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 Perth and Kinross was 151,120. This is an increase of 0.2% from 150,780 in 2021. Over the same period, the population of Scotland increased by 0.5%.

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Perth and Kinross had the 12th 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 Perth and Kinross has increased by 12.0%. This is the 8th highest percentage change out of the 32 council areas in Scotland. Over the same period, Scotland’s population rose by 7.6%.

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In 2022, there were more females (51.3%) than males (48.7%) living in Perth and Kinross. 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 43,824. In contrast, the 16 to 24 age group was the smallest, with a population of 12,835. In 2022, more females than males lived in Perth and Kinross 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 (-8.8%). The 75 and over age group saw the largest percentage increase (+53.4%).

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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 Perth and Kinross is projected to increase from 151,290 to 152,779. This is an increase of 1.0%, which compares to a projected increase of 1.8% for Scotland as a whole.

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Perth and Kinross is projected to have the 12th 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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Perth and Kinross is projected to have the 15th 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 Perth and Kinross is projected to decrease by 3.5% due to natural change (more deaths than births). Total net migration (net migration within Scotland, from overseas and from the rest of the UK) is projected to result in a population increase of 4.6% over the same period.

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The average age of the population of Perth and Kinross 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 0 to 15 age group is projected to see the largest percentage decrease (-8.1%) and the 75 and over age group is projected to see the largest percentage increase (+30.8%). 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 1,133 births in Perth and Kinross. This is a decrease of 1.7% from 1,153 births in 2022. Of these 1,133 births, 546 (48.2%) were female and 587 (51.8%) were male.

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In Perth and Kinross, the standardised birth rate decreased from 9.3 per 1,000 population in 2022 to 9.2 in 2023. In comparison, the rate in Scotland overall decreased from 8.6 to 8.4.

In 2023, Perth and Kinross was the council area with the joint 15th 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 Perth and Kinross was 30 to 34 (403 births), the same as in 2003. The least common age group of mothers in Perth and Kinross was 0 to 19 (26 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 (-63.4%) and the 40 and over age group has seen the largest percentage increase in births (+34.8%).

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The total fertility rate in Perth and Kinross decreased from 1.46 in 2022 to 1.43 in 2023. Out of the 32 council areas in Scotland, Perth and Kinross had the joint 18th 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 1,870 deaths in Perth and Kinross. This is a 2.7% decrease from 1,922 deaths in 2022. Of these 1,870 deaths, 925 (49.5%) were female and 945 (50.5%) were male.

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In Perth and Kinross, the standardised death rate decreased from 10.2 per 1,000 population in 2022 to 9.9 in 2023. In comparison, the rate in Scotland overall in 2022 was 11.6 and remained the same in 2023.

In 2023, Perth and Kinross was the council area with the 30th 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 Perth and Kinross have increased in number. In 2023, a lower number of female (925) than male (945) deaths were registered.

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In comparison to 2003, the number of female deaths registered in Perth and Kinross in 2023 was 2.5% higher and the number of male deaths was 27.9% 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 (431) and the 5 to 9, 10 to 14, 15 to 19 age groups saw the fewest (0). For females, the most common age group was 90 and over (257) and for males, the most common age group was 90 and over (174).

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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 Perth and Kinross, the leading cause of death for males in 2023 was Ischaemic heart diseases (12.9% of all male deaths), followed by Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease (7.4%). 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 Perth and Kinross, the leading cause of death for females in 2023 was Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease (14.3% of all female deaths), followed by Cerebrovascular disease (7.9%). In Scotland overall, the leading cause of death for females was also Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease (13.4%), followed by Ischaemic heart diseases (8.2%).

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Life Expectancy

Last updated: September 2023
Likely next update: September/October 2024

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


In Perth and Kinross, life expectancy at birth was higher for females (82.7 years) than for males (78.9 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 Perth and Kinross, 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 Perth and Kinross has risen by 3.3%. This is the joint 5th 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 Perth and Kinross 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 Perth and Kinross, life expectancy at age 65-69 was higher for females (21.1 years) than for males (19.1 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 Perth and Kinross, 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 Perth and Kinross has risen by 11.3%. This is the 7th highest percentage change out of all 32 council areas in Scotland and this is higher than the percentage change for Scotland overall (+8.7%).

