Share of population living in cities, towns and rural areas in Jersey
Jersey: Share of population living in cities, towns and rural areas was 51.3% in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Share of population living in cities, towns and rural areas in Jersey, 1950–2020
Source: European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC) (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
Jersey recorded 51.3% for share of population living in cities, towns and rural areas in 2020.
The figure is down 0.1% over five years.
Over the whole period, share of population living in cities, towns and rural areas in Jersey peaked at 51.4% in 2015 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1950.
Jersey ranks 53rd of 236 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of population living in cities, towns and rural areas in Jersey, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 0.0% | — |
| 1955 | 0.0% | — |
| 1960 | 0.0% | — |
| 1965 | 0.0% | — |
| 1970 | 0.0% | — |
| 1975 | 0.0% | — |
| 1980 | 0.0% | — |
| 1985 | 0.0% | — |
| 1990 | 0.0% | — |
| 1995 | 0.0% | — |
| 2000 | 0.0% | — |
| 2005 | 0.0% | — |
| 2010 | 0.0% | — |
| 2015 | 51.4% | — |
| 2020 | 51.3% | -0.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2 |
| 1960s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2 |
| 1970s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2 |
| 1980s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2 |
| 1990s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2 |
| 2000s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2 |
| 2010s | 25.7% | 0.0% | 51.4% | 2 |
| 2020s | 51.3% | 51.3% | 51.3% | 1 |
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More population data for Jersey
- World population growth -0.0% (2100)
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.024 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.464 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.024 % change on previous year (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 4,362 people (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.3326 % change on previous year (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate 0.1148 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -0.0% (2100)
- Population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), annual growth rate -0.8689 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population aged 25-64 years (thousands), annual growth rate -0.3257 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of population living in cities, towns and rural areas in Jersey?
- Share of population living in cities, towns and rural areas in Jersey was 51.3% in 2020, according to European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC) (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of population living in cities, towns and rural areas recorded in Jersey?
- The highest recorded value was 51.4% in 2015.
- What is the lowest share of population living in cities, towns and rural areas recorded in Jersey?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1950.
- How does Jersey rank for share of population living in cities, towns and rural areas?
- Jersey ranks 53rd out of 236 countries with data for 2020.
- Where does this Jersey data come from?
- The figures come from European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC) (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of population living in cities, towns and rural areas. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Estimated share of the population living in cities. Cities are identified using satellite imagery and population data, applying the same definitions across countries.