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Housing and households
Household Projections 2018-2043
Projected number of households from 2018-2043
The National Records of Scotland (NRS) published the 2018 based households projections extending 25 years to 2043 for all council areas in Scotland in October 2020.
| Household type | 2018 | 2023 | 2028 | 2043 | Change (no.) 2018-2043 | NLC % Change | Scotland % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 adult: female | 26,350 | 27,190 | 28,300 | 31,160 | 4,810 | 18% | 20% |
| 1 adult: male | 25,260 | 26,820 | 27,190 | 27,690 | 2,430 | 10% | 12% |
| 1 adult, 1+ children | 12,170 | 12,360 | 12,260 | 11,640 | -530 | -4% | -1% |
| 2 adults | 43,150 | 45,220 | 46,650 | 49,230 | 6,080 | 14% | 13% |
| 2+ adults, 1+ children | 30,260 | 29,310 | 29,050 | 28,140 | -2,120 | -7% | -2% |
| 3+ adults | 14,560 | 14,290 | 14,020 | 14,330 | -230 | -2% | 0% |
| All households | 151,740 | 155,190 | 157,470 | 162,190 | 10,450 | 7% | 10% |
Further information on household projections can be found on the National Records of Scotland website.