Clackmannanshire: population and statistics
Clackmannanshire has a population of 51,610 (2025) across 159.2 km², or 324 people per km². It ranks 355 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is stable: +0.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 51,610 residents
- 159.2 km²
- 324 people/km²
Clackmannanshire in numbers
Population of Clackmannanshire over time
Clackmannanshire had 51,560 residents in 2015 and 51,610 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 51,400 |
| 2021 | 51,600 |
| 2022 | 51,750 |
| 2023 | 51,960 |
| 2024 | 51,970 |
| 2025 | 51,610 |
All indicators for Clackmannanshire
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 | Clackmannanshire | Scotland | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 22.0% | 21.0% | 20.4% | ranked 136 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 16.2% | 15.8% | 17.4% | ranked 258 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Clackmannanshire | Scotland | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average house price (2026) | £166,005 | £200,272 | £272,474 | ranked 332 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | −2.7% | 3.0% | 2.2% | ranked 331 of 360 |
Economy
| Indicator | Clackmannanshire | Scotland | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 1,435 sites | 219,565 | 3,232,440 | ranked 360 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 27.8 per 1,000 | 39.6 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 354 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 1,145 businesses | 176,000 | 2,786,975 | ranked 360 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £36,259 | £39,890 | £38,490 | ranked 248 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Clackmannanshire | Scotland | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 74.7% | 74.5% | 76.3% | ranked 215 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 3.0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | ranked 189 of 361 |
Key points
Among the 32 local authorities in Scotland, Clackmannanshire ranks 29 by population.
Average house price: £166,005 in Clackmannanshire, compared with an average of £200,272 in Scotland and £308,859 across the UK.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 17.8% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- “Business sites (local units)”: lower than in 100% of local authorities.
- “Average house price”: lower than in 92% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 22,294 football pitches.
- The nearest local authority is Falkirk, 18.5 km away.
- The nearest larger neighbour is Falkirk (160,230 residents), 19 km away.
Business sectors: Clackmannanshire
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 trade17.8% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical11.5% ×0.8
- Construction10.8% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services9.1% ×1.3
- Administrative and support services8.0% ×1.0
- Health and social work6.6% ×1.2
- Manufacturing5.9% ×1.4
- Other service activities5.2% ×1.3
Where is Clackmannanshire?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Clackmannanshire?
Clackmannanshire has 51,610 residents (2025), ranking 355 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Clackmannanshire?
Clackmannanshire covers 159.2 km², with a density of 324 people per km².
Is the population of Clackmannanshire growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Clackmannanshire went from 51,560 to 51,610, a change of +0.1%.
Where is Clackmannanshire?
Clackmannanshire is in Scotland (region). Latitude 56.167, longitude −3.750.
Business sites (local units): what is the figure for Clackmannanshire?
In Clackmannanshire, “Business sites (local units)” stands at 1,435 sites (2026), ranking 360 of 361 local authorities; the UK median is 6,830 sites.
Average house price: what is the figure for Clackmannanshire?
In Clackmannanshire, “Average house price” stands at £166,005 (2026), ranking 332 of 360 local authorities; the UK median is £272,474.
Which local authorities border Clackmannanshire?
The nearest to Clackmannanshire are Falkirk (19 km), West Lothian (32 km), Perth and Kinross (32 km), Fife (35 km), Stirling (37 km).