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
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Last updated: January 2025 Likely next update: Summer 2025
Mid-2023 Population Estimates by Council Area in Scotland
On 30 June 2023, the population of Angus was 114,820. This is an increase of 0.1% from 114,670 in 2022. Over the same period, the population of Scotland increased by 0.8%.
Angus had the 18th highest population in 2023, out of all 32 council areas in Scotland. Between 2022 and 2023, 7 councils saw a population decrease and 25 councils saw a population increase.
Between 2001 and 2023, the population of Angus has increased by 6.0%. This is the 21st highest percentage change out of the 32 council areas in Scotland. Over the same period, Scotland’s population rose by 8.4%.
In 2023, there were more females (51.6%) than males (48.4%) living in Angus. There were also more females (51.4%) than males (48.6%) living in Scotland overall.
In terms of overall size, the 45 to 64 age group was the largest in 2023, with a population of 32,717. In contrast, the 16 to 24 age group was the smallest, with a population of 9,991. In 2023, more females than males lived in Angus in 4 out of 6 age groups.
Between 2001 and 2023, the 25 to 44 age group saw the largest percentage decrease (-14.8%). The 75 and over age group saw the largest percentage increase (+57.0%).
Population Projections
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Last updated: March 2020 Likely next update: Summer 2025
2018-based Population Projections by Council Area in Scotland
Between 2018 and 2028, the population of Angus is projected to decrease from 116,040 to 115,138. This is a decrease of 0.8%, which compares to a projected increase of 1.8% for Scotland as a whole.
Angus is projected to have the 18th 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.
Angus is projected to have the 24th highest percentage change in population size out of the 32 council areas in Scotland.
Over the next 10 years, the population of Angus is projected to decrease by 3.9% 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 3.2% over the same period.
The average age of the population of Angus is projected to increase as the baby boomer generation ages and more people are expected to live longer.
Between 2018 and 2028, the 45 to 64 age group is projected to see the largest percentage decrease (-9.1%) and the 75 and over age group is projected to see the largest percentage increase (+30.3%). In terms of size, however, 45 to 64 is projected to remain the largest age group.
Births
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Last updated: July 2024 Likely next update: Summer 2025
2023 Births by Council Area in Scotland
In 2023, there were 821 births in Angus. This is a decrease of 10.6% from 918 births in 2022. Of these 821 births, 399 (48.6%) were female and 422 (51.4%) were male.
In Angus, the standardised birth rate decreased from 9.7 per 1,000 population in 2022 to 8.7 in 2023. In comparison, the rate in Scotland overall decreased from 8.6 to 8.4. In 2023, Angus was the council area with the 24th 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.
In 2023, the most common age group of mothers in Angus was 25 to 29 (266 births), a change from the 30 to 34 age group in 2003. The least common age group of mothers in Angus was 40 and over (28 births), which is the same as in 2003.
Between 2003 and 2023, each age group decreased in size. The 0 to 19 age group has seen the largest percentage decrease in births (-64.3%).
The total fertility rate in Angus decreased from 1.53 in 2022 to 1.38 in 2023. Out of the 32 council areas in Scotland, Angus had the 23rd highest rate in 2023 and this is higher than the rate of 1.3 for Scotland as a whole.
Deaths
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Last updated: July 2024 Likely next update: Summer 2025
2023 Deaths by Council Area in Scotland
In 2023, there were 1,511 deaths in Angus. This is a 0.5% increase from 1,504 deaths in 2022. Of these 1,511 deaths, 789 (52.2%) were female and 722 (47.8%) were male.
In Angus, the standardised death rate increased from 10.6 per 1,000 population in 2022 to 10.7 in 2023. In comparison, the rate in Scotland overall in 2022 was 11.6 and remained the same in 2023. In 2023, Angus was the council area with the 20th 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.
Between 2003 and 2023, both female and male deaths registered in Angus have increased in number. In 2023, a higher number of female (789) than male (722) deaths were registered.
In comparison to 2003, the number of female deaths registered in Angus in 2023 was 6.0% higher and the number of male deaths was 23.6% 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.
In 2023, the 90+ age group saw the highest number of total deaths (309) and the 5 to 9, 15 to 19 age groups saw the fewest (0). For females, the most common age group was 90 and over (209) and for males, the most common age group was 80 to 84 (141).
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 Angus, the leading cause of death for males in 2023 was Ischaemic heart diseases (10.1% of all male deaths), followed by Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease (7.6%). 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%).
In Angus, the leading cause of death for females in 2023 was Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease (13.7% of all female deaths), followed by Ischaemic heart diseases (7.7%). 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%).
Life Expectancy
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Last updated: October 2024 Likely next update: September 2025
Life Expectancy in 2021-23 by Council Area in Scotland\*
In Angus, life expectancy at birth was higher for females (81.2 years) than for males (78.2 years) in 2021-23. Male life expectancy at birth has increased more rapidly than female life expectancy at birth between 2001-03 and 2021-23. In Angus, life expectancy at birth is higher than at Scotland level for both females and males. for females for males
Over the period between 2001-03 and 2021-23, female life expectancy at birth in Angus has risen by 1.5%. 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 (+2.4%).
