What is the population of Falkland Islands in 2026?
Falkland Islands has a population of 3,791 people, which is 232nd in the world and about 0.00% of the global total.
Population 2026
3,791
0.00% of world population
Archive estimateAnnual Growth
+0.01%
+0 people a year
Archive estimateDensity
0/km²
12,173 km² land area
Archive estimateMedian Age
42.8 years
Life expectancy 80.0 years
Our World in Data, 2025About Falkland Islands
With a population of 3,791, the Falkland Islands ranks 230th globally and spans 12,173 km² across South America. The territory experienced no population growth in the measured period, and its median age of 42.8 years reflects an aging demographic. Life expectancy stands at 80 years, supported by a fertility rate of 1.9 births per woman.
Stanley serves as the capital. The vast majority—78%—of residents live in urban areas despite the sparse overall settlement. Economic conditions are notably strong, with GDP per capita reaching $70,800. English is the primary language, and the Falkland Islands pound 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
- Stanley
- Continent
- South America
- ISO codes
- FK · FLK
- Demonym
- Falkland Islander
- Currency
- Falkland Islands pound (FKP £)
- State inception
- 1833
- Time zone
- UTC−03:00
- Driving side
- Left
- Calling code
- +500
- Internet TLD
- .fk
- Land neighbours
- No land borders
Languages
- English
Demographics
Not published for Falkland Islands: Birth Rate, Death Rate.
Economy
Not published for Falkland Islands: GDP Growth, Unemployment Rate, Inflation Rate, Poverty Rate, Gini Index.
Health
None of our sources publish these indicators for Falkland Islands.
Education
None of our sources publish these indicators for Falkland Islands.
Environment
None of our sources publish these indicators for Falkland Islands.
Infrastructure
None of our sources publish these indicators for Falkland Islands.
Quality of Life
None of our sources publish these indicators for Falkland Islands.
Geography
Military
None of our sources publish these indicators for Falkland Islands.
Age & Gender Distribution
Population by five-year age band, UN World Population Prospects 2024.
Male Female
- Age 0–14
- 16.3%
- Age 15–64
- 71.3%
- Age 65+
- 12.4%
| Age band | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 100+ | 0 | 0 |
| 95-99 | 0 | 1 |
| 90-94 | 2 | 9 |
| 85-89 | 18 | 21 |
| 80-84 | 27 | 39 |
| 75-79 | 30 | 43 |
| 70-74 | 33 | 48 |
| 65-69 | 73 | 89 |
| 60-64 | 125 | 119 |
| 55-59 | 156 | 138 |
| 50-54 | 187 | 153 |
| 45-49 | 158 | 160 |
| 40-44 | 159 | 135 |
| 35-39 | 115 | 136 |
| 30-34 | 120 | 138 |
| 25-29 | 81 | 85 |
| 20-24 | 69 | 69 |
| 15-19 | 82 | 96 |
| 10-14 | 98 | 101 |
| 5-9 | 89 | 90 |
| 0-4 | 96 | 92 |
Population History & Projection (1950–2100)
Observed population to 2024, then the UN medium-variant projection.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1950 | 2,190 |
| 1960 | 2,262 |
| 1970 | 2,275 |
| 1980 | 2,252 |
| 1990 | 2,346 |
| 2000 | 3,097 |
| 2010 | 3,197 |
| 2020 | 3,506 |
| 2030 | 3,422 |
| 2040 | 3,317 |
| 2050 | 3,176 |
| 2060 | 2,943 |
| 2070 | 2,674 |
| 2080 | 2,461 |
| 2090 | 2,337 |
| 2100 | 2,252 |
How Falkland 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
- Falkland Islands3.8K
| 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 |
| Falkland Islands | 3.8K |
Falkland Islands Population FAQ
Is the population of Falkland Islands growing or shrinking?
Falkland Islands's population is growing at +0.01% per year, a change of roughly 0 people annually.
What is the capital of Falkland Islands?
The capital of Falkland Islands is Stanley.
How densely populated is Falkland Islands?
Falkland Islands has 0/km² across 12,173 km² of land area.
What is life expectancy in Falkland Islands?
Life expectancy at birth in Falkland Islands is 80.0 years.
What is the median age in Falkland Islands?
The median age in Falkland Islands is 42.8 years, meaning half the population is younger than that and half older.
Which continent is Falkland Islands in?
Falkland Islands is in South America.