Shetland Islands
Council Area in Scotland (United Kingdom)
Contents: Population
The population development of Shetland Islands as well as related information and services (Wikipedia, Google, images).
| Name | Status | Population Estimate 1981-06-30 | Population Estimate 1991-06-30 | Population Estimate 2001-06-30 | Population Estimate 2011-06-30 | Population Census 2021-03-21 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shetland Islands | Council Area | 26,347 | 22,530 | 21,960 | 23,240 | 22,940 | |
| Great Britain and Northern Ireland | United Kingdom | 56,357,500 | 57,438,700 | 59,113,000 | 63,285,145 | 66,980,000 |
Source: UK National Statistics (web).
Explanation: For Scotland, the 2021 figures refer to mid-2021 population estimates.
Further information about the population structure:
| Gender (C 2021) | |
|---|---|
| Males | 11,630 |
| Females | 11,310 |
| Age Groups (C 2021) | |
|---|---|
| 0-17 years | 4,624 |
| 18-64 years | 13,392 |
| 65+ years | 4,924 |
| Age Distribution (C 2021) | |
|---|---|
| 90+ years | 192 |
| 80-89 years | 1,007 |
| 70-79 years | 2,316 |
| 60-69 years | 2,939 |
| 50-59 years | 3,403 |
| 40-49 years | 2,940 |
| 30-39 years | 2,697 |
| 20-29 years | 2,385 |
| 10-19 years | 2,677 |
| 0-9 years | 2,384 |