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How the population has changed in Aberdeen City

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

Total population 229,060 people

The total population in Aberdeen City rose compared with 2019.

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Population density 1,234 people per sq km

The population density in Aberdeen City is higher than the United Kingdom as a whole.

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Median age 38 years

The average age in Aberdeen City is younger 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 Aberdeen City

In 2020, Aberdeen City was the eighth largest local authority in Scotland, with a total population of 229,060. 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 Aberdeen City

In 2020, the population density in Aberdeen City was 1,234 people per square kilometre, which was more than Scotland (70), and more 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 Aberdeen City

In 2020, the median age in Aberdeen City was 38 years, which was younger than Scotland (42 years), and younger 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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