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People and Society of Svalbard
Demographics, health, education, religion, and languages of Svalbard.
Demographic Profile
Ethnic composition, age structure, and growth.
- Ethnic Groups
- Norwegian 55.4%, Russian and Ukrainian 44.3%, other 0.3%
- Population
- 2,642
In-Depth People and Society Profile
Health, education, religion, languages, notable people, and society — available to members.
Svalbard presents a unique case when it comes to life expectancy, largely because of the archipelago's unusual demographic composition. The territory is not a permanent settlement in the traditional sense — most residents live there temporarily for work related to research, mining, or administration, and individuals who are elderly, seriously ill, or likely to require long-term medical care are generally expected to relocate to mainland Norway.
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