Cayman Islands
- Capital:
- George Town
- Continent:
- North America
- Region(s):
- Caribbean
- Largest Cities:
- George Town, West Bay, Bodden Town
- Abbreviation:
- CYM
77,196
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
77,196
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
Cayman Islandss' population is projected to be 118,127 by 2097.
Historical
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| Year ↓ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 77,196 | 1.94% | 205 |
| 2025 | 75,844 | 2% | 205 |
| 2020 | 68,684 | 2.02% | 205 |
| 2019 | 67,327 | 2.1% | 206 |
| 2018 | 65,941 | 2.18% | 206 |
| 2017 | 64,535 | 2.27% | 206 |
| 2015 | 61,642 | 2.65% | 208 |
| 2010 | 54,099 | 2.95% | 210 |
| 2005 | 46,788 | 3.35% | 213 |
| 2000 | 39,674 | 3.91% | 214 |
| Year ↑ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 77,196 | 1.94% | 205 |
| 2032 | 84,921 | 1.58% | 203 |
| 2037 | 90,749 | 1.34% | 202 |
| 2042 | 96,302 | 1.2% | 201 |
| 2047 | 101,269 | 1.01% | 200 |
| 2052 | 105,648 | 0.85% | 197 |
| 2057 | 109,139 | 0.65% | 197 |
| 2062 | 111,592 | 0.45% | 196 |
| 2067 | 113,231 | 0.29% | 196 |
| 2072 | 114,706 | 0.26% | 196 |
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George Town has a metropolitan area population of 38,350, comprising 49.68%% of Cayman Islands' total population.
| Rank | City | 2026 Pop. ↓ | % of National Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Town | 38,350 | 49.68% |
| 2 | West Bay | 16,837 | 21.81% |
| 3 | Bodden Town | 16,676 | 21.6% |
| 4 | Sister Islands | 2,383 | 3.09% |
| 5 | North Side | 2,021 | 2.62% |
| 6 | East End | 2,004 | 2.6% |
As of 2026, Cayman Islands has a total population of 77,196, ranking as the 205th most populous nation in the world.
Cayman Islands has a net population change of approximately 3 people per day, driven by 2 births, 1 deaths, and net immigration of 2 people.
Cayman Islands represents < 0.01% of the total global population and 0.01% of North America's population.
Cayman Islands has a population density of 321.6 people per km² (approximately 833.1 per mi²), making it the 41st most densely populated country in the world.
Currently, 100% of the population resides in urban areas.
*Rates last updated: June 8, 2026