What is the population of Anguilla in 2026?
Anguilla has a population of 15,899 people, which is 225th in the world and about 0.00% of the global total.
Population 2026
15,899
0.00% of world population
Archive estimateAnnual Growth
+1.74%
+277 people a year
Archive estimateDensity
176/km²
91 km² land area
Archive estimateMedian Age
38.7 years
Life expectancy 82.0 years
Our World in Data, 2025About Anguilla
With roughly 15,899 inhabitants, Anguilla ranks 223rd globally and sustains a population growth rate of 1.7% annually. The territory spans 91 km² and supports a population density of 176 people per km², with its entire population classified as urban. The Valley serves as the capital.
Anguilla's demographic profile reflects a mature population, with a median age of 38.7 years and life expectancy reaching 82 years. The fertility rate stands at 1.7 births per woman. GDP per capita is $29,493, and the Eastern Caribbean dollar is the official currency. English is the primary language, and the territory operates as a constitutional monarchy.
This summary is AI-generated from the indicators on this page. The figures themselves come from the sources cited beside each value.
Country Facts
- Capital
- The Valley
- Continent
- North America
- ISO codes
- AI · AIA
- Demonym
- Anguillian
- Currency
- Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD $)
- Government
- Constitutional monarchy
- Time zone
- UTC−04:00
- Driving side
- Left
- Calling code
- +1264
- Internet TLD
- .ai
- Land neighbours
- No land borders
Languages
- English
Demographics
Not published for Anguilla: Birth Rate, Death Rate.
Economy
Not published for Anguilla: GDP Growth, Unemployment Rate, Inflation Rate, Poverty Rate, Gini Index.
Health
None of our sources publish these indicators for Anguilla.
Education
None of our sources publish these indicators for Anguilla.
Environment
Not published for Anguilla: Renewable Energy, Forest Coverage, Protected Areas.
Infrastructure
None of our sources publish these indicators for Anguilla.
Quality of Life
None of our sources publish these indicators for Anguilla.
Geography
Military
None of our sources publish these indicators for Anguilla.
Age & Gender Distribution
Population by five-year age band, UN World Population Prospects 2024.
Male Female
- Age 0–14
- 16.3%
- Age 15–64
- 71.1%
- Age 65+
- 12.5%
| Age band | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 100+ | 0 | 0 |
| 95-99 | 1 | 6 |
| 90-94 | 11 | 22 |
| 85-89 | 33 | 69 |
| 80-84 | 80 | 123 |
| 75-79 | 148 | 180 |
| 70-74 | 235 | 271 |
| 65-69 | 292 | 359 |
| 60-64 | 410 | 458 |
| 55-59 | 521 | 567 |
| 50-54 | 568 | 576 |
| 45-49 | 517 | 557 |
| 40-44 | 538 | 604 |
| 35-39 | 505 | 542 |
| 30-34 | 437 | 436 |
| 25-29 | 475 | 438 |
| 20-24 | 532 | 533 |
| 15-19 | 581 | 594 |
| 10-14 | 493 | 493 |
| 5-9 | 370 | 349 |
| 0-4 | 350 | 333 |
Population History & Projection (1950–2100)
Observed population to 2024, then the UN medium-variant projection.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1950 | 5,002 |
| 1960 | 5,782 |
| 1970 | 6,298 |
| 1980 | 6,588 |
| 1990 | 8,399 |
| 2000 | 11,177 |
| 2010 | 13,345 |
| 2020 | 14,843 |
| 2030 | 14,977 |
| 2040 | 15,014 |
| 2050 | 14,552 |
| 2060 | 13,637 |
| 2070 | 12,549 |
| 2080 | 11,496 |
| 2090 | 10,409 |
| 2100 | 9,309 |
How Anguilla Compares
Population against the ten most populous countries.
| Name | Population |
|---|---|
| India | 1.46B |
| China | 1.41B |
| United States | 341.8M |
| Indonesia | 285.7M |
| Pakistan | 255.2M |
| Nigeria | 237.5M |
| Brazil | 212.8M |
| Bangladesh | 175.7M |
| Russia | 143.5M |
| Ethiopia | 135.5M |
| Anguilla | 16K |
Anguilla Population FAQ
Is the population of Anguilla growing or shrinking?
Anguilla's population is growing at +1.74% per year, a change of roughly 277 people annually.
What is the capital of Anguilla?
The capital of Anguilla is The Valley.
How densely populated is Anguilla?
Anguilla has 176/km² across 91 km² of land area.
What is life expectancy in Anguilla?
Life expectancy at birth in Anguilla is 82.0 years.
What is the median age in Anguilla?
The median age in Anguilla is 38.7 years, meaning half the population is younger than that and half older.
Which continent is Anguilla in?
Anguilla is in North America.