Falkirk: population and statistics
Falkirk has a population of 160,230 (2025) across 297.1 km², or 539 people per km². It ranks 158 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +1.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 160,230 residents
- 297.1 km²
- 539 people/km²
Falkirk in numbers
Population of Falkirk over time
Falkirk had 157,880 residents in 2015 and 160,230 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 158,990 |
| 2021 | 158,760 |
| 2022 | 158,450 |
| 2023 | 159,000 |
| 2024 | 159,850 |
| 2025 | 160,230 |
All indicators for Falkirk
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 | Falkirk | Scotland | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.4% | 21.0% | 20.4% | ranked 181 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 16.3% | 15.8% | 17.4% | ranked 253 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Falkirk | Scotland | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average house price (2026) | £173,046 | £200,272 | £272,474 | ranked 325 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 4.9% | 3.0% | 2.2% | ranked 65 of 360 |
Economy
| Indicator | Falkirk | Scotland | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 4,610 sites | 219,565 | 3,232,440 | ranked 282 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 28.8 per 1,000 | 39.6 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 348 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 3,630 businesses | 176,000 | 2,786,975 | ranked 300 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £38,432 | £39,890 | £38,490 | ranked 177 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Falkirk | Scotland | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 78.6% | 74.5% | 76.3% | ranked 119 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, Falkirk ranks 11 by population.
Business sites per 1,000 residents: 28.8 per 1,000 in Falkirk, compared with an average of 39.6 per 1,000 in Scotland and 46.5 per 1,000 across the UK.
Average house price: £173,046 in Falkirk, compared with an average of £200,272 in Scotland and £308,859 across the UK.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 19.2% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- “Business sites per 1,000 residents”: lower than in 97% of local authorities.
- “Average house price”: lower than in 90% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 41,616 football pitches.
- The nearest local authority is Clackmannanshire, 18.5 km away.
- The nearest larger neighbour is North Lanarkshire (343,930 residents), 21 km away.
Business sectors: Falkirk
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 trade19.2% ×1.2
- Construction12.4% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical11.7% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services8.1% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services7.7% ×1.1
- Health and social work6.3% ×1.1
- Transport and storage6.0% ×1.4
- Other service activities5.6% ×1.4
Where is Falkirk?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Falkirk?
Falkirk has 160,230 residents (2025), ranking 158 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Falkirk?
Falkirk covers 297.1 km², with a density of 539 people per km².
Is the population of Falkirk growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Falkirk went from 157,880 to 160,230, a change of +1.5%.
Where is Falkirk?
Falkirk is in Scotland (region). Latitude 56.001, longitude −3.784.
Business sites per 1,000 residents: what is the figure for Falkirk?
In Falkirk, “Business sites per 1,000 residents” stands at 28.8 per 1,000 (2026), ranking 348 of 361 local authorities; the UK median is 44.4 per 1,000.
Average house price: what is the figure for Falkirk?
In Falkirk, “Average house price” stands at £173,046 (2026), ranking 325 of 360 local authorities; the UK median is £272,474.
Which local authorities border Falkirk?
The nearest to Falkirk are Clackmannanshire (19 km), West Lothian (20 km), North Lanarkshire (21 km), East Dunbartonshire (28 km), Glasgow City (34 km).