Dundee City: population and statistics
Dundee City has a population of 148,390 (2025) across 59.8 km², or 2,481 people per km². It ranks 183 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +0.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 148,390 residents
- 59.8 km²
- 2,481 people/km²
Dundee City in numbers
Population of Dundee City over time
Dundee City had 147,320 residents in 2015 and 148,390 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 148,070 |
| 2021 | 146,790 |
| 2022 | 148,470 |
| 2023 | 150,200 |
| 2024 | 149,330 |
| 2025 | 148,390 |
All indicators for Dundee 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 | Dundee City | Scotland | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.8% | 21.0% | 20.4% | ranked 234 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 15.7% | 15.8% | 17.4% | ranked 291 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Dundee City | Scotland | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average house price (2026) | £146,924 | £200,272 | £272,474 | ranked 346 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 3.8% | 3.0% | 2.2% | ranked 100 of 360 |
Economy
| Indicator | Dundee City | Scotland | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 4,970 sites | 219,565 | 3,232,440 | ranked 259 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 33.5 per 1,000 | 39.6 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 312 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 3,655 businesses | 176,000 | 2,786,975 | ranked 297 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £34,860 | £39,890 | £38,490 | ranked 292 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Dundee City | Scotland | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 69.3% | 74.5% | 76.3% | ranked 309 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 4.2% | 3.2% | 3.2% | ranked 82 of 361 |
Key points
Among the 32 local authorities in Scotland, Dundee City ranks 13 by population.
Average house price: £146,924 in Dundee City, compared with an average of £200,272 in Scotland and £308,859 across the UK.
Employment rate, aged 16-64: 69.3% in Dundee City, compared with an average of 74.5% in Scotland and 75.6% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 20.4% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- “Average house price”: lower than in 96% of local authorities.
- “Employment rate, aged 16-64”: lower than in 90% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,375 football pitches.
- 8.7 times denser than the UK average.
- The nearest local authority is Angus, 22.2 km away.
- The nearest larger neighbour is Fife (373,990 residents), 30 km away.
Business sectors: Dundee City
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 trade20.4% ×1.3
- Construction11.9% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical9.9% ×0.7
- Accommodation and food services9.6% ×1.4
- Health and social work8.1% ×1.4
- Administrative and support services6.9% ×0.9
- Other service activities6.3% ×1.5
- Real estate5.0% ×1.1
Where is Dundee City?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Dundee City?
Dundee City has 148,390 residents (2025), ranking 183 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Dundee City?
Dundee City covers 59.8 km², with a density of 2,481 people per km².
Is the population of Dundee City growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Dundee City went from 147,320 to 148,390, a change of +0.7%.
Where is Dundee City?
Dundee City is in Scotland (region). Latitude 56.467, longitude −2.917.
Average house price: what is the figure for Dundee City?
In Dundee City, “Average house price” stands at £146,924 (2026), ranking 346 of 360 local authorities; the UK median is £272,474.
Employment rate, aged 16-64: what is the figure for Dundee City?
In Dundee City, “Employment rate, aged 16-64” stands at 69.3% (2025-2026), ranking 309 of 347 local authorities; the UK median is 76.3%.
Which local authorities border Dundee City?
The nearest to Dundee City are Angus (22 km), Fife (30 km), Perth and Kinross (35 km), City of Edinburgh (60 km), Clackmannanshire (61 km).