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).
Household Estimates
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data
Last updated: June 2025
Likely next update: June 2026
Mid-2024 Household Estimates by Council Area in Scotland
In 2024, the number of households in North Ayrshire was 65,107. This is
a 0.7% increase from 64,633 households in 2023. In comparison, the
number of households in Scotland overall increased by 0.7%.
North Ayrshire had the 15th highest number of households in 2024, out of
all 32 council areas in Scotland. Between 2023 and 2024, all councils
saw an increase in the number of households.
In comparison to 2001, the number of households in North Ayrshire has
increased by 10.8%. This is the 25th highest percentage change out of
the 32 council areas in Scotland and a less rapid change than at
Scotland level (+16.3%).
Household Projections
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data
Last updated: September 2020
Likely next update: December 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.
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.
North Ayrshire is projected to have the 29th highest percentage change
in household numbers out of the 32 council areas in Scotland.
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.
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%).
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.
Dwellings
Source
data
Last updated: June 2025
Likely next update: June 2026
2024 Dwellings by Council Area in Scotland
In 2024, the number of dwellings in North Ayrshire was 70,256. This is a
0.0% increase from 70,223 in 2023. In comparison, the number of
dwellings in Scotland overall increased by 0.7%.
North Ayrshire had the 15th highest number of dwellings in 2024, out of
all 32 council areas in Scotland. Between 2023 and 2024, all councils
saw an increase in the number of dwellings.
Compared with 2001, the number of dwellings in North Ayrshire has
increased by 12.7%. This is the 26th highest percentage change out of
the 32 council areas in Scotland and a less rapid change than for
Scotland as a whole (+18.1%).
In North Ayrshire, Council Tax band A was most common (30.6%) in 2024,
followed by Council Tax band B (26.6%). 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.
Migration
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data
Last updated: August 2025
Likely next update: Summer 2026
Mid-2024 Migration by Council Area in Scotland
In the period 2023-24, the level of in-migration in North Lanarkshire
was 9,410, a 1.7% decrease from 9,570 in the period 2022-23. The level
of out-migration in North Lanarkshire was 6,810, which is a 0.7%
increase from 6,760 in 2022-23.
In 2023-24, North Lanarkshire had the 6th highest level of net migration
out of the 32 council areas in Scotland, with a net total of 2,600
people. This is a decrease of 210 from 2,810 people in 2022-23.
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.
In North Lanarkshire, the net migration rate decreased from 8.2 people
per 1,000 population in 2022-23 to 7.6 in 2023-24. In comparison, the
rate in Scotland overall decreased from 14.2 to 10.2 people per 1,000
population.
In 2023-24, North Lanarkshire was the council area with the 19th highest
net migration rate, out of all 32 council areas in Scotland. Between
2022-23 and 2023-24, 27 councils saw a decrease in net migration rates
per 1,000 population and 5 councils saw an increase.
In the period 2023-24, net migration in North Lanarkshire was higher for
males (1,369) than for females (1,230). The age group with the highest
level of total net migration was 25 to 29 (477). In contrast, the age
groups with the lowest level of net migration were 75 to 79, 85 to 89
(-20).
Population Projections
Source
data
Last updated: October 2025
Likely next update: Winter 2026/27
2022-based Population Projections by Council Area in Scotland
Between 2022 and 2032, the population of North Lanarkshire is projected
to increase from 340,920 to 342,367. This is an increase of 0.4%, which
compares to a projected increase of 4.4% for Scotland as a whole.
North Lanarkshire is projected to have the 5th highest population out of
the 32 council areas in Scotland in 2032. Between 2022 and 2032, 9
councils are projected to see a population decrease and 23 councils are
projected to see a population increase.
North Lanarkshire is projected to have the 18th highest percentage
change in population size out of the 32 council areas in Scotland.
Over the next 10 years, the population of North Lanarkshire 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 3.7% over the same period.
The average age of the population of North Lanarkshire is projected to
increase as the baby boomer generation ages and more people are expected
to live longer.
Between 2022 and 2032, the 0 to 15 age group is projected to see the
largest percentage decrease (-11.6%) and the 65 to 74 age group is
projected to see the largest percentage increase (+22.7%). In terms of
size, however, 45 to 64 is projected to remain the largest age group.
