Scotland’s Census 2022 - Ethnic group, national identity, language and religion
This report presents census data on religion, ethnic group, country of birth, national identity and language. These statistics show how Scotland, its people and its culture are changing. Key themes include migration and Scotland’s ageing population.
Headline figures:
- For the first time in Scotland’s Census, the majority of people said they had no religion. In 2022 51.1% of people had no religion, up from 36.7% in 2011.
- The percentage of people in Scotland with a minority ethnic background increased from 8.2% in 2011 to 12.9% in 2022. This is a larger increase than over the previous decade (from 4.5% to 8.2%).
- People from non-white ethnic backgrounds now account for just over 7% of Scotland's population, up from 4% in 2011.
- While Scotland’s population is ageing, migration from the rest of the UK and overseas means we have more people in younger age groups than we otherwise would.
Last modified on 28 May 2024
