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 North Ayrshire was 133,490. This is a decrease of 0.3% from 133,910 in 2021. Over the same period, the population of Scotland increased by 0.5%.

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North Ayrshire had the 15th 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 North Ayrshire has decreased by 1.7%. This is the 29th 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 (52.2%) than males (47.8%) living in North Ayrshire. 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 39,379. In contrast, the 16 to 24 age group was the smallest, with a population of 12,332. In 2022, more females than males lived in North Ayrshire in 4 out of 6 age groups.

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Between 2001 and 2022, the 25 to 44 age group saw the largest percentage decrease (-23.6%). The 75 and over age group saw the largest percentage increase (+48.0%).

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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 North Ayrshire is projected to decrease from 135,280 to 131,057. This is a decrease of 3.1%, which compares to a projected increase of 1.8% for Scotland as a whole.

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North Ayrshire is projected to have the 15th 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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North Ayrshire is projected to have the 29th 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 North Ayrshire is projected to decrease by 4.4% due to natural change (more deaths than births). Total net migration (net migration within Scotland, from overseas and from the rest of the UK) is projected to result in a population increase of 1.3% over the same period.

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The average age of the population of North Ayrshire 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 (-12.8%) and the 75 and over age group is projected to see the largest percentage increase (+27.0%). 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 986 births in North Ayrshire. This is a decrease of 6.5% from 1,054 births in 2022. Of these 986 births, 491 (49.8%) were female and 495 (50.2%) were male.

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In North Ayrshire, the standardised birth rate decreased from 9.2 per 1,000 population in 2022 to 8.6 in 2023. In comparison, the rate in Scotland overall decreased from 8.6 to 8.4.

In 2023, North Ayrshire was the council area with the joint 25th 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 North Ayrshire was 30 to 34 (312 births), a change from the 25 to 29 age group in 2003. The least common age group of mothers in North Ayrshire was 0 to 19 (31 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 (-74.6%) and the 40 and over age group has seen the largest percentage increase in births (+56.0%).

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The total fertility rate in North Ayrshire decreased from 1.45 in 2022 to 1.35 in 2023. Out of the 32 council areas in Scotland, North Ayrshire had the joint 24th 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 1,899 deaths in North Ayrshire. This is a 0.9% decrease from 1,916 deaths in 2022. Of these 1,899 deaths, 963 (50.7%) were female and 936 (49.3%) were male.

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In North Ayrshire, the standardised death rate decreased from 12.8 per 1,000 population in 2022 to 12.7 in 2023. In comparison, the rate in Scotland overall in 2022 was 11.6 and remained the same in 2023.

In 2023, North Ayrshire was the council area with the 7th 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 North Ayrshire have increased in number. In 2023, a higher number of female (963) than male (936) deaths were registered.

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In comparison to 2003, the number of female deaths registered in North Ayrshire in 2023 was 12.4% higher and the number of male deaths was 20.2% higher. At Scotland level, the number of female deaths registered in 2023 was 3.7% higher and the number of male deaths was 13.8% higher.

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In 2023, the 80 to 84 age group saw the highest number of total deaths (359) and the 1 to 4, 5 to 9 age groups saw the fewest (0). For females, the most common age group was 80 to 84 (180) and for males, the most common age group was 80 to 84 (179).

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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 North Ayrshire, the leading cause of death for males in 2023 was Ischaemic heart diseases (12.2% of all male deaths), followed by Lung Cancer (6.3%). 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 North Ayrshire, the leading cause of death for females in 2023 was Ischaemic heart diseases (9.9% of all female deaths), followed by Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease (9.0%). In Scotland overall, the leading cause of death for females was 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 North Ayrshire, life expectancy at birth was higher for females (79.7 years) than for males (74.4 years) in 2019-21. Male life expectancy at birth has increased more rapidly than female life expectancy at birth between 2001-03 and 2019-21.

In North Ayrshire, 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 North Ayrshire 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 North Ayrshire has risen by 2.4%. 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 (+4.1%).

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In North Ayrshire, life expectancy at age 65-69 was higher for females (19.1 years) than for males (16.7 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 North Ayrshire, 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 North Ayrshire has risen by 6.1%. This is the 27th 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 North Ayrshire has risen by 12.8%. This is the joint 27th highest percentage change out of all 32 council areas in Scotland and this is lower than the percentage change for Scotland overall (+15.3%).

