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How the population has changed in Scottish Borders

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

Total population 115,240 people

The total population in Scottish Borders fell compared with 2019.

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Population density 24 people per sq km

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

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Median age 49 years

The average age in Scottish Borders 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 Scottish Borders

In 2020, Scottish Borders was the 18th largest local authority in Scotland, with a total population of 115,240. 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 Scottish Borders

In 2020, the population density in Scottish Borders was 24 people per square kilometre, which was less 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 Scottish Borders

In 2020, the median age in Scottish Borders was 49 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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