Scottish Cities

Household trends for Scottish cities
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The number of households has risen in all of Scotland's largest cities in the last two decades. In Glasgow, household numbers have increased by more than 26,000 (10%) since 2001. Nevertheless, Edinburgh had the largest proportionate increase in households over this period of 18%.

Notes

For Aberdeen City, City of Edinburgh and Glasgow City an adjustment has been made to remove additional student halls of residence from the household count. This adjustment affects Aberdeen City (2017 to 2021), City of Edinburgh (2014 to 2021) and Glasgow City (2012 to 2021).

Further information can be obtained from the NRS household estimates publication.