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How the population has changed in Orkney Islands

Demographic trends in Orkney Islands and other local authorities within the UK from 2002 to 2020
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Orkney Islands' demographics, 2020:

Total population 22,400 people

The total population in Orkney Islands rose compared with 2019.

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Population density 23 people per sq km

The population density in Orkney Islands is lower than the United Kingdom as a whole.

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Median age 48 years

The average age in Orkney Islands is older than the United Kingdom as a whole.

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This is a demo article. The numbers are based on official ONS mid-year population estimates, but may not be presented accurately.

Total population in Orkney Islands

In 2020, Orkney Islands was the 32nd largest local authority in Scotland, with a total population of 22,400. An increase compared with 2019.

Population of local authorities in Scotland

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

Population density in Orkney Islands

In 2020, the population density in Orkney Islands was 23 people per square kilometre, which was less than Scotland (70), and less than the United Kingdom as a whole (276).

Densest local authorities in Scotland

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

Median age in Orkney Islands

In 2020, the median age in Orkney Islands was 48 years, which was older than Scotland (42 years), and older than the United Kingdom as a whole (41 years).

Oldest local authorities in Scotland

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

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