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🇰🇾 Cayman Islands
Cayman Islands (North America) has a population of 75,844 (2025), ranking 195 out of 213 countries by population. GDP per capita – Cayman Islands: $104.3K /inh. (2024), ranking 7 out of 211. Economic growth is 3.8 % (2024). Annual inflation stands at -0.6 % (2016).
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Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths – Cayman Islands, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Births attended by skilled health personnel (1/204), Open defecation (1/211), Foreign direct investment inflows (3/201).
Weaknesses – Cayman Islands, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Reserves in months of imports (172/177), Population living less than 5 m above sea level (192/212), Current account balance (169/198).
Regional comparison
- GDP per capita: Cayman Islands has $104.3K /inh., above the regional median (North America: $19,970 /inh.).
- Inflation (consumer prices): Cayman Islands has -0.6 %, below the regional median (North America: 2 %).
- GDP growth: Cayman Islands has 3.8 %, above the regional median (North America: 3.1 %).
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All indicators
·Wealth & Growth 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $104,293 /inh. | 2024 | 7 of 211 |
| Gross national income per capita (Atlas method) | $81,920 /inh. | 2024 | 10 of 205 |
| GDP per capita, purchasing power parity | $92,201 /inh. | 2024 | 11 of 201 |
| GDP growth | 3.8 % | 2024 | 87 of 211 |
| GDP per capita growth | 1.8 % | 2024 | 125 of 211 |
| GDP | $7.8B | 2024 | 160 of 211 |
| GDP, purchasing power parity | $6.9B | 2024 | 169 of 201 |
| Natural resource rents | 0 % | 2021 | 189 of 211 |
Prices, Inflation & Currency 3
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation (consumer prices) | -0.6 % | 2016 | 6 of 191 |
| Inflation (GDP deflator) | 2.4 % | 2024 | 74 of 210 |
| Official exchange rate | 0.83 LCU/$ | 2025 | 202 of 211 |
Foreign Trade 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| High-technology exports | 85.5 % | 2024 | 1 of 185 |
| Exports of goods and services | 59.6 % | 2020 | 42 of 192 |
| Trade openness | 105.5 % | 2020 | 60 of 192 |
| Imports of goods and services | 45.8 % | 2020 | 94 of 192 |
| Services exports | $4.8B | 2024 | 98 of 198 |
| Current account balance | -8.8 % | 2024 | 169 of 198 |
| Merchandise exports | $25M | 2025 | 197 of 205 |
Investment, Tourism & Aid 5
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreign direct investment inflows | 40.9 % | 2024 | 3 of 201 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows (amount) | $35.8B | 2025 | 17 of 203 |
| International tourism receipts | $964M | 2019 | 85 of 201 |
| International tourist arrivals | 660,000 arr. | 2020 | 116 of 202 |
| Migrant remittances received | 0.1 % | 2024 | 171 of 196 |
Public finances 1
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government final consumption | 2.6 % | 2020 | 186 of 187 |
Finance & Reserves 3
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stock market capitalization | 11.4 % | 2020 | 83 of 101 |
| Reserves in months of imports | 0.3 months | 2024 | 172 of 177 |
| Total reserves (including gold) | $270.4M | 2025 | 173 of 180 |
Economic structure 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Services | 86.5 % | 2024 | 7 of 202 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 0.5 % | 2024 | 189 of 203 |
| Manufacturing | 0.9 % | 2024 | 194 of 201 |
| Industry (including construction) | 7.6 % | 2024 | 195 of 205 |
Population & Vital Statistics 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urban population | 100 % | 2025 | 1 of 213 |
| Share of 15-64 year olds | 74.4 % | 2025 | 7 of 213 |
| Number of men per 100 women | 100.7 per 100 women | 2025 | 64 of 213 |
| Share of men in the population | 50.2 % | 2025 | 64 of 213 |
| Median age of the population | 37.9 yrs | 2023 | 70 of 226 |
| Share of people aged 65 and over | 9.5 % | 2025 | 101 of 213 |
| Share of women in the population | 49.8 % | 2025 | 150 of 213 |
| Share of 0-14 year olds | 16.1 % | 2025 | 161 of 213 |
| Boys per 100 girls at birth | 103.6 per 100 girls | 2024 | 172 of 213 |
| Population | 75,844 inhab. | 2025 | 195 of 213 |
| Age dependency ratio | 34.4 per 100 | 2025 | 207 of 213 |
Births, deaths and life expectancy 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy at birth | 80.5 yrs | 2024 | 48 of 213 |