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*Please note that the Scotland-level life expectancy estimate shown here is for use only as a comparator for the corresponding sub-Scotland-level figures. The definitive Scotland-level life expectancy estimate (based on national life tables) is published in the National Life Tables section of the NRS website.


Migration

Last updated: July 2024
Likely next update: Autumn 2025

Mid-2022 Migration by Council Area in Scotland


In the period 2021-22, the level of in-migration in North Ayrshire was 3,730, a 15.2% decrease from 4,400 in the period 2020-21. The level of out-migration in North Ayrshire was 3,240, which is a 12.9% decrease from 3,720 in 2020-21.

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In 2021-22, North Ayrshire had the 21st highest level of net migration out of the 32 council areas in Scotland, with a net total of 490 people. This is a decrease of 200 from 690 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 North Ayrshire, the net migration rate decreased from 5.1 people per 1,000 population in 2020-21 to 3.7 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, North Ayrshire was the council area with the 25th 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 North Ayrshire was higher for males (267) than for females (222). The age group with the highest level of total net migration was 60 to 64 (151). In contrast, the age group with the lowest level of net migration was 25 to 29 (-117).

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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, 581 marriages were registered in North Ayrshire. This is a 6.3% decrease from 620 in 2022. In comparison, the number of marriages registered in Scotland overall decreased by 10.9%.

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North Ayrshire had the 16th 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, 10 civil partnerships were registered in North Ayrshire, of which 9 were mixed-sex and 1 was same-sex.

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North Ayrshire had the joint 18th 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 North Ayrshire was 64,633. This is a 0.6% increase from 64,245 households in 2022. In comparison, the number of households in Scotland overall increased by 0.8%.

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North Ayrshire had the 15th 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 North Ayrshire has increased by 10.0%. This is the 26th 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 North Ayrshire is projected to decrease from 63,935 to 63,889. This is a 0.1% decrease, which compares to a projected increase of 4.9% for Scotland as a whole.

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North Ayrshire is projected to have the 15th 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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North Ayrshire is projected to have the 29th highest percentage change in household numbers out of the 32 council areas in Scotland.

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In 2028, the household type “One adult” is projected to remain the most common (38.4%) and the household type “One adult, one or more children” is projected to remain the least common (7.2%) in North Ayrshire.

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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 (-9.9%) and the household type “One adult” is projected to see the largest percentage increase (+4.2%).

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Between 2018 and 2028, the 50 to 54 age group is projected to see the largest percentage decrease (-29.3%) and the 80 to 84 age group is projected to see the largest percentage increase (+43.9%). In terms of size, however, 60 to 64 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 North Ayrshire was 70,223. This is a 0.7% increase from 69,747 in 2022. In comparison, the number of dwellings in Scotland overall increased by 0.8%.

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North Ayrshire had the 15th 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 North Ayrshire has increased by 12.7%. This is the 24th 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 North Ayrshire, Council Tax band A was most common (30.7%) in 2023, followed by Council Tax band B (26.7%). Contrastingly, Council Tax band H was the least common (0.1%). In Scotland overall, Council Tax band B was the most common, followed by A. Council Tax band H was the least common in Scotland.

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Mid-2022 Population Estimates by Council Area in Scotland


Total population, North Ayrshire, 2001-2022

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Year Population % change from 2001 Scotland % change from 2001
2001 135,820 0.0 0.0
2002 135,890 0.1 0.0
2003 136,310 0.4 0.1
2004 136,500 0.5 0.4
2005 136,690 0.6 0.9
2006 136,790 0.7 1.4
2007 137,420 1.2 2.1
2008 137,910 1.5 2.7
2009 137,830 1.5 3.3
2010 137,800 1.5 3.9
2011 138,090 1.7 4.7
2012 137,640 1.3 4.8
2013 137,100 0.9 5.0
2014 136,680 0.6 5.3
2015 136,230 0.3 5.7
2016 135,940 0.1 6.1
2017 135,800 0.0 6.4
2018 135,130 -0.5 6.5
2019 134,600 -0.9 6.9
2020 134,070 -1.3 6.9
2021 133,910 -1.4 7.0
2022 133,490 -1.7 7.6

