Na h-Eileanan Siar: population and statistics
Na h-Eileanan Siar has a population of 25,770 (2025) across 3,096.6 km², or 8.3 people per km². It ranks 357 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is falling: −4.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 25,770 residents
- 3,096.6 km²
- 8 people/km²
Na h-Eileanan Siar in numbers
Population of Na h-Eileanan Siar over time
Na h-Eileanan Siar had 26,930 residents in 2015 and 25,770 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 26,080 |
| 2021 | 26,160 |
| 2022 | 26,120 |
| 2023 | 26,000 |
| 2024 | 25,930 |
| 2025 | 25,770 |
All indicators for Na h-Eileanan Siar
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 | Na h-Eileanan Siar | Scotland | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 28.1% | 21.0% | 20.4% | ranked 26 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 14.3% | 15.8% | 17.4% | ranked 340 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Na h-Eileanan Siar | Scotland | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average house price (2026) | £139,518 | £200,272 | £272,474 | ranked 352 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 6.7% | 3.0% | 2.2% | ranked 31 of 360 |
Economy
| Indicator | Na h-Eileanan Siar | Scotland | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 1,560 sites | 219,565 | 3,232,440 | ranked 359 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 60.5 per 1,000 | 39.6 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 36 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 1,230 businesses | 176,000 | 2,786,975 | ranked 359 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £33,442 | £39,890 | £38,490 | ranked 325 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Na h-Eileanan Siar | Scotland | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 70.0% | 74.5% | 76.3% | ranked 302 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 1.9% | 3.2% | 3.2% | ranked 345 of 361 |
Key points
Among the 32 local authorities in Scotland, Na h-Eileanan Siar ranks 30 by population.
Average house price: £139,518 in Na h-Eileanan Siar, compared with an average of £200,272 in Scotland and £308,859 across the UK.
Largest business sector: Agriculture, forestry and fishing, with 22.0% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- “Business sites (local units)”: lower than in 99% of local authorities.
- “Average house price”: lower than in 98% of local authorities.
- “Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64”: lower than in 96% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 433,696 football pitches.
- 34.3 times less dense than the UK average.
- The nearest local authority is Highland, 123.7 km away.
- The nearest larger neighbour is Highland (237,260 residents), 124 km away.
Business sectors: Na h-Eileanan Siar
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 fishing22.0% ×4.9
- Wholesale and retail trade11.8% ×0.7
- Accommodation and food services8.9% ×1.3
- Construction8.3% ×0.7
- Administrative and support services6.7% ×0.8
- Professional, scientific and technical6.4% ×0.5
- Health and social work6.4% ×1.1
- Manufacturing5.4% ×1.3
Where is Na h-Eileanan Siar?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Na h-Eileanan Siar?
Na h-Eileanan Siar has 25,770 residents (2025), ranking 357 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Na h-Eileanan Siar?
Na h-Eileanan Siar covers 3,096.6 km², with a density of 8 people per km².
Is the population of Na h-Eileanan Siar growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Na h-Eileanan Siar went from 26,930 to 25,770, a change of −4.3%.
Where is Na h-Eileanan Siar?
Na h-Eileanan Siar is in Scotland (region). Latitude 57.760, longitude −7.020.
Business sites (local units): what is the figure for Na h-Eileanan Siar?
In Na h-Eileanan Siar, “Business sites (local units)” stands at 1,560 sites (2026), ranking 359 of 361 local authorities; the UK median is 6,830 sites.
Average house price: what is the figure for Na h-Eileanan Siar?
In Na h-Eileanan Siar, “Average house price” stands at £139,518 (2026), ranking 352 of 360 local authorities; the UK median is £272,474.
Which local authorities border Na h-Eileanan Siar?
The nearest to Na h-Eileanan Siar are Highland (124 km), Argyll and Bute (219 km), Moray (228 km), Stirling (234 km), Inverclyde (249 km).