Shetland Islands Demographic
Latest official statistics for Shetland Islands
Shetland Islands is a very sparsely populated and largely rural in Scotland, home to 23,190 residents with a density of 15 people per km².The area has seen a population decline of -0.2% over the last decade, and features an average-aged population, with a median age of 45 years (4.3 above) the UK average of 40.7.
Population23,190▲ 90 (0.4%)
Area1,467 km²
Density15
Median Age45+4.3 on UK avg age
Female11,56949.9%
Male11,62150.1%
Births1890.8%
Deaths2351.0%
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) – Mid-2024 population estimates for UK local authorities.
Population growth over 13 years: ▼ -0.2%
Religion share in Shetland Islands
Ethnic official statistics in Shetland Islands
| Ethnic | Share |
|---|---|
White | 97.5% |
Asian | 1.1% |
Mixed | 0.9% |
Black | 0.2% |
Other Group | 0.3% |
| Total | 100% |
Civil Status latest data in Shetland Islands
| Status | Share |
|---|---|
Married | 47.1% |
Never Married | 34.4% |
Divorced | 9% |
Widowed | 7.1% |
Separated | 2.4% |
| Total | 100% |
Tenure distribution in Shetland Islands
| Tenure | Share |
|---|---|
Owns | 67.6% |
Social Rented | 22.7% |
Private Rented | 7% |
Rent Free | 2.2% |
Shared Ownership | 0.5% |
| Total | 100% |
Disability distribution in Shetland Islands
| Disability | Share |
|---|---|
Disabled Lot | 8.6% |
Disabled Limited | 13.4% |
Not Disabled | 78% |
| Total | 100% |