NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Use 4 February 2010a HUGE POPULATION INCREASE EXPECTED FOR PERTH & KINROSS The Registrar General has revealed that Scotland’s population is due to increase by 7% over the next 25 years, meaning that there will be 5.5 million people living in Scotland by 2033. The population increase is expected to be unevenly spread with Perth and Kinross set to experience one of the largest growths in residents. Registrar General Duncan Macniven also stated that Perth and Kinross was to see a large increase in the number of children in the area, with the number of 0-15 year olds rising by 24%, the second largest rise in Scotland. More information can be found at: http://www.gro-scotland.gov.uk/statistics/publications-and-data/popproj/projected-population-of-scotland-2008-based/list-of-figures.html Commenting, Murdo said: “The Registrar General’s population forecasts indicate that the Perth and Kinross area is one of the most popular and desirable places to live in Scotland. The figures released by the Registrar General show that Perth & Kinross will see one of the largest increases in population in Scotland. “Perth & Kinross must be ready for this increase in population and planning must take place now to improve our infrastructure as so we can deal with this population boom. Issues such as the requirement of more local amenities, more schools and more services need to be planned out. “I will continue to work hard in the Scottish Parliament to make sure that Perth and Kinross is ready for the challenges that lie ahead.” ENDS   back to top of page