Categories in Lerwick
Car rentalCar repairCar Repair and MaintenanceNew car dealersFarmingFuel supplierIndustrial & Construction ManufacturingKnitwear ManufacturerMobility Equipment SupplierSeafood WholesalerWholesalersClothing storesMen's clothingWomen's clothingRadio BroadcasterCharitiesChurchesCommunity CenterCouncilDisability Services and Support OrganizationGovernment OfficeNon-Profit OrganizationPost OfficeReligious InstitutionShipping and Mailing ServiceShipping ServiceSoftware CompanyConstruction of buildingsContractorElectrical EngineerElectricianEngineerMechanical EngineerPainting and paint contractorsPlumbing installation and repairSurveyorCollegeArt galleriesGraphic DesignerMuseumsPhotographerTourist AttractionWebsite DesignerBakeriesBars, pubs and tavernsButcherCafesChinese restaurantsChinese TakeawayCoffee Shop
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Lerwick
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Other accommodation | 60 | — |
| Shopping | 52 | 78 years |
| Shopping other | 51 | 41 years |
| Corporate management | 45 | 38 years |
| Restaurants | 43 | 20 years |
| Other membership organizations | 36 | 29 years |
| Taxis | 26 | — |
| Buses and trains | 24 | — |
| Technical construction services | 18 | — |
| Car repair | 17 | 20 years |
| Public administration | 17 | — |
| Social work | 16 | — |
| Accountants | 16 | — |
Lerwick Facts
| Area | 1.1 km² |
| Population | 2,663 |
| Male Population | 1,382 (51.9%) |
| Female Population | 1,281 (48.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +6.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +5.3% |
| Median Age | 39 years (Male: 37.9, Female: 40.7) |
| Area Codes | 1595 |
| Neighborhoods | Lerwick, Gremista, Lerwick, Gremista |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | British Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 60.15453, -1.14941 |
| Postal Codes | ZE1, ZE2 |
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Lerwick Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,504 | 2,495 | 2,528 | 2,694 | 2,663 |
| Population Density | 2,356.7 / km² | 2,348.2 / km² | 2,379.3 / km² | 2,535.5 / km² | 2,506.4 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Lerwick Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 6.6% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lerwick | +7.6% | +8% | +6.6% |
| United Kingdom | +15.2% | +13.3% | +9.9% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Lerwick Median Age
Median Age: 39 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lerwick | 39 yrs | 40.7 yrs | 37.9 yrs |
| United Kingdom | 39.6 yrs | 40.6 yrs | 38.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Lerwick Population Density
Population Density: 2,506 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lerwick | 2,663 | 1.063 km² | 2,506 / km² |
| United Kingdom | 64.5 million | 247,916.6 km² | 260 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Lerwick Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1100 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Lerwick
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Lerwick CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lerwick | 38,907 tn | 14.61 tn | 36,618.3 tons/km² |
| United Kingdom | 735,672,544 tn | 11.4 tn | 2,967.4 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Lerwick CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 38,907 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 14.61 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 36,618.3 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (5) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/15/09 | 5:32 AM | 3.3 | 14.5 km | 29,100 m | Shetland Islands region, United Kingdom | usgs.gov |
| 11/22/90 | 11:48 PM | 3 | 81.2 km | 10,000 m | North Sea | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Lerwick
is the main port of the Shetland Islands, Scotland, located more than 100 miles (160 km) off the north coast of mainland Scotland on the east coast of the Shetland Mainland. Lerwick is about 210 miles (340 km) north-northeast of Aberdeen, 230 miles..
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