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Over the period between 2001-03 and 2019-21, male life expectancy at age 65-69 in Perth and Kinross has risen by 14.6%. This is the joint 13th 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 Perth and Kinross was 6,830, a 14.5% decrease from 7,990 in the period 2020-21. The level of out-migration in Perth and Kinross was 5,510, which is a 4.2% decrease from 5,750 in 2020-21.

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In 2021-22, Perth and Kinross 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 910 from 2,240 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 Perth and Kinross, the net migration rate decreased from 14.9 people per 1,000 population in 2020-21 to 8.8 in 2021-22. In comparison, the rate in Scotland overall increased from 4.1 to 9.0 people per 1,000 population.

In 2021-22, Perth and Kinross was the council area with the 12th 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 Perth and Kinross was higher for males (804) than for females (523). The age group with the highest level of total net migration was 0 to 4 (200). In contrast, the age group with the lowest level of net migration was 20 to 24 (-170).

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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, 1,017 marriages were registered in Perth and Kinross. This is a 7.4% decrease from 1,098 in 2022. In comparison, the number of marriages registered in Scotland overall decreased by 10.9%.

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Perth and Kinross had the 7th 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, 17 civil partnerships were registered in Perth and Kinross, of which 16 were mixed-sex and 1 was same-sex.

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Perth and Kinross had the 13th 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 Perth and Kinross was 70,837. This is a 1.1% increase from 70,033 households in 2022. In comparison, the number of households in Scotland overall increased by 0.8%.

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Perth and Kinross had the 12th 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 Perth and Kinross has increased by 21.4%. This is the 8th 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 Perth and Kinross is projected to increase from 68,196 to 71,711. This is a 5.2% increase, which compares to a projected increase of 4.9% for Scotland as a whole.

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Perth and Kinross is projected to have the 12th 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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Perth and Kinross is projected to have the 11th 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 (36.8%) and the household type “One adult, one or more children” is projected to remain the least common (4.9%) in Perth and Kinross.

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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 (-3.7%) and the household type “One adult” is projected to see the largest percentage increase (+9.1%).

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Between 2018 and 2028, the 50 to 54 age group is projected to see the largest percentage decrease (-26.0%) and the 90 and over age group is projected to see the largest percentage increase (+60.4%). 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 Perth and Kinross was 76,136. This is a 1.1% increase from 75,321 in 2022. In comparison, the number of dwellings in Scotland overall increased by 0.8%.

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Perth and Kinross had the 14th 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 Perth and Kinross has increased by 21.7%. This is the 8th 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 Perth and Kinross, Council Tax band B was most common (19.7%) in 2023, followed by Council Tax band C (17.0%). Contrastingly, Council Tax band H was the least common (0.9%). 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, Perth and Kinross, 2001-2022

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Year Population % change from 2001 Scotland % change from 2001
2001 134,950 0.0 0.0
2002 135,130 0.1 0.0
2003 135,960 0.7 0.1
2004 136,900 1.4 0.4
2005 138,060 2.3 0.9
2006 139,380 3.3 1.4
2007 141,140 4.6 2.1
2008 143,130 6.1 2.7
2009 144,370 7.0 3.3
2010 145,600 7.9 3.9
2011 146,850 8.8 4.7
2012 147,260 9.1 4.8
2013 147,000 8.9 5.0
2014 147,800 9.5 5.3
2015 148,490 10.0 5.7
2016 149,160 10.5 6.1
2017 149,550 10.8 6.4
2018 149,360 10.7 6.5
2019 149,750 11.0 6.9
2020 149,450 10.7 6.9
2021 150,780 11.7 7.0
2022 151,120 12.0 7.6

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Population by age group by sex, Perth and Kinross, 2022

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Age group Male Female All people % of population Scotland % of population
All people 73,591 77,529 151,120 100.0 100.0
0 to 15 12,325 11,654 23,979 15.9 16.4
16 to 24 6,717 6,118 12,835 8.5 10.7
25 to 44 16,138 16,923 33,061 21.9 25.3
45 to 64 21,088 22,736 43,824 29.0 27.5
65 to 74 9,483 10,123 19,606 13.0 11.0
75 and over 7,840 9,975 17,815 11.8 9.1

