Scotland’s shrinking population

The ESRC has announced a new study into why Scotland’s population is shrinking and ageing?

If current trends continue, Scotland’s population will fall below 5 million in 2017 and reach 4.6 million by 2042. This means, in percentage terms, the population will be about 10 per cent smaller in 2042 than at present.

Interestingly, migration does not appear to be a major factor.

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