Orkney Islands Demographic
Latest official statistics for Orkney Islands
Orkney Islands is a very sparsely populated and largely rural in Scotland, home to 22,020 residents with a density of 22 people per km². The area has seen a modest increase of 2.8% over the last decade, and features an average-aged population, with a median age of 49.64 years (8.9 above) the UK average.
Population22,020▼ 0 (0.0%)
Area990 km²
Density22
Median Age49.64+8.9 on UK avg age
Female11,17650.8%
Male10,84449.2%
Births1610.7%
Deaths2681.2%
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) – Mid-2024 population estimates for UK local authorities.
Population growth over 10 years: ▲ 2.8%
Religion share in Orkney Islands
Ethnic official statistics in Orkney Islands
| Ethnic | Share |
|---|---|
White | 98.3% |
Mixed | 0.7% |
Asian | 0.5% |
Black | 0.2% |
Other Group | 0.3% |
| Total | 100% |
Civil Status latest data in Orkney Islands
| Status | Share |
|---|---|
Married | 49.3% |
Never Married | 31.7% |
Divorced | 8.7% |
Widowed | 8% |
Separated | 2.3% |
| Total | 100% |
Tenure distribution in Orkney Islands
| Tenure | Share |
|---|---|
Owns | 68.9% |
Social Rented | 16.9% |
Private Rented | 9.6% |
Rent Free | 3.5% |
Shared Ownership | 1.1% |
| Total | 100% |
Disability distribution in Orkney Islands
| Disability | Share |
|---|---|
Disabled Lot | 9.5% |
Disabled Limited | 14.3% |
Not Disabled | 76.2% |
| Total | 100% |