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Age group Male Female All people % of population Scotland % of population
All people 73,591 77,529 151,120 100.0 100.0
0 to 15 12,325 11,654 23,979 15.9 16.4
16 to 64 43,943 45,777 89,720 59.4 63.5
65 and over 17,323 20,098 37,421 24.8 20.1

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Percentage change in population by age group, Perth and Kinross, 2001 and 2022

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Age group 2001 2022 % change Scotland % change
All people 134,950 151,120 12.0 7.6
0 to 15 25,556 23,979 -6.2 -8.1
16 to 24 12,195 12,835 5.2 2.3
25 to 44 36,258 33,061 -8.8 -6.6
45 to 64 35,847 43,824 22.3 20.6
65 to 74 13,483 19,606 45.4 34.2
75 and over 11,611 17,815 53.4 38.1

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Age group 2001 2022 % change Scotland % change
All people 134,950 151,120 12.0 7.6
0 to 15 25,556 23,979 -6.2 -8.1
16 to 64 84,300 89,720 6.4 5.2
65 and over 25,094 37,421 49.1 36.0

Source: Population Estimates Time Series Data


2018-based Population Projections by Council Area in Scotland


Total projected population, Perth and Kinross, 2018-2028

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Year Population % change from 2018 Scotland % change from 2018
2018 151,290 0.0 0.0
2019 151,765 0.3 0.3
2020 152,127 0.6 0.5
2021 152,382 0.7 0.7
2022 152,540 0.8 0.9
2023 152,692 0.9 1.1
2024 152,801 1.0 1.2
2025 152,840 1.0 1.4
2026 152,843 1.0 1.5
2027 152,826 1.0 1.7
2028 152,779 1.0 1.8

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


Components of projected population change, Perth and Kinross, 2018 and 2028

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Area 2018 2028 Natural change Net migration Total change Natural % change Net migration % change Total % change
Perth and Kinross 151,290 152,779 -5,308 7,022 1,489 -3.5 4.6 1.0
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, Perth and Kinross, 2018 and 2028

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Sex 2018 2028 % change Scotland % change
All people 151,290 152,779 1.0 1.8
Male 74,367 75,224 1.2 2.2
Female 76,923 77,555 0.8 1.4

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


Projected population change by age group, Perth and Kinross, 2018 and 2028

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Age group 2018 2028 % change Scotland % change
All people 151,290 152,779 1.0 1.8
0 to 15 24,425 22,447 -8.1 -6.0
16 to 24 14,135 13,384 -5.3 -0.9
25 to 44 33,631 33,483 -0.4 3.1
45 to 64 43,900 41,444 -5.6 -5.5
65 to 74 18,937 20,743 9.5 14.4
75 and over 16,262 21,278 30.8 25.4

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

Age group 2018 2028 % change Scotland % change
All people 151,290 152,779 1.0 1.8
0 to 15 24,425 22,447 -8.1 -6.0
16 to 64 91,666 88,311 -3.7 -1.3
65 and over 35,199 42,021 19.4 19.3

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


2023 Births by Council Area in Scotland


Births by sex, Perth and Kinross, 2003-2023

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Year Male Female All births % change from 2003 Scotland % change from 2003
2003 668 624 1,292 0.0 0.0
2004 680 605 1,285 -0.5 2.9
2005 688 659 1,347 4.3 3.7
2006 652 679 1,331 3.0 6.2
2007 717 674 1,391 7.7 10.2
2008 765 678 1,443 11.7 14.5
2009 711 714 1,425 10.3 12.6
2010 737 729 1,466 13.5 12.1
2011 752 695 1,447 12.0 11.7
2012 633 644 1,277 -1.2 10.7
2013 685 635 1,320 2.2 6.8
2014 749 608 1,357 5.0 8.2
2015 696 661 1,357 5.0 5.1
2016 673 652 1,325 2.6 3.9
2017 608 602 1,210 -6.3 0.8
2018 602 615 1,217 -5.8 -2.1
2019 634 563 1,197 -7.4 -4.9
2020 634 551 1,185 -8.3 -11.0
2021 598 596 1,194 -7.6 -8.9
2022 587 566 1,153 -10.8 -10.4
2023 587 546 1,133 -12.3 -12.4

