Working Age Population
Last updated: December 2007
The percentage of the population who are of working age is projected to decline slightly in the future.
Age structure of Scotland’s population 2006-2031
2006 |
2011 |
2016 |
2021 |
2026 |
2031 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Children |
18% |
17% |
17% |
17% |
17% |
16% |
Working Age |
63% |
63% |
63% |
62% |
62% |
60% |
Pension Age |
19% |
20% |
20% |
21% |
22% |
24% |
Note: Working age and pensionable
age populations are based on the state pension age for the given
year. Between 2010 and 2020, state pension age for women will
increase to 65. Between 2024 and 2046, state pension age will
increase in three stages from 65 years to 68 years for both
sexes.
Source: GROS mid-2006 Population Estimates and ONS 2006-based
national population projections.