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How the population has changed in the City of Edinburgh

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

Total population 527,620 people

The total population in the City of Edinburgh rose compared with 2019.

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Population density 2,003 people per sq km

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

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Median age 37 years

The average age in the City of Edinburgh 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 the City of Edinburgh

In 2020, the City of Edinburgh was the second largest local authority in Scotland, with a total population of 527,620. 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 the City of Edinburgh

In 2020, the population density in the City of Edinburgh was 2,003 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 the City of Edinburgh

In 2020, the median age in the City of Edinburgh was 37 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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