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How the population has changed in Midlothian

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

Total population 93,150 people

The total population in Midlothian rose compared with 2019.

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Population density 263 people per sq km

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

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Median age 42 years

The average age in Midlothian 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 Midlothian

In 2020, Midlothian was the 25th largest local authority in Scotland, with a total population of 93,150. 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 Midlothian

In 2020, the population density in Midlothian was 263 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 Midlothian

In 2020, the median age in Midlothian was 42 years, which was the same as 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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