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How the population has changed in West Lothian

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

Total population 183,820 people

The total population in West Lothian rose compared with 2019.

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Population density 430 people per sq km

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

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Median age 41 years

The average age in West Lothian 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 Lothian

In 2020, West Lothian was the ninth largest local authority in Scotland, with a total population of 183,820. 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 West Lothian

In 2020, the population density in West Lothian was 430 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 Lothian

In 2020, the median age in West Lothian was 41 years, which was younger than Scotland (42 years), and the same as 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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