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
Cayman Islands Climate
Cayman Islands has an average annual temperature of 27°C (81°F) and receives about 1455 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
27°C
Avg Temp
1455
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 25° / 77° | 55 mm |
| February | 25° / 77° | 43 mm |
| March | 26° / 78° | 30 mm |
| April | 27° / 80° | 49 mm |
| May | 28° / 82° | 132 mm |
| June | 28° / 83° | 182 mm |
| July | 29° / 84° | 178 mm |
| August | 29° / 83° | 172 mm |
| September | 28° / 83° | 209 mm |
| October | 28° / 82° | 235 mm |
| November | 27° / 80° | 114 mm |
| December | 26° / 78° | 56 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Cayman Islands
The most comfortable months to visit Cayman Islands are typically February, March and January, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 32°C high). The coldest is January (near 22°C low). October is usually the wettest month.
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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.
The most comfortable months to visit Cayman Islands are typically February, March and January, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low, based on 1970–2000 climate normals.
Cayman Islands has an average annual temperature of 27°C and about 1455 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is typically July and the coldest is January.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.
With 73,038 residents, Cayman Islands is a country in Latin America & Caribbean . Its population is growing quickly, by about 2.0% a year.
Cayman Islands is a high-income economy, with GDP per capita of about $99,144. Life expectancy is high at 80.4 years, with a fertility rate of 1.5 births per woman, and 100.0% of the population lives in urban areas.
Source: World Bank Open Data, 2026.