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How the population has changed in Glasgow City

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

Total population 635,640 people

The total population in Glasgow City rose compared with 2019.

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Population density 3,640 people per sq km

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

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Median age 36 years

The average age in Glasgow 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 Glasgow City

In 2020, Glasgow City was the largest local authority in Scotland, with a total population of 635,640. 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 Glasgow City

In 2020, the population density in Glasgow City was 3,640 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 Glasgow City

In 2020, the median age in Glasgow City was 36 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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