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Population by age group by sex, North Ayrshire, 2022

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Age group Male Female All people % of population Scotland % of population
All people 63,802 69,688 133,490 100.0 100.0
0 to 15 10,866 10,348 21,214 15.9 16.4
16 to 24 6,346 5,986 12,332 9.2 10.7
25 to 44 13,571 15,170 28,741 21.5 25.3
45 to 64 18,639 20,740 39,379 29.5 27.5
65 to 74 8,288 9,284 17,572 13.2 11.0
75 and over 6,092 8,160 14,252 10.7 9.1

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Age group Male Female All people % of population Scotland % of population
All people 63,802 69,688 133,490 100.0 100.0
0 to 15 10,866 10,348 21,214 15.9 16.4
16 to 64 38,556 41,896 80,452 60.3 63.5
65 and over 14,380 17,444 31,824 23.8 20.1

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Percentage change in population by age group, North Ayrshire, 2001 and 2022

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Age group 2001 2022 % change Scotland % change
All people 135,820 133,490 -1.7 7.6
0 to 15 27,146 21,214 -21.9 -8.1
16 to 24 13,992 12,332 -11.9 2.3
25 to 44 37,641 28,741 -23.6 -6.6
45 to 64 35,072 39,379 12.3 20.6
65 to 74 12,342 17,572 42.4 34.2
75 and over 9,627 14,252 48.0 38.1

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Age group 2001 2022 % change Scotland % change
All people 135,820 133,490 -1.7 7.6
0 to 15 27,146 21,214 -21.9 -8.1
16 to 64 86,705 80,452 -7.2 5.2
65 and over 21,969 31,824 44.9 36.0

Source: Population Estimates Time Series Data


2018-based Population Projections by Council Area in Scotland


Total projected population, North Ayrshire, 2018-2028

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Year Population % change from 2018 Scotland % change from 2018
2018 135,280 0.0 0.0
2019 134,967 -0.2 0.3
2020 134,652 -0.5 0.5
2021 134,246 -0.8 0.7
2022 133,806 -1.1 0.9
2023 133,349 -1.4 1.1
2024 132,902 -1.8 1.2
2025 132,482 -2.1 1.4
2026 132,030 -2.4 1.5
2027 131,563 -2.7 1.7
2028 131,057 -3.1 1.8

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


Components of projected population change, North Ayrshire, 2018 and 2028

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Area 2018 2028 Natural change Net migration Total change Natural % change Net migration % change Total % change
North Ayrshire 135,280 131,057 -6,001 1,692 -4,223 -4.4 1.3 -3.1
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, North Ayrshire, 2018 and 2028

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Sex 2018 2028 % change Scotland % change
All people 135,280 131,057 -3.1 1.8
Male 64,399 62,079 -3.6 2.2
Female 70,881 68,978 -2.7 1.4

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


Projected population change by age group, North Ayrshire, 2018 and 2028

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Age group 2018 2028 % change Scotland % change
All people 135,280 131,057 -3.1 1.8
0 to 15 22,780 20,320 -10.8 -6.0
16 to 24 13,876 12,717 -8.4 -0.9
25 to 44 28,658 28,290 -1.3 3.1
45 to 64 39,892 34,783 -12.8 -5.5
65 to 74 17,093 18,463 8.0 14.4
75 and over 12,981 16,484 27.0 25.4

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

Age group 2018 2028 % change Scotland % change
All people 135,280 131,057 -3.1 1.8
0 to 15 22,780 20,320 -10.8 -6.0
16 to 64 82,426 75,790 -8.1 -1.3
65 and over 30,074 34,947 16.2 19.3

