Cayman Islands Urban Population
Urban population as % of total SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS
Cayman Islands's urban population was 100.00% in 2025, ranked 3rd globally. This represents a 0.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Cayman Islands's urban population stood at 100.00% in 2025, a rise of +0.00% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 100.00% by 2025. Cayman Islands ranked 3rd globally.
Cayman Islands’ urban population has been recorded as 100.00 % of the total population for every year in the World Bank series, from the earliest observation in 1960 through the most recent estimate for 2025, resulting in a coverage span of 66 years. Because the figure has remained unchanged, the all‑time peak and trough both occur in 2025 at the same level of 100.00 %, placing the territory at rank 3 globally for complete urbanisation. This pattern mirrors the situation in other small, highly developed jurisdictions such as Bermuda and Gibraltar, which also report urban population shares of 100.00 % for the same period. The constancy reflects the islands’ limited land area, the concentration of residential and commercial activity in a single built‑up zone, and the absence of a distinct rural sector. Unless significant land‑reclamation projects or policy shifts encourage dispersed settlement, the urban‑population share is likely to remain at 100.00 % in the foreseeable future.
Data & projection
| Year | Urban Population | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 100.00% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 100.00% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 100.00% | - | - |
| 2025 | 100.00% | +0.00% | #3 |
| 2024 | 100.00% | +0.00% | #207 |
| 2023 | 100.00% | +0.00% | #207 |
| 2022 | 100.00% | +0.00% | #207 |
| 2021 | 100.00% | +0.00% | #207 |
| 2020 | 100.00% | +0.00% | #207 |
| 2019 | 100.00% | +0.00% | #207 |
| 2018 | 100.00% | +0.00% | #207 |
| 2017 | 100.00% | +0.00% | #207 |
| 2016 | 100.00% | +0.00% | #207 |
| 2015 | 100.00% | +0.00% | #207 |
| 2014 | 100.00% | +0.00% | #207 |
| 2013 | 100.00% | +0.00% | #207 |
| 2012 | 100.00% | +0.00% | #207 |
| 2011 | 100.00% | +0.00% | #207 |
Analysis
Cayman Islands's urban population was 100.00% in 2025, a rise of +0.00% from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 100.00% by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cayman Islands's urban population was 100.00% in 2025. Ranked 3rd globally. This represents a 0.0% increase from the previous year.
Cayman Islands's urban population peaked at 100.00% in 1960.
The lowest urban population in Cayman Islands was 100.00% in 1960.
Cayman Islands ranks 3rd globally in urban population as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Cayman Islands's urban population is projected to reach 100.00% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The urban population of Cayman Islands in 2025 was 100.00%. This ranks 3rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_cayman-islands_urban-population,
title = {Cayman Islands Urban Population},
url = {https://historysaid.com/cayman-islands/urban-population/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}