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 2022
Likely next update: Summer 2024

Mid-2021 Population Estimates by Council Area in Scotland


On 30 June 2021, the population of West Dunbartonshire was 87,790. This is a decrease of 0.6% from 88,340 in 2020. Over the same period, the population of Scotland increased by 0.3%.

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West Dunbartonshire had the 26th highest population in 2021, out of all 32 council areas in Scotland. Between 2020 and 2021, 8 councils saw a population decrease and 24 councils saw a population increase.

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Between 2001 and 2021, the population of West Dunbartonshire has decreased by 5.9%. This is the 2nd lowest percentage change out of the 32 council areas in Scotland. Over the same period, Scotland’s population rose by 8.2%.

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In 2021, there were more females (52.2%) than males (47.8%) living in West Dunbartonshire. There were also more females (51.2%) than males (48.8%) living in Scotland overall.

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In terms of overall size, the 45 to 64 age group was the largest in 2021, with a population of 25,220. In contrast, the 75 and over age group was the smallest, with a population of 7,194. In 2021, more females than males lived in West Dunbartonshire in 4 out of 6 age groups.

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Between 2001 and 2021, the 25 to 44 age group saw the largest percentage decrease (-20.1%). The 65 to 74 age group saw the largest percentage increase (+20.6%).

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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 West Dunbartonshire is projected to decrease from 89,130 to 87,141. This is a decrease of 2.2%, which compares to a projected increase of 1.8% for Scotland as a whole.

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West Dunbartonshire is projected to have the 26th 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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West Dunbartonshire is projected to have the 27th 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 West Dunbartonshire is projected to decrease by 2.9% 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 0.7% over the same period.

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The average age of the population of West Dunbartonshire 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 45 to 64 age group is projected to see the largest percentage decrease (-13.4%) and the 65 to 74 age group is projected to see the largest percentage increase (+22.6%). In terms of size, however, 45 to 64 is projected to remain the largest age group.

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Births

Last updated: July 2023
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2022 Births by Council Area in Scotland


In 2022, there were 852 births in West Dunbartonshire. This is an increase of 10.8% from 769 births in 2021. Of these 852 births, 387 (45.4%) were female and 465 (54.6%) were male.

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In West Dunbartonshire, the standardised birth rate increased from 9.1 per 1,000 population in 2021 to 10.3 in 2022. In comparison, the rate in Scotland overall decreased from 8.7 to 8.6.

In 2022, West Dunbartonshire was the council area with the joint 5th highest standardised birth rate. Between 2021 and 2022, 21 councils saw a decrease in standardised birth rate and 8 councils saw an increase. There were 3 councils that saw no change.

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In 2022, the most common age group of mothers in West Dunbartonshire was 30 to 34 (279 births), the same as in 2002. The least common age group of mothers in West Dunbartonshire was 0 to 19 (30 births), which is a change from the 40 and over age group in 2002.

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Between 2002 and 2022, the 0 to 19 age group has seen the largest percentage decrease in births (-74.1%) and the 40 and over age group has seen the largest percentage increase in births (+48.0%).

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The total fertility rate in West Dunbartonshire increased from 1.39 in 2021 to 1.56 in 2022. Out of the 32 council areas in Scotland, West Dunbartonshire had the 5th highest rate in 2022 and this is higher than the rate of 1.28 for Scotland as a whole.

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Deaths

Last updated: July 2023
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2022 Deaths by Council Area in Scotland


In 2022, there were 1,155 deaths in West Dunbartonshire. This is a 6.7% decrease from 1,238 deaths in 2021. Of these 1,155 deaths, 596 (51.6%) were female and 559 (48.4%) were male.

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In West Dunbartonshire, the standardised death rate decreased from 14.0 per 1,000 population in 2021 to 13.7 in 2022. In comparison, the rate in Scotland overall decreased from 11.6 to 11.5.

In 2022, West Dunbartonshire was the council area with the 2nd highest standardised death rate. Between 2021 and 2022, 25 councils saw a decrease in standardised death rate and 7 councils saw an increase.


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Between 2002 and 2022, both female and male deaths registered in West Dunbartonshire have increased in number. In 2022, a higher number of female (596) than male (559) deaths were registered.

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In comparison to 2002, the number of female deaths registered in West Dunbartonshire in 2022 was 0.5% higher and the number of male deaths was 1.3% higher. At Scotland level, the number of female deaths registered in 2022 was 4.3% higher and the number of male deaths was 12.8% higher.

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In 2022, the 90 and over age group saw the highest number of total deaths (177) and the 1 to 4, 5 to 9, 10 to 14 age groups saw the fewest (0). For females, the most common age group was 90 and over (129) and for males, the most common age group was 75 to 79 (90).

