East Dunbartonshire: population and statistics
East Dunbartonshire has a population of 109,550 (2025) across 174.5 km², or 628 people per km². It ranks 273 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +2.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 109,550 residents
- 174.5 km²
- 628 people/km²
East Dunbartonshire in numbers
Population of East Dunbartonshire over time
East Dunbartonshire had 107,350 residents in 2015 and 109,550 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 108,880 |
| 2021 | 108,920 |
| 2022 | 108,990 |
| 2023 | 109,340 |
| 2024 | 109,680 |
| 2025 | 109,550 |
All indicators for East Dunbartonshire
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 | East Dunbartonshire | Scotland | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 25.5% | 21.0% | 20.4% | ranked 67 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 17.6% | 15.8% | 17.4% | ranked 167 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | East Dunbartonshire | Scotland | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average house price (2026) | £271,608 | £200,272 | £272,474 | ranked 182 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 6.2% | 3.0% | 2.2% | ranked 36 of 360 |
Economy
| Indicator | East Dunbartonshire | Scotland | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 3,285 sites | 219,565 | 3,232,440 | ranked 337 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 30.0 per 1,000 | 39.6 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 341 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 2,805 businesses | 176,000 | 2,786,975 | ranked 333 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £44,763 | £39,890 | £38,490 | ranked 53 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | East Dunbartonshire | Scotland | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 73.9% | 74.5% | 76.3% | ranked 227 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 2.0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | ranked 331 of 361 |
Key points
Among the 32 local authorities in Scotland, East Dunbartonshire ranks 21 by population.
Business sites per 1,000 residents: 30.0 per 1,000 in East Dunbartonshire, compared with an average of 39.6 per 1,000 in Scotland and 46.5 per 1,000 across the UK.
Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64: 2.0% in East Dunbartonshire, compared with an average of 3.2% in Scotland and 3.8% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 16.0% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- “Business sites per 1,000 residents”: lower than in 95% of local authorities.
- “Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64”: lower than in 95% of local authorities.
- “House price change over 12 months”: higher than in 90% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 24,438 football pitches.
- 2.2 times denser than the UK average.
- The nearest local authority is Glasgow City, 9.5 km away.
- The nearest larger neighbour is Glasgow City (654,330 residents), 9 km away.
Business sectors: East Dunbartonshire
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 technical16.0% ×1.2
- Wholesale and retail trade15.2% ×0.9
- Construction13.6% ×1.1
- Health and social work7.5% ×1.3
- Accommodation and food services6.6% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services6.4% ×0.8
- Other service activities6.2% ×1.5
- Information and communication5.9% ×1.0
Where is East Dunbartonshire?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of East Dunbartonshire?
East Dunbartonshire has 109,550 residents (2025), ranking 273 of 361 local authorities.
How big is East Dunbartonshire?
East Dunbartonshire covers 174.5 km², with a density of 628 people per km².
Is the population of East Dunbartonshire growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of East Dunbartonshire went from 107,350 to 109,550, a change of +2.0%.
Where is East Dunbartonshire?
East Dunbartonshire is in Scotland (region). Latitude 55.933, longitude −4.217.
Business sites per 1,000 residents: what is the figure for East Dunbartonshire?
In East Dunbartonshire, “Business sites per 1,000 residents” stands at 30.0 per 1,000 (2026), ranking 341 of 361 local authorities; the UK median is 44.4 per 1,000.
Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64: what is the figure for East Dunbartonshire?
In East Dunbartonshire, “Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64” stands at 2.0% (2026), ranking 331 of 361 local authorities; the UK median is 3.2%.
Which local authorities border East Dunbartonshire?
The nearest to East Dunbartonshire are Glasgow City (9.5 km), Renfrewshire (12 km), East Renfrewshire (16 km), West Dunbartonshire (20 km), North Lanarkshire (22 km).