Source: Births Time Series Data Table BT.4


Standardised birth rates, Perth and Kinross, 2003-2023

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Year Standardised birth rate Scottish birth rate
2003 11.4 10.3
2004 11.3 10.6
2005 11.7 10.6
2006 11.4 10.8
2007 11.7 11.2
2008 12.1 11.5
2009 11.8 11.3
2010 12.1 11.2
2011 11.9 11.1
2012 10.5 10.9
2013 10.8 10.5
2014 11.0 10.6
2015 11.0 10.3
2016 10.6 10.1
2017 9.7 9.8
2018 9.8 9.5
2019 9.6 9.2
2020 9.7 8.6
2021 9.6 8.8
2022 9.3 8.6
2023 9.2 8.4

Source: Births Time Series Data Table BT.8


Births by age group of mother, Perth and Kinross, 2003 and 2023

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Age group of mother 2003 2023 % change Scotland % change
All ages 1,292 1,133 -12.3 -12.4
0 to 19 71 26 -63.4 -72.6
20 to 24 225 135 -40.0 -45.1
25 to 29 283 300 6.0 -7.5
30 to 34 429 403 -6.1 1.0
35 to 39 233 207 -11.2 12.3
40 and over 46 62 34.8 47.7
Not stated 5 0 -100.0 -88.3

Source: Births Time Series Data Table BT.6


Approximated total fertility rate, Perth and Kinross, 2003-2023

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Year Approximated total fertility rate % change from 2003 Scotland % change from 2003
2003 1.70 0.0 0.0
2004 1.68 -1.2 3.9
2005 1.76 3.5 5.3
2006 1.73 1.8 7.9
2007 1.79 5.3 11.8
2008 1.87 10.0 15.8
2009 1.84 8.2 13.8
2010 1.87 10.0 13.2
2011 1.84 8.2 11.2
2012 1.62 -4.7 10.5
2013 1.69 -0.6 7.2
2014 1.71 0.6 7.9
2015 1.70 0.0 4.6
2016 1.65 -2.9 2.6
2017 1.50 -11.8 -0.7
2018 1.53 -10.0 -3.9
2019 1.50 -11.8 -6.6
2020 1.50 -11.8 -12.5
2021 1.49 -12.4 -10.5
2022 1.46 -14.1 -12.5
2023 1.43 -15.9 -14.5

Source: Births Time Series Data Table BT.10


2023 Deaths by Council Area in Scotland


Deaths by sex, Perth and Kinross, 2003-2023

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Year Male Female All people % change from 2003 Scotland % change from 2003
2003 739 902 1,641 0.0 0.0
2004 757 859 1,616 -1.5 -3.9
2005 721 834 1,555 -5.2 -4.7
2006 800 825 1,625 -1.0 -5.8
2007 740 837 1,577 -3.9 -4.3
2008 718 829 1,547 -5.7 -4.7
2009 719 812 1,531 -6.7 -7.9
2010 651 791 1,442 -12.1 -7.7
2011 717 779 1,496 -8.8 -8.2
2012 783 846 1,629 -0.7 -6.0
2013 744 859 1,603 -2.3 -6.5
2014 707 791 1,498 -8.7 -7.2
2015 758 894 1,652 0.7 -1.5
2016 750 867 1,617 -1.5 -3.0
2017 831 861 1,692 3.1 -1.0
2018 813 888 1,701 3.7 0.1
2019 820 874 1,694 3.2 -0.6
2020 938 947 1,885 14.9 9.6
2021 904 917 1,821 11.0 8.7
2022 977 945 1,922 17.1 7.6
2023 945 925 1,870 14.0 8.5