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


2023 Births by Council Area in Scotland


Births by sex, North Ayrshire, 2003-2023

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Year Male Female All births % change from 2003 Scotland % change from 2003
2003 713 669 1,382 0.0 0.0
2004 733 673 1,406 1.7 2.9
2005 705 674 1,379 -0.2 3.7
2006 767 734 1,501 8.6 6.2
2007 784 744 1,528 10.6 10.2
2008 766 715 1,481 7.2 14.5
2009 742 756 1,498 8.4 12.6
2010 729 721 1,450 4.9 12.1
2011 743 709 1,452 5.1 11.7
2012 676 670 1,346 -2.6 10.7
2013 698 609 1,307 -5.4 6.8
2014 633 651 1,284 -7.1 8.2
2015 659 596 1,255 -9.2 5.1
2016 651 593 1,244 -10.0 3.9
2017 616 577 1,193 -13.7 0.8
2018 582 543 1,125 -18.6 -2.1
2019 577 547 1,124 -18.7 -4.9
2020 567 540 1,107 -19.9 -11.0
2021 544 525 1,069 -22.6 -8.9
2022 539 515 1,054 -23.7 -10.4
2023 495 491 986 -28.7 -12.4

Source: Births Time Series Data Table BT.4


Standardised birth rates, North Ayrshire, 2003-2023

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Year Standardised birth rate Scottish birth rate
2003 10.8 10.3
2004 11.0 10.6
2005 10.8 10.6
2006 11.8 10.8
2007 12.1 11.2
2008 11.7 11.5
2009 12.0 11.3
2010 11.7 11.2
2011 11.9 11.1
2012 11.1 10.9
2013 10.9 10.5
2014 10.7 10.6
2015 10.6 10.3
2016 10.6 10.1
2017 10.2 9.8
2018 9.7 9.5
2019 9.7 9.2
2020 9.6 8.6
2021 9.3 8.8
2022 9.2 8.6
2023 8.6 8.4

Source: Births Time Series Data Table BT.8


Births by age group of mother, North Ayrshire, 2003 and 2023

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Age group of mother 2003 2023 % change Scotland % change
All ages 1,382 986 -28.7 -12.4
0 to 19 122 31 -74.6 -72.6
20 to 24 340 141 -58.5 -45.1
25 to 29 369 307 -16.8 -7.5
30 to 34 355 312 -12.1 1.0
35 to 39 170 156 -8.2 12.3
40 and over 25 39 56.0 47.7
Not stated 1 0 -100.0 -88.3

Source: Births Time Series Data Table BT.6


Approximated total fertility rate, North Ayrshire, 2003-2023

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Year Approximated total fertility rate % change from 2003 Scotland % change from 2003
2003 1.65 0.0 0.0
2004 1.69 2.4 3.9
2005 1.67 1.2 5.3
2006 1.83 10.9 7.9
2007 1.87 13.3 11.8
2008 1.82 10.3 15.8
2009 1.86 12.7 13.8
2010 1.82 10.3 13.2
2011 1.83 10.9 11.2
2012 1.73 4.8 10.5
2013 1.69 2.4 7.2
2014 1.67 1.2 7.9
2015 1.65 0.0 4.6
2016 1.64 -0.6 2.6
2017 1.58 -4.2 -0.7
2018 1.50 -9.1 -3.9
2019 1.52 -7.9 -6.6
2020 1.51 -8.5 -12.5
2021 1.45 -12.1 -10.5
2022 1.45 -12.1 -12.5
2023 1.35 -18.2 -14.5

Source: Births Time Series Data Table BT.10


2023 Deaths by Council Area in Scotland


Deaths by sex, North Ayrshire, 2003-2023

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Year Male Female All people % change from 2003 Scotland % change from 2003
2003 779 857 1,636 0.0 0.0
2004 761 857 1,618 -1.1 -3.9
2005 768 833 1,601 -2.1 -4.7
2006 747 832 1,579 -3.5 -5.8
2007 811 853 1,664 1.7 -4.3
2008 755 873 1,628 -0.5 -4.7
2009 771 837 1,608 -1.7 -7.9
2010 683 801 1,484 -9.3 -7.7
2011 756 779 1,535 -6.2 -8.2
2012 704 834 1,538 -6.0 -6.0
2013 783 813 1,596 -2.4 -6.5
2014 781 801 1,582 -3.3 -7.2
2015 835 905 1,740 6.4 -1.5
2016 800 793 1,593 -2.6 -3.0
2017 794 878 1,672 2.2 -1.0
2018 823 912 1,735 6.1 0.1
2019 884 856 1,740 6.4 -0.6
2020 970 919 1,889 15.5 9.6
2021 965 1,025 1,990 21.6 8.7
2022 958 958 1,916 17.1 7.6
2023 936 963 1,899 16.1 8.5

