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How the population has changed in East Lothian

Demographic trends in East Lothian and other local authorities within the UK from 2002 to 2020
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East Lothian's demographics, 2020:

Total population 107,900 people

The total population in East Lothian rose compared with 2019.

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Population density 159 people per sq km

The population density in East Lothian is lower than the United Kingdom as a whole.

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Median age 45 years

The average age in East Lothian is older than the United Kingdom as a whole.

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This is a demo article. The numbers are based on official ONS mid-year population estimates, but may not be presented accurately.

Total population in East Lothian

In 2020, East Lothian was the 21st largest local authority in Scotland, with a total population of 107,900. An increase compared with 2019.

Population of local authorities in Scotland

Number of usual residents, 2002-2020
Source: Office for National Statistics

Population density in East Lothian

In 2020, the population density in East Lothian was 159 people per square kilometre, which was more than Scotland (70), and less than the United Kingdom as a whole (276).

Densest local authorities in Scotland

Population density in people per sq km, 2020
Source: Office for National Statistics

Median age in East Lothian

In 2020, the median age in East Lothian was 45 years, which was older than Scotland (42 years), and older than the United Kingdom as a whole (41 years).

Oldest local authorities in Scotland

Median age in years, 2020
Source: Office for National Statistics

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