Source: Deaths Time Series Data Table DT.5


Standardised death rates, Perth and Kinross, 2003-2023

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Year Standardised death rate Scottish death rate
2003 10.1 11.5
2004 9.9 11.1
2005 9.4 10.9
2006 9.8 10.7
2007 9.4 10.8
2008 9.1 10.7
2009 8.9 10.3
2010 8.3 10.3
2011 8.5 10.1
2012 9.1 10.3
2013 8.9 10.3
2014 8.3 10.2
2015 9.0 10.8
2016 8.8 10.6
2017 9.1 10.7
2018 9.2 10.8
2019 9.1 10.7
2020 10.1 11.8
2021 9.7 11.7
2022 10.2 11.6
2023 9.9 11.6

Source: Deaths Time Series Data Table DT.9


Deaths by sex, Perth and Kinross, 2003 and 2023

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Sex 2003 2023 % change Scotland % change
All people 1,641 1,870 14.0 8.5
Male 739 945 27.9 13.8
Female 902 925 2.5 3.7

Source: Deaths Time Series Data Table DT.5


Deaths by age group by sex, Perth and Kinross, 2023

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Age group Male Female All people % of all deaths Scotland % of all deaths
All people 945 925 1,870 100.0 100.0
0 4 0 4 0.2 0.3
1 to 4 0 1 1 0.1 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 4 0 4 0.2 0.3
25 to 29 3 2 5 0.3 0.3
30 to 34 4 4 8 0.4 0.5
35 to 39 9 3 12 0.6 0.9
40 to 44 13 5 18 1.0 1.3
45 to 49 11 6 17 0.9 1.7
50 to 54 17 14 31 1.7 2.8
55 to 59 23 23 46 2.5 4.1
60 to 64 52 37 89 4.8 5.7
65 to 69 66 54 120 6.4 7.5
70 to 74 111 81 192 10.3 10.5
75 to 79 146 108 254 13.6 14.2
80 to 84 155 159 314 16.8 16.2
85 to 89 153 171 324 17.3 16.4
90 and over 174 257 431 23.0 17.2

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


Male leading causes of death, Perth and Kinross, 2023

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Leading causes of death Male deaths % of all male deaths
I20-I25 Ischaemic heart diseases 122 12.9
F01, F03, G30 Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease 70 7.4
I60-I69 Cerebrovascular disease 58 6.1
C33-C34 Malignant neoplasm of trachea, bronchus and lung 46 4.9
C61 Malignant neoplasm of prostate 39 4.1

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


Female leading causes of death, Perth and Kinross, 2023

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Leading causes of death Female deaths % of all female deaths
F01, F03, G30 Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease 132 14.3
I60-I69 Cerebrovascular disease 73 7.9
J40-J47 Chronic lower respiratory diseases 55 5.9
C33-C34 Malignant neoplasm of trachea, bronchus and lung 54 5.8
I20-I25 Ischaemic heart diseases 54 5.8

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, Perth and Kinross, 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 79.5 80.0 80.6 0.0 0.0
2002-04 79.7 80.2 80.8 0.2 0.2
2003-05 80.1 80.6 81.2 0.7 0.5
2004-06 80.6 81.1 81.7 1.3 0.9
2005-07 80.6 81.1 81.6 1.3 1.0
2006-08 80.8 81.3 81.9 1.6 1.2
2007-09 81.1 81.6 82.1 1.9 1.5
2008-10 81.6 82.1 82.6 2.6 1.8
2009-11 81.9 82.5 83.0 3.0 2.2
2010-12 82.1 82.7 83.2 3.3 2.4
2011-13 82.1 82.6 83.1 3.2 2.6
2012-14 82.3 82.8 83.3 3.5 2.8
2013-15 82.1 82.6 83.2 3.2 2.9
2014-16 82.0 82.6 83.1 3.2 2.9
2015-17 81.9 82.5 83.0 3.0 2.8
2016-18 82.3 82.8 83.3 3.4 2.8
2017-19 82.8 83.3 83.7 4.0 2.9
2018-20 82.4 82.9 83.4 3.5 2.7
2019-21 82.1 82.7 83.2 3.3 2.4

