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Population growth in Vágur
Population growth in Vágur
Vágur is the only municipality in Suðuroy with more citizens today than five years ago
11.07.2018 - 14:27
Vágur Municipality has compared population figures in Suðuroy from 1 May 2013 to 1 May 2018.
The only municipality on the island that has seen population growth is Vágur, with an increase of 70 citizens since 2013.
Five municipalities in Suðuroy have seen a decline in the population compared to 2013.
Sumba Municipality has the same population today as five years ago.
Vágur Municipality’s population growth is 5.4%, close to the national average of 5.6%.
The total population of Suðuroy decreased by 1.2% in the five-year period.
On 1 May this year, the population of Vágur Municipality was 1,369.
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