Aberdeenshire - Demographics

Demographics

The council area has a population of 236,260, representing 4.6% of Scotland's total, a rise of over 50% from 1971. The population currently has a relatively high proportion of under 20s and fewer over-65s compared with the Scottish average, reflecting employment-driven in-migration in recent decades. The twelve biggest settlements in Aberdeenshire (with 2011 population estimates) are:

  • Peterhead (17,873)
  • Inverurie (12,447)
  • Fraserburgh (12,446)
  • Westhill (11,274)
  • Stonehaven (10,451)
  • Ellon (9,663)
  • Portlethen (7,327)
  • Banchory (7,111)
  • Turriff (4,804)
  • Huntly (4,461)
  • Banff (3,931)
  • Macduff (3,711)

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