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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 West Dunbartonshire, the leading cause of death for males in 2022 was Ischaemic heart diseases (13.1% of all male deaths), followed by Lung Cancer (6.4%). In Scotland overall, the leading cause of death for males was also Ischaemic heart diseases (14.0%), followed by Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease (6.8%).

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In West Dunbartonshire, the leading cause of death for females in 2022 was Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease (14.3% of all female deaths), followed by Ischaemic heart diseases (8.2%). In Scotland overall, the leading cause of death for females was also Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease (13.1%), followed by Ischaemic heart diseases (8.7%).

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Life Expectancy

Last updated: September 2023
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Life Expectancy in 2019-21 by Council Area in Scotland*


In West Dunbartonshire, life expectancy at birth was higher for females (78.4 years) than for males (73.4 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 West Dunbartonshire, female life expectancy at birth is lower than at Scotland level and male life expectancy at birth is lower than than at Scotland level.

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Over the period between 2001-03 and 2019-21, female life expectancy at birth in West Dunbartonshire has risen by 1.3%. This is the joint lowest percentage change out of all 32 council areas in Scotland and this is lower 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 West Dunbartonshire has risen by 3.7%. This is the joint 19th 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 West Dunbartonshire, life expectancy at age 65-69 was higher for females (18.1 years) than for males (16.1 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 West Dunbartonshire, 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.

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Over the period between 2001-03 and 2019-21, female life expectancy at age 65-69 in West Dunbartonshire has risen by 5.1%. This is the lowest percentage change out of all 32 council areas in Scotland and this is lower 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 West Dunbartonshire has risen by 13.1%. 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 (+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 2022
Likely next update:  Summer 2024

Mid-2021 Migration by Council Area in Scotland


In the period 2020-21, the level of in-migration in West Dunbartonshire was 2,460, a 24.9% increase from 1,970 in the period 2019-20. The level of out-migration in West Dunbartonshire was 2,600, which is a 19.3% increase from 2,180 in 2019-20.

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In 2020-21, West Dunbartonshire had the 28th highest level of net migration out of the 32 council areas in Scotland, with a net total of -130 people. This is an increase of 80 from -210 people in 2019-20.

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 West Dunbartonshire, the net migration rate increased from -2.3 people per 1,000 population in 2019-20 to -1.5 in 2020-21. In comparison, the rate in Scotland overall increased from 3.1 to 5.1 people per 1,000 population.

In 2020-21, West Dunbartonshire was the council area with the 28th highest net migration rate, out of all 32 council areas in Scotland. Between 2019-20 and 2020-21, 7 councils saw a decrease in net migration rates per 1,000 population and 25 councils saw an increase.

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In the period 2020-21, net migration in West Dunbartonshire was higher for females (-44) than for males (-90). The age group with the highest level of total net migration was 20 to 24 (38). In contrast, the age group with the lowest level of net migration was 25 to 29 (-75).

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Marriages and Civil Partnerships

Last updated: July 2023
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2022 Marriages by Council Area in Scotland


In 2022, 205 marriages were registered in West Dunbartonshire. This is a 65.3% increase from 124 in 2021. In comparison, the number of marriages registered in Scotland overall increased by 23.7%.

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West Dunbartonshire had the 27th highest number of marriage registrations in 2022, out of the 32 council areas in Scotland. Between 2021 and 2022, 3 councils saw a decrease in marriage registrations and 29 councils saw an increase.


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2022 Civil Partnerships by Council Area in Scotland


In Scotland overall, there were 630 civil partnerships in 2022, which is an increase of 26.3% from 2021.

Since June 2021 mixed-sex couples have been able to form a civil partnership. In 2022, 4 civil partnerships were registered in West Dunbartonshire, of which 3 were mixed-sex and 1 was same-sex.

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West Dunbartonshire had the joint 28th highest number of civil partnership registrations in 2022, out of the 32 council areas in Scotland. Between 2021 and 2022, 6 councils saw a decrease in civil partnership registrations and 23 councils saw an increase. There were 3 councils that saw no change.

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Household Estimates

Last updated: June 2023
Likely next update: June 2024

Mid-2022 Household Estimates by Council Area in Scotland


In 2022, the number of households in West Dunbartonshire was 43,481. This is a 0.3% increase from 43,364 households in 2021. In comparison, the number of households in Scotland overall increased by 0.8%.

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West Dunbartonshire had the 23rd highest number of households in 2022, out of all 32 council areas in Scotland. Between 2021 and 2022, all councils saw an increase in the number of households.


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In comparison to 2001, the number of households in West Dunbartonshire has increased by 6.7%. This is the 2nd lowest percentage change out of the 32 council areas in Scotland and a less rapid change than at Scotland level (+16.2%).

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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 West Dunbartonshire is projected to increase from 42,868 to 43,156. This is a 0.7% increase, which compares to a projected increase of 4.9% for Scotland as a whole.

