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How the population has changed in North Lanarkshire

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

Total population 341,140 people

The total population in North Lanarkshire fell compared with 2019.

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Population density 726 people per sq km

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

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Median age 42 years

The average age in North Lanarkshire 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 North Lanarkshire

In 2020, North Lanarkshire was the fourth largest local authority in Scotland, with a total population of 341,140. 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 North Lanarkshire

In 2020, the population density in North Lanarkshire was 726 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 North Lanarkshire

In 2020, the median age in North Lanarkshire was 42 years, which was the same as 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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