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Population density in Cayman Islands

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

Latest (2100)
491.8
Change on year
down 0.0%
World rank
33rd
of 235 countries
All-time high
492.23
in 2097
All-time low
10.16
in 1800
Years of data
157
1800–2100

Population density in Cayman Islands, 1800–2100

0100200300400500180019502100

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for population density in Cayman Islands is 491.8, 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 in 2097 and was at its lowest, 10.16, in 1800.

That places Cayman Islands 33rd out of 235 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.

Population density in Cayman Islands, year by year

Year Value Change
1800 10.16 —
1820 10.16 +0.0%
1891 17.92 +76.3%
1911 23.33 +30.2%
1921 22.08 -5.4%
1943 27.92 +26.4%
1950 29.26 +4.8%
1951 29.82 +1.9%
1952 30.34 +1.7%
1953 30.94 +2.0%
1954 31.56 +2.0%
1955 32.16 +1.9%
1956 32.77 +1.9%
1957 33.38 +1.9%
1958 33.98 +1.8%
1959 34.55 +1.7%
1960 35.2 +1.9%
1961 35.92 +2.0%
1962 36.67 +2.1%
1963 37.47 +2.2%
1964 38.29 +2.2%
1965 39.08 +2.1%
1966 39.94 +2.2%
1967 40.8 +2.2%
1968 41.64 +2.1%
1969 42.44 +1.9%
1970 43.92 +3.5%
1971 46.33 +5.5%
1972 49.11 +6.0%
1973 51.92 +5.7%
1974 54.73 +5.4%
1975 57.55 +5.1%
1976 60.32 +4.8%
1977 63.04 +4.5%
1978 65.61 +4.1%
1979 68.23 +4.0%
1980 71.26 +4.4%
1981 74.68 +4.8%
1982 78.23 +4.8%
1983 81.75 +4.5%
1984 85.33 +4.4%
1985 88.95 +4.2%
1986 92.59 +4.1%
1987 96.23 +3.9%
1988 99.87 +3.8%
1989 103.75 +3.9%
1990 108.43 +4.5%
1991 113.82 +5.0%
1992 119.34 +4.9%
1993 125 +4.7%
1994 130.75 +4.6%
1995 136.52 +4.4%
1996 142.37 +4.3%
1997 148.2 +4.1%
1998 153.95 +3.9%
1999 159.6 +3.7%
2000 165.41 +3.6%
2001 171.29 +3.6%
2002 177.22 +3.5%
2003 183.13 +3.3%
2004 189.05 +3.2%
2005 195.04 +3.2%
2006 201.05 +3.1%
2007 207.12 +3.0%
2008 213.23 +2.9%
2009 219.33 +2.9%
2010 225.5 +2.8%
2011 231.79 +2.8%
2012 238.15 +2.7%
2013 244.49 +2.7%
2014 250.75 +2.6%
2015 256.94 +2.5%
2016 263 +2.4%
2017 269 +2.3%
2018 274.84 +2.2%
2019 280.61 +2.1%
2020 286.26 +2.0%
2021 292.19 +2.1%
2022 298.38 +2.1%
2023 304.4 +2.0%
2024 310.32 +1.9%
2025 316.09 +1.9%
2026 321.74 +1.8%
2027 327.3 +1.7%
2028 332.8 +1.7%
2029 338.2 +1.6%
2030 343.47 +1.6%
2031 348.74 +1.5%
2032 353.9 +1.5%
2033 358.95 +1.4%
2034 363.93 +1.4%
2035 368.67 +1.3%
2036 373.41 +1.3%
2037 378.19 +1.3%
2038 382.88 +1.2%
2039 387.53 +1.2%
2040 392.19 +1.2%
2041 396.79 +1.2%
2042 401.3 +1.1%
2043 405.74 +1.1%
2044 410.05 +1.1%
2045 414.15 +1.0%
2046 418.15 +1.0%
2047 422.01 +0.9%
2048 425.9 +0.9%
2049 429.59 +0.9%
2050 433.21 +0.8%
2051 436.89 +0.8%
2052 440.23 +0.8%
2053 443.32 +0.7%
2054 446.32 +0.7%
2055 449.23 +0.7%
2056 452.15 +0.7%
2057 454.8 +0.6%
2058 457.11 +0.5%
2059 459.37 +0.5%
2060 461.43 +0.4%
2061 463.27 +0.4%
2062 465 +0.4%
2063 466.62 +0.3%
2064 468.06 +0.3%
2065 469.35 +0.3%
2066 470.56 +0.3%
2067 471.81 +0.3%
2068 473.16 +0.3%
2069 474.47 +0.3%
2070 475.68 +0.3%
2071 476.85 +0.2%
2072 477.96 +0.2%
2073 478.95 +0.2%
2074 479.79 +0.2%
2075 480.61 +0.2%
2076 481.32 +0.1%
2077 482.15 +0.2%
2078 482.88 +0.2%
2079 483.48 +0.1%
2080 484.05 +0.1%
2081 484.6 +0.1%
2082 485.23 +0.1%
2083 485.85 +0.1%
2084 486.5 +0.1%
2085 487.15 +0.1%
2086 487.7 +0.1%
2087 488.21 +0.1%
2088 488.68 +0.1%
2089 489.07 +0.1%
2090 489.6 +0.1%
2091 490.27 +0.1%
2092 490.84 +0.1%
2093 491.26 +0.1%
2094 491.6 +0.1%
2095 491.87 +0.1%
2096 492.07 +0.0%
2097 492.23 +0.0%
2098 492.21 -0.0%
2099 492.04 -0.0%
2100 491.8 -0.0%

Cayman Islands compared with similar countries

  • Cayman Islands's 491.8 is above the median for high income countries, which is 106.6, 4.6× the median. (85 countries reporting)
  • Cayman Islands's 491.8 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 89.05, 5.5× the median. (42 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Population density in Cayman Islands changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.

YearChange FromTo
1891 +76.3% 10.16 17.92
1911 +30.2% 17.92 23.33
1943 +26.4% 22.08 27.92

Averages by decade

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

Countries ranked near Cayman Islands

  1. 30 Netherlands 519.97 compare
  2. 31 San Marino 519.72 compare
  3. 32 India 506.27 compare
  4. 34 Barbados 452.82 compare
  5. 35 Tokelau 438.5 compare
  6. 36 Togo 434.64 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is population density in Cayman Islands?
Population density in Cayman Islands was 491.8 in 2100, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest population density recorded in Cayman Islands?
The highest recorded value was 492.23 in 2097.
What is the lowest population density recorded in Cayman Islands?
The lowest recorded value was 10.16 in 1800.
How does Cayman Islands rank for population density?
Cayman Islands ranks 33rd out of 235 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 Our World in Data, published as part of Population density. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Population density
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
235 places, 68,610 data points, 1000–2100
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