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Scotland's Centenarian Population Rises by 5% in a Decade

National Records of Scotland data reveals an increase in those aged 100 and over, with a faster growth rate among men.

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An estimated 950 people aged 100 and over were living in Scotland in mid-2025, a 5% increase compared to a decade earlier, according to National Records of Scotland (NRS).

Female centenarians continue to outnumber males by four to one. However, between mid-2015 and mid-2025, the number of male centenarians increased by 17%, a significantly faster rate than the 2% increase observed in females over the same period.
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"Women still make up most of Scotland’s centenarians, but the number of men in this age group has grown faster over the past decade. These statistics help public services prepare for the needs of an ageing population. They inform decisions about housing provision, and the health and social care services people may need."

Andrew White · Head of population and migration statistics at NRS
The estimates also indicate that Scotland had 48,620 people aged 90 and over in mid-2025, representing an increase of 22% since mid-2015. Numbers in this older age group grew by 48% for males and 12% for females over the decade.
This year’s publication updates estimates for earlier years, with all percentage changes calculated using revised figures.
Based on information from the official source: National Records of Scotland (20/10/2026)

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