What is the population of Guernsey in 2026?
Guernsey has a population of 63,301 people, which is 208th in the world and about 0.00% of the global total.
Officially Bailiwick of Guernsey
Population 2026
63,301
0.00% of world population
Archive estimateAnnual Growth
+0.24%
+152 people a year
Archive estimateDensity
1,021/km²
62 km² land area
Archive estimateMedian Age
44.3 years
Life expectancy 82.9 years
Our World in Data, 2025About Guernsey
Guernsey is a European island with a population of 63,301, ranking 206th globally. At 1,021 people per km², the territory is densely populated across its 62 km² land area. The capital is St. Peter Port, and the bailiwick has existed as a distinct entity since 1204.
A median age of 44.3 years reflects an aging population, though life expectancy at 82.9 years is notably high. The fertility rate of 1.6 births per woman and annual growth of just 0.2% indicate slow demographic change. Despite this, GDP per capita of $52,300 places the territory among the wealthier regions. English, French, and Guernésiais are spoken, with currency denominated in both British pounds and the local Guernsey pound. Only 31% of the population lives in urban areas.
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
- St. Peter Port
- Continent
- Europe
- ISO codes
- GG · GGY
- Demonym
- Channel Islander
- Currency
- British pound (GBP £), Guernsey pound (GGP £)
- State inception
- 1204
- Driving side
- Left
- Calling code
- +44
- Internet TLD
- .gg
- Land neighbours
- No land borders
Languages
- English
- French
- Guernésiais
Demographics
Not published for Guernsey: Birth Rate, Death Rate.
Economy
Not published for Guernsey: GDP Growth, Unemployment Rate, Inflation Rate, Poverty Rate, Gini Index.
Health
None of our sources publish these indicators for Guernsey.
Education
None of our sources publish these indicators for Guernsey.
Environment
None of our sources publish these indicators for Guernsey.
Infrastructure
None of our sources publish these indicators for Guernsey.
Quality of Life
None of our sources publish these indicators for Guernsey.
Geography
Military
None of our sources publish these indicators for Guernsey.
Age & Gender Distribution
Population by five-year age band, UN World Population Prospects 2024.
Male Female
- Age 0–14
- 14.0%
- Age 15–64
- 64.3%
- Age 65+
- 21.7%
| Age band | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 100+ | 5 | 27 |
| 95-99 | 44 | 128 |
| 90-94 | 194 | 378 |
| 85-89 | 511 | 739 |
| 80-84 | 797 | 993 |
| 75-79 | 1,412 | 1,642 |
| 70-74 | 1,579 | 1,694 |
| 65-69 | 1,914 | 1,912 |
| 60-64 | 2,276 | 2,418 |
| 55-59 | 2,370 | 2,581 |
| 50-54 | 2,294 | 2,406 |
| 45-49 | 1,916 | 2,000 |
| 40-44 | 2,106 | 2,003 |
| 35-39 | 2,144 | 2,033 |
| 30-34 | 2,144 | 2,041 |
| 25-29 | 1,924 | 1,829 |
| 20-24 | 1,783 | 1,756 |
| 15-19 | 1,738 | 1,569 |
| 10-14 | 1,756 | 1,640 |
| 5-9 | 1,526 | 1,462 |
| 0-4 | 1,335 | 1,264 |
Population History & Projection (1950–2100)
Observed population to 2024, then the UN medium-variant projection.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1950 | 44,947 |
| 1960 | 47,164 |
| 1970 | 53,634 |
| 1980 | 53,929 |
| 1990 | 58,901 |
| 2000 | 60,269 |
| 2010 | 61,513 |
| 2020 | 63,105 |
| 2030 | 64,823 |
| 2040 | 64,326 |
| 2050 | 62,800 |
| 2060 | 60,475 |
| 2070 | 58,234 |
| 2080 | 56,361 |
| 2090 | 54,548 |
| 2100 | 52,910 |
How Guernsey 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 |
| Guernsey | 63K |
Guernsey Population FAQ
Is the population of Guernsey growing or shrinking?
Guernsey's population is growing at +0.24% per year, a change of roughly 152 people annually.
What is the capital of Guernsey?
The capital of Guernsey is St. Peter Port.
How densely populated is Guernsey?
Guernsey has 1,021/km² across 62 km² of land area.
What is life expectancy in Guernsey?
Life expectancy at birth in Guernsey is 82.9 years.
What is the median age in Guernsey?
The median age in Guernsey is 44.3 years, meaning half the population is younger than that and half older.
Which continent is Guernsey in?
Guernsey is in Europe.