Scotland · single-tier councils · 2024-25
Aberdeen City Council budget and spending
Aberdeen City Council had net current service expenditure of £510.9m in 2024-25, about £2,219 for each of its 230,180 residents. By total budget it is 81st highest of 185 single-tier councils.
- Net service spending, 2024-25
- £510.9m
- Spend per resident
- £2,219
- 72nd of 185 single-tier councils
- Population (mid-2025)
- 230,180
- ONS mid-year estimate
- Rank by total budget
- 81st
- of 185 single-tier councils
This is the council budget only (net current service expenditure). NHS, pensions, Universal Credit and debt interest are not included. In two-tier counties, education and social care sit with the county, not the district.
Where Aberdeen City Council spends its money
- Education£268.9m
52.6% of the budget
- Social work£189.7m
37.1% of the budget
- Environment£32.0m
6.3% of the budget
- Central services£23.0m
4.5% of the budget
- Culture£22.0m
4.3% of the budget
- Housing (non-HRA)£14.3m
2.8% of the budget
- Roads and transport£3.7m
0.7% of the budget
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Aberdeen City Council: common questions
How much does Aberdeen City Council spend?
Aberdeen City Council had net current service expenditure of £510.9m in 2024-25. This is the council budget only: it excludes NHS spending, pensions, Universal Credit and debt interest.
How much does Aberdeen City Council spend per resident?
About £2,219 per resident, from a 2024-25 budget of £510.9m and an ONS population estimate of 230,180. That is 72nd highest of 185 single-tier councils.
What does Aberdeen City Council spend most on?
Education is the largest service line at £268.9m, 52.6% of the 2024-25 budget.
How much of Aberdeen City Council's budget goes on social care?
Adult and children's social care together take 37.1% of net service spending in 2024-25.