What is the population of Gibraltar in 2026?
Gibraltar has a population of 40,126 people (2025 estimate), which is 216th in the world and about 0.00% of the global total.
Population 2025
40,126
0.00% of world population
World Bank, 2025Annual Growth
+2.01%
+805 people a year
World Bank, 2025Density
3,847/km²
10 km² land area
World Bank, 2023Median Age
38.8 years
Life expectancy 83.6 years
Our World in Data, 2025About Gibraltar
With 40,126 residents concentrated across 10 km², Gibraltar ranks 214th globally in population while sustaining one of the world's highest population densities at 3,847 people per km². The territory is entirely urban, and its median age of 38.8 years reflects a mature demographic, though an annual growth rate of 2% indicates modest expansion. Life expectancy stands at 83.6 years, well above global averages.
Gibraltar's economy is notably prosperous, with a GDP per capita of $92,843 placing it among the world's wealthiest territories. English serves as the primary language, and the Gibraltar pound functions as the local currency. The territory was established in 1704 and shares a border with Spain, with which it maintains distinct political and economic arrangements.
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
- Gibraltar
- Continent
- Europe
- ISO codes
- GI · GIB
- Demonym
- Gibraltar
- Currency
- Gibraltar pound (GIP £)
- State inception
- 1704
- Time zone
- UTC+01:00
- Driving side
- Right
- Calling code
- +350
- Internet TLD
- .gi
- Land neighbours
- 1
Languages
- English
Demographics
Economy
Not published for Gibraltar: GDP Growth, Unemployment Rate, Inflation Rate, Poverty Rate, Gini Index.
Health
None of our sources publish these indicators for Gibraltar.
Education
Not published for Gibraltar: Literacy Rate, Education Spending, Mean Years of Schooling.
Environment
Not published for Gibraltar: CO₂ Emissions.
Infrastructure
Quality of Life
None of our sources publish these indicators for Gibraltar.
Geography
Military
None of our sources publish these indicators for Gibraltar.
Age & Gender Distribution
Population by five-year age band, UN World Population Prospects 2024.
Male Female
- Age 0–14
- 17.6%
- Age 15–64
- 64.7%
- Age 65+
- 17.6%
| Age band | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 100+ | 2 | 14 |
| 95-99 | 21 | 63 |
| 90-94 | 81 | 171 |
| 85-89 | 221 | 331 |
| 80-84 | 315 | 450 |
| 75-79 | 759 | 820 |
| 70-74 | 849 | 854 |
| 65-69 | 968 | 1,012 |
| 60-64 | 1,129 | 1,159 |
| 55-59 | 1,248 | 1,266 |
| 50-54 | 1,232 | 1,252 |
| 45-49 | 1,339 | 1,314 |
| 40-44 | 1,362 | 1,337 |
| 35-39 | 1,299 | 1,317 |
| 30-34 | 1,347 | 1,359 |
| 25-29 | 1,329 | 1,241 |
| 20-24 | 1,278 | 1,226 |
| 15-19 | 1,220 | 1,204 |
| 10-14 | 1,228 | 1,155 |
| 5-9 | 1,151 | 1,078 |
| 0-4 | 1,198 | 1,131 |
Population History & Projection (1950–2100)
Observed population to 2024, then the UN medium-variant projection.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1950 | 21,656 |
| 1960 | 21,839 |
| 1970 | 26,634 |
| 1980 | 28,675 |
| 1990 | 27,200 |
| 2000 | 27,709 |
| 2010 | 31,248 |
| 2020 | 36,173 |
| 2030 | 43,459 |
| 2040 | 47,822 |
| 2050 | 49,798 |
| 2060 | 50,896 |
| 2070 | 51,282 |
| 2080 | 50,982 |
| 2090 | 50,172 |
| 2100 | 49,261 |
How Gibraltar 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 |
| Gibraltar | 40K |
Countries Bordering Gibraltar
1 land border.
- Spain49.4M · +1.03%
Gibraltar Population FAQ
Is the population of Gibraltar growing or shrinking?
Gibraltar's population is growing at +2.01% per year, a change of roughly 805 people annually.
What is the capital of Gibraltar?
The capital of Gibraltar is Gibraltar.
How densely populated is Gibraltar?
Gibraltar has 3,847/km² across 10 km² of land area.
What is life expectancy in Gibraltar?
Life expectancy at birth in Gibraltar is 83.6 years (2024).
What is the median age in Gibraltar?
The median age in Gibraltar is 38.8 years, meaning half the population is younger than that and half older.
Which continent is Gibraltar in?
Gibraltar is in Europe.