beta
This is a new service – your feedback will help us improve it.

How the population has changed in Argyll and Bute

Demographic trends in Argyll and Bute and other local authorities within the UK from 2002 to 2020
Last updated:

Argyll and Bute's demographics, 2020:

Total population 85,430 people

The total population in Argyll and Bute fell compared with 2019.

Go to population ↓

Population density 12 people per sq km

The population density in Argyll and Bute is lower than the United Kingdom as a whole.

Go to population density ↓

Median age 50 years

The average age in Argyll and Bute is older than the United Kingdom as a whole.

Go to median age ↓

Warning:

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 Argyll and Bute

In 2020, Argyll and Bute was the 27th largest local authority in Scotland, with a total population of 85,430. 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 Argyll and Bute

In 2020, the population density in Argyll and Bute was 12 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 Argyll and Bute

In 2020, the median age in Argyll and Bute was 50 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

All versions of this article