Towns and cities in Shetland Islands by population
All 6 populated places in Shetland Islands, ranked by current population. The largest is Lerwick, with 6,760 people.
Every place in Shetland Islands, ranked
Do not add these figures together to get Shetland Islands's population. Settlement boundaries overlap, so the rows below sum to more than the area actually holds: 10,604 against an official 23,190. The ONS figure above is the one to quote. Why figures differ.
Common questions
What is the population of Shetland Islands?
23,190, on the ONS mid-2024 estimate for Shetland 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 Shetland Islands?
Lerwick, with 6,760 residents on current figures. This page ranks all 6 recorded places in Shetland Islands by population, each linking to its own page with sources and, where held, a 2005 comparison.