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West Dunbartonshire is projected to have the 24th 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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West Dunbartonshire is projected to have the 27th highest percentage change in household numbers out of the 32 council areas in Scotland.

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In 2028, the household type “One adult” is projected to remain the most common (42.2%) and the household type “Three or more adults” is projected to become the least common (8.2%) in West Dunbartonshire.

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Between 2018 and 2028, the household type “Three or more adults” is projected to see the largest percentage decrease (-9.3%) and the household type “Two adults” is projected to see the largest percentage increase (+4.2%).

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Between 2018 and 2028, the 50 to 54 age group is projected to see the largest percentage decrease (-32.7%) and the 80 to 84 age group is projected to see the largest percentage increase (+30.0%). 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 2023
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2022 Dwellings by Council Area in Scotland


In 2022, the number of dwellings in West Dunbartonshire was 45,846. This is a 0.5% increase from 45,607 in 2021. In comparison, the number of dwellings in Scotland overall increased by 0.9%.

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West Dunbartonshire had the 24th highest number of dwellings in 2022, out of all 32 council areas in Scotland. Between 2021 and 2022, all councils saw an increase in the number of dwellings.

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Compared with 2001, the number of dwellings in West Dunbartonshire has increased by 5.5%. This is the 2nd lowest percentage change out of the 32 council areas in Scotland and a less rapid change than for Scotland as a whole (+16.3%).

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In West Dunbartonshire, Council Tax band B was most common (36.9%) in 2022, followed by Council Tax band C (17.0%). 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.

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Tables


Mid-2021 Population Estimates by Council Area in Scotland


Total population, West Dunbartonshire, 2001-2021

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Year Population % change from 2001 Scotland % change from 2001
2001 93,320 0.0 0.0
2002 93,040 -0.3 0.0
2003 92,470 -0.9 0.1
2004 91,960 -1.5 0.4
2005 91,530 -1.9 0.9
2006 91,410 -2.0 1.4
2007 91,370 -2.1 2.1
2008 91,190 -2.3 2.7
2009 91,080 -2.4 3.3
2010 90,800 -2.7 3.9
2011 90,610 -2.9 4.7
2012 90,340 -3.2 4.9
2013 89,800 -3.8 5.2
2014 89,710 -3.9 5.6
2015 89,590 -4.0 6.1
2016 89,860 -3.7 6.7
2017 89,610 -4.0 7.1
2018 89,130 -4.5 7.4
2019 88,930 -4.7 7.9
2020 88,340 -5.3 7.9
2021 87,790 -5.9 8.2

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Population by age group by sex, West Dunbartonshire, 2021

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Age group Male Female All people % of population Scotland % of population
All people 41,954 45,836 87,790 100.0 100.0
0 to 15 7,863 7,371 15,234 17.4 16.6
16 to 24 4,318 4,220 8,538 9.7 10.2
25 to 44 10,491 11,165 21,656 24.7 26.4
45 to 64 11,752 13,468 25,220 28.7 27.2
65 to 74 4,631 5,317 9,948 11.3 10.9
75 and over 2,899 4,295 7,194 8.2 8.7

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Age group Male Female All people % of population Scotland % of population
All people 41,954 45,836 87,790 100.0 100.0
0 to 15 7,863 7,371 15,234 17.4 16.6
16 to 64 26,561 28,853 55,414 63.1 63.8
65 and over 7,530 9,612 17,142 19.5 19.6

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Percentage change in population by age group, West Dunbartonshire, 2001 and 2021

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Age group 2001 2021 % change Scotland % change
All people 93,320 87,790 -5.9 8.2
0 to 15 18,585 15,234 -18.0 -6.1
16 to 24 10,433 8,538 -18.2 -1.7
25 to 44 27,097 21,656 -20.1 -2.1
45 to 64 22,459 25,220 12.3 20.1
65 to 74 8,246 9,948 20.6 33.3
75 and over 6,500 7,194 10.7 32.7

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Age group 2001 2021 % change Scotland % change
All people 93,320 87,790 -5.9 8.2
0 to 15 18,585 15,234 -18.0 -6.1
16 to 64 59,989 55,414 -7.6 6.3
65 and over 14,746 17,142 16.2 33.0

Source: Population Estimates Time Series Data


2018-based Population Projections by Council Area in Scotland


Total projected population, West Dunbartonshire, 2018-2028

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Year Population % change from 2018 Scotland % change from 2018
2018 89,130 0.0 0.0
2019 88,990 -0.2 0.3
2020 88,821 -0.3 0.5
2021 88,637 -0.6 0.7
2022 88,413 -0.8 0.9
2023 88,188 -1.1 1.1
2024 87,998 -1.3 1.2
2025 87,809 -1.5 1.4
2026 87,595 -1.7 1.5
2027 87,371 -2.0 1.7
2028 87,141 -2.2 1.8

