Demography. The population of Caithness in 2018 was 25,413, with a slightly higher proportion of over 65- year-olds compared to the Highland Council area. Table SC13 demonstrates that if current trends continue, the total population is projected to decrease by 21% by 2041, with a much larger reduction seen in children and adults of working age. Older people will increasingly make up greater proportions of the population and the number of people aged over 85 years of age is projected to more than double by 2041. 00-14 4,028 2,719 -32.5 -9.8 15-34 5,481 3,621 -33.9 -9.9 35-64 10,475 7,123 -32.0 -10.7 65-74 3,253 2,759 -15.2 8.0 75-84 1,937 2,807 44.9 74.8 85+ 633 1,340 111.7 140.6 total 25,807 20,367 -21.1 1.4 In 30 years, it is projected that the ratio of people of working age to those aged over 65 years will have significantly reduced. In 2018 there were 26 people of working age for every 10 people aged 65 years or older living in Caithness. By 2041 this figure will have reached a low of 15 people of working age for every 10 people aged 65 years and older. The demand for services in the area will need to be met by a declining and ageing workforce in the future.
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