Shetland Islands, Scotland
Shetland Islands: subarctic archipelago, county and council area of Scotland that lies north-east of mainland Britain
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LerwickPopulation 7,040
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Quick Facts about Shetland Islands
| Population | 22,920 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| State | Scotland (United Kingdom) |
| Area | 1468.05 km2 |
| Has part | Foula, Mainland |
| Latitude & Longitude | 60.3333,-1.3333 |
| Legislative body | Shetland Islands Council |
| Official language | Scots, English |
| Capital | Lerwick |
| Time Zone | UTC±00:00 |
| Local time | 16:05:55 (19th April 2026) |
Geography
Shetland Islands is located at 60°19'60"N 1°19'60"W (60.3333300, -1.3333300).
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Official WebsiteDemographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 21,960 | - | estimation process |
| 2002 | 22,000 | 0.18% | estimation process |
| 2003 | 21,950 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2004 | 22,090 | 0.63% | estimation process |
| 2005 | 22,250 | 0.72% | estimation process |
| 2006 | 22,210 | -0.18% | estimation process |
| 2007 | 22,350 | 0.63% | estimation process |
| 2008 | 22,480 | 0.58% | estimation process |
| 2009 | 22,800 | 1.4% | estimation process |
| 2010 | 23,060 | 1.13% | estimation process |
| 2011 | 23,240 | 0.77% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 23,210 | -0.13% | census |
| 2014 | 23,220 | 0.04% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 23,200 | -0.09% | 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z |
| 2017 | 23,080 | -0.52% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 22,990 | -0.39% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 22,920 | -0.31% | estimation process |
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