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


Components of projected population change, West Dunbartonshire, 2018 and 2028

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Area 2018 2028 Natural change Net migration Total change Natural % change Net migration % change Total % change
West Dunbartonshire 89,130 87,141 -2,628 646 -1,989 -2.9 0.7 -2.2
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, West Dunbartonshire, 2018 and 2028

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Sex 2018 2028 % change Scotland % change
All people 89,130 87,141 -2.2 1.8
Male 42,496 41,845 -1.5 2.2
Female 46,634 45,296 -2.9 1.4

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


Projected population change by age group, West Dunbartonshire, 2018 and 2028

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Age group 2018 2028 % change Scotland % change
All people 89,130 87,141 -2.2 1.8
0 to 15 15,705 13,989 -10.9 -6.0
16 to 24 8,944 8,998 0.6 -0.9
25 to 44 21,722 21,475 -1.1 3.1
45 to 64 26,332 22,807 -13.4 -5.5
65 to 74 9,372 11,490 22.6 14.4
75 and over 7,055 8,382 18.8 25.4

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

Age group 2018 2028 % change Scotland % change
All people 89,130 87,141 -2.2 1.8
0 to 15 15,705 13,989 -10.9 -6.0
16 to 64 56,998 53,280 -6.5 -1.3
65 and over 16,427 19,872 21.0 19.3

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


2022 Births by Council Area in Scotland


Births by sex, West Dunbartonshire, 2002-2022

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Year Male Female All births % change from 2002 Scotland % change from 2002
2002 466 473 939 0.0 0.0
2003 512 472 984 4.8 2.3
2004 520 479 999 6.4 5.2
2005 529 471 1,000 6.5 6.1
2006 543 501 1,044 11.2 8.6
2007 562 543 1,105 17.7 12.7
2008 524 580 1,104 17.6 17.1
2009 571 511 1,082 15.2 15.2
2010 547 497 1,044 11.2 14.7
2011 534 530 1,064 13.3 14.3
2012 550 504 1,054 12.2 13.2
2013 498 481 979 4.3 9.3
2014 505 481 986 5.0 10.6
2015 461 463 924 -1.6 7.5
2016 487 471 958 2.0 6.3
2017 464 427 891 -5.1 3.1
2018 451 434 885 -5.8 0.1
2019 455 390 845 -10.0 -2.7
2020 399 371 770 -18.0 -9.0
2021 380 389 769 -18.1 -6.8
2022 465 387 852 -9.3 -8.4

Source: Births Time Series Data Table BT.4


Standardised birth rates, West Dunbartonshire, 2002-2022

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Year Standardised birth rate Scottish birth rate
2002 10.1 10.1
2003 10.6 10.3
2004 10.9 10.6
2005 10.9 10.6
2006 11.4 10.8
2007 12.1 11.2
2008 12.1 11.5
2009 12.0 11.3
2010 11.7 11.2
2011 12.0 11.1
2012 12.0 10.9
2013 11.2 10.5
2014 11.3 10.6
2015 10.6 10.3
2016 11.1 10.1
2017 10.4 9.7
2018 10.4 9.4
2019 10.0 9.1
2020 9.2 8.6
2021 9.1 8.7
2022 10.3 8.6

Source: Births Time Series Data Table BT.8


Births by age group of mother, West Dunbartonshire, 2002 and 2022

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Age group of mother 2002 2022 % change Scotland % change
All ages 939 852 -9.3 -8.4
0 to 19 116 30 -74.1 -74.0
20 to 24 208 133 -36.1 -40.3
25 to 29 216 241 11.6 -3.1
30 to 34 256 279 9.0 1.5
35 to 39 118 132 11.9 23.4
40 and over 25 37 48.0 68.9
Not stated 0 0 NaN -91.4

Source: Births Time Series Data Table BT.6


Approximated total fertility rate, West Dunbartonshire, 2002-2022

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Year Approximated total fertility rate % change from 2002 Scotland % change from 2002
2002 1.49 -10.8 -8.1
2003 1.58 -5.4 -5.0
2004 1.61 -3.6 -1.3
2005 1.65 -1.2 0.0
2006 1.73 3.6 2.5
2007 1.86 11.4 6.2
2008 1.87 12.0 10.0
2009 1.84 10.2 8.1
2010 1.80 7.8 7.5
2011 1.84 16.5 5.6
2012 1.84 16.5 4.4
2013 1.73 9.5 0.6
2014 1.74 10.1 0.0
2015 1.62 2.5 -3.7
2016 1.67 5.7 -6.2
2017 1.58 0.0 -9.3
2018 1.58 0.0 -12.3
2019 1.50 -5.1 -15.4
2020 1.40 -7.9 -12.8
2021 1.39 -6.7 -14.5
2022 1.56 -8.2 -14.1

