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Publication - Statistics

Community Learning and Development (CLD) - Statistics Brief

Published
17 July 2024
From
Director for Lifelong Learning and Skills, +1 more … Minister for Higher and Further Education; and Minister for Veterans
Directorate
Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Communities and third sector, Cost of living crisis, +3 more … Education, Equality and rights, Work and skills
ISBN
9781836015208

This statistics brief presents data relevant to CLD in Scotland. While the Scottish Government does not collect or publish data on participation in, and the impact of, CLD, several sources provide information on the communities CLD is trying to reach.

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Population of Scotland

  • Over one million people in Scotland are aged 65 and over.
  • This is over a quarter of a million higher than the number of people aged under 15 (832,300).
  • The number of people in older age groups (65+) increased by 22.5% since 2011.

Scotland’s Census first results | Scotland's Census

By 2045:

  • The number of people aged 65 and over is projected to grow by nearly a third.
  • The number of children is projected to fall by nearly a fifth.
  • The population aged 16-64 is projected to fall slightly (-3%).

Projected Population of Scotland (NRS 2020)

Last update: 27 January 2023

Contact

Email: socialresearch@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

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