Mid-2024 Population Estimates, Scotland

Product Description

This statistical report provides population estimates for Scotland, its council areas and NHS boards, by sex and age.

Population estimates are based on the census and are updated each year to account for population change from 1 July to 30 June. They are based on the usually resident population which covers people living in Scotland for a period of at least 12 months, whatever their nationality. The three elements of population change are:

• Natural change: births minus deaths
• Net migration: the difference between long-term moves into and out of Scotland
• Other changes: changes in the armed forces, prison population and any rounding adjustments