.4
0 to 19 9 2 -77.8 -72.6
20 to 24 33 16 -51.5 -45.1
25 to 29 59 44 -25.4 -7.5
30 to 34 73 63 -13.7 1.0
35 to 39 69 35 -49.3 12.3
40 and over 12 14 16.7 47.7
Not stated 0 0 NaN -88.3

Source: Births Time Series Data Table BT.6


Approximated total fertility rate, Na h-Eileanan Siar, 2003-2023

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Year Approximated total fertility rate % change from 2003 Scotland % change from 2003
2003 1.79 0.0 0.0
2004 1.54 -14.0 3.9
2005 1.69 -5.6 5.3
2006 1.91 6.7 7.9
2007 1.92 7.3 11.8
2008 1.83 2.2 15.8
2009 1.67 -6.7 13.8
2010 1.68 -6.1 13.2
2011 1.75 -2.2 11.2
2012 1.79 0.0 10.5
2013 1.87 4.5 7.2
2014 1.72 -3.9 7.9
2015 1.74 -2.8 4.6
2016 1.89 5.6 2.6
2017 1.70 -5.0 -0.7
2018 1.66 -7.3 -3.9
2019 1.68 -6.1 -6.6
2020 1.57 -12.3 -12.5
2021 1.52 -15.1 -10.5
2022 1.53 -14.5 -12.5
2023 1.46 -18.4 -14.5

Source: Births Time Series Data Table BT.10


2023 Deaths by Council Area in Scotland


Deaths by sex, Na h-Eileanan Siar, 2003-2023

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Year Male Female All people % change from 2003 Scotland % change from 2003
2003 215 196 411 0.0 0.0
2004 187 165 352 -14.4 -3.9
2005 194 197 391 -4.9 -4.7
2006 153 187 340 -17.3 -5.8
2007 186 181 367 -10.7 -4.3
2008 183 163 346 -15.8 -4.7
2009 185 167 352 -14.4 -7.9
2010 186 173 359 -12.7 -7.7
2011 169 196 365 -11.2 -8.2
2012 189 201 390 -5.1 -6.0
2013 157 179 336 -18.2 -6.5
2014 186 160 346 -15.8 -7.2
2015 181 169 350 -14.8 -1.5
2016 183 176 359 -12.7 -3.0
2017 170 177 347 -15.6 -1.0
2018 179 177 356 -13.4 0.1
2019 178 180 358 -12.9 -0.6
2020 176 180 356 -13.4 9.6
2021 200 193 393 -4.4 8.7
2022 218 217 435 5.8 7.6
2023 222 188 410 -0.2 8.5

Source: Deaths Time Series Data Table DT.5


Standardised death rates, Na h-Eileanan Siar, 2003-2023

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Year Standardised death rate Scottish death rate
2003 12.3 11.5
2004 10.5 11.1
2005 11.6 10.9
2006 10.2 10.7
2007 10.8 10.8
2008 10.1 10.7
2009 10.1 10.3
2010 10.2 10.3
2011 10.3 10.1
2012 11.1 10.3
2013 9.6 10.3
2014 9.7 10.2
2015 9.9 10.8
2016 10.3 10.6
2017 9.9 10.7
2018 10.2 10.8
2019 10.2 10.7
2020 10.3 11.8
2021 11.4 11.7
2022 12.6 11.6
2023 11.9 11.6

Source: Deaths Time Series Data Table DT.9


Deaths by sex, Na h-Eileanan Siar, 2003 and 2023

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Sex 2003 2023 % change Scotland % change
All people 411 410 -0.2 8.5
Male 215 222 3.3 13.8
Female 196 188 -4.1 3.7

