Midlothian: population and statistics
Midlothian has a population of 100,390 (2025) across 355.3 km², or 283 people per km². It ranks 298 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +13.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 100,390 residents
- 355.3 km²
- 283 people/km²
Midlothian in numbers
Population of Midlothian over time
Midlothian had 88,180 residents in 2015 and 100,390 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 94,180 |
| 2021 | 95,670 |
| 2022 | 97,040 |
| 2023 | 98,350 |
| 2024 | 99,720 |
| 2025 | 100,390 |
All indicators for Midlothian
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 | Midlothian | Scotland | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 19.8% | 21.0% | 20.4% | ranked 207 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 18.6% | 15.8% | 17.4% | ranked 112 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Midlothian | Scotland | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average house price (2026) | £283,166 | £200,272 | £272,474 | ranked 166 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 1.2% | 3.0% | 2.2% | ranked 221 of 360 |
Economy
| Indicator | Midlothian | Scotland | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 3,160 sites | 219,565 | 3,232,440 | ranked 339 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 31.5 per 1,000 | 39.6 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 332 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 2,630 businesses | 176,000 | 2,786,975 | ranked 340 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £41,189 | £39,890 | £38,490 | ranked 117 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Midlothian | Scotland | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 79.6% | 74.5% | 76.3% | ranked 85 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 2.6% | 3.2% | 3.2% | ranked 238 of 361 |
Key points
Among the 32 local authorities in Scotland, Midlothian ranks 22 by population.
Employment rate, aged 16-64: 79.6% in Midlothian, compared with an average of 74.5% in Scotland and 75.6% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 16.7% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Scotland for “Population change over 10 years”.
- “Business sites (local units)”: lower than in 94% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 49,758 football pitches.
- The nearest local authority is City of Edinburgh, 9.9 km away.
- The nearest larger neighbour is City of Edinburgh (531,370 residents), 10 km away.
Business sectors: Midlothian
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than across the UK.
- Construction16.7% ×1.3
- Wholesale and retail trade15.3% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical12.9% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services8.3% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services6.4% ×0.9
- Health and social work5.7% ×1.0
- Manufacturing5.4% ×1.3
- Other service activities5.4% ×1.3
Where is Midlothian?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Midlothian?
Midlothian has 100,390 residents (2025), ranking 298 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Midlothian?
Midlothian covers 355.3 km², with a density of 283 people per km².
Is the population of Midlothian growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Midlothian went from 88,180 to 100,390, a change of +13.8%.
Where is Midlothian?
Midlothian is in Scotland (region). Latitude 55.894, longitude −3.069.
Business sites (local units): what is the figure for Midlothian?
In Midlothian, “Business sites (local units)” stands at 3,160 sites (2026), ranking 339 of 361 local authorities; the UK median is 6,830 sites.
Employment rate, aged 16-64: what is the figure for Midlothian?
In Midlothian, “Employment rate, aged 16-64” stands at 79.6% (2025-2026), ranking 85 of 347 local authorities; the UK median is 76.3%.
Which local authorities border Midlothian?
The nearest to Midlothian are City of Edinburgh (9.9 km), East Lothian (20 km), West Lothian (27 km), Fife (40 km), Falkirk (46 km).