Vital Events Reference Tables 2001

Section 2: Population

All population figures refer to estimates as at 30 June of the year in question. Population estimates for 1982 to 1990 were revised in 1993 to be consistent with the final census-based estimates for 1991. All tables containing historical population data present these revised figures and all tables containing historical rates reflect them.

Population covered

The estimated population of an area includes all those usually resident there whatever their nationality. Students are treated as being resident at their term-time address. Members of HM and non-UK armed forces stationed in Scotland are included; HM forces stationed outside Scotland are excluded.

Age

Population figures relate to 30 June of the year shown and ages relate to age last birthday.

Population projections

Population projections for Scotland are prepared by the Government Actuary, at the request of and in consultation with the Registrar General. The latest projection was 2000 based. National Records of Scotland (NRS) has prepared sub-national projections for the administrative areas of Scotland that are consistent with the Scotland projection. More information about these may be found in Population Projections, Scotland (2000 based), NRS 2002.

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