Angus: population and statistics
Angus has a population of 114,610 (2025) across 2,185.0 km², or 52.5 people per km². It ranks 259 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is falling: −1.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 114,610 residents
- 2,185.0 km²
- 52 people/km²
Angus in numbers
Population of Angus over time
Angus had 116,870 residents in 2015 and 114,610 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 114,990 |
| 2021 | 114,950 |
| 2022 | 114,670 |
| 2023 | 115,100 |
| 2024 | 114,930 |
| 2025 | 114,610 |
All indicators for Angus
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 | Angus | Scotland | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 26.5% | 21.0% | 20.4% | ranked 48 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 15.3% | 15.8% | 17.4% | ranked 307 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Angus | Scotland | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average house price (2026) | £178,455 | £200,272 | £272,474 | ranked 321 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 5.1% | 3.0% | 2.2% | ranked 63 of 360 |
Economy
| Indicator | Angus | Scotland | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 4,480 sites | 219,565 | 3,232,440 | ranked 288 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 39.1 per 1,000 | 39.6 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 252 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 3,765 businesses | 176,000 | 2,786,975 | ranked 287 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £37,291 | £39,890 | £38,490 | ranked 215 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Angus | Scotland | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 71.9% | 74.5% | 76.3% | ranked 276 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 3.3% | 3.2% | 3.2% | ranked 156 of 361 |
Key points
Among the 32 local authorities in Scotland, Angus ranks 19 by population.
Average house price: £178,455 in Angus, compared with an average of £200,272 in Scotland and £308,859 across the UK.
Share of residents aged 65 and over: 26.5% in Angus, compared with an average of 21.0% in Scotland and 19.4% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 15.5% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 306,028 football pitches.
- 5.4 times less dense than the UK average.
- The nearest local authority is Dundee City, 22.2 km away.
- The nearest larger neighbour is Fife (373,990 residents), 49 km away.
Business sectors: Angus
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than across the UK.
- Wholesale and retail trade15.5% ×1.0
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing14.4% ×3.2
- Construction12.5% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical12.0% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services7.5% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services6.7% ×0.8
- Manufacturing5.3% ×1.2
- Health and social work5.2% ×0.9
Where is Angus?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Angus?
Angus has 114,610 residents (2025), ranking 259 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Angus?
Angus covers 2,185.0 km², with a density of 52 people per km².
Is the population of Angus growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Angus went from 116,870 to 114,610, a change of −1.9%.
Where is Angus?
Angus is in Scotland (region). Latitude 56.667, longitude −2.917.
Average house price: what is the figure for Angus?
In Angus, “Average house price” stands at £178,455 (2026), ranking 321 of 360 local authorities; the UK median is £272,474.
Share of residents aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Angus?
In Angus, “Share of residents aged 65 and over” stands at 26.5% (2025), ranking 48 of 361 local authorities; the UK median is 20.4%.
Which local authorities border Angus?
The nearest to Angus are Dundee City (22 km), Perth and Kinross (44 km), Fife (49 km), Aberdeenshire (72 km), Aberdeen City (73 km).