Total population (thousands) in Cayman Islands
Cayman Islands: Total population (thousands) was 75.16 thousands in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
75.16 thousands
Change on year
up 1.9%
World rank
203rd
of 233 countries
All-time high
75.16 thousands
in 2025
All-time low
10.26 thousands
in 1970
Years of data
56
1970–2025
Total population in Cayman Islands, 1970–2025
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in thousands.
Analysis
In 2025, total population in Cayman Islands stood at 75.16 thousands. That is the highest value across all 56 years on record.
That represents a change of up 1.9% on the previous year and up 23.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total population in Cayman Islands peaked at 75.16 thousands in 2025 and was at its lowest, 10.26 thousands, in 1970.
Cayman Islands ranks 203rd of 233 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total population (thousands) in Cayman Islands, year by year
| Year | thousands | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 10.26 thousands | — |
| 1971 | 10.77 thousands | +4.9% |
| 1972 | 11.43 thousands | +6.1% |
| 1973 | 12.1 thousands | +5.9% |
| 1974 | 12.78 thousands | +5.6% |
| 1975 | 13.45 thousands | +5.3% |
| 1976 | 14.12 thousands | +5.0% |
| 1977 | 14.78 thousands | +4.7% |
| 1978 | 15.43 thousands | +4.3% |
| 1979 | 16.03 thousands | +3.9% |
| 1980 | 16.67 thousands | +4.0% |
| 1981 | 17.48 thousands | +4.9% |
| 1982 | 18.32 thousands | +4.8% |
| 1983 | 19.17 thousands | +4.6% |
| 1984 | 20.02 thousands | +4.4% |
| 1985 | 20.89 thousands | +4.3% |
| 1986 | 21.76 thousands | +4.2% |
| 1987 | 22.63 thousands | +4.0% |
| 1988 | 23.51 thousands | +3.9% |
| 1989 | 24.39 thousands | +3.7% |
| 1990 | 25.36 thousands | +4.0% |
| 1991 | 26.64 thousands | +5.0% |
| 1992 | 27.95 thousands | +4.9% |
| 1993 | 29.29 thousands | +4.8% |
| 1994 | 30.66 thousands | +4.7% |
| 1995 | 32.04 thousands | +4.5% |
| 1996 | 33.44 thousands | +4.4% |
| 1997 | 34.84 thousands | +4.2% |
| 1998 | 36.24 thousands | +4.0% |
| 1999 | 37.6 thousands | +3.7% |
| 2000 | 38.97 thousands | +3.6% |
| 2001 | 40.38 thousands | +3.6% |
| 2002 | 41.8 thousands | +3.5% |
| 2003 | 43.23 thousands | +3.4% |
| 2004 | 44.64 thousands | +3.3% |
| 2005 | 46.06 thousands | +3.2% |
| 2006 | 47.51 thousands | +3.1% |
| 2007 | 48.95 thousands | +3.0% |
| 2008 | 50.42 thousands | +3.0% |
| 2009 | 51.88 thousands | +2.9% |
| 2010 | 53.35 thousands | +2.8% |
| 2011 | 54.84 thousands | +2.8% |
| 2012 | 56.37 thousands | +2.8% |
| 2013 | 57.9 thousands | +2.7% |
| 2014 | 59.41 thousands | +2.6% |
| 2015 | 60.91 thousands | +2.5% |
| 2016 | 62.37 thousands | +2.4% |
| 2017 | 63.83 thousands | +2.3% |
| 2018 | 65.24 thousands | +2.2% |
| 2019 | 66.64 thousands | +2.1% |
| 2020 | 68.02 thousands | +2.1% |
| 2021 | 69.35 thousands | +2.0% |
| 2022 | 70.86 thousands | +2.2% |
| 2023 | 72.32 thousands | +2.1% |
| 2024 | 73.76 thousands | +2.0% |
| 2025 | 75.16 thousands | +1.9% |
Cayman Islands compared with similar countries
- Cayman Islands's 75.16 thousands is below the median for high income countries, which is 3,084 thousands, 2% of the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Cayman Islands's 75.16 thousands is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 3,039 thousands, 2% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 13.12 thousands | 10.26 thousands | 16.03 thousands | 10 |
| 1980s | 20.49 thousands | 16.67 thousands | 24.39 thousands | 10 |
| 1990s | 31.41 thousands | 25.36 thousands | 37.6 thousands | 10 |
| 2000s | 45.38 thousands | 38.97 thousands | 51.88 thousands | 10 |
| 2010s | 60.09 thousands | 53.35 thousands | 66.64 thousands | 10 |
| 2020s | 71.58 thousands | 68.02 thousands | 75.16 thousands | 6 |
Countries ranked near Cayman Islands
More population data for Cayman Islands
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.0474 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -100 % change on previous year (2045)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.0474 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.1832 % change on previous year (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.4891 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth -0.1% (2100)
- Population density 491.8 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 5,086 people (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -0.1% (2100)
- Number of people living in urban and rural areas, annual growth rate 1.86 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total population in Cayman Islands?
- Total population in Cayman Islands was 75.16 thousands in 2025, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest total population recorded in Cayman Islands?
- The highest recorded value was 75.16 thousands in 2025.
- What is the lowest total population recorded in Cayman Islands?
- The lowest recorded value was 10.26 thousands in 1970.
- How does Cayman Islands rank for total population?
- Cayman Islands ranks 203rd out of 233 countries with data for 2025.
- Is total population rising or falling in Cayman Islands?
- Over the last ten years it is up 23.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cayman Islands data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Total population (thousands). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release