Aberdeen City: population and statistics
Aberdeen City has a population of 230,180 (2025) across 185.6 km², or 1,240 people per km². It ranks 96 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +1.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 230,180 residents
- 185.6 km²
- 1,240 people/km²
Aberdeen City in numbers
Population of Aberdeen City over time
Aberdeen City had 226,680 residents in 2015 and 230,180 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 222,710 |
| 2021 | 220,630 |
| 2022 | 224,250 |
| 2023 | 230,150 |
| 2024 | 231,320 |
| 2025 | 230,180 |
All indicators for Aberdeen City
Value for the area, then the regional average and the UK median (for counts: regional and UK totals). The gauge places the area between the lowest and highest value in the UK.
Population
| Indicator | Aberdeen City | Scotland | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 17.7% | 21.0% | 20.4% | ranked 260 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 15.7% | 15.8% | 17.4% | ranked 291 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Aberdeen City | Scotland | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average house price (2026) | £130,689 | £200,272 | £272,474 | ranked 358 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | −8.7% | 3.0% | 2.2% | ranked 354 of 360 |
Economy
| Indicator | Aberdeen City | Scotland | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 10,195 sites | 219,565 | 3,232,440 | ranked 89 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 44.3 per 1,000 | 39.6 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 183 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 7,760 businesses | 176,000 | 2,786,975 | ranked 126 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £40,020 | £39,890 | £38,490 | ranked 137 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Aberdeen City | Scotland | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 77.3% | 74.5% | 76.3% | ranked 152 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 3.8% | 3.2% | 3.2% | ranked 107 of 361 |
Key points
Among the 32 local authorities in Scotland, Aberdeen City ranks 8 by population.
Average house price: £130,689 in Aberdeen City, compared with an average of £200,272 in Scotland and £308,859 across the UK.
Share of residents aged under 16: 15.7% in Aberdeen City, compared with an average of 15.8% in Scotland and 17.7% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 23.4% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- “Average house price”: lower than in 99% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 25,990 football pitches.
- 4.4 times denser than the UK average.
- The nearest local authority is Aberdeenshire, 1.4 km away.
- The nearest larger neighbour is Fife (373,990 residents), 121 km away.
Business sectors: Aberdeen City
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than across the UK.
- Professional, scientific and technical23.4% ×1.7
- Wholesale and retail trade16.0% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services9.5% ×1.2
- Accommodation and food services8.3% ×1.2
- Construction7.4% ×0.6
- Health and social work5.5% ×1.0
- Transport and storage4.5% ×1.1
- Other service activities4.2% ×1.0
Where is Aberdeen City?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Aberdeen City?
Aberdeen City has 230,180 residents (2025), ranking 96 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Aberdeen City?
Aberdeen City covers 185.6 km², with a density of 1,240 people per km².
Is the population of Aberdeen City growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Aberdeen City went from 226,680 to 230,180, a change of +1.5%.
Where is Aberdeen City?
Aberdeen City is in Scotland (region). Latitude 57.150, longitude −2.100.
Average house price: what is the figure for Aberdeen City?
In Aberdeen City, “Average house price” stands at £130,689 (2026), ranking 358 of 360 local authorities; the UK median is £272,474.
Share of residents aged under 16: what is the figure for Aberdeen City?
In Aberdeen City, “Share of residents aged under 16” stands at 15.7% (2025), ranking 291 of 361 local authorities; the UK median is 17.4%.
Which local authorities border Aberdeen City?
The nearest to Aberdeen City are Aberdeenshire (1.4 km), Angus (73 km), Moray (75 km), Dundee City (91 km), Perth and Kinross (117 km).