Population of Cayman Islands

Population - April 2025 70,305 #206 worldwide Bandera of Cayman Islands
Annual Growth 551 #162 worldwide
Median Age 39.2 years #73 worldwide
Life Expectancy 76.1 years #117 worldwide
Density 292.3 p/km² #50 worldwide

As of April 2025, the population of Cayman Islands is 70.3 thousand. The number of inhabitants has increased by 551 in the last year, representing a growth of 0.80%. The median age of the population has increased in recent years, rising from 35.4 years in 2015 to 39.2 years in 2025. Currently, life expectancy at birth is 76.1 years and population density is 292.3 inhabitants per square kilometer.

Population Growth

The population growth rate of Cayman Islands peaked in 1971, reaching around 5.88% annually, but has since declined to approximately 0.78% in 2025. The annual increase in the number of people has also decreased from a peak of around 1.49 thousand in 2009 to nearly 551 in 2025.

Life Expectancy

In Cayman Islands, life expectancy at birth has been increasing, with the indicator rising from 74.5 years in 2005 to 76.1 years in 2025, representing an increase of almost 2 years over the past 2 decades.

Most populous cities in Cayman Islands

These are the 6 most populous cities in Cayman Islands:

# City Population
1 George Town 29,370
2 West Bay 15,335
3 Bodden Town 14,845
# City Population
4 North Side 1,902
5 East End 1,846
6 Little Cayman, Sister Island