Stirling's 2026 population is now estimated at 94,964.In 2025, the population of Stirling was 94,586.Stirling has grown by 378 in the last year, which represents a 0.4% annual change.These population values and projections come from World Population Review Internal Projections.
Stirling is a city that is located in Scotland. This “Gateway to the Highlands” is located on the River Forth. The last census taken in 2011 showed that the population of Scotland had a population of 36,142. However, more recent estimates show that the population has grown to 48,440. It is the third fastest growing city in Scotland.
Breaking down the population demographics in Stirling shows that there is a higher proportion of females to males, with 52.7% of the total population being female and 47.2% being male. The city has a lower than average proportion of residents under the age of 16, as well as a lower percentage of people 65 and older. The largest age group residing in Stirling is the 16-29 group, which makes up over 24% of the total population.
The large number of students contributes to changes throughout the year in terms of population. The median age for both males and females in Stirling falls below the national average.
There are approximately 20 churches located within Stirling. Religions that are observed in the area include the Church of Scotland and Roman Catholicism. Agriculture contributes to the city’s economy, and it also serves as a retail hub for surrounding areas.
Looking at past growth trends and Stirling’s role as one of the fastest-growing cities in Scotland shows that this city will only continue to see growth in its population into the future, heading quickly toward reaching 50,000 residents and beyond.
City | 2026 Pop.↓ | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| London | 9,188,200 | 0.54% |
| Birmingham | 1,199,447 | 0.67% |
| Leeds | 860,894 | 0.92% |
| Glasgow | 663,221 | 0.99% |
| Manchester | 605,521 | 1.34% |
| Cornwall | 591,594 | 0.71% |
| Sheffield | 588,768 | 0.54% |
| Bradford | 570,186 | 0.58% |
| County Durham | 543,515 | 0.51% |
| Edinburgh | 540,101 | 0.88% |
| Wiltshire | 531,890 | 0.78% |
| Liverpool | 518,060 | 0.89% |
| Bristol | 504,401 | 1.01% |
| Kirklees | 451,654 | 0.42% |
| Cheshire East | 431,445 | 1.2% |
| Croydon | 415,854 | 0.79% |
| Barnet | 411,361 | 0.78% |
| Leicester | 397,462 | 1.17% |
| Ealing | 392,217 | 0.8% |
| Cardiff | 391,495 | 0.98% |