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How the population has changed in Renfrewshire

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

Total population 179,390 people

The total population in Renfrewshire rose compared with 2019.

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Population density 686 people per sq km

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

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Median age 43 years

The average age in Renfrewshire 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 Renfrewshire

In 2020, Renfrewshire was the 10th largest local authority in Scotland, with a total population of 179,390. 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 Renfrewshire

In 2020, the population density in Renfrewshire was 686 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 Renfrewshire

In 2020, the median age in Renfrewshire was 43 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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