| Female life expectancy at birth | 83 yrs | 2024 | 48 of 213 |
| Male life expectancy at birth | 78.2 yrs | 2024 | 48 of 213 |
| Population growth | 1.85 % | 2025 | 54 of 213 |
| Birth rate | 11.6 per 1,000 | 2024 | 123 of 213 |
| Children per woman | 1.53 children/woman | 2024 | 145 of 213 |
| Death rate | 4.9 per 1,000 | 2024 | 193 of 213 |
Health and healthcare system 5
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open defecation | 0 % | 2024 | 1 of 211 |
| New tuberculosis cases | 5 per 100,000 | 2024 | 31 of 206 |
| Nurses and midwives | 7.33 per 1,000 | 2018 | 40 of 196 |
| Access to basic drinking water | 95.5 % | 2024 | 126 of 211 |
| Access to basic sanitation | 83.2 % | 2024 | 145 of 211 |
Body and lifestyle 2
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol consumption per capita | 11.7 L/person | 2024 | 15 of 202 |
| Diabetes prevalence | 11.1 % | 2024 | 143 of 207 |
Origins, languages and religions 1
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of immigrants in the population | 42.9 % | 2024 | 23 of 212 |
Territory & Borders 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population density | 310.2 inh./km² | 2024 | 36 of 212 |
| Latitude of the country's center | 19.3 ° | 2026 | 102 of 232 |
| Length of coastline | 160 km | 2026 | 144 of 227 |
| Number of neighboring countries | 0 countries | 2026 | 155 of 223 |
| Length of land borders | 0 km | 2026 | 162 of 230 |
| Total area | 264 km² | 2024 | 199 of 212 |
| Land area | 240 km² | 2024 | 199 of 212 |
| Landlocked country | Has sea access | 2026 | 183 countries out of 227 in the same category |
Terrain, Water & Climate 3
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest point | 0 m | 2026 | 39 of 228 |
| Population living less than 5 m above sea level | 17.6 % | 2015 | 192 of 212 |
| Highest point | 50 m | 2026 | 224 of 229 |
Land & Nature 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest cover | 53 % | 2024 | 49 of 210 |
| Protected land areas | 8.8 % | 2025 | 157 of 210 |
| Agricultural land | 11.3 % | 2024 | 172 of 207 |
| Arable land | 0.8 % | 2024 | 182 of 204 |
Democracy & Elections 1
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum voting age | 18 yrs | 2026 | 12 of 222 |
Governance & Rule of Law 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Political stability and absence of violence (WGI) | 1.49 | 2025 | 6 of 205 |
| Voice and accountability (WGI) | 1.11 | 2025 | 29 of 203 |
| Government effectiveness (WGI) | 1.06 | 2025 | 38 of 203 |
| Rule of law (WGI) | 0.96 | 2025 | 39 of 205 |
| Regulatory quality (WGI) | 0.67 | 2025 | 46 of 203 |
| Control of corruption (WGI) | 0.6 | 2025 | 58 of 205 |
Justice and security 2
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate | 4.4 per 100,000 | 2020 | 118 of 192 |
| Civilian access to handguns | Prohibited for civilians | 2026 | 60 countries out of 113 in the same category |
Health and reproductive rights 2
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Births attended by skilled health personnel | 100 % | 2005 | 1 of 204 |
| Adolescent birth rate | 10.5 per 1,000 | 2024 | 62 of 213 |
Work and social rights 1
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population covered by at least one social benefit | 94.2 % | 2021 | 35 of 210 |
Civic duties 3
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration of compulsory schooling | 12 yrs | 2025 | 32 of 194 |
| Age of entry into primary school | 5 yrs | 2025 | 184 of 207 |
| Compulsory voting | Voluntary voting | 2026 | 199 countries out of 226 in the same category |
Frequently asked questions
How many people live in Cayman Islands?
Cayman Islands has about 75,844 inhabitants (2025), ranking 195 worldwide out of 213 countries.
What is the GDP per capita of Cayman Islands?
GDP per capita is $104.3K /inh. (2024): Cayman Islands ranks 7 out of 211 countries.
What is the inflation rate in Cayman Islands?
Annual inflation is -0.6 % (2016); Cayman Islands ranks 6 out of 191 (ranked from lowest to highest).
Where does Cayman Islands stand in its region (North America)?
GDP per capita: Cayman Islands has $104.3K /inh., above the regional median (North America: $19,970 /inh.).
Where do the figures on Cayman Islands come from?
The data comes from public sources (World Bank, CIA World Factbook…), cited on each indicator page, with the year of each value.
Rank is the position in the world ranking for each indicator (the ranking direction is given on the indicator's page). Sources and update dates are on each indicator's page.