Aberdeen Stats and Facts
Many online sources provide statistical or factual information about various aspects of the city of Aberdeen. Some of these links set out below are to general UK or Scottish websites - they have been chosen because they allow you to narrow your search to the Aberdeen area.
Aberdeen City Council - Information & Publications
If you have difficulty reading these publications you can request a copy in large print, or in a different format. For more information please email statistics@aberdeencity.gov.uk
General Information:
| Behind the Granite - Aberdeen Key Facts 2012 | Behind the Granite contains statistical information on Aberdeen, covering a wide range of topics. While the focus of the booklet is Aberdeen, some comparative information is also presented for other areas. |
| Aberdeen City and Shire Economic Future |
Aberdeen City and Shire Economic Future (ACSEF) is a joint public and private sector initiative whose main aim is to achieve strong economic growth for the area. The 'Key Statistics' section of the ACSEF website has around 60 sheets with brief statistical information on a wide range of socio-economic topics. The 'Reports' section contains the latest economic reviews and reports for the City and Shire area. |
| Demographic Fact Sheet | The National Records of Scotland has produced demographic fact sheets for all 32 Scottish Council areas. The latest fact sheet for Aberdeen City contains information on population, births, deaths, marriages and civil partnerships, and households and dwellings. |
| It's a fact! | Things you might not know about Aberdeen! |
Population:
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Population Estimates for Aberdeen City - single year age bands. |
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| 2010 Population Estimates - Aberdeen Neighbourhoods |
Population estimates for Aberdeen's 37 neighbourhoods, disaggregated by 5-year age groups. Based on data zone population estimates produced by the National Records of Scotland. |
| 2010 Population Estimates - Multi Member Wards | Population estimates for Aberdeen's 13 wards, disaggregated by 5-year age groups. |
Forecasts:
| This report contains forecasts of population and housing for Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire for the period from 2006 to 2031. Results are presented for the two Council areas and the combined Aberdeen City and Shire area. | |
| Assessment of 2008-based GRO'S Projections | This report contains an assessment of the 2008-based population and household projections produced by the General Register Office for Scotland. |
| School Roll Forecasts 2010 Based | School roll forecasts for the 2011-2019 period for all Local Authority primary and secondary schools in Aberdeen. |
Housing and Land Use:
| Published Annually this guide lists companies that are operating from major industrial areas in Aberdeen. | |
| 1st Quarter 2012 Housing Market Bulletin | Published Quarterly |
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Audits:
| Aberdeen City: Children and Young People's Audit 2011 - 2012 | Annual audit which provides robust information about the position of children and young people in Aberdeen. The purpose of the audit is to ensure that the Aberdeen Integrated Children's Services Partnership has the information it needs to plan and deliver services for children and young people and their families. |
Economic:
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Summary of the key activities and developments that have taken place in the energy sector in the Aberdeen City and Shire area over the last two years. Produced for Aberdeen City and Shire Economic Future (ACSEF). |
Census:
| 2001 Census Results - Aberdeen | This page summarises the main results of the 2001 census for Aberdeen under topics such as health, housing, occupation, travel, ethnicity and age. It also compares Aberdeen's results with other major Scottish cities and the national average. (674Kb) |
| 2001 Census Results - Aberdeen Areas | This document provides information from the 2001 Census for Aberdeen's three areas - North, Central and South. A wide range of demographic and socio-economic topics are covered. The results are presented in both numerical and percentage formats. |
| 2001 Census Results - Aberdeen Neighbourhoods | This document provides information from the 2001 Census for Aberdeen's 37 neighbourhoods. Topics such as age, housing, health, occupation, ethnicity and qualifications are covered. |
| 2001 Census Results - Aberdeen Electoral Wards | This document provides further detail from the 2001 Census on topics such as health, housing, occupation, travel, ethnicity and age. Results are displayed by electoral ward. |
| 2001 Census - Transport Statistics | This document presents information from the 2001 Census on transport issues. The following topics are covered: method of travel, distance travelled, car availability, working / studying from home and offshore workers. |
Briefing Papers:
| Population Projections Aberdeen City and Shire | 2012/01 | Summary of the 2010-based population projections for Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire, published by National Records of Scotland on 29 February 2012. |
| Corporate Sector in Aberdeen City & Shire | 2011/05 | A summary of the Aberdeen City & Shire data from Scottish Corporate Sector Statistics 2011. Analyses number of enterprises, together with their workforce and turnover. |
| Migrant Workers in Aberdeen City and Shire | 2011/04 | This paper looks at the inflow of migrant workers to the Aberdeen City and Shire area. It uses two key data sources: (a) National Insurance Number Registrations and (b) the Worker Registration Scheme. The period covered is 2002/03 to 2010/11. |
