Glasgow City: population and statistics
Glasgow City has a population of 654,330 (2025) across 174.6 km², or 3,747 people per km². It ranks 3 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +9.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 654,330 residents
- 174.6 km²
- 3,747 people/km²
Glasgow City in numbers
Population of Glasgow City over time
Glasgow City had 595,200 residents in 2015 and 654,330 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 612,710 |
| 2021 | 610,860 |
| 2022 | 622,050 |
| 2023 | 640,350 |
| 2024 | 650,320 |
| 2025 | 654,330 |
All indicators for Glasgow 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 | Glasgow City | Scotland | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 14.2% | 21.0% | 20.4% | ranked 322 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 14.8% | 15.8% | 17.4% | ranked 330 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Glasgow City | Scotland | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average house price (2026) | £193,675 | £200,272 | £272,474 | ranked 298 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 2.6% | 3.0% | 2.2% | ranked 158 of 360 |
Economy
| Indicator | Glasgow City | Scotland | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 26,595 sites | 219,565 | 3,232,440 | ranked 13 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 40.6 per 1,000 | 39.6 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 225 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 20,585 businesses | 176,000 | 2,786,975 | ranked 15 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £38,125 | £39,890 | £38,490 | ranked 185 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Glasgow City | Scotland | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 67.2% | 74.5% | 76.3% | ranked 326 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 4.9% | 3.2% | 3.2% | ranked 47 of 361 |
Key points
Among the 32 local authorities in Scotland, Glasgow City ranks 1 by population.
Employment rate, aged 16-64: 67.2% in Glasgow City, compared with an average of 74.5% in Scotland and 75.6% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 19.1% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Scotland for “Population”.
- Number 1 in Scotland for “Population density”.
- “Business sites (local units)”: higher than in 97% of local authorities.
- “Employment rate, aged 16-64”: lower than in 94% of local authorities.
- “Share of residents aged under 16”: lower than in 92% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 24,457 football pitches.
- 13.2 times denser than the UK average.
Business sectors: Glasgow 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 trade19.1% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical13.0% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services10.1% ×1.4
- Construction8.4% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services7.9% ×1.0
- Health and social work6.8% ×1.2
- Information and communication6.0% ×1.0
- Other service activities5.6% ×1.4
Where is Glasgow City?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Glasgow City?
Glasgow City has 654,330 residents (2025), ranking 3 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Glasgow City?
Glasgow City covers 174.6 km², with a density of 3,747 people per km².
Is the population of Glasgow City growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Glasgow City went from 595,200 to 654,330, a change of +9.9%.
Where is Glasgow City?
Glasgow City is in Scotland (region). Latitude 55.850, longitude −4.250.
Business sites (local units): what is the figure for Glasgow City?
In Glasgow City, “Business sites (local units)” stands at 26,595 sites (2026), ranking 13 of 361 local authorities; the UK median is 6,830 sites.
Employment rate, aged 16-64: what is the figure for Glasgow City?
In Glasgow City, “Employment rate, aged 16-64” stands at 67.2% (2025-2026), ranking 326 of 347 local authorities; the UK median is 76.3%.
Which local authorities border Glasgow City?
The nearest to Glasgow City are East Renfrewshire (6.3 km), Renfrewshire (9.2 km), East Dunbartonshire (9.5 km), North Lanarkshire (21 km), West Dunbartonshire (23 km).