Total population (thousands) in Falkland Islands
Falkland Islands: Total population (thousands) was 3.47 thousands in 2025. ▲ Rising
Latest (2025)
3.47 thousands
Change on year
up 0.0%
World rank
231st
of 233 countries
All-time high
3.52 thousands
in 2018
All-time low
2.24 thousands
in 1986
Years of data
56
1970–2025
Total population in Falkland Islands, 1970–2025
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in thousands.
Analysis
Falkland Islands recorded 3.47 thousands for total population in 2025.
That represents a change of up 2.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total population in Falkland Islands peaked at 3.52 thousands in 2018 and was at its lowest, 2.24 thousands, in 1986.
That places Falkland Islands 231st out of 233 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 56 years of available data.
Total population (thousands) in Falkland Islands, year by year
| Year | thousands | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 2.28 thousands | — |
| 1971 | 2.27 thousands | -0.2% |
| 1972 | 2.27 thousands | -0.0% |
| 1973 | 2.28 thousands | +0.4% |
| 1974 | 2.28 thousands | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 2.29 thousands | +0.4% |
| 1976 | 2.3 thousands | +0.2% |
| 1977 | 2.3 thousands | +0.2% |
| 1978 | 2.29 thousands | -0.6% |
| 1979 | 2.27 thousands | -0.6% |
| 1980 | 2.26 thousands | -0.7% |
| 1981 | 2.25 thousands | -0.5% |
| 1982 | 2.25 thousands | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 2.25 thousands | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 2.25 thousands | +0.1% |
| 1985 | 2.24 thousands | -0.4% |
| 1986 | 2.24 thousands | -0.1% |
| 1987 | 2.24 thousands | +0.1% |
| 1988 | 2.27 thousands | +1.5% |
| 1989 | 2.3 thousands | +1.3% |
| 1990 | 2.33 thousands | +1.3% |
| 1991 | 2.36 thousands | +0.9% |
| 1992 | 2.43 thousands | +3.2% |
| 1993 | 2.53 thousands | +3.9% |
| 1994 | 2.62 thousands | +3.6% |
| 1995 | 2.72 thousands | +3.8% |
| 1996 | 2.82 thousands | +3.6% |
| 1997 | 2.88 thousands | +2.3% |
| 1998 | 2.94 thousands | +2.2% |
| 1999 | 3.01 thousands | +2.2% |
| 2000 | 3.07 thousands | +2.0% |
| 2001 | 3.13 thousands | +2.0% |
| 2002 | 3.16 thousands | +1.1% |
| 2003 | 3.18 thousands | +0.6% |
| 2004 | 3.2 thousands | +0.6% |
| 2005 | 3.21 thousands | +0.4% |
| 2006 | 3.22 thousands | +0.4% |
| 2007 | 3.23 thousands | +0.2% |
| 2008 | 3.23 thousands | -0.0% |
| 2009 | 3.22 thousands | -0.4% |
| 2010 | 3.21 thousands | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 3.19 thousands | -0.5% |
| 2012 | 3.18 thousands | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 3.22 thousands | +1.5% |
| 2014 | 3.31 thousands | +2.5% |
| 2015 | 3.37 thousands | +2.1% |
| 2016 | 3.44 thousands | +2.0% |
| 2017 | 3.52 thousands | +2.1% |
| 2018 | 3.52 thousands | +0.2% |
| 2019 | 3.52 thousands | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 3.51 thousands | -0.3% |
| 2021 | 3.5 thousands | -0.4% |
| 2022 | 3.5 thousands | -0.1% |
| 2023 | 3.48 thousands | -0.4% |
| 2024 | 3.47 thousands | -0.4% |
| 2025 | 3.47 thousands | +0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2.28 thousands | 2.27 thousands | 2.3 thousands | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.25 thousands | 2.24 thousands | 2.3 thousands | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.66 thousands | 2.33 thousands | 3.01 thousands | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.18 thousands | 3.07 thousands | 3.23 thousands | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.35 thousands | 3.18 thousands | 3.52 thousands | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.49 thousands | 3.47 thousands | 3.51 thousands | 6 |
Countries ranked near Falkland Islands
- 228 Saint Pierre and Miquelon 5.6 thousands compare
- 229 Saint Helena 5.22 thousands compare
- 230 Montserrat 4.37 thousands compare
- 232 Tokelau 2.56 thousands compare
- 233 Niue 1.82 thousands compare
More population data for Falkland Islands
- World population growth -0.2% (2100)
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.3956 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -0.5901 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.3956 % change on previous year (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 90 people (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -0.2% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -1.1 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population density 0.1862 people per km² (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.5355 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), annual growth rate -0.7055 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total population in Falkland Islands?
- Total population in Falkland Islands was 3.47 thousands in 2025, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest total population recorded in Falkland Islands?
- The highest recorded value was 3.52 thousands in 2018.
- What is the lowest total population recorded in Falkland Islands?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.24 thousands in 1986.
- How does Falkland Islands rank for total population?
- Falkland Islands ranks 231st out of 233 countries with data for 2025.
- Is total population rising or falling in Falkland Islands?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Falkland 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