Source: Births Time Series Data Table BT.10


2022 Deaths by Council Area in Scotland


Deaths by sex, West Dunbartonshire, 2002-2022

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Year Male Female All people % change from 2002 Scotland % change from 2002
2002 552 593 1,145 0.0 0.0
2003 573 620 1,193 4.2 0.6
2004 532 580 1,112 -2.9 -3.3
2005 539 614 1,153 0.7 -4.1
2006 494 597 1,091 -4.7 -5.2
2007 542 580 1,122 -2.0 -3.6
2008 549 601 1,150 0.4 -4.1
2009 479 572 1,051 -8.2 -7.3
2010 464 582 1,046 -8.6 -7.1
2011 526 517 1,043 -8.9 -7.6
2012 501 605 1,106 -3.4 -5.4
2013 491 548 1,039 -9.3 -5.9
2014 505 538 1,043 -8.9 -6.7
2015 499 596 1,095 -4.4 -0.9
2016 493 557 1,050 -8.3 -2.4
2017 491 540 1,031 -10.0 -0.4
2018 560 610 1,170 2.2 0.7
2019 494 552 1,046 -8.6 0.0
2020 612 641 1,253 9.4 10.3
2021 608 630 1,238 8.1 9.4
2022 559 596 1,155 0.9 8.3

Source: Deaths Time Series Data Table DT.5


Standardised death rates, West Dunbartonshire, 2002-2022

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Year Standardised death rate Scottish death rate
2002 12.7 11.5
2003 13.3 11.5
2004 12.3 11.1
2005 12.8 10.9
2006 12.1 10.7
2007 12.5 10.8
2008 12.9 10.7
2009 11.9 10.3
2010 11.8 10.3
2011 11.8 10.1
2012 12.6 10.3
2013 12.0 10.3
2014 12.0 10.1
2015 12.7 10.7
2016 12.1 10.5
2017 11.9 10.7
2018 13.6 10.8
2019 12.2 10.6
2020 13.1 12.0
2021 14.0 11.6
2022 13.7 11.5

Source: Deaths Time Series Data Table DT.9


Deaths by sex, West Dunbartonshire, 2002 and 2022

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Sex 2002 2022 % change Scotland % change
All people 1,145 1,155 0.9 8.3
Male 552 559 1.3 12.8
Female 593 596 0.5 4.3

Source: Deaths Time Series Data Table DT.5


Deaths by age group by sex, West Dunbartonshire, 2022

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Age group Male Female All people % of all deaths Scotland % of all deaths
All people 559 596 1,155 100.0 100.0
0 3 2 5 0.4 0.3
1 to 4 0 0 0 0.0 0.0
5 to 9 0 0 0 0.0 0.0
10 to 14 0 0 0 0.0 0.0
15 to 19 1 0 1 0.1 0.1
20 to 24 1 2 3 0.3 0.3
25 to 29 3 0 3 0.3 0.3
30 to 34 3 2 5 0.4 0.5
35 to 39 3 5 8 0.7 0.8
40 to 44 8 3 11 1.0 1.2
45 to 49 19 6 25 2.2 1.7
50 to 54 22 13 35 3.0 2.8
55 to 59 35 22 57 4.9 4.2
60 to 64 52 31 83 7.2 5.6
65 to 69 52 47 99 8.6 7.6
70 to 74 86 55 141 12.2 10.7
75 to 79 90 78 168 14.5 14.0
80 to 84 72 94 166 14.4 15.8
85 to 89 61 107 168 14.5 16.8
90 and over 48 129 177 15.3 17.1

Source: Vital Events Reference Tables 2022, Section 5: Deaths Table 5.02


Male leading causes of death, West Dunbartonshire, 2022

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Leading causes of death Male deaths % of all male deaths
I20-I25 Ischaemic heart diseases 73 13.1
C33-C34 Malignant neoplasm of trachea, bronchus and lung 36 6.4
J40-J47 Chronic lower respiratory diseases 35 6.3
F01, F03, G30 Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease 31 5.5
I60-I69 Cerebrovascular disease 29 5.2

Source: Vital Events Reference Tables 2022, Section 6: Deaths - Causes Table 6.03


Female leading causes of death, West Dunbartonshire, 2022

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Leading causes of death Female deaths % of all female deaths
F01, F03, G30 Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease 85 14.3
I20-I25 Ischaemic heart diseases 49 8.2
C33-C34 Malignant neoplasm of trachea, bronchus and lung 47 7.9
I60-I69 Cerebrovascular disease 41 6.9
J40-J47 Chronic lower respiratory diseases 32 5.4