Source: Life Expectancy for Administrative Areas within Scotland


Male life expectancy at birth, Perth and Kinross, 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 75.3 76.0 76.6 0.0 0.0
2002-04 75.6 76.2 76.8 0.3 0.4
2003-05 75.7 76.4 77.0 0.5 1.0
2004-06 75.8 76.4 77.0 0.6 1.5
2005-07 76.1 76.7 77.3 1.0 1.8
2006-08 76.8 77.4 77.9 1.8 2.0
2007-09 77.4 78.0 78.6 2.6 2.5
2008-10 78.3 78.8 79.4 3.8 3.1
2009-11 78.6 79.1 79.7 4.2 3.7
2010-12 78.9 79.4 79.9 4.5 4.1
2011-13 78.6 79.2 79.7 4.2 4.5
2012-14 78.8 79.4 79.9 4.5 4.9
2013-15 79.2 79.8 80.3 5.0 4.9
2014-16 79.3 79.9 80.5 5.2 4.9
2015-17 78.7 79.3 79.9 4.4 4.8
2016-18 78.5 79.1 79.7 4.2 4.8
2017-19 78.4 79.1 79.7 4.1 5.0
2018-20 78.4 79.0 79.6 4.0 4.5
2019-21 78.3 78.9 79.5 3.8 4.1

Source: Life Expectancy for Administrative Areas within Scotland


Female life expectancy at age 65 to 69, Perth and Kinross, 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 18.6 18.9 19.3 0.0 0.0
2002-04 18.7 19.0 19.3 0.3 0.5
2003-05 18.8 19.1 19.5 1.1 1.3
2004-06 19.1 19.4 19.8 2.7 2.6
2005-07 19.3 19.6 20.0 3.6 3.3
2006-08 19.4 19.7 20.1 4.1 3.8
2007-09 19.6 19.9 20.2 5.1 4.7
2008-10 19.9 20.3 20.6 7.0 5.8
2009-11 20.3 20.7 21.0 9.2 7.3
2010-12 20.4 20.8 21.1 9.7 7.5
2011-13 20.3 20.7 21.0 9.2 8.0
2012-14 20.4 20.8 21.1 9.8 8.5
2013-15 20.4 20.8 21.1 9.6 8.7
2014-16 20.6 20.9 21.3 10.4 9.2
2015-17 20.5 20.9 21.2 10.2 8.9
2016-18 20.7 21.0 21.4 11.1 9.4
2017-19 20.8 21.1 21.5 11.5 9.8
2018-20 20.7 21.0 21.3 11.0 9.2
2019-21 20.8 21.1 21.4 11.3 8.7

Source: Life Expectancy for Administrative Areas within Scotland


Male life expectancy at age 65 to 69, Perth and Kinross, 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 16.3 16.6 17.0 0.0 0.0
2002-04 16.2 16.6 16.9 -0.3 1.1
2003-05 16.5 16.9 17.2 1.4 2.5
2004-06 16.7 17.0 17.4 2.2 4.9
2005-07 17.0 17.4 17.7 4.3 6.1
2006-08 17.1 17.4 17.8 4.8 7.4
2007-09 17.5 17.8 18.2 7.2 8.6
2008-10 17.9 18.3 18.6 9.8 10.4
2009-11 18.2 18.6 18.9 11.6 12.0
2010-12 18.2 18.5 18.9 11.4 13.2
2011-13 18.1 18.4 18.8 10.7 14.1
2012-14 18.3 18.7 19.0 12.2 15.2
2013-15 18.6 19.0 19.3 14.0 15.0
2014-16 18.9 19.2 19.6 15.6 15.5
2015-17 18.8 19.1 19.5 14.9 15.5
2016-18 18.9 19.3 19.6 15.9 16.5
2017-19 19.1 19.4 19.8 16.8 17.4
2018-20 18.9 19.3 19.6 15.7 16.3
2019-21 18.7 19.1 19.4 14.6 15.3

Source: Life Expectancy for Administrative Areas within Scotland


Mid-2022 Migration by Council Area in Scotland


Migration by type, Perth and Kinross, 2002-03 to 2021-22*

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Year In Out Net
2002-03 6,510 4,930 1,580
2003-04 6,920 5,250 1,670
2004-05 7,390 5,320 2,060
2005-06 7,300 5,280 2,020
2006-07 7,530 5,090 2,440
2007-08 7,850 5,450 2,400
2008-09 6,980 5,180 1,800
2009-10 6,980 5,120 1,860
2010-11 6,460 4,630 1,830
2011-12 6,090 5,360 720
2012-13 5,960 5,620 340
2013-14 6,560 5,270 1,290
2014-15 6,600 5,390 1,210
2015-16 6,840 5,590 1,250
2016-17 6,790 5,650 1,140
2017-18 6,450 5,890 550
2018-19 6,900 5,830 1,070
2019-20 5,570 4,830 740
2020-21 7,990 5,750 2,240
2021-22 6,830 5,510 1,330

*Totals have been rounded to the nearest ten.

