These are the first set based on Scotland’s Census 2022; however, the data zones used are the 2011 data zones. Once the 2022 data zones are available, we will rebase small area estimates from mid-2011 onward, using these 2022 data zones. As a result, this report does not present comparisons with previous years.
Estimates for the special areas are built up using the 2011 Data Zone level Small Area Population Estimates. 2011 Data Zones do not always fit exactly into the boundaries of other geographical areas, so they are allocated on a best-fit basis. An evaluation of non-standard geography population estimates has been carried out to assess special area population estimates built up in this way.
