Population of Gibraltar
As of June 2026, the population of Gibraltar is 32.8 thousand. The number of inhabitants has increased by 17 in the last year, representing a growth of 0.06%. The median age of the population has increased in recent years, rising from 40 years in 2016 to 43.1 years in 2026. Currently, life expectancy at birth is 83.5 years and population density is 3.3 thousand inhabitants per square kilometer.
Population Growth
The population growth rate of Gibraltar peaked in 1962, reaching around 2.46% annually, but has since declined to approximately 0.05% in 2026. The annual increase in the number of people has also decreased from a peak of around 574 in 1967 to nearly 17 in 2026.
Life Expectancy
In Gibraltar, life expectancy at birth has been increasing, with the indicator rising from 80.4 years in 2006 to 83.5 years in 2026, representing an increase of more than 3 years over the past 2 decades.
Most populous cities in Gibraltar
These are the 7 most populous cities in Gibraltar:
| # | City | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gibraltar | 26,544 |
| 2 | Reclamation Areas | 13,690 |
| 3 | South District | 5,380 |
| 4 | Town Area | 3,238 |
| # | City | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Upper Town | 2,483 |
| 6 | Sandpits | 2,020 |
| 7 | Catalan Bay | 526 |