Source: Total Migration to or from Scotland


Net migration rates per 1,000 people, Perth and Kinross, 2008-09 to 2021-22

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Year Net migration rate Scottish Net migration rate
2008-09 12.5 4.7
2009-10 12.8 5.0
2010-11 12.4 5.7
2011-12 4.9 2.0
2012-13 2.3 1.4
2013-14 8.7 2.9
2014-15 8.1 4.7
2015-16 8.4 5.0
2016-17 7.6 4.2
2017-18 3.7 2.9
2018-19 7.2 5.2
2019-20 5.0 3.0
2020-21 14.9 4.1
2021-22 8.8 9.0

Sources: Migration Flows, Population Estimates Time Series Data


Net migration by age group by sex, Perth and Kinross, 2021-22

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Age group Male Female All people
All people 804 524 1,328
0 to 4 119 81 200
5 to 9 97 42 139
10 to 14 78 73 151
15 to 19 -13 -138 -151
20 to 24 -84 -86 -170
25 to 29 -39 -1 -40
30 to 34 96 91 187
35 to 39 111 88 199
40 to 44 72 73 145
45 to 49 62 61 123
50 to 54 74 74 148
55 to 59 84 56 140
60 to 64 72 67 139
65 to 69 65 46 111
70 to 74 7 -15 -8
75 to 79 9 9 18
80 to 84 3 -5 -2
85 to 89 -8 11 3
90 and over -1 -3 -4

Source: Total Migration to or from Scotland


2023 Marriages and Civil Partnerships by Council Area in Scotland


Total marriages, Perth and Kinross, 2003-2023

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Year All marriages
2003 938
2004 1,017
2005 1,100
2006 1,089
2007 1,172
2008 1,062
2009 976
2010 986
2011 907
2012 1,041
2013 977
2014 1,021
2015 1,111
2016 1,090
2017 1,067
2018 1,059
2019 959
2020 408
2021 853
2022 1,098
2023 1,017

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


Total civil partnerships, Perth and Kinross, 2005-2023

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Year Male Female All civil partnerships Mixed-sex Same-sex
2005 0 1 1 NA NA
2006 15 13 28 NA NA
2007 6 8 14 NA NA
2008 3 10 13 NA NA
2009 5 5 10 NA NA
2010 8 7 15 NA NA
2011 9 8 17 NA NA
2012 6 7 13 NA NA
2013 3 8 11 NA NA
2014 6 7 13 NA NA
2015 0 3 3 NA NA
2016 0 1 1 NA NA
2017 0 0 0 NA NA
2018 2 2 4 NA NA
2019 1 2 3 NA NA
2020 1 2 3 NA NA
2021 NA NA 18 17 1
2022 NA NA 14 11 3
2023 NA NA 17 16 1

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


Mid-2023 Household Estimates by Council Area in Scotland


Total households, Perth and Kinross, 2001-2023

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Year All households % change from 2001 Scotland % change from 2001
2001 58,372 0.0 0.0
2002 58,936 1.0 0.8
2003 59,869 2.6 1.7
2004 60,778 4.1 2.6
2005 61,577 5.5 3.6
2006 62,579 7.2 4.6
2007 63,177 8.2 5.7
2008 64,287 10.1 6.5
2009 64,577 10.6 7.2
2010 64,694 10.8 7.8
2011 64,905 11.2 8.3
2012 65,105 11.5 8.6
2013 65,436 12.1 9.1
2014 65,764 12.7 9.6
2015 66,181 13.4 10.1
2016 66,642 14.2 10.8
2017 67,063 14.9 11.4
2018 67,542 15.7 12.0
2019 68,247 16.9 12.7
2020 68,577 17.5 13.1
2021 69,353 18.8 13.8
2022 70,033 20.0 14.6
2023 70,837 21.4 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, Perth and Kinross, 2018-2028

