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How the population has changed in North Ayrshire

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

Total population 134,250 people

The total population in North Ayrshire fell compared with 2019.

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Population density 152 people per sq km

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

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Median age 47 years

The average age in North Ayrshire 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 North Ayrshire

In 2020, North Ayrshire was the 15th largest local authority in Scotland, with a total population of 134,250. 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 North Ayrshire

In 2020, the population density in North Ayrshire was 152 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 North Ayrshire

In 2020, the median age in North Ayrshire was 47 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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