Population of Cayman Islands
As of July 2026, the population of Cayman Islands is 71 thousand. The number of inhabitants has increased by 522 in the last year, representing a growth of 0.76%. The median age of the population has increased in recent years, rising from 35.6 years in 2016 to 39.8 years in 2026. Currently, life expectancy at birth is 76.2 years and population density is 294.5 inhabitants per square kilometer.
Population Growth
The population growth rate of Cayman Islands peaked in 1971, reaching around 5.88% annually, but has since declined to approximately 0.74% in 2026. The annual increase in the number of people has also decreased from a peak of around 1.49 thousand in 2009 to nearly 522 in 2026.
Life Expectancy
In Cayman Islands, life expectancy at birth has been increasing, with the indicator rising from 74.8 years in 2006 to 76.2 year in 2026, representing an increase of more than 1 year over the past 2 decades.
Most populous cities in Cayman Islands
The cities of Cayman Islands are small, with the 5 most populated adding up to around 84.6 thousand inhabitants. The most populous city is George Town, with approximately 29.4 thousand inhabitants. It is followed by West Bay with 15.3 thousand and Bodden Town with 14.8 thousand.
These are the 20 most populous cities in Cayman Islands:
| # | City | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Town | 29,370 |
| 2 | West Bay | 15,335 |
| 3 | Bodden Town | 14,845 |
| 4 | Channel Land | 12,623 |
| 5 | Midland Acres | 12,410 |
| 6 | Further Ground | 12,028 |
| 7 | The Mountain | 12,028 |
| 8 | North Sound Estates | 11,249 |
| 9 | Breakers | 11,247 |
| 10 | Frank Sound | 11,007 |
| # | City | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Whitehall Estates | 10,768 |
| 12 | Pedro | 10,394 |
| 13 | North Ward | 10,394 |
| 14 | Lower Valley | 10,125 |
| 15 | Driftwood Village | 9,987 |
| 16 | Brinkleys | 9,987 |
| 17 | Hutland | 9,959 |
| 18 | Old Man Bay | 9,682 |
| 19 | Savannah Acres | 9,409 |
| 20 | Newlands | 9,409 |