Isle of Man Population Growth
Annual population growth rate SP.POP.GROW
Isle of Man's population growth was -0.03% in 2025, ranked 179th globally. This represents a 487.5% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1961–2025.
Overview
Isle of Man's population growth stood at -0.03% in 2025, a decline of +0.03pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.03% by 2025. Isle of Man ranked 179th globally.
The Isle of Man's population growth rate has exhibited fluctuating trends over the past 65 years. Notably, the all-time peak of 2.24% in 1970 was a significant departure from the all-time trough of -0.86% in 1961. Since then, the island's population growth rate has oscillated, with a relatively stable decline in recent years, matching Barbados' rate of -0.03% in 2025. This current rate ranks the Isle of Man #179 globally, indicating a slow decline in population. A comparison with Montenegro, which has a rate of -0.02%, suggests a slight divergence in the trajectory of the two nations. The relatively stable decline in the Isle of Man's population growth rate is likely to continue in the near term, potentially influenced by demographic factors or economic shifts in the region. A significant increase in inward migration or a substantial shift in fertility rates would be necessary to alter the island's population growth trajectory.
Data & projection
| Year | Population Growth | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | -0.09% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | -0.06% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -0.03% | - | - |
| 2025 | -0.03% | −0.03pp | #179 |
| 2024 | -0.01% | −0.05pp | #42 |
| 2023 | 0.04% | +0.01pp | #42 |
| 2022 | 0.03% | −0.02pp | #49 |
| 2021 | 0.05% | −0.08pp | #53 |
| 2020 | 0.13% | −0.05pp | #56 |
| 2019 | 0.18% | −0.05pp | #55 |
| 2018 | 0.23% | +0.06pp | #57 |
| 2017 | 0.17% | +0.32pp | #53 |
| 2016 | -0.15% | +0.21pp | #33 |
| 2015 | -0.36% | −0.06pp | #24 |
| 2014 | -0.30% | −0.07pp | #25 |
| 2013 | -0.23% | −0.17pp | #28 |
| 2012 | -0.06% | −0.66pp | #34 |
| 2011 | 0.61% | −0.51pp | #77 |
Analysis
Isle of Man's population growth was -0.03% in 2025, a decline of −0.03pp from 2024. Based on trends, estimated -0.03% by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Isle of Man's population growth was -0.03% in 2025. Ranked 179th globally. This represents a 487.5% decrease from the previous year.
Isle of Man's population growth peaked at 2.24% in 1970.
The lowest population growth in Isle of Man was -0.86% in 1961.
Isle of Man ranks 179th globally in population growth as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.POP.GROW. Data sourced from World Bank.
Isle of Man's population growth is projected to reach -0.03% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The population growth of Isle of Man in 2025 was -0.03%. This ranks 179th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_isle-of-man_population-growth,
title = {Isle of Man Population Growth},
url = {https://historysaid.com/isle-of-man/population-growth/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}