Local authority · S12000017
Highland since 2017
Every series published for Highland that reaches back to 2017, compared with its latest published period. Both ends are the publisher’s own figures and the difference is those two numbers subtracted. No year is interpolated, and where a series starts later than the year you picked it says so instead of being extended backwards.
What changed
- £1,163Year ending March 2017£1,634Year ending March 2027
Band D council tax in Scotland
In Highland, band D council tax in Scotland rose from £1,163 in the year ending March 2017 to £1,634 in the year ending March 2027, a change of £471 or 40.5%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (Scottish Government).
The cash comparison stands alone here: the CPI index is not published for March 2027, the month the later period ends in, so no real-terms change can be shown.
How this figure was worked out
£1,634 in the year ending March 2027 − £1,163 in the year ending March 2017 = £471, or +40.5% of the earlier figure
The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 1,633.99 and 1,163.00, and 1,633.99 − 1,163.00 = 470.99.
Published by Scottish Government. Cash terms: these figures are not adjusted for inflation (the metric’s own page has a real-terms view).
In Highland, band D council tax in Scotland rose from £1,163 in the year ending March 2017 to £1,634 in the year ending March 2027, a change of £471 or 40.5%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (Scottish Government).
Civometry · Highland - 10,088Year ending March 201710,202Year ending March 2026
Crimes recorded by the police in Scotland
In Highland, crimes recorded by the police in Scotland rose from 10,088 in the year ending March 2017 to 10,202 in the year ending March 2026, a change of 114 or 1.1% (Scottish Government).
How this figure was worked out
10,202 in the year ending March 2026 − 10,088 in the year ending March 2017 = 114, or +1.1% of the earlier figure
Published by Scottish Government.
In Highland, crimes recorded by the police in Scotland rose from 10,088 in the year ending March 2017 to 10,202 in the year ending March 2026, a change of 114 or 1.1% (Scottish Government).
Civometry · Highland - 430.1Year ending March 2017429.9Year ending March 2026
Crimes and offences recorded in Scotland per 10,000 people
In Highland, crimes and offences recorded in Scotland per 10,000 people fell from 430.1 in the year ending March 2017 to 429.9 in the year ending March 2026, a change of 0.1 or 0.0% (Scottish Government).
How this figure was worked out
429.9 in the year ending March 2026 − 430.1 in the year ending March 2017 = −0.1, or −0.0% of the earlier figure
The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 429.94 and 430.06, and 429.94 − 430.06 = 0.13.
Published by Scottish Government.
In Highland, crimes and offences recorded in Scotland per 10,000 people fell from 430.1 in the year ending March 2017 to 429.9 in the year ending March 2026, a change of 0.1 or 0.0% (Scottish Government).
Civometry · Highland - 14,018201712,1172023
Mean domestic gas consumption per meter
In Highland, mean domestic gas consumption per meter fell from 14,018 in 2017 to 12,117 in 2023, a change of 1,901 or 13.6% (DESNZ).
How this figure was worked out
12,117 in 2023 − 14,018 in 2017 = −1,901, or −13.6% of the earlier figure
The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 12,117.09 and 14,018.40, and 12,117.09 − 14,018.40 = 1,901.32.
Published by DESNZ; the earlier years come from Mean domestic gas consumption per meter, 2012 onwards.
In Highland, mean domestic gas consumption per meter fell from 14,018 in 2017 to 12,117 in 2023, a change of 1,901 or 13.6% (DESNZ).
Civometry · Highland - 4,77520174,0882023
Mean domestic electricity consumption per meter
In Highland, mean domestic electricity consumption per meter fell from 4,775 in 2017 to 4,088 in 2023, a change of 687 or 14.4% (DESNZ).
How this figure was worked out
4,088 in 2023 − 4,775 in 2017 = −687, or −14.4% of the earlier figure
The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 4,087.55 and 4,774.74, and 4,087.55 − 4,774.74 = 687.18.
Published by DESNZ; the earlier years come from Mean domestic electricity consumption per meter, 2012 onwards.
In Highland, mean domestic electricity consumption per meter fell from 4,775 in 2017 to 4,088 in 2023, a change of 687 or 14.4% (DESNZ).
Civometry · Highland - 172017 Q162024 Q3
People resettled in each council area
In Highland, people resettled in each council area fell from 17 in 2017 Q1 to 6 in 2024 Q3, a change of 11 or 64.7% (Home Office).
