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Scotland Population Projections: Which Scottish Council Areas Could Grow by 2032?

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Midlothian, East Lothian and Glasgow City lead Scotland’s 2022-based council population growth projections to 2032, while Inverclyde, West Dunbartonshire and Na h-Eileanan Siar are among the areas expected to shrink if past demographic trends continue.

Fastest-Growing Council Areas in Scotland in 2026: Council Population Growth Explained

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East Lothian is Scotland’s fastest-growing council area by percentage, while Glasgow City recorded the largest population increase in numerical terms in the latest mid-year comparison. Here is how Scotland’s population growth is concentrating around Edinburgh, Glasgow and key commuter areas.