Source: Deaths Time Series Data Table DT.5


Deaths by age group by sex, Na h-Eileanan Siar, 2023

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Age group Male Female All people % of all deaths Scotland % of all deaths
All people 222 188 410 100.0 100.0
0 0 0 0 0.0 0.3
1 to 4 0 1 1 0.2 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 0 0 0 0.0 0.3
30 to 34 2 0 2 0.5 0.5
35 to 39 1 0 1 0.2 0.9
40 to 44 1 1 2 0.5 1.3
45 to 49 6 2 8 2.0 1.7
50 to 54 7 4 11 2.7 2.8
55 to 59 9 5 14 3.4 4.1
60 to 64 17 8 25 6.1 5.7
65 to 69 22 11 33 8.0 7.5
70 to 74 25 15 40 9.8 10.5
75 to 79 36 23 59 14.4 14.2
80 to 84 46 27 73 17.8 16.2
85 to 89 30 32 62 15.1 16.4
90 and over 20 59 79 19.3 17.2

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


Male leading causes of death, Na h-Eileanan Siar, 2023

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Leading causes of death Male deaths % of all male deaths
I20-I25 Ischaemic heart diseases 36 16.2
F01, F03, G30 Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease 15 6.8
C33-C34 Malignant neoplasm of trachea, bronchus and lung 13 5.9
C61 Malignant neoplasm of prostate 12 5.4
J40-J47 Chronic lower respiratory diseases 11 5.0

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


Female leading causes of death, Na h-Eileanan Siar, 2023

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Leading causes of death Female deaths % of all female deaths
F01, F03, G30 Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease 30 16.0
I60-I69 Cerebrovascular disease 17 9.0
R00-R99 Symptoms, signs and ill-defined conditions 15 8.0
I20-I25 Ischaemic heart diseases 14 7.4
C50 Malignant neoplasm of breast 9 4.8

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, Na h-Eileanan Siar, 2001-03 to 2019-21

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Year Lower CI Estimate Upper CI Estimate % change from 2001-03 Scotland Estimate % change from 2001-03
2001-03 78.3 79.8 81.3 0.0 0.0
2002-04 78.7 80.1 81.5 0.4 0.2
2003-05 78.3 79.8 81.2 0.0 0.5
2004-06 78.7 80.1 81.5 0.4 0.9
2005-07 79.1 80.4 81.7 0.8 1.0
2006-08 80.3 81.5 82.7 2.2 1.2
2007-09 81.0 82.1 83.2 2.9 1.5
2008-10 81.0 82.1 83.3 3.0 1.8
2009-11 79.2 80.7 82.2 1.1 2.2
2010-12 78.6 80.2 81.8 0.6 2.4
2011-13 78.9 80.5 82.0 0.9 2.6
2012-14 80.9 82.1 83.4 3.0 2.8
2013-15 81.8 82.9 84.0 3.9 2.9
2014-16 81.5 82.7 83.9 3.7 2.9
2015-17 81.7 82.8 83.9 3.8 2.8
2016-18 81.6 82.8 83.9 3.8 2.8
2017-19 82.4 83.4 84.4 4.6 2.9
2018-20 81.9 83.0 84.2 4.1 2.7
2019-21 81.6 82.8 84.0 3.8 2.4

Source: Life Expectancy for Administrative Areas within Scotland


Male life expectancy at birth, Na h-Eileanan Siar, 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 70.3 71.8 73.2 0.0 0.0
2002-04 71.1 72.4 73.7 0.9 0.4
2003-05 71.0 72.4 73.8 0.9 1.0
2004-06 71.8 73.3 74.8 2.1 1.5
2005-07 71.7 73.2 74.8 2.0 1.8
2006-08 72.3 73.8 75.3 2.8 2.0
2007-09 72.5 73.9 75.3 3.0 2.5
2008-10 73.1 74.5 75.8 3.8 3.1
2009-11 74.3 75.6 76.9 5.3 3.7
2010-12 75.1 76.3 77.5 6.3 4.1
2011-13 75.9 77.1 78.2 7.4 4.5
2012-14 75.7 76.9 78.1 7.1 4.9
2013-15 75.4 76.7 78.1 7.0 4.9
2014-16 75.3 76.6 78.0 6.8 4.9
2015-17 75.4 76.8 78.2 7.0 4.8
2016-18 76.1 77.4 78.8 7.9 4.8
2017-19 76.5 77.8 79.2 8.5 5.0
2018-20 77.3 78.6 79.8 9.5 4.5
2019-21 76.5 77.9 79.3 8.6 4.1

