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Small Area Population Estimates (2011 Data Zone based)

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Small Area Population Estimates (2011 Data Zone based)

Other Geographies 

Population estimates for other areas which are built up from the 2011 Data Zones are available from the other geographies page.

Re-estimation of small area population estimates time series (2001-2010)

A consistent back series of small area population estimates on 2011 Data Zone boundaries is available from 2001 to 2010. More information and details on the production of these can be found in the methodology paper.

2011 Census Reconciliation Report – Small Area Population Estimates

Information on data zones

Small area population estimates are produced at data zone level (areas with approximately 500-1,000 household residents). Data zone reference material is available on the Scottish Government website.

Methodology

Mid-Year Small Area Population Estimates for Scotland: Methodology Guide (PDF 249 KB)
Published 21 November 2024

Further information on the quality assurance arrangements for administrative data used in population estimates is outlined in the quality assurance of population statistics section of the website.

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