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Falkland Islands population overview
The Falkland Islands is the 14th most populous of 14 countries and territories in South America. The United Nations put the population at 4,279 on 1 January 2026; with an annual growth rate of -0.1% the live estimate on this page falls by roughly 0 people per day.
Over a full year that means about 43 births (10 per 1,000 people) and 34 deaths (8 per 1,000), and net emigration of roughly 20 people. The infant mortality rate is 8.6 per 1,000 live births.
UN World Population Prospects data show the population grew from 2,230 in 1950 to 4,165 in 2025 — a change of +86.8%, or +0.8% per year on average. The population is at its all-time high today.
Demographically, the median age is 43.4 years; life expectancy at birth is 79.8 years.
Falkland Islands population statistics (2026)
| Population (live, October 2026) | 4,274 |
|---|---|
| UN estimate, 1 Jan 2026 | 4,279 |
| World rank | #235 of 238 |
| Rank in South America | #14 of 14 |
| Share of world population | less than 0.001% |
| Annual growth rate | -0.1% |
| Births per year est. | 43 |
| Deaths per year est. | 34 |
| Net migration per year est. | -20 |
| Birth rate | 10 per 1,000 |
| Death rate | 8 per 1,000 |
| Infant mortality | 8.6 per 1,000 births |
| Sex ratio | 96.6 males per 100 females |
| Median age | 43.4 years |
| Life expectancy | 79.8 years |
Falkland Islands population by year
| Year | Population | Change | Annual growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 (live, UN-based) | 4,274 | – | – |
| 2025 | 4,165 | +490 | +2.5% |
| 2020 | 3,675 | +375 | +2.2% |
| 2015 | 3,300 | +350 | +2.3% |
| 2010 | 2,950 | +25 | +0.2% |
| 2005 | 2,925 | +350 | +2.6% |
| 2000 | 2,575 | +325 | +2.7% |
| 1995 | 2,250 | +200 | +1.9% |
| 1990 | 2,050 | +115 | +1.2% |
| 1985 | 1,935 | +115 | +1.2% |
| 1980 | 1,820 | -80 | -0.9% |
| 1975 | 1,900 | -120 | -1.2% |
| 1970 | 2,020 | -75 | -0.7% |
| 1965 | 2,095 | -75 | -0.7% |
| 1960 | 2,170 | -30 | -0.3% |
| 1955 | 2,200 | -30 | -0.3% |
| 1950 | 2,230 | – | – |
Change and annual growth are measured against the previous row; growth is annualized where rows are five years apart. The live row extrapolates the UN estimate and is not directly comparable with the UN World Population Prospects series.
About Falkland Islands
Detailed indicators
International organizations don't publish detailed statistical series (CO₂, energy, water, economy) for Falkland Islands — this is normal for small territories and a few special cases. The live counters above run on the latest UN-based estimates, and the population history below comes from the UN World Population Prospects.
Population over time
- From 2,230 in 1950 to 4,274 today — up 91.7%.
- The population is at its all-time high right now.
- Average change over the last 50 years of data: +1.6% per year.
Falkland Islands in the news
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of the Falkland Islands in 2026?
As of October 2026, the Falkland Islands has an estimated population of 4,274. The United Nations estimated 4,279 residents on 1 January 2026; the live figure on this page extrapolates that estimate using the -0.1% annual growth rate.
Is the population of the Falkland Islands growing or shrinking?
It is shrinking at -0.1% per year — roughly 0 fewer people every day. Each year there are about 43 births and 34 deaths, with net migration of -20.
What is the median age in the Falkland Islands?
The median age is 43.4 years, and life expectancy at birth is 79.8 years.
How does the Falkland Islands rank by population?
The Falkland Islands is the 235th most populous of 238 countries and territories worldwide and the 14th in South America, with less than 0.001% of the global population.
How has the population of the Falkland Islands changed over time?
In 1950 the population was 2,230; by 2025 it had grown to 4,165 (+86.8%). The year-by-year table above lists the full UN World Population Prospects series.
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Saint HelenaSources & method: the live population is a linear extrapolation of the UN World Population Prospects estimate for 1 January 2026 using the annual growth rate (-0.1%); births, deaths and migration counters apply the UN crude rates to the live figure. Historical series, area, GDP and other indicators are from the UN World Population Prospects; the encyclopedic summary is from Wikipedia. Figures are statistical estimates, not census counts. Page generated 2026-10-19. More about our data.