How this figure was worked out
6 in 2024 Q3 − 17 in 2017 Q1 = −11, or −64.7% of the earlier figure
Published by Home Office.
In Highland, people resettled in each council area fell from 17 in 2017 Q1 to 6 in 2024 Q3, a change of 11 or 64.7% (Home Office).
Civometry · Highland - £28,2622017£39,7402025
Median annual pay, full-time employees, by area of residence
In Highland, median annual pay, full-time employees, by area of residence rose from £28,262 in 2017 to £39,740 in 2025, a change of £11,478 or 40.6%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).
In real terms (2025 prices, ONS CPI all-items index) that is £37,746 then against £39,740 now — up 5.3%.
How this figure was worked out
£39,740 in 2025 − £28,262 in 2017 = £11,478, or +40.6% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from Median annual pay, full-time employees, by area of residence, 2002 to 2023. Cash terms: these figures are not adjusted for inflation (the metric’s own page has a real-terms view).
In Highland, median annual pay, full-time employees, by area of residence rose from £28,262 in 2017 to £39,740 in 2025, a change of £11,478 or 40.6%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).
Civometry · Highland - £40,5652024£40,6822025
Median annual pay, male full-time employees, by area of residence
In Highland, median annual pay, male full-time employees, by area of residence rose from £40,565 in 2024 to £40,682 in 2025, a change of £117 or 0.3%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).
In real terms (2025 prices, ONS CPI all-items index) that is £41,911 then against £40,682 now — down 2.9%.
This series begins in 2024, after 2017, so the comparison starts there. Nothing earlier is published for this area.
How this figure was worked out
£40,682 in 2025 − £40,565 in 2024 = £117, or +0.3% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS. Cash terms: these figures are not adjusted for inflation (the metric’s own page has a real-terms view).
In Highland, median annual pay, male full-time employees, by area of residence rose from £40,565 in 2024 to £40,682 in 2025, a change of £117 or 0.3%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).
Civometry · Highland - £36,7582024£35,3812025
Median annual pay, female full-time employees, by area of residence
In Highland, median annual pay, female full-time employees, by area of residence fell from £36,758 in 2024 to £35,381 in 2025, a change of £1,377 or 3.7%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).
In real terms (2025 prices, ONS CPI all-items index) that is £37,978 then against £35,381 now — down 6.8%.
This series begins in 2024, after 2017, so the comparison starts there. Nothing earlier is published for this area.
How this figure was worked out
£35,381 in 2025 − £36,758 in 2024 = −£1,377, or −3.7% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS. Cash terms: these figures are not adjusted for inflation (the metric’s own page has a real-terms view).
In Highland, median annual pay, female full-time employees, by area of residence fell from £36,758 in 2024 to £35,381 in 2025, a change of £1,377 or 3.7%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).
Civometry · Highland - £5452017£7752025
Median weekly pay, full-time employees, by area of residence
In Highland, median weekly pay, full-time employees, by area of residence rose from £545 in 2017 to £775 in 2025, a change of £231 or 42.4%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).
In real terms (2025 prices, ONS CPI all-items index) that is £727 then against £775 now — up 6.6%.
How this figure was worked out
£775 in 2025 − £545 in 2017 = £231, or +42.4% of the earlier figure
The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 775.10 and 544.50, and 775.10 − 544.50 = 230.60.
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from Median weekly pay, full-time employees, by area of residence, 2002 to 2023. Cash terms: these figures are not adjusted for inflation (the metric’s own page has a real-terms view).
In Highland, median weekly pay, full-time employees, by area of residence rose from £545 in 2017 to £775 in 2025, a change of £231 or 42.4%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).
Civometry · Highland - 2,700January 20173,170July 2026
People claiming unemployment-related benefits
In Highland, people claiming unemployment-related benefits rose from 2,700 in January 2017 to 3,170 in July 2026, a change of 470 or 17.4% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
3,170 in July 2026 − 2,700 in January 2017 = 470, or +17.4% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS.
In Highland, people claiming unemployment-related benefits rose from 2,700 in January 2017 to 3,170 in July 2026, a change of 470 or 17.4% (ONS).