Source: Vital Events Reference Tables 2022, Section 6: Deaths - Causes Table 6.03


2019-21 Life Expectancy by Council Area in Scotland


Female life expectancy at birth, West Dunbartonshire, 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 76.7 77.4 78.1 0.0 0.0
2002-04 76.9 77.6 78.3 0.2 0.2
2003-05 76.8 77.5 78.2 0.1 0.5
2004-06 76.9 77.6 78.4 0.3 0.9
2005-07 77.2 77.9 78.6 0.6 1.0
2006-08 77.3 78.0 78.7 0.8 1.2
2007-09 77.7 78.4 79.0 1.2 1.5
2008-10 77.5 78.2 78.9 1.0 1.8
2009-11 78.2 78.9 79.6 1.9 2.2
2010-12 78.1 78.7 79.4 1.7 2.4
2011-13 78.4 79.1 79.7 2.2 2.6
2012-14 77.9 78.6 79.3 1.6 2.8
2013-15 78.0 78.7 79.4 1.7 2.9
2014-16 78.2 78.8 79.5 1.9 2.9
2015-17 78.4 79.1 79.8 2.2 2.8
2016-18 78.5 79.2 79.9 2.3 2.8
2017-19 78.5 79.2 79.9 2.3 2.9
2018-20 78.2 78.8 79.5 1.8 2.7
2019-21 77.7 78.4 79.1 1.3 2.4

Source: Life Expectancy for Administrative Areas within Scotland


Male life expectancy at birth, West Dunbartonshire, 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 70.0 70.8 71.6 0.0 0.0
2002-04 69.9 70.7 71.6 0.0 0.4
2003-05 70.2 71.0 71.8 0.3 1.0
2004-06 70.9 71.8 72.6 1.4 1.5
2005-07 71.2 72.0 72.8 1.7 1.8
2006-08 71.3 72.1 72.9 1.9 2.0
2007-09 71.8 72.6 73.3 2.5 2.5
2008-10 72.9 73.7 74.4 4.1 3.1
2009-11 73.5 74.2 75.0 4.9 3.7
2010-12 73.4 74.1 74.9 4.7 4.1
2011-13 73.4 74.1 74.9 4.8 4.5
2012-14 73.9 74.6 75.4 5.4 4.9
2013-15 74.0 74.8 75.5 5.6 4.9
2014-16 74.0 74.7 75.5 5.6 4.9
2015-17 74.3 75.0 75.8 6.0 4.8
2016-18 74.3 75.0 75.7 6.0 4.8
2017-19 74.3 75.1 75.8 6.1 5.0
2018-20 73.3 74.1 74.9 4.7 4.5
2019-21 72.6 73.4 74.2 3.7 4.1

Source: Life Expectancy for Administrative Areas within Scotland


Female life expectancy at age 65 to 69, West Dunbartonshire, 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 16.8 17.2 17.6 0.0 0.0
2002-04 17.2 17.6 18.0 2.2 0.5
2003-05 17.1 17.6 18.0 2.0 1.3
2004-06 17.4 17.8 18.2 3.3 2.6
2005-07 17.1 17.6 18.0 2.0 3.3
2006-08 17.3 17.7 18.1 2.7 3.8
2007-09 17.4 17.8 18.2 3.3 4.7
2008-10 17.6 18.0 18.4 4.6 5.8
2009-11 18.0 18.5 18.9 7.3 7.3
2010-12 17.8 18.3 18.7 6.0 7.5
2011-13 17.9 18.3 18.8 6.4 8.0
2012-14 17.7 18.2 18.7 5.6 8.5
2013-15 17.9 18.4 18.8 6.6 8.7
2014-16 18.0 18.5 18.9 7.2 9.2
2015-17 18.1 18.5 18.9 7.5 8.9
2016-18 18.0 18.4 18.8 6.9 9.4
2017-19 18.2 18.6 19.0 7.9 9.8
2018-20 17.8 18.2 18.6 5.4 9.2
2019-21 17.7 18.1 18.5 5.1 8.7

Source: Life Expectancy for Administrative Areas within Scotland


Male life expectancy at age 65 to 69, West Dunbartonshire, 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 13.8 14.2 14.7 0.0 0.0
2002-04 14.0 14.4 14.9 1.2 1.1
2003-05 14.0 14.4 14.9 1.3 2.5
2004-06 14.5 14.9 15.4 4.8 4.9
2005-07 14.6 15.0 15.5 5.5 6.1
2006-08 14.7 15.2 15.7 6.5 7.4
2007-09 14.9 15.4 15.9 8.0 8.6
2008-10 15.2 15.7 16.2 9.9 10.4
2009-11 15.3 15.8 16.3 11.1 12.0
2010-12 15.4 15.9 16.4 11.5 13.2
2011-13 15.2 15.7 16.2 10.1 14.1
2012-14 15.4 15.9 16.4 11.5 15.2
2013-15 15.5 16.0 16.4 12.0 15.0
2014-16 15.8 16.2 16.7 14.0 15.5
2015-17 16.0 16.4 16.9 15.3 15.5
2016-18 15.8 16.3 16.7 14.2 16.5
2017-19 15.9 16.3 16.8 14.7 17.4
2018-20 15.6 16.0 16.4 12.3 16.3
2019-21 15.7 16.1 16.5 13.1 15.3