Births
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data
Last updated: August 2025
Likely next update: Summer 2026
2024 Births by Council Area in Scotland
In 2024, there were 3,176 births in North Lanarkshire. This is an
increase of 3.4% from 3,073 births in 2023. Of these 3,176 births, 1,549
(48.8%) were female and 1,627 (51.2%) were male.
In North Lanarkshire, the standardised birth rate increased from 9.2 per
1,000 population in 2023 to 9.5 in 2024. In comparison, the rate in
Scotland overall in 2023 was 8.3 and remained the same in 2024.
In 2024, North Lanarkshire was the council area with the joint 10th
highest standardised birth rate. Between 2023 and 2024, 17 councils saw
a decrease in standardised birth rate and 13 councils saw an increase.
There were 2 councils that saw no change.
In 2024, the most common age group of mothers in North Lanarkshire was
30 to 34 (1,061 births), the same as in 2004. The least common age group
of mothers in North Lanarkshire was 0 to 19 (93 births), which is a
change from the 40 and over age group in 2004.
Between 2004 and 2024, the 0 to 19 age group has seen the largest
percentage decrease in births (-72.0%) and the 40 and over age group has
seen the largest percentage increase in births (+9.4%).
The total fertility rate in North Lanarkshire increased from 1.42 in
2023 to 1.46 in 2024. Out of the 32 council areas in Scotland, North
Lanarkshire had the joint 9th highest rate in 2024 and this is higher
than the rate of 1.25 for Scotland as a whole.
Marriages and Civil Partnerships
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data
Last updated: August 2025
Likely next update: Summer 2026
2024 Marriages by Council Area in Scotland
In 2024, 630 marriages were registered in North Lanarkshire. This is a
3.1% decrease from 650 in 2023. In comparison, the number of marriages
registered in Scotland overall increased by 0.8%.
North Lanarkshire had the 14th highest number of marriage registrations
in 2024, out of the 32 council areas in Scotland. Between 2023 and 2024,
14 councils saw a decrease in marriage registrations and 18 councils saw
an increase.
2024 Civil Partnerships by Council Area in Scotland
In Scotland overall, there were 796 civil partnerships in 2024, which is
an increase of 10.7% from 2023.
Since June 2021 mixed-sex couples have been able to form a civil
partnership. In 2024, 14 civil partnerships were registered in North
Lanarkshire, of which 13 were mixed-sex and 1 was same-sex.
North Lanarkshire had the 18th highest number of civil partnership
registrations in 2024, out of the 32 council areas in Scotland. Between
2023 and 2024, 9 councils saw a decrease in civil partnership
registrations and 20 councils saw an increase. There were 3 councils
that saw no change.
Deaths
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data
Last updated: August 2025
Likely next update: Summer 2026
2024 Deaths by Council Area in Scotland
In 2024, there were 4,105 deaths in North Lanarkshire. This is a 0.8%
increase from 4,072 deaths in 2023. Of these 4,105 deaths, 2,054 (50.0%)
were female and 2,051 (50.0%) were male.
In North Lanarkshire, the standardised death rate in 2023 was 13.6 per
1,000 population and remained the same in 2024. In comparison, the rate
in Scotland overall decreased from 11.5 to 11.2.
In 2024, North Lanarkshire was the council area with the 2nd highest
standardised death rate. Between 2023 and 2024, 23 councils saw a
decrease in standardised death rate and 6 councils saw an increase.
There were 3 councils that saw no change.
Between 2004 and 2024, both female and male deaths registered in North
Lanarkshire have increased in number. In 2024, a higher number of female
(2,054) than male (2,051) deaths were registered.
In comparison to 2004, the number of female deaths registered in North
Lanarkshire in 2024 was 13.4% higher and the number of male deaths was
27.4% higher. At Scotland level, the number of female deaths registered
in 2024 was 5.5% higher and the number of male deaths was 16.7% higher.
In 2024, the 80 to 84 age group saw the highest number of total deaths
(705) and the 5 to 9 age group saw the fewest (0). For females, the most
common age group was 80 to 84 (385) and for males, the most common age
group was 80 to 84 (320).
