Population Programme

Population Programme research and analysis

This page contains information on a range of research and analysis projects related to the Population Programme. This includes information about the Scottish Government’s independent Expert Advisory Group, including its membership and publications to date, in addition to externally commissioned research projects.

Migration and Population Expert Advisory Group

The Independent Expert Advisory Group on Migration and Population was established in October 2018. The purpose is to provide independent expert analysis and advice to Scottish Government ministers on migration and population.

Population Programme dashboard

The Population Programme dashboard can be used to monitor progress and understand the demographic challenges in Scotland.

Documents

• Population Programme dashboard 
• National Records Scotland Population Projections

Other research projects

The links below include other research reports which explore themes relating to different elements of demographic change, linked to the issues identified in the Population Strategy.

Related publications

• Extending the right to work to asylum seekers in Scotland: evaluation, analysis, and policy options
• Attitudes to family formation in Scotland
• Japan island depopulation: lessons for Scotland