Source: Deaths Time Series Data Table DT.5


Standardised death rates, North Ayrshire, 2003-2023

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Year Standardised death rate Scottish death rate
2003 11.7 11.5
2004 11.5 11.1
2005 11.3 10.9
2006 11.1 10.7
2007 11.6 10.8
2008 11.3 10.7
2009 11.1 10.3
2010 10.2 10.3
2011 10.4 10.1
2012 10.4 10.3
2013 10.7 10.3
2014 10.6 10.2
2015 11.7 10.8
2016 10.7 10.6
2017 11.1 10.7
2018 11.6 10.8
2019 11.6 10.7
2020 12.6 11.8
2021 13.3 11.7
2022 12.8 11.6
2023 12.7 11.6

Source: Deaths Time Series Data Table DT.9


Deaths by sex, North Ayrshire, 2003 and 2023

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Sex 2003 2023 % change Scotland % change
All people 1,636 1,899 16.1 8.5
Male 779 936 20.2 13.8
Female 857 963 12.4 3.7

Source: Deaths Time Series Data Table DT.5


Deaths by age group by sex, North Ayrshire, 2023

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Age group Male Female All people % of all deaths Scotland % of all deaths
All people 936 963 1,899 100.0 100.0
0 3 2 5 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 1 0 1 0.1 0.1
15 to 19 1 0 1 0.1 0.1
20 to 24 0 1 1 0.1 0.3
25 to 29 4 1 5 0.3 0.3
30 to 34 11 3 14 0.7 0.5
35 to 39 14 3 17 0.9 0.9
40 to 44 9 9 18 0.9 1.3
45 to 49 27 8 35 1.8 1.7
50 to 54 30 23 53 2.8 2.8
55 to 59 36 36 72 3.8 4.1
60 to 64 62 48 110 5.8 5.7
65 to 69 93 75 168 8.8 7.5
70 to 74 113 104 217 11.4 10.5
75 to 79 136 135 271 14.3 14.2
80 to 84 179 180 359 18.9 16.2
85 to 89 129 170 299 15.7 16.4
90 and over 88 165 253 13.3 17.2

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


Male leading causes of death, North Ayrshire, 2023

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Leading causes of death Male deaths % of all male deaths
I20-I25 Ischaemic heart diseases 114 12.2
C33-C34 Malignant neoplasm of trachea, bronchus and lung 59 6.3
J40-J47 Chronic lower respiratory diseases 55 5.9
F01, F03, G30 Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease 54 5.8
I60-I69 Cerebrovascular disease 54 5.8

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


Female leading causes of death, North Ayrshire, 2023

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Leading causes of death Female deaths % of all female deaths
I20-I25 Ischaemic heart diseases 95 9.9
F01, F03, G30 Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease 87 9.0
J40-J47 Chronic lower respiratory diseases 77 8.0
C33-C34 Malignant neoplasm of trachea, bronchus and lung 68 7.1
I60-I69 Cerebrovascular disease 62 6.4

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, North Ayrshire, 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 78.5 79.1 0.0 0.0
2002-04 78.6 79.1 79.6 0.8 0.2
2003-05 78.4 78.9 79.5 0.6 0.5
2004-06 78.4 79.0 79.5 0.7 0.9
2005-07 78.5 79.0 79.6 0.7 1.0
2006-08 78.4 79.0 79.6 0.7 1.2
2007-09 78.6 79.2 79.7 0.9 1.5
2008-10 79.0 79.5 80.1 1.4 1.8
2009-11 79.7 80.2 80.8 2.2 2.2
2010-12 80.1 80.7 81.2 2.8 2.4
2011-13 80.4 80.9 81.5 3.1 2.6
2012-14 80.5 81.0 81.5 3.2 2.8
2013-15 80.3 80.8 81.3 3.0 2.9
2014-16 80.0 80.5 81.1 2.6 2.9
2015-17 79.6 80.2 80.7 2.2 2.8
2016-18 79.3 79.9 80.5 1.8 2.8
2017-19 79.4 80.0 80.6 1.9 2.9
2018-20 79.5 80.1 80.7 2.1 2.7
2019-21 79.1 79.7 80.2 1.5 2.4

