Gibraltar Population
Europe & Central Asia · 209th most populous · High income
Population right now (estimate)
41,083
The population of Gibraltar is about 41,083 as of 22 October 2026 (estimate), and 41 thousand for 2026 as a whole — 0.00% of the world's people.
Gibraltar is ranked 209th of 217 by population. The population is still growing, by about 1.85% a year. By 2050 it is projected to reach about 50 thousand. Since 1960 (22 thousand) it has grown by 87%. With 4,087 people per square kilometre, it is one of the most densely populated places in the world. 100% of people live in cities (2025).
Population 2026
41 thousand
Yearly change
+1.85%
World rank
209th
Share of world
0.00%
Density
4,087/km²
Land area
10 km²
Life expectancy
83.6 yrs
Births per woman
1.89
GDP per capita
—
GDP
—
Population of Gibraltar, 1960–2050
Gibraltar population by year
| Year | Population | Yearly change | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 21,839 | — | 2,184 |
| 1970 | 26,634 | +1.97% | 2,663 |
| 1980 | 28,675 | +0.35% | 2,868 |
| 1990 | 27,200 | −1.25% | 2,720 |
| 2000 | 27,709 | +0.06% | 2,771 |
| 2010 | 31,248 | +1.38% | 3,125 |
| 2020 | 36,173 | +1.91% | 3,617 |
| 2024 | 39,329 | +2.23% | 3,933 |
| 2026proj. | 40,867 | +1.85% | 4,087 |
| 2030proj. | 43,459 | +1.40% | 4,346 |
| 2040proj. | 47,822 | +0.63% | 4,782 |
| 2050proj. | 49,798 | +0.28% | 4,980 |
Gibraltar vs Bangladesh
Bangladesh (178 million) has 4,351 times as many people as Gibraltar. Bangladesh is 3.0 times less densely populated.
Gibraltar population: questions and answers
What is the population of Gibraltar in 2026?
About 40,867 (41 thousand), based on World Bank projections.
Is Gibraltar's population growing?
Yes, by about 1.85% a year (2026).
What is the population density of Gibraltar?
About 4,087 people per km², with a land area of 10 km².
What will the population of Gibraltar be in 2050?
About 50 thousand on World Bank projections.
What is the capital of Gibraltar?
Gibraltar.
What is the life expectancy in Gibraltar?
83.6 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.