How dense is the population in Scotland?

Scotland has a relatively low population density compared to other parts of the United Kingdom. As of 2022, the population density of Scotland is approximately 65 people per square kilometer. This means that there are an average of 65 people living in each square kilometer of land in Scotland.

For comparison, the population density of England is around 420 people per square kilometer, while the population density of Wales is around 143 people per square kilometer. The population density of Scotland is similar to that of some other European countries, such as Sweden and Finland.

The population of Scotland is not evenly distributed throughout the country. The majority of people live in the Central Belt, which is the area between Glasgow and Edinburgh. The Highlands and Islands of Scotland are much less populated, with some areas having population densities of less than 10 people per square kilometer.