| Migration Report, Aberdeen |
2011/03 |
This paper looks at in and out migration to Aberdeen between June 2009 and June 2010, together with historical data back to 1981/82. |
| Population Report, Aberdeen City and Shire | 2011/02 | Analysis of the 2010 population estimates. Includes information on age structure, historical trends and neighbourhood populations. This updates Briefing Paper 2010/01. |
| House Prices in Aberdeen City and Shire | 2011/01 | Analysis of house price date for Aberdeen City and Shire. |
| Migrant Workers in Aberdeen City and Shire | 2010/05 | This paper looks at the inflow of migrant workers to the Aberdeen City and Shire area. It uses two key data sources: (a) National Insurance Number Registrations and (b) the Worker Registration Scheme. The period covered is 2002/03 to 2009/10. |
| Population Projections Aberdeen City and Shire | 2010/04 | Summary of the 2008-based population projections for Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire, published by the General Register Office for Scotland on 3 February 2010. |
| Household Projections Aberdeen City and Shire | 2010/03 | Summary of the 2008-based household projections for Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire, published by the General Register Office for Scotland on 20 May 2010. |
| The Importance of the Energy Sector to Aberdeen City and Shire | 2010/02 | This paper examines the impact of the energy sector on the Aberdeen City and Shire area. A range of factors are assessed - the economy, labour market, population and infrastructure. |
| Population Report, Aberdeen City and Shire | 2010/01 | Analysis of the 2009 population estimates. Includes information on age structure, historical trends and neighbourhood populations. This updates Briefing Paper 2009/02. |
| Deprivation in Aberdeen (Revised) | 2009/05 | Analysis of the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation (SIMD) 2009. |
| House Prices in Aberdeen City | 2009/04 | Analysis of house sales and prices in Aberdeen City. |
| Migrant Workers in Aberdeen City | 2009/03 | This paper looks at the inflow of migrant workers to the Aberdeen City and Shire area. It uses two key data sources: (a) National Insurance Number Registrations and (b) the Worker Registration Scheme. The period covered is 2002/03 to 2008/09. |
Feedback:
| Feedback Form | If you would like to provide feedback on any of the documents listed above, please download this form. You can return the form to us by email at: statistics@aberdeencity.gov.uk. |
Partner Links:
| www.abcol.ac.uk/ | Aberdeen College |
| www.abdn.ac.uk/ | Aberdeen University |
| www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/ | Aberdeenshire Council |
| www.acsef.co.uk/ | ACSEF |
| www.rgu.ac.uk/ | Robert Gordon University |
| www.scottish-enterprise.com/ | Scottish Enterprise |
External Links:
| Scottish Neighbourhood Statistics |
Scottish Neighbourhood Statistics provides figures on Scotland's local areas for local authorities, electoral wards, and postcodes. It provides information on health, education, poverty, unemployment, housing, population, crime and social/community issues. *If you don't know which ward you're in, you can find out by using the election-maps website (see instructions on how to use this site at the bottom of the page). |
| Aberdeen City and Shire | An information portal for residents, businesses and visitors to the Aberdeen City and Shire area. |
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Scottish Statistics |
This section of the Scottish Government website gives users links to ScotStat, Statbase (part of the Office for National Statistics site), Envonline (Scottish Environmental Statistics online), news of forthcoming statistical releases, and other Scottish statistical information. |
| Health Online | This is the homepage of NHS Scotland's Information Services. |
| Weather Statistics | Aberdeen City Council website offers a four-day weather forecast but if you require statistical information about the weather over a year, try this site, which allows you to view climate statistics in different formats by limiting searches to city, month, etc. |
Election-map website instructions
How to use the election-maps website to find out which ward you live in:
1. On the front page, choose 'local authority area' and type in 'Aberdeen City'. This will cause the words 'Aberdeen City' to appear in a box at the bottom of the page. Click on the command 'go' next to this box - this will return an overview map of Aberdeen and a more detailed map. Next, either
2. Select 'Ward' from the list of options on the right-hand side (by clicking on the empty box alongside, so that a tick appears in it), and type your postcode into the box on the top left of the page. Then click on 'go' next to the postcode map or else click on the words 'Refresh Map' on the right of the page. Your area and ward name will appear on the map. If you don't know your postcode, you can find out by using the Royal Mail Postcode Finder website.
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3. Use the maps to select the area in which you live: the detailed map goes right down to individual street level. (You can switch the overview map off once you don't need it any longer.) When you're on the part of the map that shows your street or neighbourhood, choose 'Ward' from the list of options on the right-hand side (by clicking on the empty box alongside, so that a tick appears in it). Next, click on the map itself or else click on the words 'Refresh Map' on the right of the page. The ward name will then appear on the part of the map you're in.
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