What is population density in Cayman Islands?

Population density in Cayman Islands was 491.8 people per km² in 2100, according to HYDE (2023); Gapminder (2022); UN WPP (2024); UN FAO (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data.

What is the highest population density recorded in Cayman Islands?

The highest recorded value was 492.23 people per km² in 2097.

What is the lowest population density recorded in Cayman Islands?

The lowest recorded value was 10.16 people per km² in 1800.

How does Cayman Islands rank for population density?

Cayman Islands ranks 33rd out of 234 countries with data for 2100.

Is population density rising or falling in Cayman Islands?

Over the last ten years it is up 0.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Cayman Islands data come from?

The figures come from HYDE (2023); Gapminder (2022); UN WPP (2024); UN FAO (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Population density. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Population density in Cayman Islands

Name: Population density in Cayman Islands
Creator: HYDE (2023); Gapminder (2022); UN WPP (2024); UN FAO (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Cayman Islands: Population density was 491.8 people per km² in 2100. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2100)

491.8 people per km²

Change on year

down 0.0%

World rank

33rd

of 234 countries

All-time high

492.23 people per km²

in 2097

All-time low

10.16 people per km²

in 1800

Years of data

157

1800–2100

Population density in Cayman Islands, 1800–2100

Source: HYDE (2023); Gapminder (2022); UN WPP (2024); UN FAO (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in people per km².

Analysis

The most recent figure for population density in Cayman Islands is 491.8 people per km², measured in 2100.

That represents a change of up 0.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, population density in Cayman Islands peaked at 492.23 people per km² in 2097 and was at its lowest, 10.16 people per km², in 1800.

That places Cayman Islands 33rd out of 234 countries with data for 2100, putting it in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1800s	10.16 people per km²	10.16 people per km²	10.16 people per km²	1
1820s	10.16 people per km²	10.16 people per km²	10.16 people per km²	1
1890s	17.92 people per km²	17.92 people per km²	17.92 people per km²	1
1910s	23.33 people per km²	23.33 people per km²	23.33 people per km²	1
1920s	22.08 people per km²	22.08 people per km²	22.08 people per km²	1
1940s	27.92 people per km²	27.92 people per km²	27.92 people per km²	1
1950s	31.88 people per km²	29.26 people per km²	34.55 people per km²	10
1960s	38.75 people per km²	35.2 people per km²	42.44 people per km²	10
1970s	56.08 people per km²	43.92 people per km²	68.23 people per km²	10
1980s	87.27 people per km²	71.26 people per km²	103.75 people per km²	10
1990s	133.8 people per km²	108.43 people per km²	159.6 people per km²	10
2000s	192.19 people per km²	165.41 people per km²	219.33 people per km²	10
2010s	253.51 people per km²	225.5 people per km²	280.61 people per km²	10
2020s	312.77 people per km²	286.26 people per km²	338.2 people per km²	10
2030s	365.97 people per km²	343.47 people per km²	387.53 people per km²	10
2040s	411.59 people per km²	392.19 people per km²	429.59 people per km²	10
2050s	447.26 people per km²	433.21 people per km²	459.37 people per km²	10
2060s	468.37 people per km²	461.43 people per km²	474.47 people per km²	10
2070s	479.97 people per km²	475.68 people per km²	483.48 people per km²	10
2080s	486.7 people per km²	484.05 people per km²	489.07 people per km²	10
2090s	491.4 people per km²	489.6 people per km²	492.23 people per km²	10
2100s	491.8 people per km²	491.8 people per km²	491.8 people per km²	1

Countries ranked near Cayman Islands

30 Netherlands 519.97 people per km² compare
31 San Marino 519.72 people per km² compare
32 India 506.27 people per km² compare
34 Barbados 452.82 people per km² compare
35 Tokelau 438.5 people per km² compare
36 Togo 434.64 people per km² compare

See the full ranking of 235 places →

More population data for Cayman Islands

Population growth rate, by level of development -0.1% (2100)
Number of children under 5, by world region 5,086 people (2100)
World population growth -0.1% (2100)
Total fertility rate vs. wanted fertility rate 1.52 births per woman (2024)
Refugees by country of asylum 50 people (2024)
Fertility rate vs. unmet need for contraception 1.52 births per woman (2024)
Total fertility rate vs. contraceptive prevalence 1.52 births per woman (2024)
Natural population growth rate 0.7% (2023)
Fertility rate: births per woman 1.53 live births per woman (2023)
Fertility rate vs. GDP per capita 1.53 live births per woman (2023)

All data for Cayman Islands →

Frequently asked questions

What is population density in Cayman Islands?: Population density in Cayman Islands was 491.8 people per km² in 2100, according to HYDE (2023); Gapminder (2022); UN WPP (2024); UN FAO (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest population density recorded in Cayman Islands?: The highest recorded value was 492.23 people per km² in 2097.
What is the lowest population density recorded in Cayman Islands?: The lowest recorded value was 10.16 people per km² in 1800.
How does Cayman Islands rank for population density?: Cayman Islands ranks 33rd out of 234 countries with data for 2100.
Is population density rising or falling in Cayman Islands?: Over the last ten years it is up 0.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Cayman Islands data come from?: The figures come from HYDE (2023); Gapminder (2022); UN WPP (2024); UN FAO (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Population density. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Population density
Unit: people per km²
Source: HYDE (2023); Gapminder (2022); UN WPP (2024); UN FAO (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 235 places, 68,610 data points, 1000–2100
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Population per square kilometer by country, available from 10,000 BCE to 2100, based on data and estimates from different sources.