Authority → West Dunbartonshire

West Dunbartonshire Population

Here are the latest population statistics on West Dunbartonshire in the United Kingdom. The data is updated regularly per the latest population statistics releases.

Last update: April 22, 2024

87,800

Population

14.4%

Unqualified

3.4%

Unemployment

£31,044

Salary

£177,638

Property

Quick answer: West Dunbartonshire is a local authority in Scotland. The population of West Dunbartonshire is 87,800. The population per square mile of West Dunbartonshire is 1,432. The average salary in West Dunbartonshire is £31,044 per year. The average property price in West Dunbartonshire is £177,638.


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West Dunbartonshire Demographics


The population of West Dunbartonshire is 87,800. The population per square mile of West Dunbartonshire is 1,432. The population has decreased by 500 in the past year. The population has decreased by 18,000 since 1981.


There are more females in West Dunbartonshire. They account for 52.2% of the population.


West Dunbartonshire Employment


75.3% of the people in West Dunbartonshire are in employment. There are more females in employment. The definition of employment is being employed or self-employed and aged 16 to 64.


The unemployment rate in West Dunbartonshire is 3.4%. The definition of unemployment is being economically active but unemployed. The average unemployment rate nationally is 3.8%.


West Dunbartonshire Student Population


The student population of West Dunbartonshire is 2,400. Students account for 18.4% of the economically inactive population aged 16 to 64.


78.7% of the people in West Dunbartonshire have an NVQ1 qualification. 68.4% have an NVQ2 qualification. 53.3% have an NVQ3 qualification. 36.0% have an NVQ4 qualification.


14.4% of the people in West Dunbartonshire have no qualifications. The national average for people with no qualifications is 6.6%.


West Dunbartonshire Economy


There are 1,785 businesses in West Dunbartonshire. 86.2% are micro businesses. 11.9% are small businesses. 1.3% are medium businesses. 0.5% are large businesses.


The biggest industry employers in West Dunbartonshire are human health and social work activities businesses.


West Dunbartonshire Salary


The average salary in West Dunbartonshire is £31,044 per year. Males earn 5.0% more.


Salaries in West Dunbartonshire are 7.01% less than the national average of £33,384.


West Dunbartonshire Property


The average property price in West Dunbartonshire is £177,638. The national average property price is £294,910.


Average property prices by type in West Dunbartonshire: £310,154 for detached houses. £175,855 for semi-detached houses. £132,515 for terrace houses. £92,029 for flats.