Source: Life Expectancy for Administrative Areas within Scotland


Male life expectancy at birth, North Ayrshire, 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 72.0 72.7 73.3 0.0 0.0
2002-04 72.6 73.3 73.9 0.8 0.4
2003-05 73.2 73.8 74.4 1.6 1.0
2004-06 73.4 74.0 74.6 1.8 1.5
2005-07 73.2 73.8 74.5 1.6 1.8
2006-08 73.3 73.9 74.6 1.7 2.0
2007-09 73.5 74.1 74.8 2.0 2.5
2008-10 74.5 75.1 75.8 3.4 3.1
2009-11 74.5 75.2 75.9 3.5 3.7
2010-12 75.3 75.9 76.6 4.5 4.1
2011-13 75.2 75.9 76.5 4.4 4.5
2012-14 75.8 76.4 77.0 5.1 4.9
2013-15 75.5 76.1 76.7 4.8 4.9
2014-16 75.3 75.9 76.5 4.5 4.9
2015-17 75.4 76.1 76.7 4.7 4.8
2016-18 75.7 76.3 77.0 5.0 4.8
2017-19 75.4 76.1 76.7 4.7 5.0
2018-20 74.7 75.3 75.9 3.6 4.5
2019-21 73.8 74.4 75.1 2.4 4.1

Source: Life Expectancy for Administrative Areas within Scotland


Female life expectancy at age 65 to 69, North Ayrshire, 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 17.7 18.0 18.4 0.0 0.0
2002-04 17.7 18.1 18.4 0.3 0.5
2003-05 17.9 18.3 18.6 1.3 1.3
2004-06 18.0 18.4 18.8 1.9 2.6
2005-07 18.1 18.5 18.8 2.4 3.3
2006-08 18.0 18.4 18.7 1.9 3.8
2007-09 18.1 18.5 18.8 2.2 4.7
2008-10 18.3 18.7 19.0 3.5 5.8
2009-11 18.7 19.0 19.4 5.4 7.3
2010-12 18.9 19.3 19.6 6.8 7.5
2011-13 19.1 19.4 19.8 7.5 8.0
2012-14 19.2 19.5 19.8 8.0 8.5
2013-15 18.9 19.2 19.6 6.6 8.7
2014-16 19.1 19.5 19.8 8.0 9.2
2015-17 19.0 19.3 19.7 7.1 8.9
2016-18 19.1 19.5 19.8 8.0 9.4
2017-19 19.1 19.4 19.8 7.6 9.8
2018-20 19.1 19.4 19.7 7.4 9.2
2019-21 18.8 19.1 19.5 6.1 8.7

Source: Life Expectancy for Administrative Areas within Scotland


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

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Year Lower CI Estimate Upper CI Estimate % change from 2001-03 Scotland Estimate % change from 2001-03
2001-03 14.5 14.8 15.2 0.0 0.0
2002-04 14.7 15.1 15.4 1.5 1.1
2003-05 14.8 15.2 15.5 2.3 2.5
2004-06 15.1 15.5 15.8 4.1 4.9
2005-07 15.1 15.4 15.8 4.0 6.1
2006-08 15.5 15.9 16.2 7.0 7.4
2007-09 15.6 16.0 16.3 7.5 8.6
2008-10 16.3 16.7 17.0 12.2 10.4
2009-11 16.5 16.8 17.2 13.5 12.0
2010-12 16.9 17.3 17.7 16.7 13.2
2011-13 16.6 16.9 17.3 14.1 14.1
2012-14 16.6 17.0 17.4 14.5 15.2
2013-15 16.4 16.8 17.1 13.1 15.0
2014-16 16.8 17.1 17.5 15.4 15.5
2015-17 16.9 17.3 17.6 16.4 15.5
2016-18 17.0 17.3 17.7 16.7 16.5
2017-19 16.9 17.2 17.6 16.3 17.4
2018-20 16.6 16.9 17.3 14.2 16.3
2019-21 16.4 16.7 17.1 12.8 15.3