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Year All households % change from 2018 Scotland % change from 2018
2018 68,196 0.0 0.0
2019 69,003 1.2 0.7
2020 69,349 1.7 1.3
2021 69,706 2.2 1.8
2022 70,140 2.9 2.5
2023 70,506 3.4 2.9
2024 70,835 3.9 3.4
2025 71,100 4.3 3.8
2026 71,314 4.6 4.2
2027 71,499 4.8 4.5
2028 71,711 5.2 4.9

Source: 2018-based Household Projections


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

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Type 2018 2028 % change Scotland % change
All households 68,196 71,711 5.2 4.9
One adult 22,377 24,408 9.1 8.1
Two adults 24,306 26,399 8.6 7.2
One adult, one or more children 3,494 3,504 0.3 2.2
Two or more adults, one or more children 12,706 12,240 -3.7 -0.9
Three or more adults 5,313 5,160 -2.9 -3.4

Source: 2018-based Household Projections


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

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Age group 2018 2028 % change Scotland % change
All HRPs 68,196 71,711 5.2 4.9
16 to 19 435 477 9.6 12.5
20 to 24 1,696 1,496 -11.8 -6.5
25 to 29 3,265 2,777 -14.9 -15.5
30 to 34 4,442 4,203 -5.4 1.3
35 to 39 4,461 4,651 4.3 13.5
40 to 44 4,567 5,273 15.5 16.6
45 to 49 6,151 5,651 -8.1 -5.9
50 to 54 7,336 5,429 -26.0 -21.4
55 to 59 7,037 6,924 -1.6 -4.1
60 to 64 5,995 7,257 21.0 16.1
65 to 69 5,355 5,910 10.4 17.5
70 to 74 4,815 4,767 -1.0 2.8
75 to 79 5,187 6,705 29.3 28.2
80 to 84 3,828 5,240 36.9 32.3
85 to 89 2,370 2,938 24.0 19.0
90 and over 1,256 2,014 60.3 27.9

Source: 2018-based Household Projections


2023 Dwellings by Council Area in Scotland


Total dwellings, Perth and Kinross, 2001-2023

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Year All dwellings % change from 2001 Scotland % change from 2001
2001 62,573 0.0 0.0
2002 63,270 1.1 0.8
2003 64,139 2.5 1.5
2004 65,021 3.9 2.4
2005 65,608 4.9 3.3
2006 66,252 5.9 4.1
2007 67,010 7.1 5.2
2008 67,896 8.5 6.0
2009 68,349 9.2 6.7
2010 68,788 9.9 7.2
2011 69,236 10.6 7.8
2012 69,618 11.3 8.4
2013 69,923 11.7 8.9
2014 70,312 12.4 9.5
2015 70,828 13.2 10.2
2016 71,347 14.0 11.0
2017 71,810 14.8 11.8
2018 72,441 15.8 12.7
2019 73,267 17.1 13.6
2020 73,775 17.9 14.4
2021 74,589 19.2 15.3
2022 75,321 20.4 16.3
2023 76,136 21.7 17.3

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


Dwellings by Council Tax band, Perth and Kinross, 2023

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Tax band % of all dwellings Scotland % of all dwellings
All dwellings 100.0 100.0
A 11.4 20.2
B 19.7 22.4
C 17.0 16.1
D 15.4 13.8
E 16.0 13.7
F 10.9 8.1
G 8.7 5.2
H 0.9 0.5

Source: statistics.gov.scot


Tax band % of all dwellings Scotland % of all dwellings
All dwellings 100.0 100.0
A - C 48.1 58.7
D - E 31.4 27.5
F - H 20.5 13.8

Source: statistics.gov.scot


Dwellings by type, Perth and Kinross, 2017

Type % of all dwellings Scotland % of all dwellings
All dwellings 100.0 100.0
Detached 37.9 21.5
Semi-detached 20.6 19.7
Terrace 15.3 20.5
Flat 25.0 37.7
Not known 1.1 0.7

Source: statistics.gov.scot