Cayman Islands Population
Latin America & Caribbean · 198th most populous · High income
Population right now (estimate)
77,611
The population of Cayman Islands is about 77,611 as of 22 October 2026 (estimate), and 77 thousand for 2026 as a whole — 0.00% of the world's people.
Cayman Islands is ranked 198th of 217 by population. The population is still growing, by about 1.78% a year. By 2050 it is projected to reach about 104 thousand. That is 9.2 times its 1960 population of 8,428. Population density is 322 people per square kilometre. 100% of people live in cities (2025).
Population 2026
77 thousand
Yearly change
+1.78%
World rank
198th
Share of world
0.00%
Density
322/km²
Land area
240 km²
Life expectancy
80.5 yrs
Births per woman
1.53
GDP per capita
$104,293
GDP
$7.8B
Population of Cayman Islands, 1960–2050
Cayman Islands population by year
| Year | Population | Yearly change | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 8,428 | — | 35 |
| 1970 | 10,517 | +3.46% | 44 |
| 1980 | 17,079 | +4.45% | 71 |
| 1990 | 25,999 | +4.52% | 108 |
| 2000 | 39,674 | +3.63% | 165 |
| 2010 | 54,099 | +2.81% | 225 |
| 2020 | 68,684 | +2.02% | 286 |
| 2024 | 74,457 | +1.94% | 310 |
| 2026proj. | 77,196 | +1.78% | 322 |
| 2030proj. | 82,415 | +1.57% | 343 |
| 2040proj. | 94,116 | +1.20% | 392 |
| 2050proj. | 103,959 | +0.84% | 433 |
Cayman Islands vs Bangladesh
Bangladesh (178 million) has 2,303 times as many people as Cayman Islands. Bangladesh is 4.2 times more densely populated.
Cayman Islands population: questions and answers
What is the population of Cayman Islands in 2026?
About 77,196 (77 thousand), based on World Bank projections.
Is Cayman Islands's population growing?
Yes, by about 1.78% a year (2026).
What is the population density of Cayman Islands?
About 322 people per km², with a land area of 240 km².
What will the population of Cayman Islands be in 2050?
About 104 thousand on World Bank projections.
What is the capital of Cayman Islands?
George Town.
What is the life expectancy in Cayman Islands?
80.5 years at birth (2024).
Sources: World Bank Open Data — World Development Indicators and Population Estimates and Projections (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22. Live figures are mathematical estimates interpolated between the World Bank's mid-year values, not real-time counts.