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Perth and Kinross

Economic profile. Data last updated 2026-03-28.

Perth and Kinross supports 66,200 workplace jobs with median earnings broadly in line with the England average. Productivity (GVA per job) is ranked 28th of 391 local authorities.

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Population

154,420

↑ 6.1%

England: 58,620,101

Workplace Jobs

66,200

Median Annual Earnings

£31,851

191st of 348

England: £33,080

Median House Price

£265,265

↑ 1.8%191st of 348

England: £290,000

Price-to-Earnings

8.3x

GVA per Job

£67,580

28th of 391

England: £63,763

Source: ONS, Nomis, HM Land Registry, 2024-2025·Last updated March 2026

Demographics & Population

Mid-year population estimates (2024) and Census 2021 age profile.

Mid-year population estimate of 154,420. Population has grown by 6.1% over five years, significantly below the England rate of 11.4%. Working-age population (59.3%) is below the England average.

Population

154,420

England: 58,620,101

Working-Age (16-64)

59.3%

England: 62.9%

Under 16

15.5%

Over 65

25.2%

Source: ONS Mid-Year Population Estimates, Census 2021, 2024·Last updated March 2026

Earnings & Income

Gross annual earnings distribution, 2025.

Median annual earnings of £31,851 are in line with the England median of £33,080.

Median Annual

£31,851

England: £33,080

10th Percentile

£12,000

90th Percentile

N/A

90/10 Ratio

N/A

Gender Pay Gap

The gender pay gap is 26.2% (male median £38,785, female median £28,636). This is below the England gap of 28.2%.

Gender Pay Gap

26.2%

England: 28.2%

Source: ASHE via Nomis, 2025·Last updated March 2026

Industry Structure

Location quotients and shift-share analysis for Perth and Kinross's economy.

The most specialised sectors are Electricity, gas & air conditioning (LQ 12.52) and Agriculture, forestry & fishing (LQ 11.27). Construction shows the strongest local competitive advantage. Administrative & support services underperforms its national sectoral trend.

Largest Sector

Wholesale & retail trade

Most Specialised

Electricity, gas & air conditioning

England: LQ 12.52

Fastest Growing

Construction

Specialised Sectors

6

England: LQ > 1.25

Source: BRES via Nomis, 2020-2024·Last updated March 2026

Housing & Property Market

Estimated house prices for Perth and Kinross vs England, 2015-2025.

The median house price of £265,265 is below the England median of £290,000. The price-to-earnings ratio is 8.3x. Prices have risen 1.8% over the past year.

Median Price

£265,265

England: £290,000

Price-to-Earnings

8.3x

12-Month Change

1.8%

Source: HM Land Registry, Census 2021, 2015-2025·Last updated March 2026

Benchmark to national figures

Comparing Perth and Kinross to Scotland and Great Britain averages.

Perth and Kinross's median earnings of £31,851 are in line with the Scotland average. The claimant rate of 2.4% is lower than the GB average of 3.5%.

Median earnings

£31,851

Scotland: £32,365(2% below)
GB: £32,401(2% below)

Median house price

£265,265

Scotland: £269,541(2% below)
GB: £269,841(2% below)

Claimant rate

2.4%

Scotland: 2.8%
GB: 3.5%(1.1pp lower)

GVA per job

£67,580

Scotland: £61,363(10% above)
GB: £61,125(11% above)

Working-age population

59.3%

Scotland: 61.4%(2.1pp lower)
GB: 61.9%(2.6pp lower)

Population change (5yr)

6.1%

Scotland: 4.0%(2.1pp higher)
GB: 10.3%(4.2pp lower)

Country averages computed from local authority-level data (Scotland: 32 LAs, GB: 348 LAs). May differ slightly from official published national statistics.