Channel Islands Population
Europe & Central Asia · 185th most populous · High income
Population right now (estimate)
168,777
The population of Channel Islands is about 168,777 as of 22 October 2026 (estimate), and 169 thousand for 2026 as a whole — 0.00% of the world's people.
Channel Islands is ranked 185th of 217 by population. Growth has nearly stopped: the population changes by only 0.15% a year. Projections show it peaking around 2035 at about 170 thousand, then declining. Since 1960 (111 thousand) it has grown by 52%. Population density is 852 people per square kilometre. 33% of people live in cities (2025).
Population 2026
169 thousand
Yearly change
+0.15%
World rank
185th
Share of world
0.00%
Density
852/km²
Land area
198 km²
Life expectancy
81.2 yrs
Births per woman
1.37
GDP per capita
$74,586
GDP
$12.5B
Population of Channel Islands, 1960–2050
Channel Islands population by year
| Year | Population | Yearly change | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 110,808 | — | 560 |
| 1970 | 123,288 | +1.02% | 623 |
| 1980 | 130,462 | +0.19% | 659 |
| 1990 | 143,087 | +1.12% | 723 |
| 2000 | 148,110 | +0.38% | 748 |
| 2010 | 158,621 | +0.70% | 801 |
| 2020 | 166,235 | +0.36% | 840 |
| 2024 | 168,126 | +0.26% | 849 |
| 2026proj. | 168,715 | +0.15% | 852 |
| 2030proj. | 169,341 | +0.07% | 855 |
| 2040proj. | 169,515 | −0.04% | 856 |
| 2050proj. | 167,566 | −0.21% | 846 |
Channel Islands vs Bangladesh
Bangladesh (178 million) has 1,054 times as many people as Channel Islands. Bangladesh is 1.6 times more densely populated.
Channel Islands population: questions and answers
What is the population of Channel Islands in 2026?
About 168,715 (169 thousand), based on World Bank projections.
Is Channel Islands's population growing?
Yes, by about 0.15% a year (2026).
What is the population density of Channel Islands?
About 852 people per km², with a land area of 198 km².
What will the population of Channel Islands be in 2050?
About 168 thousand on World Bank projections.
What is the life expectancy in Channel Islands?
81.2 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.