Source: Life Expectancy for Administrative Areas within Scotland


Mid-2022 Migration by Council Area in Scotland


Migration by type, North Ayrshire, 2002-03 to 2021-22*

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Year In Out Net
2002-03 4,600 4,230 370
2003-04 4,450 4,240 210
2004-05 4,330 4,240 100
2005-06 4,130 4,150 -20
2006-07 4,340 3,910 430
2007-08 4,190 3,860 330
2008-09 3,540 3,660 -120
2009-10 3,480 3,640 -170
2010-11 3,530 3,390 140
2011-12 3,660 4,020 -350
2012-13 3,600 3,820 -220
2013-14 3,660 3,770 -110
2014-15 3,800 3,820 -20
2015-16 3,900 3,860 40
2016-17 3,980 3,650 330
2017-18 3,680 3,760 -80
2018-19 3,770 3,660 110
2019-20 3,300 3,170 130
2020-21 4,400 3,720 690
2021-22 3,730 3,240 490

*Totals have been rounded to the nearest ten.

Source: Total Migration to or from Scotland


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

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Year Net migration rate Scottish Net migration rate
2008-09 -0.8 4.7
2009-10 -1.2 5.0
2010-11 1.0 5.7
2011-12 -2.6 2.0
2012-13 -1.6 1.4
2013-14 -0.8 2.9
2014-15 -0.2 4.7
2015-16 0.3 5.0
2016-17 2.4 4.2
2017-18 -0.6 2.9
2018-19 0.8 5.2
2019-20 0.9 3.0
2020-21 5.1 4.1
2021-22 3.7 9.0

Sources: Migration Flows, Population Estimates Time Series Data


Net migration by age group by sex, North Ayrshire, 2021-22

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Age group Male Female All people
All people 269 223 492
0 to 4 34 40 74
5 to 9 24 22 46
10 to 14 36 25 61
15 to 19 -9 -57 -66
20 to 24 -34 -77 -111
25 to 29 -91 -26 -117
30 to 34 -12 34 22
35 to 39 27 32 59
40 to 44 29 50 79
45 to 49 50 30 80
50 to 54 36 48 84
55 to 59 42 58 100
60 to 64 82 69 151
65 to 69 46 26 72
70 to 74 20 4 24
75 to 79 4 -20 -16
80 to 84 -6 -7 -13
85 to 89 0 -17 -17
90 and over -9 -11 -20

Source: Total Migration to or from Scotland


2023 Marriages and Civil Partnerships by Council Area in Scotland


Total marriages, North Ayrshire, 2003-2023

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Year All marriages
2003 646
2004 677
2005 747
2006 708
2007 724
2008 661
2009 678
2010 692
2011 697
2012 718
2013 732
2014 736
2015 671
2016 666
2017 670
2018 664
2019 632
2020 233
2021 506
2022 620
2023 581

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


Total civil partnerships, North Ayrshire, 2005-2023

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Year Male Female All civil partnerships Mixed-sex Same-sex
2005 0 1 1 NA NA
2006 12 7 19 NA NA
2007 5 8 13 NA NA
2008 6 1 7 NA NA
2009 5 5 10 NA NA
2010 4 3 7 NA NA
2011 6 6 12 NA NA
2012 2 7 9 NA NA
2013 3 9 12 NA NA
2014 3 5 8 NA NA
2015 1 0 1 NA NA
2016 0 2 2 NA NA
2017 1 1 2 NA NA
2018 0 0 0 NA NA
2019 0 1 1 NA NA
2020 0 1 1 NA NA
2021 NA NA 9 8 1
2022 NA NA 10 10 0
2023 NA NA 10 9 1

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


Mid-2023 Household Estimates by Council Area in Scotland


Total households, North Ayrshire, 2001-2023

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Year All households % change from 2001 Scotland % change from 2001
2001 58,774 0.0 0.0
2002 59,283 0.9 0.8
2003 59,755 1.7 1.7
2004 59,936 2.0 2.6
2005 60,460 2.9 3.6
2006 61,016 3.8 4.6
2007 61,260 4.2 5.7
2008 61,759 5.1 6.5
2009 62,108 5.7 7.2
2010 62,342 6.1 7.8
2011 62,476 6.3 8.3
2012 62,434 6.2 8.6
2013 62,440 6.2 9.1
2014 62,542 6.4 9.6
2015 62,840 6.9 10.1
2016 63,002 7.2 10.8
2017 63,228 7.6 11.4
2018 63,316 7.7 12.0
2019 63,431 7.9 12.7
2020 63,614 8.2 13.1
2021 63,989 8.9 13.8
2022 64,245 9.3 14.6
2023 64,633 10.0 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, North Ayrshire, 2018-2028

