Census Profiles for Aberdeenshire
Population and household results from 2011 census for Aberdeenshire compared with Aberdeen City and Scotland. You can also view Aberdeenshire census infographics (PDF 426KB).
Population
Population totals:
- Aberdeenshire - 253,00
- Aberdeen City - 222,800
- Scotland - 5,295,400
| Gender | Aberdeenshire | Aberdeen City | Scotland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 125,300 | 110,100 | 2,567,400 |
| Female | 127,700 | 112,700 | 2,728,000 |
| Age groups | Aberdeenshire | Aberdeen City | Scotland |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 - 4 | 15,100 | 11,500 | 292,800 |
| 5 - 15 | 32,250 | 20,600 | 623,500 |
| 16 - 24 | 25,350 | 35,850 | 632,500 |
| 25 - 34 | 27,800 | 38,200 | 667,300 |
| 35 - 44 | 37,500 | 29,500 | 734,700 |
| 45 - 64 | 74,300 | 55,000 | 1,454,100 |
| 65 - 74 | 22,600 | 16,200 | 481,800 |
| 75 | 18,100 | 15,800 | 408,500 |
Total households
Total number of households:
- Aberdeenshire - 104,714
- Aberdeen City - 103,371
- Scotland - 2,372,777
| Occupants per household | Aberdeenshire | Aberdeen City | Scotland |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | 27,728 | 39,219 | 823,314 |
| 2 people | 38,132 | 35,942 | 807,658 |
| 3 people | 17,034 | 14,620 | 357,491 |
| 4 people | 15,496 | 9,787 | 272,329 |
| 5 people | 6,324 | 3,803 | 111,985 |