Source: Life Expectancy for Administrative Areas within Scotland


Female life expectancy at age 65 to 69, Na h-Eileanan Siar, 2001-03 to 2019-21

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Year Lower CI Estimate Upper CI Estimate % change from 2001-03 Scotland Estimate % change from 2001-03
2001-03 18.9 19.6 20.3 0.0 0.0
2002-04 18.7 19.4 20.2 -0.8 0.5
2003-05 18.9 19.6 20.4 0.3 1.3
2004-06 19.1 19.8 20.6 1.2 2.6
2005-07 19.1 19.8 20.5 1.3 3.3
2006-08 19.4 20.1 20.9 2.8 3.8
2007-09 19.7 20.5 21.2 4.6 4.7
2008-10 20.1 20.8 21.6 6.4 5.8
2009-11 20.0 20.7 21.5 5.8 7.3
2010-12 19.4 20.1 20.8 2.8 7.5
2011-13 19.3 20.0 20.7 2.1 8.0
2012-14 19.7 20.5 21.2 4.5 8.5
2013-15 20.4 21.1 21.9 7.9 8.7
2014-16 20.4 21.2 22.0 8.2 9.2
2015-17 20.2 21.0 21.7 7.0 8.9
2016-18 20.3 21.0 21.8 7.3 9.4
2017-19 20.4 21.1 21.8 7.7 9.8
2018-20 20.4 21.1 21.8 7.5 9.2
2019-21 19.9 20.6 21.3 5.4 8.7

Source: Life Expectancy for Administrative Areas within Scotland


Male life expectancy at age 65 to 69, Na h-Eileanan Siar, 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 13.7 14.4 15.1 0.0 0.0
2002-04 13.5 14.1 14.8 -1.9 1.1
2003-05 13.7 14.4 15.1 -0.1 2.5
2004-06 14.9 15.6 16.4 8.5 4.9
2005-07 14.9 15.7 16.4 9.0 6.1
2006-08 15.6 16.3 17.1 13.5 7.4
2007-09 15.1 15.8 16.6 10.0 8.6
2008-10 15.5 16.2 17.0 12.8 10.4
2009-11 15.5 16.2 16.9 12.3 12.0
2010-12 15.5 16.2 16.9 12.4 13.2
2011-13 16.2 16.9 17.7 17.5 14.1
2012-14 16.5 17.2 18.0 19.7 15.2
2013-15 16.8 17.6 18.4 22.3 15.0
2014-16 16.5 17.2 17.9 19.3 15.5
2015-17 16.7 17.5 18.2 21.2 15.5
2016-18 16.7 17.5 18.2 21.4 16.5
2017-19 17.0 17.9 18.7 24.1 17.4
2018-20 17.1 17.9 18.7 24.1 16.3
2019-21 17.0 17.8 18.7 23.8 15.3

Source: Life Expectancy for Administrative Areas within Scotland


Mid-2022 Migration by Council Area in Scotland


Migration by type, Na h-Eileanan Siar, 2002-03 to 2021-22*

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Year In Out Net
2002-03 990 910 80
2003-04 1,230 990 250
2004-05 1,220 950 270
2005-06 1,090 960 130
2006-07 1,030 960 70
2007-08 1,030 1,010 20
2008-09 970 900 70
2009-10 970 810 170
2010-11 910 890 20
2011-12 890 880 10
2012-13 890 900 -10
2013-14 850 920 -80
2014-15 890 930 -40
2015-16 860 950 -90
2016-17 1,030 890 130
2017-18 900 920 -20
2018-19 870 850 20
2019-20 740 770 -30
2020-21 1,130 820 310
2021-22 1,000 780 220

*Totals have been rounded to the nearest ten.