Source: Life Expectancy for Administrative Areas within Scotland


Mid-2021 Migration by Council Area in Scotland


Migration by type, West Dunbartonshire, 2002-03 to 2020-21*

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Year In Out Net
2002-03 2,380 2,770 -400
2003-04 2,440 2,820 -370
2004-05 2,350 2,690 -330
2005-06 2,440 2,550 -110
2006-07 2,460 2,490 -30
2007-08 2,430 2,640 -210
2008-09 2,250 2,300 -60
2009-10 2,080 2,370 -290
2010-11 2,090 2,260 -170
2011-12 2,140 2,420 -280
2012-13 2,170 2,590 -420
2013-14 2,260 2,350 -100
2014-15 2,550 2,470 80
2015-16 2,560 2,270 290
2016-17 2,330 2,420 -100
2017-18 2,400 2,610 -210
2018-19 2,400 2,460 -60
2019-20 1,970 2,180 -210
2020-21 2,460 2,600 -130

*Totals have been rounded to the nearest ten.

Source: Total Migration to or from Scotland


Net migration rates per 1,000 people, West Dunbartonshire, 2008-09 to 2020-21

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Year Net migration rate Scottish Net migration rate
2008-09 -0.6 4.7
2009-10 -3.2 5.0
2010-11 -1.9 5.7
2011-12 -3.1 2.4
2012-13 -4.7 1.9
2013-14 -1.1 3.3
2014-15 0.9 5.2
2015-16 3.2 5.9
2016-17 -1.1 4.4
2017-18 -2.4 3.8
2018-19 -0.7 5.5
2019-20 -2.3 3.1
2020-21 -1.5 5.1

Sources: Migration Flows, Mid-2018 Population Estimates


Net migration by age group by sex, West Dunbartonshire, 2020-21

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Age group Male Female All people
All people -90 -44 -134
0 to 4 12 5 17
5 to 9 8 -21 -13
10 to 14 -15 -3 -18
15 to 19 4 9 13
20 to 24 1 37 38
25 to 29 -31 -44 -75
30 to 34 -26 3 -23
35 to 39 -6 -5 -11
40 to 44 -13 -3 -16
45 to 49 5 -12 -7
50 to 54 -14 12 -2
55 to 59 -3 11 8
60 to 64 5 -9 -4
65 to 69 -16 -4 -20
70 to 74 4 -4 0
75 to 79 -3 -1 -4
80 to 84 0 -1 -1
85 to 89 -3 -10 -13
90 and over 1 -4 -3

Source: Total Migration to or from Scotland


2022 Marriages and Civil Partnerships by Council Area in Scotland


Total marriages, West Dunbartonshire, 2002-2022

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Year All marriages
2002 420
2003 487
2004 498
2005 510
2006 505
2007 414
2008 430
2009 409
2010 414
2011 401
2012 394
2013 346
2014 358
2015 353
2016 352
2017 314
2018 267
2019 268
2020 64
2021 124
2022 205

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


Total civil partnerships, West Dunbartonshire, 2005-2022

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Year Male Female All civil partnerships Mixed.sex Same.sex
2005 0 0 0 NA NA
2006 2 5 7 NA NA
2007 6 2 8 NA NA
2008 0 4 4 NA NA
2009 1 4 5 NA NA
2010 1 2 3 NA NA
2011 2 8 10 NA NA
2012 4 0 4 NA NA
2013 0 3 3 NA NA
2014 1 4 5 NA NA
2015 0 0 0 NA NA
2016 0 0 0 NA NA
2017 0 0 0 NA NA
2018 0 1 1 NA NA
2019 1 0 1 NA NA
2020 0 0 0 NA NA
2021 NA NA 1 1 0
2022 NA NA 4 3 1

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


Mid-2022 Household Estimates by Council Area in Scotland


Total households, West Dunbartonshire, 2001-2022

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Year All households % change from 2001 Scotland % change from 2001
2001 40,767 0.0 0.0
2002 40,655 -0.3 0.8
2003 40,719 -0.1 1.7
2004 40,708 -0.1 2.6
2005 41,062 0.7 3.6
2006 41,399 1.6 4.6
2007 41,628 2.1 5.7
2008 41,833 2.6 6.5
2009 41,913 2.8 7.2
2010 42,076 3.2 7.8
2011 42,115 3.3 8.3
2012 42,106 3.3 8.8
2013 42,097 3.3 9.4
2014 42,353 3.9 10.1
2015 42,571 4.4 10.7
2016 42,657 4.6 11.5
2017 42,746 4.9 12.2
2018 42,868 5.2 12.9
2019 43,030 5.6 13.7
2020 43,164 5.9 14.3
2021 43,364 6.4 15.2
2022 43,481 6.7 16.2

