Child Poverty in The HighlandsLocal Authorities Ranked

11.6% of children in The Highlands live in relative low-income families, before housing costs (2025).

All 2 local authorities in The Highlands, ranked by children in low-income families. Data: Department for Work and Pensions (2022 to 2025), Open Government Licence v3.0.

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RankLocal authorityChildren in low-income families
1Highland12.0%
2Argyll and Bute10.4%