Source: Total Migration to or from Scotland


Net migration rates per 1,000 people, Na h-Eileanan Siar, 2008-09 to 2021-22

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Year Net migration rate Scottish Net migration rate
2008-09 2.6 4.7
2009-10 6.1 5.0
2010-11 0.8 5.7
2011-12 0.3 2.0
2012-13 -0.5 1.4
2013-14 -2.8 2.9
2014-15 -1.3 4.7
2015-16 -3.5 5.0
2016-17 4.9 4.2
2017-18 -0.7 2.9
2018-19 0.9 5.2
2019-20 -1.0 3.0
2020-21 11.7 4.1
2021-22 8.3 9.0

Sources: Migration Flows, Population Estimates Time Series Data


Net migration by age group by sex, Na h-Eileanan Siar, 2021-22

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Age group Male Female All people
All people 138 78 216
0 to 4 13 1 14
5 to 9 12 9 21
10 to 14 3 11 14
15 to 19 -10 -39 -49
20 to 24 -17 -15 -32
25 to 29 -13 -11 -24
30 to 34 -1 27 26
35 to 39 26 16 42
40 to 44 14 15 29
45 to 49 24 4 28
50 to 54 21 17 38
55 to 59 31 29 60
60 to 64 14 10 24
65 to 69 15 6 21
70 to 74 5 -3 2
75 to 79 1 -2 -1
80 to 84 1 1 2
85 to 89 -1 -1 -2
90 and over 0 3 3

Source: Total Migration to or from Scotland


2023 Marriages and Civil Partnerships by Council Area in Scotland


Total marriages, Na h-Eileanan Siar, 2003-2023

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Year All marriages
2003 98
2004 104
2005 102
2006 98
2007 100
2008 109
2009 102
2010 102
2011 112
2012 117
2013 109
2014 143
2015 123
2016 118
2017 117
2018 111
2019 118
2020 50
2021 135
2022 126
2023 126

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


Total civil partnerships, Na h-Eileanan Siar, 2005-2023

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Year Male Female All civil partnerships Mixed-sex Same-sex
2005 0 0 0 NA NA
2006 0 0 0 NA NA
2007 0 0 0 NA NA
2008 0 0 0 NA NA
2009 1 0 1 NA NA
2010 0 0 0 NA NA
2011 0 0 0 NA NA
2012 0 0 0 NA NA
2013 0 1 1 NA NA
2014 0 0 0 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 0 0 0 NA NA
2021 NA NA 5 5 0
2022 NA NA 5 5 0
2023 NA NA 3 3 0

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


Mid-2023 Household Estimates by Council Area in Scotland


Total households, Na h-Eileanan Siar, 2001-2023

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Year All households % change from 2001 Scotland % change from 2001
2001 11,277 0.0 0.0
2002 11,258 -0.2 0.8
2003 11,372 0.8 1.7
2004 11,488 1.9 2.6
2005 11,630 3.1 3.6
2006 11,779 4.5 4.6
2007 11,925 5.7 5.7
2008 12,075 7.1 6.5
2009 12,192 8.1 7.2
2010 12,357 9.6 7.8
2011 12,588 11.6 8.3
2012 12,724 12.8 8.6
2013 12,874 14.2 9.1
2014 12,846 13.9 9.6
2015 12,870 14.1 10.1
2016 12,828 13.8 10.8
2017 12,660 12.3 11.4
2018 12,604 11.8 12.0
2019 12,640 12.1 12.7
2020 12,631 12.0 13.1
2021 12,682 12.5 13.8
2022 12,717 12.8 14.6
2023 12,806 13.6 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, Na h-Eileanan Siar, 2018-2028

