What is the population of Cayman Islands in 2026?
Cayman Islands has a population of 75,844 people (2025 estimate), which is 205th in the world and about 0.00% of the global total.
Population 2025
75,844
0.00% of world population
World Bank, 2025Annual Growth
+1.85%
+1,400 people a year
World Bank, 2025Density
304/km²
240 km² land area
World Bank, 2023Median Age
38.7 years
Life expectancy 80.5 years
Our World in Data, 2025About Cayman Islands
With a population of 75,844, the Cayman Islands rank 203rd globally and comprise a British Overseas Territory in North America. The territory spans 240 km² and maintains a population density of 304 people per km², with all residents living in urban areas. Annual growth of 1.8% reflects modest expansion, while the median age of 38.7 years indicates an aging population with a low fertility rate of 1.5 births per woman.
Life expectancy reaches 80.5 years, among the highest globally. The economy is notably prosperous, with a GDP per capita of $104,293, substantially above most nations. English is the official language, and George Town serves as the capital. The Cayman Islands dollar is the local currency.
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
- George Town
- Continent
- North America
- ISO codes
- KY · CYM
- Demonym
- Caymanian
- Currency
- Cayman Islands dollar (KYD $)
- Government
- British overseas territories
- Driving side
- Left
- Calling code
- +1345
- Internet TLD
- .ky
- Land neighbours
- No land borders
Languages
- English
Demographics
Economy
Not published for Cayman Islands: Unemployment Rate, Poverty Rate, Gini Index.
Health
Not published for Cayman Islands: Infant Mortality, Health Spending, Maternal Mortality, Obesity Rate.
Education
Not published for Cayman Islands: Mean Years of Schooling.
Environment
Not published for Cayman Islands: CO₂ Emissions.
Infrastructure
Quality of Life
None of our sources publish these indicators for Cayman Islands.
Geography
Military
None of our sources publish these indicators for Cayman Islands.
Age & Gender Distribution
Population by five-year age band, UN World Population Prospects 2024.
Male Female
- Age 0–14
- 16.2%
- Age 15–64
- 74.8%
- Age 65+
- 9.0%
| Age band | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 100+ | 0 | 3 |
| 95-99 | 8 | 25 |
| 90-94 | 56 | 103 |
| 85-89 | 134 | 206 |
| 80-84 | 286 | 326 |
| 75-79 | 531 | 567 |
| 70-74 | 822 | 937 |
| 65-69 | 1,252 | 1,446 |
| 60-64 | 2,048 | 2,033 |
| 55-59 | 2,728 | 2,676 |
| 50-54 | 3,184 | 3,070 |
| 45-49 | 3,445 | 3,253 |
| 40-44 | 3,571 | 3,475 |
| 35-39 | 3,582 | 3,467 |
| 30-34 | 3,260 | 3,253 |
| 25-29 | 2,510 | 2,453 |
| 20-24 | 1,904 | 1,905 |
| 15-19 | 1,966 | 1,923 |
| 10-14 | 1,994 | 1,931 |
| 5-9 | 1,898 | 1,901 |
| 0-4 | 2,197 | 2,133 |
Population History & Projection (1950–2100)
Observed population to 2024, then the UN medium-variant projection.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1950 | 7,002 |
| 1960 | 8,428 |
| 1970 | 10,517 |
| 1980 | 17,079 |
| 1990 | 25,999 |
| 2000 | 39,674 |
| 2010 | 54,099 |
| 2020 | 68,684 |
| 2030 | 82,415 |
| 2040 | 94,116 |
| 2050 | 103,959 |
| 2060 | 110,740 |
| 2070 | 114,165 |
| 2080 | 116,165 |
| 2090 | 117,496 |
| 2100 | 118,031 |
How Cayman Islands Compares
Population against the ten most populous countries.
- India1.46B
- China1.41B
- United States341.8M
- Indonesia285.7M
- Pakistan255.2M
- Nigeria237.5M
- Brazil212.8M
- Bangladesh175.7M
- Russia143.5M
- Ethiopia135.5M
- Cayman Islands76K
| 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 |
| Cayman Islands | 76K |
Cayman Islands Population FAQ
Is the population of Cayman Islands growing or shrinking?
Cayman Islands's population is growing at +1.85% per year, a change of roughly 1,400 people annually.
What is the capital of Cayman Islands?
The capital of Cayman Islands is George Town.
How densely populated is Cayman Islands?
Cayman Islands has 304/km² across 240 km² of land area.
What is life expectancy in Cayman Islands?
Life expectancy at birth in Cayman Islands is 80.5 years (2024).
What is the median age in Cayman Islands?
The median age in Cayman Islands is 38.7 years, meaning half the population is younger than that and half older.
Which continent is Cayman Islands in?
Cayman Islands is in North America.