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How the population has changed in West Dunbartonshire

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

Total population 88,340 people

The total population in West Dunbartonshire fell compared with 2019.

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Population density 556 people per sq km

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

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Median age 43 years

The average age in West Dunbartonshire 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 West Dunbartonshire

In 2020, West Dunbartonshire was the 26th largest local authority in Scotland, with a total population of 88,340. 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 West Dunbartonshire

In 2020, the population density in West Dunbartonshire was 556 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 West Dunbartonshire

In 2020, the median age in West Dunbartonshire 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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