Source: Estimates of Households and Dwellings in Scotland, 2022 Table 1


2018-based Household Projections by Council Area in Scotland


Total projected households, West Dunbartonshire, 2018-2028

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Year All households % change from 2018 Scotland % change from 2018
2018 42,868 0.0 0.0
2019 43,030 0.4 0.7
2020 43,125 0.6 1.3
2021 43,215 0.8 1.8
2022 43,223 0.8 2.5
2023 43,233 0.9 2.9
2024 43,224 0.8 3.4
2025 43,222 0.8 3.8
2026 43,192 0.8 4.2
2027 43,172 0.7 4.5
2028 43,156 0.7 4.9

Source: 2018-based Household Projections


Percentage change in projected households by household type, West Dunbartonshire, 2018 and 2028

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Type 2018 2028 % change Scotland % change
All households 42,868 43,156 0.7 4.9
One adult 17,523 18,208 3.9 8.1
Two adults 11,291 11,761 4.2 7.2
One adult, one or more children 3,567 3,524 -1.2 2.2
Two or more adults, one or more children 6,774 6,297 -7.0 -0.9
Three or more adults 3,713 3,367 -9.3 -3.4

Source: 2018-based Household Projections


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

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Age group 2018 2028 % change Scotland % change
All HRPs 42,868 43,156 0.7 4.9
16 to 19 387 482 24.3 12.5
20 to 24 1,331 1,245 -6.5 -6.5
25 to 29 2,548 2,048 -19.6 -15.5
30 to 34 3,139 3,018 -3.8 1.3
35 to 39 3,334 3,622 8.6 13.5
40 to 44 3,161 3,652 15.5 16.6
45 to 49 4,053 3,552 -12.4 -5.9
50 to 54 4,823 3,246 -32.7 -21.4
55 to 59 4,686 4,099 -12.5 -4.1
60 to 64 3,861 4,306 11.5 16.1
65 to 69 3,137 3,904 24.5 17.5
70 to 74 2,732 3,096 13.3 2.8
75 to 79 2,408 3,059 27.0 28.2
80 to 84 1,792 2,330 30.0 32.3
85 to 89 1,056 1,126 6.6 19.0
90 and over 420 372 -11.4 27.9

Source: 2018-based Household Projections


2022 Dwellings by Council Area in Scotland


Total dwellings, West Dunbartonshire, 2001-2022

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Year All dwellings % change from 2001 Scotland % change from 2001
2001 43,437 0.0 0.0
2002 43,535 0.2 0.8
2003 43,694 0.6 1.5
2004 43,505 0.2 2.4
2005 43,827 0.9 3.3
2006 43,880 1.0 4.1
2007 43,982 1.3 5.2
2008 44,104 1.5 6.0
2009 44,262 1.9 6.7
2010 44,415 2.3 7.2
2011 44,586 2.6 7.8
2012 44,790 3.1 8.4
2013 44,880 3.3 8.9
2014 44,734 3.0 9.5
2015 45,056 3.7 10.2
2016 45,104 3.8 11.0
2017 45,093 3.8 11.8
2018 45,228 4.1 12.7
2019 45,357 4.4 13.6
2020 45,148 3.9 14.4
2021 45,607 5.0 15.3
2022 45,846 5.5 16.3

Source: Estimates of Households and Dwellings in Scotland, 2022 Table 2


Dwellings by Council Tax band, West Dunbartonshire, 2022

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Tax band % of all dwellings Scotland % of all dwellings
All dwellings 100.0 100.0
A 16.4 20.4
B 36.9 22.4
C 17.0 16.1
D 13.5 13.7
E 10.5 13.6
F 3.8 8.0
G 1.8 5.1
H 0.1 0.5

Source: statistics.gov.scot


Tax band % of all dwellings Scotland % of all dwellings
All dwellings 100.0 100.0
A - C 70.3 58.9
D - E 23.9 27.3
F - H 5.8 13.7

Source: statistics.gov.scot


Dwellings by type, West Dunbartonshire, 2017

Type % of all dwellings Scotland % of all dwellings
All dwellings 100.0 100.0
Detached 9.0 21.5
Semi-detached 19.0 19.7
Terrace 20.5 20.5
Flat 51.2 37.7
Not known 0.3 0.7

Source: statistics.gov.scot