East Renfrewshire: population and statistics
East Renfrewshire has a population of 99,840 (2025) across 174.2 km², or 573 people per km². It ranks 300 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +7.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 99,840 residents
- 174.2 km²
- 573 people/km²
East Renfrewshire in numbers
Population of East Renfrewshire over time
East Renfrewshire had 93,090 residents in 2015 and 99,840 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 95,820 |
| 2021 | 96,210 |
| 2022 | 97,170 |
| 2023 | 98,620 |
| 2024 | 99,440 |
| 2025 | 99,840 |
All indicators for East Renfrewshire
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 Renfrewshire | Scotland | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 22.5% | 21.0% | 20.4% | ranked 123 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 20.1% | 15.8% | 17.4% | ranked 37 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | East Renfrewshire | Scotland | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average house price (2026) | £305,723 | £200,272 | £272,474 | ranked 147 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 6.3% | 3.0% | 2.2% | ranked 35 of 360 |
Economy
| Indicator | East Renfrewshire | Scotland | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 3,115 sites | 219,565 | 3,232,440 | ranked 340 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 31.2 per 1,000 | 39.6 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 334 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 2,740 businesses | 176,000 | 2,786,975 | ranked 337 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £46,279 | £39,890 | £38,490 | ranked 37 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | East Renfrewshire | Scotland | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 75.8% | 74.5% | 76.3% | ranked 185 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 1.8% | 3.2% | 3.2% | ranked 349 of 361 |
Key points
Among the 32 local authorities in Scotland, East Renfrewshire ranks 23 by population.
Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64: 1.8% in East Renfrewshire, compared with an average of 3.2% in Scotland and 3.8% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 16.1% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Scotland for “Share of residents aged under 16”.
- Number 1 in Scotland for “Average house price”.
- “Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64”: lower than in 99% of local authorities.
- “Business sites (local units)”: lower than in 94% of local authorities.
- “House price change over 12 months”: higher than in 91% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 24,405 football pitches.
- 2.0 times denser than the UK average.
Business sectors: East Renfrewshire
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 technical16.1% ×1.2
- Wholesale and retail trade14.4% ×0.9
- Construction11.1% ×0.9
- Health and social work9.8% ×1.7
- Real estate6.9% ×1.6
- Administrative and support services6.6% ×0.8
- Information and communication6.1% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services6.0% ×0.8
Where is East Renfrewshire?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of East Renfrewshire?
East Renfrewshire has 99,840 residents (2025), ranking 300 of 361 local authorities.
How big is East Renfrewshire?
East Renfrewshire covers 174.2 km², with a density of 573 people per km².
Is the population of East Renfrewshire growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of East Renfrewshire went from 93,090 to 99,840, a change of +7.3%.
Where is East Renfrewshire?
East Renfrewshire is in Scotland (region). Latitude 55.798, longitude −4.291.
Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64: what is the figure for East Renfrewshire?
In East Renfrewshire, “Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64” stands at 1.8% (2026), ranking 349 of 361 local authorities; the UK median is 3.2%.
Business sites (local units): what is the figure for East Renfrewshire?
In East Renfrewshire, “Business sites (local units)” stands at 3,115 sites (2026), ranking 340 of 361 local authorities; the UK median is 6,830 sites.
Which local authorities border East Renfrewshire?
The nearest to East Renfrewshire are Glasgow City (6.3 km), Renfrewshire (11 km), East Dunbartonshire (16 km), North Lanarkshire (23 km), West Dunbartonshire (25 km).