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 Lanarkshire, the leading cause of death for males in 2024 was
Ischaemic heart diseases (15.9% of all male deaths), followed by
Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease (6.0%). In Scotland overall, the
leading cause of death for males was also Ischaemic heart diseases
(13.7%), followed by Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease (7.5%).
In North Lanarkshire, the leading cause of death for females in 2024 was
Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease (11.5% of all female deaths), followed
by Ischaemic heart diseases (9.6%). In Scotland overall, the leading
cause of death for females was also Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease
(13.7%), followed by Ischaemic heart diseases (8.5%).
Life Expectancy
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data
Last updated: October 2024
Likely next update: December 2025
Life Expectancy in 2021-23 by Council Area in Scotland
In North Lanarkshire, life expectancy at birth was higher for females
(78.7 years) than for males (74.9 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 North Lanarkshire, female life expectancy at birth is lower than at
Scotland level and male life expectancy at birth is lower than than at
Scotland level.
Over the period between 2001-03 and 2021-23, female life expectancy at
birth in North Lanarkshire has risen by 1.7%. This is the joint 24th
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 North Lanarkshire has risen by 4.1%. This is the joint 14th
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 North Lanarkshire, life expectancy at age 65-69 was higher for
females (18.2 years) than for males (16.3 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 North Lanarkshire, 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.
Over the period between 2001-03 and 2021-23, female life expectancy at
age 65-69 in North Lanarkshire has risen by 6.7%. 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 (+8.8%).
Over the period between 2001-03 and 2021-23, male life expectancy at age
65-69 in North Lanarkshire has risen by 15.9%. This is the joint 17th
highest percentage change out of all 32 council areas in Scotland and
this is lower than the percentage change for Scotland overall (+16.5%).
Household Estimates
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data
Last updated: June 2025
Likely next update: June 2026
Mid-2024 Household Estimates by Council Area in Scotland
In 2024, the number of households in North Lanarkshire was 153,004. This
is a 0.2% increase from 152,653 households in 2023. In comparison, the
number of households in Scotland overall increased by 0.7%.
North Lanarkshire had the 4th highest number of households in 2024, out
of all 32 council areas in Scotland. Between 2023 and 2024, all councils
saw an increase in the number of households.
In comparison to 2001, the number of households in North Lanarkshire has
increased by 15.3%. This is the 20th highest percentage change out of
the 32 council areas in Scotland and a less rapid change than at
Scotland level (+16.3%).
Household Projections
Source
data
Last updated: September 2020
Likely next update: December 2025
2018-based Household Projections by Council Area in Scotland
Between 2018 and 2028, the number of households in North Lanarkshire is
projected to increase from 151,744 to 157,469. This is a 3.8% increase,
which compares to a projected increase of 4.9% for Scotland as a whole.
North Lanarkshire is projected to have the 4th 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.
North Lanarkshire is projected to have the 17th highest percentage
change in household numbers out of the 32 council areas in Scotland.
In 2028, the household type “One adult” is projected to remain the most
common (35.2%) and the household type “One adult, one or more children”
is projected to remain the least common (7.8%) in North Lanarkshire.
Between 2018 and 2028, the household type “Two or more adults, one or
more children” is projected to see the largest percentage decrease
(-4.0%) and the household type “Two adults” is projected to see the
largest percentage increase (+8.1%).
Between 2018 and 2028, the 50 to 54 age group is projected to see the
largest percentage decrease (-21.9%) and the 80 to 84 age group is
projected to see the largest percentage increase (+27.7%). 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.
Dwellings
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data
Last updated: June 2025
Likely next update: June 2026
2024 Dwellings by Council Area in Scotland
In 2024, the number of dwellings in North Lanarkshire was 161,228. This
is a 0.4% increase from 160,560 in 2023. In comparison, the number of
dwellings in Scotland overall increased by 0.7%.
North Lanarkshire had the 4th highest number of dwellings in 2024, out
of all 32 council areas in Scotland. Between 2023 and 2024, all councils
saw an increase in the number of dwellings.
Compared with 2001, the number of dwellings in North Lanarkshire has
increased by 17.7%. This is the 14th highest percentage change out of
the 32 council areas in Scotland and a less rapid change than for
Scotland as a whole (+18.1%).
In North Lanarkshire, Council Tax band A was most common (32.5%) in
2024, followed by Council Tax band B (23.6%). 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.
