What is the population of Jersey in 2026?
Jersey has a population of 111,128 people, which is 197th in the world and about 0.00% of the global total.
Officially Bailiwick of Jersey
Population 2026
111,128
0.00% of world population
Archive estimateAnnual Growth
+1.13%
+1,256 people a year
Archive estimateDensity
956/km²
116 km² land area
Archive estimateMedian Age
43.6 years
Life expectancy 82.4 years
Our World in Data, 2025About Jersey
With a population of 111,128, Jersey ranks 195th globally and maintains one of Europe's highest population densities at 956 people per km². The Bailiwick of Jersey, a constitutional monarchy established in 1651, spans just 116 km² yet supports a median age of 43.6 years and life expectancy of 82.4 years. Annual growth stands at 1.1%, with only 31% of residents in urban areas.
The territory's economy reflects strong per capita wealth at $56,600. English and French are widely spoken alongside Jèrriais, a local Romance language. The fertility rate of 1.7 births per woman sits below replacement level, indicating a gradually aging population structure characteristic of developed European economies.
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
- Saint Helier
- Continent
- Europe
- ISO codes
- JE · JEY
- Demonym
- Channel Islander
- Currency
- British pound (GBP £), Jersey pound (JEP £)
- Government
- Constitutional monarchy, Parliamentary democracy, Parliamentary monarchy
- State inception
- 1651
- Time zone
- UTC±00:00
- Driving side
- Left
- Calling code
- +44
- Internet TLD
- .je
- Land neighbours
- No land borders
Languages
- English
- French
- Jèrriais
Demographics
Not published for Jersey: Birth Rate, Death Rate.
Economy
Not published for Jersey: GDP Growth, Unemployment Rate, Inflation Rate, Poverty Rate, Gini Index.
Health
None of our sources publish these indicators for Jersey.
Education
None of our sources publish these indicators for Jersey.
Environment
None of our sources publish these indicators for Jersey.
Infrastructure
None of our sources publish these indicators for Jersey.
Quality of Life
None of our sources publish these indicators for Jersey.
Geography
Military
None of our sources publish these indicators for Jersey.
Age & Gender Distribution
Population by five-year age band, UN World Population Prospects 2024.
Male Female
- Age 0–14
- 14.3%
- Age 15–64
- 66.7%
- Age 65+
- 19.0%
| Age band | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 100+ | 6 | 31 |
| 95-99 | 49 | 153 |
| 90-94 | 228 | 479 |
| 85-89 | 667 | 975 |
| 80-84 | 1,079 | 1,407 |
| 75-79 | 1,800 | 2,138 |
| 70-74 | 2,232 | 2,482 |
| 65-69 | 2,866 | 3,120 |
| 60-64 | 3,729 | 3,743 |
| 55-59 | 4,237 | 4,250 |
| 50-54 | 3,882 | 3,959 |
| 45-49 | 3,719 | 3,696 |
| 40-44 | 3,814 | 3,886 |
| 35-39 | 3,495 | 3,465 |
| 30-34 | 3,183 | 3,171 |
| 25-29 | 3,118 | 2,902 |
| 20-24 | 2,831 | 2,719 |
| 15-19 | 2,711 | 2,732 |
| 10-14 | 2,773 | 2,747 |
| 5-9 | 2,567 | 2,428 |
| 0-4 | 2,263 | 2,120 |
Population History & Projection (1950–2100)
Observed population to 2024, then the UN medium-variant projection.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1950 | 57,110 |
| 1960 | 63,644 |
| 1970 | 69,654 |
| 1980 | 76,533 |
| 1990 | 84,186 |
| 2000 | 87,841 |
| 2010 | 97,108 |
| 2020 | 103,130 |
| 2030 | 104,518 |
| 2040 | 105,189 |
| 2050 | 104,766 |
| 2060 | 102,689 |
| 2070 | 100,982 |
| 2080 | 100,146 |
| 2090 | 99,992 |
| 2100 | 99,810 |
How Jersey 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 |
| Jersey | 111K |
Jersey Population FAQ
Is the population of Jersey growing or shrinking?
Jersey's population is growing at +1.13% per year, a change of roughly 1,256 people annually.
What is the capital of Jersey?
The capital of Jersey is Saint Helier.
How densely populated is Jersey?
Jersey has 956/km² across 116 km² of land area.
What is life expectancy in Jersey?
Life expectancy at birth in Jersey is 82.4 years.
What is the median age in Jersey?
The median age in Jersey is 43.6 years, meaning half the population is younger than that and half older.
Which continent is Jersey in?
Jersey is in Europe.