Towns and cities in Orkney Islands by population
All 4 populated places in Orkney Islands, ranked by current population. The largest is Kirkwall, with 7,150 people.
Every place in Orkney Islands, ranked
Do not add these figures together to get Orkney Islands's population. Settlement boundaries overlap, so the rows below sum to more than the area actually holds: 10,753 against an official 22,020. The ONS figure above is the one to quote. Why figures differ.
| # | Place | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kirkwall | 7,150 |
| 2 | Stromness | 2,490 |
| 3 | Pierowall | 563 |
| 4 | Saint Margaret's Hope | 550 |
Common questions
What is the population of Orkney Islands?
22,020, on the ONS mid-2024 estimate for Orkney Islands. The individual towns listed on this page sum to more than that, because settlement boundaries overlap; the ONS figure is the one to quote for the area as a whole.
What is the largest town in Orkney Islands?
Kirkwall, with 7,150 residents on current figures. This page ranks all 4 recorded places in Orkney Islands by population, each linking to its own page with sources and, where held, a 2005 comparison.