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How the population has changed on the Isles of Scilly

Demographic trends on the Isles of Scilly and other local authorities within the UK from 2002 to 2020
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the Isles of Scilly's demographics, 2020:

Total population 2,226 people

The total population on the Isles of Scilly rose compared with 2019.

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Population density 136 people per sq km

The population density on the Isles of Scilly is lower than the United Kingdom as a whole.

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Median age 49 years

The average age on the Isles of Scilly is older than the United Kingdom as a whole.

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Total population on the Isles of Scilly

In 2020, the Isles of Scilly was the 29th largest local authority in the South West, with a total population of 2,226. An increase compared with 2019.

Population of local authorities in the South West

Number of usual residents, 2002-2020
Source: Office for National Statistics

Population density on the Isles of Scilly

In 2020, the population density on the Isles of Scilly was 136 people per square kilometre, which was less than the South West (237), and less than the United Kingdom as a whole (276).

Densest local authorities in the South West

Population density in people per sq km, 2020
Source: Office for National Statistics

Median age on the Isles of Scilly

In 2020, the median age on the Isles of Scilly was 49 years, which was older than the South West (44 years), and older than the United Kingdom as a whole (41 years).

Oldest local authorities in the South West

Median age in years, 2020
Source: Office for National Statistics

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