Moray: population and statistics
Moray has a population of 94,730 (2025) across 2,237.6 km², or 42.3 people per km². It ranks 312 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is stable: −0.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 94,730 residents
- 2,237.6 km²
- 42 people/km²
Moray in numbers
Population of Moray over time
Moray had 94,800 residents in 2015 and 94,730 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 93,870 |
| 2021 | 94,270 |
| 2022 | 94,300 |
| 2023 | 94,790 |
| 2024 | 94,890 |
| 2025 | 94,730 |
All indicators for Moray
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 | Moray | Scotland | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 24.1% | 21.0% | 20.4% | ranked 92 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 15.8% | 15.8% | 17.4% | ranked 282 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Moray | Scotland | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average house price (2026) | £204,008 | £200,272 | £272,474 | ranked 284 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 5.6% | 3.0% | 2.2% | ranked 48 of 360 |
Economy
| Indicator | Moray | Scotland | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 3,930 sites | 219,565 | 3,232,440 | ranked 320 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 41.5 per 1,000 | 39.6 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 214 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 3,120 businesses | 176,000 | 2,786,975 | ranked 325 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £33,943 | £39,890 | £38,490 | ranked 318 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Moray | Scotland | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 78.4% | 74.5% | 76.3% | ranked 126 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, Moray ranks 24 by population.
Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross): £33,943 in Moray, compared with an average of £39,890 in Scotland and £39,498 across the UK.
House price change over 12 months: 5.6% in Moray, compared with an average of 3.0% in Scotland and 1.9% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 16.0% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- “Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross)”: lower than in 91% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 313,384 football pitches.
- 6.7 times less dense than the UK average.
- The nearest local authority is Aberdeenshire, 73.9 km away.
- The nearest larger neighbour is Aberdeenshire (264,640 residents), 74 km away.
Business sectors: Moray
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than across the UK.
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing16.0% ×3.6
- Wholesale and retail trade15.3% ×1.0
- Construction12.9% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services8.6% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical8.5% ×0.6
- Manufacturing6.5% ×1.5
- Administrative and support services6.5% ×0.8
- Health and social work5.7% ×1.0
Where is Moray?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Moray?
Moray has 94,730 residents (2025), ranking 312 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Moray?
Moray covers 2,237.6 km², with a density of 42 people per km².
Is the population of Moray growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Moray went from 94,800 to 94,730, a change of −0.1%.
Where is Moray?
Moray is in Scotland (region). Latitude 57.417, longitude −3.250.
Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross): what is the figure for Moray?
In Moray, “Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross)” stands at £33,943 (2025), ranking 318 of 348 local authorities; the UK median is £38,490.
House price change over 12 months: what is the figure for Moray?
In Moray, “House price change over 12 months” stands at 5.6% (2026), ranking 48 of 360 local authorities; the UK median is 2.2%.
Which local authorities border Moray?
The nearest to Moray are Aberdeenshire (74 km), Aberdeen City (75 km), Angus (86 km), Highland (105 km), Dundee City (108 km).