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How the population has changed in Fife

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

Total population 374,130 people

The total population in Fife rose compared with 2019.

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Population density 282 people per sq km

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

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Median age 44 years

The average age in Fife 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 Fife

In 2020, Fife was the third largest local authority in Scotland, with a total population of 374,130. 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 Fife

In 2020, the population density in Fife was 282 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 Fife

In 2020, the median age in Fife was 44 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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