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How the population has changed in Falkirk

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

Total population 160,560 people

The total population in Falkirk fell compared with 2019.

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Population density 540 people per sq km

The population density in Falkirk is higher than the United Kingdom as a whole.

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Median age 44 years

The average age in Falkirk 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 Falkirk

In 2020, Falkirk was the 11th largest local authority in Scotland, with a total population of 160,560. A decrease compared with 2019.

Population of local authorities in Scotland

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

Population density in Falkirk

In 2020, the population density in Falkirk was 540 people per square kilometre, which was more than Scotland (70), and more 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 Falkirk

In 2020, the median age in Falkirk was 44 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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