Isle of Man Population
Europe & Central Asia · 196th most populous · High income
Population right now (estimate)
84,026
The population of Isle of Man is about 84,026 as of 22 October 2026 (estimate), and 84 thousand for 2026 as a whole — 0.00% of the world's people.
Isle of Man is ranked 196th of 217 by population. The population is shrinking, by about 0.07% a year. It peaked around 2011 at 84 thousand and is projected to fall to 78 thousand by 2050. Since 1960 (49 thousand) it has grown by 72%. Population density is 147 people per square kilometre. 52% of people live in cities (2025).
Population 2026
84 thousand
Yearly change
−0.07%
World rank
196th
Share of world
0.00%
Density
147/km²
Land area
572 km²
Life expectancy
81.1 yrs
Births per woman
1.54
GDP per capita
$90,015
GDP
$7.6B
Population of Isle of Man, 1960–2050
Isle of Man population by year
| Year | Population | Yearly change | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 48,868 | — | 85 |
| 1970 | 55,300 | +2.27% | 97 |
| 1980 | 64,076 | +1.32% | 112 |
| 1990 | 68,916 | +1.66% | 120 |
| 2000 | 75,659 | +1.16% | 132 |
| 2010 | 83,873 | +1.13% | 147 |
| 2020 | 84,064 | +0.13% | 147 |
| 2024 | 84,160 | −0.01% | 147 |
| 2026proj. | 84,055 | −0.07% | 147 |
| 2030proj. | 83,590 | −0.16% | 146 |
| 2040proj. | 81,498 | −0.31% | 142 |
| 2050proj. | 77,971 | −0.55% | 136 |
Isle of Man vs Bangladesh
Bangladesh (178 million) has 2,115 times as many people as Isle of Man. Bangladesh is 9.3 times more densely populated.
Isle of Man population: questions and answers
What is the population of Isle of Man in 2026?
About 84,055 (84 thousand), based on World Bank projections.
Is Isle of Man's population growing?
No — it is falling by about 0.07% a year (2026).
What is the population density of Isle of Man?
About 147 people per km², with a land area of 572 km².
What will the population of Isle of Man be in 2050?
About 78 thousand on World Bank projections.
What is the capital of Isle of Man?
Douglas.
What is the life expectancy in Isle of Man?
81.1 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.