Population
In 2016 Aberdeenshire's population was 262,190 and its total number of households was 110,296. (Source: National Records of Scotland)
Aberdeenshire's population has been steadily increasing since 2001.
The population of its largest towns is given below:
| Settlement |
2012 Population
|
|---|---|
| Peterhead | 18,450 |
| Fraserburgh | 13,140 |
| Inverurie | 12,760 |
| Westhill | 11,600 |
| Stonehaven | 11,370 |
| Ellon | 10,100 |
| Source:National Records of Scotland | |
- Population totals for Aberdeenshire multi-member wards and administrative areas (2013) (pdf 13KB)
- Settlements in Aberdeenshire which have a population greater than 500 (2016) (pdf 8.37KB)
Estimates and forecasts for Aberdeenshire
- Mid-2016 Population Estimates for Scotland (and its administrative areas)
- Estimates of Households and Dwellings in Scotland, 2016
- 2014-based Household Projections for Scotland and its administrative areas
- 2014-based Population Projections for Scottish Areas
For more information please email statistics@aberdeenshire.gov.uk