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How the population has changed in South Ayrshire

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

Total population 112,140 people

The total population in South Ayrshire fell compared with 2019.

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Population density 92 people per sq km

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

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Median age 49 years

The average age in South 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 South Ayrshire

In 2020, South Ayrshire was the 19th largest local authority in Scotland, with a total population of 112,140. 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 South Ayrshire

In 2020, the population density in South Ayrshire was 92 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 South Ayrshire

In 2020, the median age in South Ayrshire 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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