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Year All households % change from 2018 Scotland % change from 2018
2018 63,935 0.0 0.0
2019 64,140 0.3 0.7
2020 64,189 0.4 1.3
2021 64,201 0.4 1.8
2022 64,257 0.5 2.5
2023 64,268 0.5 2.9
2024 64,240 0.5 3.4
2025 64,189 0.4 3.8
2026 64,113 0.3 4.2
2027 64,007 0.1 4.5
2028 63,889 -0.1 4.9

Source: 2018-based Household Projections


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

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Type 2018 2028 % change Scotland % change
All households 63,935 63,889 -0.1 4.9
One adult 23,536 24,532 4.2 8.1
Two adults 19,601 20,295 3.5 7.2
One adult, one or more children 4,794 4,573 -4.6 2.2
Two or more adults, one or more children 10,930 9,848 -9.9 -0.9
Three or more adults 5,073 4,641 -8.5 -3.4

Source: 2018-based Household Projections


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

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Age group 2018 2028 % change Scotland % change
All HRPs 63,935 63,889 -0.1 4.9
16 to 19 244 236 -3.3 12.5
20 to 24 1,973 1,694 -14.1 -6.5
25 to 29 3,174 2,736 -13.8 -15.5
30 to 34 3,969 4,242 6.9 1.3
35 to 39 4,034 4,203 4.2 13.5
40 to 44 4,398 4,326 -1.6 16.6
45 to 49 6,070 4,675 -23.0 -5.9
50 to 54 6,905 4,884 -29.3 -21.4
55 to 59 6,800 6,334 -6.9 -4.1
60 to 64 5,679 6,383 12.4 16.1
65 to 69 5,138 5,706 11.1 17.5
70 to 74 5,026 4,851 -3.5 2.8
75 to 79 4,773 5,875 23.1 28.2
80 to 84 3,116 4,483 43.9 32.3
85 to 89 1,781 2,264 27.1 19.0
90 and over 854 998 16.8 27.9

Source: 2018-based Household Projections


2023 Dwellings by Council Area in Scotland


Total dwellings, North Ayrshire, 2001-2023

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Year All dwellings % change from 2001 Scotland % change from 2001
2001 62,321 0.0 0.0
2002 62,809 0.8 0.8
2003 63,195 1.4 1.5
2004 63,697 2.2 2.4
2005 64,130 2.9 3.3
2006 64,609 3.7 4.1
2007 65,270 4.7 5.2
2008 65,913 5.8 6.0
2009 66,204 6.2 6.7
2010 66,461 6.6 7.2
2011 66,648 6.9 7.8
2012 66,888 7.3 8.4
2013 67,082 7.6 8.9
2014 67,204 7.8 9.5
2015 67,590 8.5 10.2
2016 67,800 8.8 11.0
2017 67,960 9.0 11.8
2018 68,158 9.4 12.7
2019 68,496 9.9 13.6
2020 68,843 10.5 14.4
2021 69,175 11.0 15.3
2022 69,747 11.9 16.3
2023 70,223 12.7 17.3

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


Dwellings by Council Tax band, North Ayrshire, 2023

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Tax band % of all dwellings Scotland % of all dwellings
All dwellings 100.0 100.0
A 30.7 20.2
B 26.7 22.4
C 11.0 16.1
D 10.5 13.8
E 13.1 13.7
F 6.1 8.1
G 1.8 5.2
H 0.1 0.5

Source: statistics.gov.scot


Tax band % of all dwellings Scotland % of all dwellings
All dwellings 100.0 100.0
A - C 68.4 58.7
D - E 23.6 27.5
F - H 8.0 13.8

Source: statistics.gov.scot


Dwellings by type, North Ayrshire, 2017

Type % of all dwellings Scotland % of all dwellings
All dwellings 100.0 100.0
Detached 20.3 21.5
Semi-detached 21.0 19.7
Terrace 31.1 20.5
Flat 27.2 37.7
Not known 0.4 0.7

Source: statistics.gov.scot