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
- 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:
Useful statistical publications
Clackmannanshire Council reference reports
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.
For Further Information Contact
Communications and Community
Kilncraigs, Greenside Street, Alloa, FK10 1EB
Tel: 01259 450000
Email: customerservice@clacks.gov.uk