Over the period between 2001-03 and 2021-23, male life expectancy at birth in Angus has risen by 3.9%. This is the 19th highest percentage change out of all 32 council areas in Scotland and this is lower than the percentage change for Scotland overall (+4.5%).
In Angus, life expectancy at age 65-69 was higher for females (20.1 years) than for males (18.6 years) in 2021-23. Male life expectancy at age 65-69 has increased more rapidly than female life expectancy at age 65-69 between 2001-03 and 2021-23. In Angus, life expectancy at age 65-69 is higher than at Scotland level for both females and males. for females for males
Over the period between 2001-03 and 2021-23, female life expectancy at age 65-69 in Angus has risen by 9.2%. This is the 15th highest percentage change out of all 32 council areas in Scotland and this is higher than the percentage change for Scotland overall (+8.8%).
Over the period between 2001-03 and 2021-23, male life expectancy at age 65-69 in Angus has risen by 17.3%. This is the 8th highest percentage change out of all 32 council areas in Scotland and this is higher than the percentage change for Scotland overall (+16.5%).
\*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
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Last updated: March 2025 Likely next update: Summer 2025
Mid-2023 Migration by Council Area in Scotland
In the period 2022-23, the level of in-migration in Angus was 3,890, a 5.1% decrease from 4,100 in the period 2021-22. The level of out-migration in Angus was 3,040, which is a 15.3% decrease from 3,590 in 2021-22.
In 2022-23, Angus had the 21st highest level of net migration out of the 32 council areas in Scotland, with a net total of 850 people. This is an increase of 340 from 510 people in 2021-22. 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.
\*Please note that totals have been rounded to the nearest ten at council level. In Angus, the net migration rate increased from 4.4 people per 1,000 population in 2021-22 to 7.4 in 2022-23. In comparison, the rate in Scotland overall increased from 10.2 to 11.3 people per 1,000 population. In 2022-23, Angus was the council area with the 21st highest net migration rate, out of all 32 council areas in Scotland. Between 2021-22 and 2022-23, 8 councils saw a decrease in net migration rates per 1,000 population and 24 councils saw an increase.
In the period 2022-23, net migration in Angus was higher for females (520) than for males (330). The age group with the highest level of total net migration was 0 to 4 (132). In contrast, the age group with the lowest level of net migration was 20 to 24 (-65).
Marriages and Civil Partnerships
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Last updated: July 2024 Likely next update: Summer 2025
2023 Marriages by Council Area in Scotland
In 2023, 431 marriages were registered in Angus. This is a 6.1% decrease from 459 in 2022. In comparison, the number of marriages registered in Scotland overall decreased by 10.9%.
Angus had the 23rd 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.
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, 4 civil partnerships were registered in Angus, of which 2 were mixed-sex and 2 were same-sex.
Angus had the joint 25th 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.
Household Estimates
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Last updated: June 2024 Likely next update: June 2025
Mid-2023 Household Estimates by Council Area in Scotland
In 2023, the number of households in Angus was 54,804. This is a 0.7% increase from 54,419 households in 2022. In comparison, the number of households in Scotland overall increased by 0.8%.
Angus had the 18th 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.
In comparison to 2001, the number of households in Angus has increased by 16.7%. This is the 13th highest percentage change out of the 32 council areas in Scotland and a more rapid change than at Scotland level (+15.5%).
Household Projections
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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 Angus is projected to increase from 53,888 to 55,189. This is a 2.4% increase, which compares to a projected increase of 4.9% for Scotland as a whole.
Angus is projected to have the 18th 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.
Angus is projected to have the 23rd highest percentage change in household numbers out of the 32 council areas in Scotland.
In 2028, the household type “Two adults” is projected to remain the most common (35.5%) and the household type “One adult, one or more children” is projected to remain the least common (5.2%) in Angus.
Between 2018 and 2028, the household type “Three or more adults” is projected to see the largest percentage decrease (-5.6%) and the household type “One adult” is projected to see the largest percentage increase (+5.6%).
Between 2018 and 2028, the 50 to 54 age group is projected to see the largest percentage decrease (-24.1%) and the 80 to 84 age group is projected to see the largest percentage increase (+40.9%). In terms of size, however, 75 to 79 is projected to become the largest age group of a Household Reference Person (HRP), compared to 55 to 59 in 2018.
Dwellings
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Last updated: June 2024 Likely next update: June 2025
2023 Dwellings by Council Area in Scotland
In 2023, the number of dwellings in Angus was 58,286. This is a 0.3% increase from 58,088 in 2022. In comparison, the number of dwellings in Scotland overall increased by 0.8%.
Angus had the 18th 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.
Compared with 2001, the number of dwellings in Angus has increased by 15.8%. This is the 19th highest percentage change out of the 32 council areas in Scotland and a less rapid change than for Scotland as a whole (+17.3%).
In Angus, Council Tax band A was most common (26.0%) in 2023, followed by Council Tax band B (22.4%). Contrastingly, Council Tax band H was the least common (0.3%). In Scotland overall, Council Tax band B was the most common, followed by A. Council Tax band H was the least common in Scotland.
