Cayman Islands Population Density
People per sq. km of land area EN.POP.DNST
Cayman Islands's population density was 316.2 in 2025, ranked 37th globally. This represents a 3.9% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1961–2025.
Overview
Cayman Islands's population density stood at 316.2 in 2025, a rise of +11.8 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 316.2 by 2025. Cayman Islands ranked 37th globally.
The Cayman Islands’ population density has risen dramatically over the 64‑year series, climbing from a trough of 35.84 persons per square kilometre in 1961 to an all‑time peak of 316.17 in 2025, positioning the territory at rank 37 globally. This acceleration reflects sustained net migration and limited land expansion, with density increasing by roughly 280 persons per square kilometre across six decades. The latest figure of 316.17 closely mirrors that of Tuvalu (314.05) and is only marginally below Pakistan’s 332.27, underscoring how a small island jurisdiction can attain densities comparable to much larger economies. The steep upward trajectory, driven by the financial services sector and luxury‑real‑estate development, suggests that without substantial land‑use reforms or a slowdown in inbound migration, the Cayman Islands may edge nearer to the densities of its peers such as Guam (312.67) in the near future.
Data & projection
| Year | Population Density | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 322.1 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 316.2 | - | - |
| 2025 | 316.2 | +11.8 | #37 |
| 2023 | 304.3 | +6.0 | #174 |
| 2022 | 298.3 | +6.2 | #174 |
| 2021 | 292.1 | +5.9 | #173 |
| 2020 | 286.2 | +5.7 | #173 |
| 2019 | 280.5 | +5.8 | #173 |
| 2018 | 274.8 | +5.9 | #173 |
| 2017 | 268.9 | +6.0 | #171 |
| 2016 | 262.9 | +6.1 | #169 |
| 2015 | 256.8 | +6.2 | #167 |
| 2014 | 250.7 | +6.3 | #167 |
| 2013 | 244.4 | +6.3 | #167 |
| 2012 | 238.1 | +6.4 | #167 |
| 2011 | 231.7 | +6.3 | #165 |
| 2010 | 225.4 | +6.2 | #164 |
Analysis
Cayman Islands's population density was 316.2 in 2025, a rise of +11.8 from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 316.2 by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cayman Islands's population density was 316.2 in 2025. Ranked 37th globally. This represents a 3.9% increase from the previous year.
Cayman Islands's population density peaked at 316.2 in 2025.
The lowest population density in Cayman Islands was 35.8 in 1961.
Cayman Islands ranks 37th globally in population density as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is EN.POP.DNST. Data sourced from World Bank.
Cayman Islands's population density is projected to reach 316.2 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The population density of Cayman Islands in 2025 was 316.2. This ranks 37th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_cayman-islands_population-density,
title = {Cayman Islands Population Density},
url = {https://historysaid.com/cayman-islands/population-density/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}