Rank #37 by World Population
🇰🇾Cayman Islands
Cayman Islands has a population of 73,038, ranking #37 in the world. The capital is George Town. Located in Latin America & Caribbean .
World Bank: High income
73,038
Population
#37
World Rank
80.4
Life Expectancy
$99,144
GDP Per Capita
Cayman Islands, #37 by world population
Cayman Islands Population History (1960-2024)
The country of Cayman Islands had a population of 8,428 in 1960 and 74,457 in 2024, a 8.8× growth over 64 years. The peak was 74,457 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 3.47%.
74,457
Population (2024)
8,428
Population (1960)
74,457
Peak (2024)
3.47%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 8,428 |
| 1961 | 8,601 |
| 1962 | 8,781 |
| 1963 | 8,970 |
| 1964 | 9,166 |
| 1965 | 9,361 |
| 1966 | 9,560 |
| 1967 | 9,769 |
| 1968 | 9,971 |
| 1969 | 10,165 |
| 1970 | 10,517 |
| 1971 | 11,098 |
| 1972 | 11,764 |
| 1973 | 12,438 |
| 1974 | 13,114 |
| 1975 | 13,788 |
| 1976 | 14,454 |
| 1977 | 15,105 |
| 1978 | 15,727 |
| 1979 | 16,351 |
| 1980 | 17,079 |
| 1981 | 17,905 |
| 1982 | 18,750 |
| 1983 | 19,598 |
| 1984 | 20,454 |
| 1985 | 21,324 |
| 1986 | 22,197 |
| 1987 | 23,073 |
| 1988 | 23,951 |
| 1989 | 24,874 |
| 1990 | 25,999 |
| 1991 | 27,294 |
| 1992 | 28,621 |
| 1993 | 29,976 |
| 1994 | 31,352 |
| 1995 | 32,743 |
| 1996 | 34,143 |
| 1997 | 35,543 |
| 1998 | 36,922 |
| 1999 | 38,284 |
| 2000 | 39,674 |
| 2001 | 41,089 |
| 2002 | 42,514 |
| 2003 | 43,934 |
| 2004 | 45,352 |
| 2005 | 46,788 |
| 2006 | 48,232 |
| 2007 | 49,687 |
| 2008 | 51,151 |
| 2009 | 52,618 |
| 2010 | 54,099 |
| 2011 | 55,606 |
| 2012 | 57,136 |
| 2013 | 58,655 |
| 2014 | 60,160 |
| 2015 | 61,642 |
| 2016 | 63,100 |
| 2017 | 64,535 |
| 2018 | 65,941 |
| 2019 | 67,327 |
| 2020 | 68,684 |
| 2021 | 70,108 |
| 2022 | 71,591 |
| 2023 | 73,038 |
| 2024 | 74,457 |
Demographics
| Population | 73,038 |
| Population Growth Rate | 2.00% |
| Urban Population | 100.0% |
| Fertility Rate | 1.53 births/woman |
| Life Expectancy | 80.4 years |
| Infant Mortality Rate | - |
| Literacy Rate | - |
Economy & Trade
$99,144
GDP Per Capita
-
Unemployment Rate
High income
Income Level
660,000
Tourism Arrivals
Health & Education
1.6%
Education Expenditure (% GDP)
Development & Connectivity
100.0%
Electricity Access
143
Mobile Subs per 100
304.3
People per km2
921
Net Migration
Environment
52.5%
Forest Area
Other Countries in Latin America & Caribbean
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Cayman Islands in global context
Cayman Islands is one of 212 countries tracked. See how it ranks globally, regional shares of world population, and projections to 2050 / 2100.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cayman Islands has a population of 73,038, ranking #37 in the world. The annual population growth rate is 2.00%.
Life expectancy in Cayman Islands is 80.4 years.
Cayman Islands's GDP per capita is $99,144. It is classified as a high income country by the World Bank.
100.0% of Cayman Islands's population lives in urban areas. The overall population density is 304.3 people per square kilometer.
Literacy data for Cayman Islands is available from the World Bank.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.