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How the population has changed in Perth and Kinross

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

Total population 151,910 people

The total population in Perth and Kinross fell compared with 2019.

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Population density 29 people per sq km

The population density in Perth and Kinross is lower than the United Kingdom as a whole.

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Median age 47 years

The average age in Perth and Kinross 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 Perth and Kinross

In 2020, Perth and Kinross was the 12th largest local authority in Scotland, with a total population of 151,910. 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 Perth and Kinross

In 2020, the population density in Perth and Kinross was 29 people per square kilometre, which was less than Scotland (70), and less 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 Perth and Kinross

In 2020, the median age in Perth and Kinross was 47 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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