Cayman Islands Population Growth
Annual population growth rate SP.POP.GROW
Cayman Islands's population growth was 1.96% in 2025, ranked 56th globally. This represents a 1.6% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1961–2025.
Overview
Cayman Islands's population growth stood at 1.96% in 2025, a rise of +0.03pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.96% by 2025. Cayman Islands ranked 56th globally.
The Cayman Islands' population growth rate has experienced a significant decline since its peak in 1972, when it reached 5.83%, a period of rapid economic expansion and growth in the financial sector. The rate then fluctuated before stabilizing in recent years, with a notable trough in 2024, hitting 1.92%. As of 2025, the growth rate has slightly increased to 1.96%, ranking the country 56th globally. This rate is comparable to that of Kenya, which shares a similar ranking. In contrast, the growth rates of peer countries like São Tomé and Principe (2.03%) and Ireland (1.95%) are higher and lower, respectively. The Cayman Islands' population growth rate has been steady over the 65-year period from 1961, with a general decline from its peak. A significant increase in fertility rates or a shift in immigration policies could alter the trajectory of the Cayman Islands' population growth rate, potentially impacting its economic development and demographic landscape.
Data & projection
| Year | Population Growth | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 1.92% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 1.94% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1.96% | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.96% | +0.03pp | #56 |
| 2024 | 1.92% | −0.08pp | #163 |
| 2023 | 2.00% | −0.09pp | #160 |
| 2022 | 2.09% | +0.04pp | #169 |
| 2021 | 2.05% | +0.06pp | #173 |
| 2020 | 2.00% | −0.08pp | #165 |
| 2019 | 2.08% | −0.08pp | #166 |
| 2018 | 2.16% | −0.09pp | #168 |
| 2017 | 2.25% | −0.09pp | #166 |
| 2016 | 2.34% | −0.10pp | #171 |
| 2015 | 2.43% | −0.10pp | #171 |
| 2014 | 2.53% | −0.09pp | #174 |
| 2013 | 2.62% | −0.09pp | #175 |
| 2012 | 2.71% | −0.03pp | #179 |
| 2011 | 2.75% | −0.03pp | #180 |
Analysis
Cayman Islands's population growth was 1.96% in 2025, a rise of +0.03pp from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 1.96% by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cayman Islands's population growth was 1.96% in 2025. Ranked 56th globally. This represents a 1.6% increase from the previous year.
Cayman Islands's population growth peaked at 5.83% in 1972.
The lowest population growth in Cayman Islands was 1.92% in 2024.
Cayman Islands ranks 56th globally in population growth as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.POP.GROW. Data sourced from World Bank.
Cayman Islands's population growth is projected to reach 1.96% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The population growth of Cayman Islands in 2025 was 1.96%. This ranks 56th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_cayman-islands_population-growth,
title = {Cayman Islands Population Growth},
url = {https://historysaid.com/cayman-islands/population-growth/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}