Channel Islands Population Density
People per sq. km of land area EN.POP.DNST
Channel Islands's population density was 842.1 in 2021, ranked 204th globally. This represents a 0.3% increase from 2020. Data from World Bank, covering 1961–2021.
Overview
Channel Islands's population density stood at 842.1 in 2021, a rise of +2.6 from 2020. Channel Islands ranked 204th globally.
The Channel Islands’ population density rose steadily over the 61‑year series, climbing from a trough of 564.56 persons per square kilometre in 1961 to an all‑time peak of 842.13 in 2021, the latest figure reported by the World Bank. This places the jurisdiction at rank 204 globally, marginally above the West Bank and Gaza (817.05) and well below Bermuda (1,197.19) and Sint Maarten (1,222.68). The upward trajectory reflects limited land area combined with modest but persistent population growth, a pattern common among small, affluent territories that attract residents for high living standards and tax advantages. While the density increase has been gradual, any acceleration in housing development or migration inflows could compress the available space further, whereas policies promoting out‑migration or expanding residential zones would be needed to moderate future density gains.
Data & projection
| Year | Population Density | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 842.1 | +2.6 | #204 |
| 2020 | 839.6 | +3.0 | #204 |
| 2019 | 836.6 | +3.5 | #204 |
| 2018 | 833.1 | +3.2 | #204 |
| 2017 | 829.9 | +2.2 | #204 |
| 2016 | 827.7 | +2.2 | #204 |
| 2015 | 825.5 | +3.7 | #204 |
| 2014 | 821.8 | +4.8 | #204 |
| 2013 | 817.1 | +5.1 | #204 |
| 2012 | 812.0 | +5.4 | #204 |
| 2011 | 806.6 | +5.5 | #202 |
| 2010 | 801.1 | +5.6 | #200 |
| 2009 | 795.5 | +5.6 | #200 |
| 2008 | 789.9 | +5.6 | #200 |
| 2007 | 784.4 | +5.5 | #200 |
Analysis
Channel Islands's population density was 842.1 in 2021, a rise of +2.6 from 2020.
Frequently Asked Questions
Channel Islands's population density was 842.1 in 2021. Ranked 204th globally. This represents a 0.3% increase from the previous year.
Channel Islands's population density peaked at 842.1 in 2021.
The lowest population density in Channel Islands was 564.6 in 1961.
Channel Islands ranks 204th globally in population density as of 2021.
The World Bank indicator code is EN.POP.DNST. Data sourced from World Bank.
The population density of Channel Islands in 2021 was 842.1. This ranks 204th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_channel-islands_population-density,
title = {Channel Islands Population Density},
url = {https://historysaid.com/channel-islands/population-density/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}