National Records Of Scotland

Scotland registered an estimated 195 deaths of people experiencing homelessness in 2018, the highest rate of homeless deaths in the UK, according to new figures.

Scotland’s population growth is projected to slow compared to previous years and older people will make up a greater proportion of the future population, according to new national statistics.

Scotland recorded a 13% drop in deaths last winter and a 57% seasonal decrease in additional deaths compared to the previous year, new figures have shown.

New research commissioned by Aberlour Child Care Trust has revealed that people from the most deprived areas in Scotland are three times more likely to die before the age of 25.

Life expectancy in Scotland has increased over the past three decades but has stalled in recent years, according to a new report.

The number of households in Scotland has continued to increase to 2.48 million in 2018, according to figures published today by National Records of Scotland (NRS).

Scotland’s population has continued to increase and now stands at a record high of 5.44 million, the largest population ever in Scotland for the ninth year running. Figures published today by the National Records of Scotland (NRS) show that Scotland’s population grew by 13,300 people (0.

The number of winter deaths between December 2017 and March 2018 was the highest in Scotland for 18 years, according to new statistics. Figures released by National Records of Scotland (NRS) show that a total of 23,137 deaths were registered across Scotland from December 2017 to March 2018, (winter

Scotland’s population reached its highest ever level last year with migration the main reason behind the growth. A report published by National Records of Scotland revealed that Scotland’s population was 5,424,800 in 2017, although population growth has slowed.

The number of households in Scotland is projected to increase dramatically over the next 25 years with single person households set to become the most common type of home by 2041. The National Records of Scotland (NRS) has predicted that the number of households is projected to rise by 317,000 betwe

The number of households in Scotland has continued to increase to 2.46 million in 2017, according to figures published today by National Records of Scotland (NRS). 'Estimates of Households and Dwellings in Scotland, 2017' shows over the last ten years the number of households in Scotland has grown b

Scotland’s population has continued to increase for the eighth year in a row to stand at a record high of 5.42 million. Statistics published by the National Records of Scotland (NRS) figures relate to Scotland’s population as at 30 June 2017 and show the population continuing to age, with just u

The population of Scotland is projected to continue increasing and ageing, according to new figures published today by National Records of Scotland. The population of Scotland is projected to rise from 5.40 million in 2016 to 5.58 million in 2026, and to continue to rise to 5.69 million in 2041 –

Campaigners called on the Scottish Government to take further action to improve the energy efficiency of Scotland’s homes in the wake of new statistics showing that an excess of 2,720 people died in winter 2016/17 compared with warmer months. The Existing Homes Alliance said the forthcoming Warm H

Scotland's population has grown to a record 5.4 million following another rise in migration. New statistics published by National Records of Scotland (NRS) show 5,404,700 people were living in Scotland as of June 2016, up from 5,373,000 the previous year.