North Lanarkshire: population and statistics
North Lanarkshire has a population of 343,930 (2025) across 472.3 km², or 728 people per km². It ranks 37 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +1.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 343,930 residents
- 472.3 km²
- 728 people/km²
North Lanarkshire in numbers
Population of North Lanarkshire over time
North Lanarkshire had 338,750 residents in 2015 and 343,930 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 341,400 |
| 2021 | 341,280 |
| 2022 | 340,920 |
| 2023 | 342,410 |
| 2024 | 343,550 |
| 2025 | 343,930 |
All indicators for North Lanarkshire
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 | North Lanarkshire | Scotland | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.9% | 21.0% | 20.4% | ranked 229 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 17.1% | 15.8% | 17.4% | ranked 202 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | North Lanarkshire | Scotland | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average house price (2026) | £158,591 | £200,272 | £272,474 | ranked 338 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 3.6% | 3.0% | 2.2% | ranked 112 of 360 |
Economy
| Indicator | North Lanarkshire | Scotland | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 10,190 sites | 219,565 | 3,232,440 | ranked 90 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 29.6 per 1,000 | 39.6 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 344 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 7,910 businesses | 176,000 | 2,786,975 | ranked 120 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £41,070 | £39,890 | £38,490 | ranked 119 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | North Lanarkshire | Scotland | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 73.6% | 74.5% | 76.3% | ranked 238 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 3.1% | 3.2% | 3.2% | ranked 183 of 361 |
Key points
Among the 32 local authorities in Scotland, North Lanarkshire ranks 4 by population.
Business sites per 1,000 residents: 29.6 per 1,000 in North Lanarkshire, compared with an average of 39.6 per 1,000 in Scotland and 46.5 per 1,000 across the UK.
Average house price: £158,591 in North Lanarkshire, compared with an average of £200,272 in Scotland and £308,859 across the UK.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 18.6% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- “Business sites per 1,000 residents”: lower than in 95% of local authorities.
- “Average house price”: lower than in 94% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 66,148 football pitches.
- 2.6 times denser than the UK average.
- The nearest local authority is Glasgow City, 20.6 km away.
- The nearest larger neighbour is Glasgow City (654,330 residents), 21 km away.
Business sectors: North Lanarkshire
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 trade18.6% ×1.2
- Construction16.9% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical8.9% ×0.6
- Transport and storage8.0% ×1.9
- Administrative and support services7.6% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services6.8% ×1.0
- Manufacturing5.3% ×1.2
- Health and social work5.2% ×0.9
Where is North Lanarkshire?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of North Lanarkshire?
North Lanarkshire has 343,930 residents (2025), ranking 37 of 361 local authorities.
How big is North Lanarkshire?
North Lanarkshire covers 472.3 km², with a density of 728 people per km².
Is the population of North Lanarkshire growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of North Lanarkshire went from 338,750 to 343,930, a change of +1.5%.
Where is North Lanarkshire?
North Lanarkshire is in Scotland (region). Latitude 55.829, longitude −3.922.
Business sites per 1,000 residents: what is the figure for North Lanarkshire?
In North Lanarkshire, “Business sites per 1,000 residents” stands at 29.6 per 1,000 (2026), ranking 344 of 361 local authorities; the UK median is 44.4 per 1,000.
Average house price: what is the figure for North Lanarkshire?
In North Lanarkshire, “Average house price” stands at £158,591 (2026), ranking 338 of 360 local authorities; the UK median is £272,474.
Which local authorities border North Lanarkshire?
The nearest to North Lanarkshire are Glasgow City (21 km), Falkirk (21 km), East Dunbartonshire (22 km), East Renfrewshire (23 km), South Lanarkshire (27 km).