Civometry · Highland - 1.9%January 20172.2%July 2026
Claimants as a proportion of residents aged 16 to 64
In Highland, claimants as a proportion of residents aged 16 to 64 rose from 1.9% in January 2017 to 2.2% in July 2026, a change of 0.3% or 15.8% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
2.2% in July 2026 − 1.9% in January 2017 = 0.3%, or +15.8% of the earlier figure
The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 2.20 and 1.90, and 2.20 − 1.90 = 0.30.
Published by ONS.
In Highland, claimants as a proportion of residents aged 16 to 64 rose from 1.9% in January 2017 to 2.2% in July 2026, a change of 0.3% or 15.8% (ONS).
Civometry · Highland - £154,503January 2017£221,000June 2026
In Highland, average house price rose from £154,503 in January 2017 to £221,000 in June 2026, a change of £66,497 or 43.0%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (HM Land Registry).
In real terms (June 2026 prices, ONS CPI all-items index) that is £217,127 then against £221,000 now — up 1.8%.
How this figure was worked out
£221,000 in June 2026 − £154,503 in January 2017 = £66,497, or +43.0% of the earlier figure
Published by HM Land Registry. Cash terms: these figures are not adjusted for inflation (the metric’s own page has a real-terms view).
In Highland, average house price rose from £154,503 in January 2017 to £221,000 in June 2026, a change of £66,497 or 43.0%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (HM Land Registry).
Civometry · Highland - 3.5%January 20174.8%June 2026
In Highland, house price annual change rose from 3.5% in January 2017 to 4.8% in June 2026, a change of 1.3% or 37.1% (HM Land Registry).
How this figure was worked out
4.8% in June 2026 − 3.5% in January 2017 = 1.3%, or +37.1% of the earlier figure
The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 4.80 and 3.50, and 4.80 − 3.50 = 1.30.
Published by HM Land Registry.
In Highland, house price annual change rose from 3.5% in January 2017 to 4.8% in June 2026, a change of 1.3% or 37.1% (HM Land Registry).
Civometry · Highland - 720Year to mid-20171,320Year to mid-2024
Net internal migration by local authority
In Highland, net internal migration by local authority rose from 720 in Year to mid-2017 to 1,320 in Year to mid-2024, a change of 600 or 83.3% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
1,320 in Year to mid-2024 − 720 in Year to mid-2017 = 600, or +83.3% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from Internal migration net by local authority, 2012 to 2024.
In Highland, net internal migration by local authority rose from 720 in Year to mid-2017 to 1,320 in Year to mid-2024, a change of 600 or 83.3% (ONS).
Civometry · Highland - 1,260Year to mid-20171,120Year to mid-2024
International migration into a local authority
In Highland, international migration into a local authority fell from 1,260 in Year to mid-2017 to 1,120 in Year to mid-2024, a change of 140 or 11.1% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
1,120 in Year to mid-2024 − 1,260 in Year to mid-2017 = −140, or −11.1% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from International migration in by local authority, 2012 to 2024.
In Highland, international migration into a local authority fell from 1,260 in Year to mid-2017 to 1,120 in Year to mid-2024, a change of 140 or 11.1% (ONS).
Civometry · Highland - 1,150Year to mid-2017660Year to mid-2024
International migration out of a local authority
In Highland, international migration out of a local authority fell from 1,150 in Year to mid-2017 to 660 in Year to mid-2024, a change of 490 or 42.6% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
660 in Year to mid-2024 − 1,150 in Year to mid-2017 = −490, or −42.6% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from International migration out by local authority, 2012 to 2024.
In Highland, international migration out of a local authority fell from 1,150 in Year to mid-2017 to 660 in Year to mid-2024, a change of 490 or 42.6% (ONS).
Civometry · Highland - 120Year to mid-2017470Year to mid-2024
Net international migration by local authority
In Highland, net international migration by local authority rose from 120 in Year to mid-2017 to 470 in Year to mid-2024, a change of 350 or 291.7% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
470 in Year to mid-2024 − 120 in Year to mid-2017 = 350, or +291.7% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from International migration net by local authority, 2012 to 2024.
In Highland, net international migration by local authority rose from 120 in Year to mid-2017 to 470 in Year to mid-2024, a change of 350 or 291.7% (ONS).
Civometry · Highland - 2,097Year to mid-20171,814Year to mid-2024
In Highland, births by local authority fell from 2,097 in Year to mid-2017 to 1,814 in Year to mid-2024, a change of 283 or 13.5% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
1,814 in Year to mid-2024 − 2,097 in Year to mid-2017 = −283, or −13.5% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from Births by local authority, 2012 to 2024.