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Year All households % change from 2018 Scotland % change from 2018
2018 12,773 0.0 0.0
2019 12,833 0.5 0.7
2020 12,817 0.3 1.3
2021 12,798 0.2 1.8
2022 12,775 0.0 2.5
2023 12,727 -0.4 2.9
2024 12,694 -0.6 3.4
2025 12,649 -1.0 3.8
2026 12,599 -1.4 4.2
2027 12,539 -1.8 4.5
2028 12,478 -2.3 4.9

Source: 2018-based Household Projections


Percentage change in projected households by household type, Na h-Eileanan Siar, 2018 and 2028

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Type 2018 2028 % change Scotland % change
All households 12,773 12,478 -2.3 4.9
One adult 5,098 5,214 2.3 8.1
Two adults 3,885 3,933 1.2 7.2
One adult, one or more children 588 542 -7.8 2.2
Two or more adults, one or more children 2,097 1,774 -15.4 -0.9
Three or more adults 1,106 1,014 -8.3 -3.4

Source: 2018-based Household Projections


Percentage change in projected households by age group of the Household Reference Person (HRP), Na h-Eileanan Siar, 2018 and 2028

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Age group 2018 2028 % change Scotland % change
All HRPs 12,773 12,478 -2.3 4.9
16 to 19 77 88 13.4 12.5
20 to 24 241 220 -8.6 -6.5
25 to 29 423 364 -14.0 -15.5
30 to 34 679 661 -2.6 1.3
35 to 39 714 647 -9.4 13.5
40 to 44 867 776 -10.5 16.6
45 to 49 1,156 920 -20.5 -5.9
50 to 54 1,372 1,041 -24.1 -21.4
55 to 59 1,371 1,194 -12.9 -4.1
60 to 64 1,184 1,221 3.1 16.1
65 to 69 1,119 1,108 -1.0 17.5
70 to 74 998 934 -6.4 2.8
75 to 79 1,086 1,329 22.3 28.2
80 to 84 780 1,039 33.2 32.3
85 to 89 467 598 28.1 19.0
90 and over 239 337 41.4 27.9

Source: 2018-based Household Projections


2023 Dwellings by Council Area in Scotland


Total dwellings, Na h-Eileanan Siar, 2001-2023

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Year All dwellings % change from 2001 Scotland % change from 2001
2001 13,462 0.0 0.0
2002 13,522 0.4 0.8
2003 13,630 1.2 1.5
2004 13,682 1.6 2.4
2005 13,676 1.6 3.3
2006 13,759 2.2 4.1
2007 13,893 3.2 5.2
2008 14,006 4.0 6.0
2009 14,101 4.7 6.7
2010 14,258 5.9 7.2
2011 14,396 6.9 7.8
2012 14,458 7.4 8.4
2013 14,490 7.6 8.9
2014 14,520 7.9 9.5
2015 14,577 8.3 10.2
2016 14,599 8.4 11.0
2017 14,714 9.3 11.8
2018 14,706 9.2 12.7
2019 14,734 9.4 13.6
2020 14,764 9.7 14.4
2021 14,856 10.4 15.3
2022 14,975 11.2 16.3
2023 15,097 12.1 17.3

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


Dwellings by Council Tax band, Na h-Eileanan Siar, 2023

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Tax band % of all dwellings Scotland % of all dwellings
All dwellings 100.0 100.0
A 31.8 20.2
B 26.1 22.4
C 19.0 16.1
D 12.3 13.8
E 9.2 13.7
F 1.3 8.1
G 0.2 5.2
H 0.0 0.5

Source: statistics.gov.scot


Tax band % of all dwellings Scotland % of all dwellings
All dwellings 100.0 100.0
A - C 76.9 58.7
D - E 21.5 27.5
F - H 1.5 13.8

Source: statistics.gov.scot


Dwellings by type, Na h-Eileanan Siar, 2017

Type % of all dwellings Scotland % of all dwellings
All dwellings 100.0 100.0
Detached 63.5 21.5
Semi-detached 15.1 19.7
Terrace 9.6 20.5
Flat 5.1 37.7
Not known 6.7 0.7

Source: statistics.gov.scot