Falkland Islands
- Capital:
- Stanley
- Continent:
- South America
- Region(s):
- South America, Latin America
- Largest Cities:
- Stanley, Mount Pleasant Complex, Camp
- Abbreviation:
- FLK
3,465
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
3,465
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
Falkland Islandss' population is projected to be 2,277 by 2097.
Historical
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| Year ↓ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3,465 | -0.19% | 234 |
| 2025 | 3,469 | -0.21% | 234 |
| 2020 | 3,506 | -0.31% | 234 |
| 2019 | 3,517 | -0.11% | 234 |
| 2018 | 3,521 | 0.08% | 234 |
| 2017 | 3,518 | 1.15% | 234 |
| 2015 | 3,408 | 1.29% | 234 |
| 2010 | 3,197 | -0.13% | 234 |
| 2005 | 3,217 | 0.76% | 234 |
| 2000 | 3,097 | 2.27% | 234 |
| Year ↑ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3,465 | -0.19% | 234 |
| 2032 | 3,402 | -0.34% | 234 |
| 2037 | 3,344 | -0.34% | 235 |
| 2042 | 3,292 | -0.31% | 235 |
| 2047 | 3,224 | -0.42% | 235 |
| 2052 | 3,140 | -0.53% | 235 |
| 2057 | 3,019 | -0.78% | 235 |
| 2062 | 2,890 | -0.87% | 235 |
| 2067 | 2,751 | -0.98% | 235 |
| 2072 | 2,624 | -0.94% | 235 |
As of 2026, Falkland Islands has a total population of 3,465, ranking as the 234th most populous nation in the world.
Falkland Islands represents < 0.01% of the total global population and < 0.01% of South America's population.
Falkland Islands has a population density of 0.3 people per km² (approximately 0.7 per mi²), making it the 230th most densely populated country in the world.
Currently, 89.93% of the population resides in urban areas, a figure that is decreasing annually.
*Rates last updated: June 16, 2026