What is the population of Isle of Man in 2026?
Isle of Man has a population of 84,118 people (2025 estimate), which is 203rd in the world and about 0.00% of the global total.
Population 2025
84,118
0.00% of world population
World Bank, 2025Annual Growth
−0.05%
−42 people a year
World Bank, 2025Density
148/km²
570 km² land area
World Bank, 2023Median Age
46.1 years
Life expectancy 81.1 years
Our World in Data, 2025About Isle of Man
With a population of 84,118 and a median age of 46.1 years, this European territory reflects an aging demographic profile typical of developed economies. The land area spans 570 km², supporting a density of 148 people per km². Annual population growth remains flat at 0%, while life expectancy reaches 81.1 years and fertility stands at 1.5 births per woman.
Douglas serves as the capital. English and Manx are spoken, and the British pound and Manx pound circulate as currency. The territory was established in 1765. Just over half the population is urban. GDP per capita of $90,015 places it among the wealthiest jurisdictions globally, ranking 201st by world population.
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
- Douglas
- Continent
- Europe
- ISO codes
- IM · IMN
- Demonym
- Manx
- Currency
- British pound (GBP £), Manx pound (IMP £)
- State inception
- 1765
- Time zone
- UTC±00:00
- Driving side
- Left
- Calling code
- +44
- Internet TLD
- .im
- Land neighbours
- No land borders
Languages
- English
- Manx
Demographics
Economy
Not published for Isle of Man: Unemployment Rate, Inflation Rate, Poverty Rate, Gini Index.
Health
Not published for Isle of Man: Infant Mortality, Health Spending, Maternal Mortality, Obesity Rate.
Education
None of our sources publish these indicators for Isle of Man.
Environment
Not published for Isle of Man: CO₂ Emissions.
Infrastructure
None of our sources publish these indicators for Isle of Man.
Quality of Life
None of our sources publish these indicators for Isle of Man.
Geography
Military
None of our sources publish these indicators for Isle of Man.
Age & Gender Distribution
Population by five-year age band, UN World Population Prospects 2024.
Male Female
- Age 0–14
- 14.2%
- Age 15–64
- 62.6%
- Age 65+
- 23.2%
| Age band | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 100+ | 9 | 43 |
| 95-99 | 66 | 162 |
| 90-94 | 253 | 447 |
| 85-89 | 672 | 933 |
| 80-84 | 1,234 | 1,488 |
| 75-79 | 2,075 | 2,182 |
| 70-74 | 2,308 | 2,442 |
| 65-69 | 2,569 | 2,603 |
| 60-64 | 3,106 | 3,143 |
| 55-59 | 3,298 | 3,292 |
| 50-54 | 3,199 | 3,206 |
| 45-49 | 2,569 | 2,708 |
| 40-44 | 2,497 | 2,680 |
| 35-39 | 2,393 | 2,511 |
| 30-34 | 2,342 | 2,320 |
| 25-29 | 2,208 | 2,180 |
| 20-24 | 2,333 | 2,097 |
| 15-19 | 2,438 | 2,187 |
| 10-14 | 2,385 | 2,281 |
| 5-9 | 1,959 | 1,875 |
| 0-4 | 1,756 | 1,716 |
Population History & Projection (1950–2100)
Observed population to 2024, then the UN medium-variant projection.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1950 | 55,089 |
| 1960 | 48,868 |
| 1970 | 55,300 |
| 1980 | 64,076 |
| 1990 | 68,916 |
| 2000 | 75,659 |
| 2010 | 83,873 |
| 2020 | 84,064 |
| 2030 | 83,590 |
| 2040 | 81,498 |
| 2050 | 77,971 |
| 2060 | 73,571 |
| 2070 | 69,121 |
| 2080 | 65,420 |
| 2090 | 61,776 |
| 2100 | 58,065 |
How Isle of Man 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
- Isle of Man84K
| 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 |
| Isle of Man | 84K |
Isle of Man Population FAQ
Is the population of Isle of Man growing or shrinking?
Isle of Man's population is shrinking at −0.05% per year, a change of roughly 42 people annually.
What is the capital of Isle of Man?
The capital of Isle of Man is Douglas.
How densely populated is Isle of Man?
Isle of Man has 148/km² across 570 km² of land area.
What is life expectancy in Isle of Man?
Life expectancy at birth in Isle of Man is 81.1 years (2024).
What is the median age in Isle of Man?
The median age in Isle of Man is 46.1 years, meaning half the population is younger than that and half older.
Which continent is Isle of Man in?
Isle of Man is in Europe.