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Facts and Figures

Facts and Figures

This page presents a selection of quick facts and figures about Clackmannanshire which is the second smallest local authority in Scotland stretching across 159 square km.

Our area

• The latest population figures can be found via the NRS website. The most recent Census is also available to refer to.
• Our population is 51,940 (with 25,422 males and 26,518 females) making Clackmannanshire the smallest council in mainland Scotland.
• Our largest settlement is Alloa with a population of 20,750.

People

• The latest life expectancy figures can be found via the NRS website,
• Stats relating to children and young people,
• Alloa South and East is the most deprived area in Clackmannanshire,
• Children living in poverty in Clackmannanshire is available via
  • End Child Poverty latest report and data tables​​
  • Clackmannanshire Local Child Poverty Action Report 
• The number of crimes recorded in Clackmannanshire has dropped slightly between 2018/19 and 2022/23,
• Health indicator information

Households and dwellings

• In 2023 there were 25,277 dwellings across the county with the majority in Alloa - the largest settlement of Clackmannanshire.
• The number of households reached 24,305 in 2023.
• Average household size in Scotland has been decreasing over a long period, though at a slower rate in more recent years. It decreased from 2.25 people per household in 2002 to 2.18 in 2012, and then to 2.11 in 2022. (Source: NRS)
• Council Tax charges.
  • As of 31/3/25, approximately 21% (5,104) of households (24,305) benefitted from Council Tax Reduction.
• In 2022/23, 103 new builds were completed in Clackmannanshire.

Earnings and employment

Information about local earnings and employment is produced by nomis. Please refer to their document below:

• Labour Market Profile - Clackmannanshire

Useful statistical publications

• Public Health Scotland Locality Profile 2020 - Clackmannanshire
• National Records of Scotland
  • Clackmannanshire Council Area - Demographic Factsheet
• Clackmannanshire & Stirling Health & Social Care Partnership
  • Strategic Plan and Partnership Priorities including Locality Profiles
• Scottish Statistics - Area profiles
  • Clackmannanshire
  • Clackmannanshire Central
  • Clackmannanshire East
  • Clackmannanshire North
  • Clackmannanshire South
  • Clackmannanshire West
  • Clackmannanshire and Dunblane
• Scottish Household Survey
• Equality Evidence Finder (Scottish Government)

Clackmannanshire Council reference reports

• Children's Services Plan
• Local Child Poverty Action Report
• Local Outcomes Improvement Plan
• National Improvement Framework

Consultations

• If you are interested in finding out what we are consulting on or want to share your views with us, visit Citizen Space, our consultation system.