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How the population has changed in Dundee City

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

Total population 148,820 people

The total population in Dundee City fell compared with 2019.

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Population density 2,489 people per sq km

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

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Median age 37 years

The average age in Dundee City 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 Dundee City

In 2020, Dundee City was the 13th largest local authority in Scotland, with a total population of 148,820. 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 Dundee City

In 2020, the population density in Dundee City was 2,489 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 Dundee City

In 2020, the median age in Dundee City 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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