Life Expectancy in Scottish IslandsLocal Authorities Ranked
Life expectancy at birth in Scottish Islands ranges from 78.8 years in Na h-Eileanan Siar to 81.7 in Shetland Islands, averaging men and women (2022 to 2024).
All 3 local authorities in Scottish Islands, ranked by life expectancy. Data: Office for National Statistics (2022-2024), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Open the interactive map| Rank | Local authority | Life Expectancy |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shetland Islands | 81.7y |
| 2 | Orkney Islands | 81.0y |
| 3 | Na h-Eileanan Siar | 78.8y |