In Highland, births by local authority fell from 2,097 in Year to mid-2017 to 1,814 in Year to mid-2024, a change of 283 or 13.5% (ONS).
Civometry · Highland - 2,513Year to mid-20172,815Year to mid-2024
In Highland, deaths by local authority rose from 2,513 in Year to mid-2017 to 2,815 in Year to mid-2024, a change of 302 or 12.0% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
2,815 in Year to mid-2024 − 2,513 in Year to mid-2017 = 302, or +12.0% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from Deaths by local authority, 2012 to 2024.
In Highland, deaths by local authority rose from 2,513 in Year to mid-2017 to 2,815 in Year to mid-2024, a change of 302 or 12.0% (ONS).
Civometry · Highland - -416Year to mid-2017-1,001Year to mid-2024
Births minus deaths by local authority
In Highland, births minus deaths by local authority fell from -416 in Year to mid-2017 to -1,001 in Year to mid-2024, a change of 585 or 140.6% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
-1,001 in Year to mid-2024 − -416 in Year to mid-2017 = −585, or −140.6% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from Natural change by local authority, 2012 to 2024.
In Highland, births minus deaths by local authority fell from -416 in Year to mid-2017 to -1,001 in Year to mid-2024, a change of 585 or 140.6% (ONS).
Civometry · Highland - -194Year to mid-2017-19Year to mid-2024
Other population change by local authority
In Highland, other population change by local authority rose from -194 in Year to mid-2017 to -19 in Year to mid-2024, a change of 175 or 90.2% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
-19 in Year to mid-2024 − -194 in Year to mid-2017 = 175, or +90.2% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from Other population change by local authority, 2012 to 2024.
In Highland, other population change by local authority rose from -194 in Year to mid-2017 to -19 in Year to mid-2024, a change of 175 or 90.2% (ONS).
Civometry · Highland - £883m2017 Q1£1.4bn2026 Q2
In Highland, outstanding council borrowing rose from £883m in 2017 Q1 to £1.4bn in 2026 Q2, a change of £547.3m or 62.0%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (MHCLG).
In real terms (2026 Q2 prices, ONS CPI all-items index) that is £1.2bn then against £1.4bn now — up 16.5%.
How this figure was worked out
£1.4bn in 2026 Q2 − £883m in 2017 Q1 = £547.3m, or +62.0% of the earlier figure
The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 1,430.23 and 882.97, and 1,430.23 − 882.97 = 547.26.
Published by MHCLG; the earlier years come from Outstanding council borrowing, 2010 to 2020. Cash terms: these figures are not adjusted for inflation (the metric’s own page has a real-terms view).
In Highland, outstanding council borrowing rose from £883m in 2017 Q1 to £1.4bn in 2026 Q2, a change of £547.3m or 62.0%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (MHCLG).
Civometry · Highland - £62.5m2020 Q2£96.1m2026 Q2
In Highland, council investments held rose from £62.5m in 2020 Q2 to £96.1m in 2026 Q2, a change of £33.6m or 53.8%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (MHCLG).
In real terms (2026 Q2 prices, ONS CPI all-items index) that is £82m then against £96.1m now — up 17.2%.
This series begins in 2020 Q2, after 2017, so the comparison starts there. Nothing earlier is published for this area.
How this figure was worked out
£96.1m in 2026 Q2 − £62.5m in 2020 Q2 = £33.6m, or +53.8% of the earlier figure
The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 96.10 and 62.50, and 96.10 − 62.50 = 33.60.
Published by MHCLG. Cash terms: these figures are not adjusted for inflation (the metric’s own page has a real-terms view).
In Highland, council investments held rose from £62.5m in 2020 Q2 to £96.1m in 2026 Q2, a change of £33.6m or 53.8%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (MHCLG).
Civometry · Highland - 234,800Mid-2017237,290Mid-2024
In Highland, population by local authority rose from 234,800 in Mid-2017 to 237,290 in Mid-2024, a change of 2,490 or 1.1% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
237,290 in Mid-2024 − 234,800 in Mid-2017 = 2,490, or +1.1% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS.
In Highland, population by local authority rose from 234,800 in Mid-2017 to 237,290 in Mid-2024, a change of 2,490 or 1.1% (ONS).
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