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How the population has changed in South Lanarkshire

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

Total population 320,820 people

The total population in South Lanarkshire rose compared with 2019.

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Population density 181 people per sq km

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

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Median age 44 years

The average age in South Lanarkshire 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 Lanarkshire

In 2020, South Lanarkshire was the fifth largest local authority in Scotland, with a total population of 320,820. 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 South Lanarkshire

In 2020, the population density in South Lanarkshire was 181 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 Lanarkshire

In 2020, the median age in South Lanarkshire 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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