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Gibraltar population overview
Gibraltar is the 46th most populous of 50 countries and territories in Europe. The United Nations put the population at 41,325 on 1 January 2026; with an annual growth rate of +1.7% the live estimate on this page rises by roughly 2 people per day.
Over a full year that means about 508 births (12.3 per 1,000 people) and 277 deaths (6.7 per 1,000), plus net immigration of roughly 488 people. The infant mortality rate is 8 per 1,000 live births.
World Bank data show the population grew from 21,839 in 1960 to 40,126 in 2025 — a change of +83.7%, or +0.9% per year on average. The population is at its all-time high today.
Demographically, the median age is 38.8 years; life expectancy at birth is 83.9 years; women have on average 1.9 children (2024, below the 2.1 replacement level); 17.6% of residents are under 15 and 17.8% are 65 or older (2025); 100% of people live in urban areas (2025).
Gibraltar covers 10 km², giving a population density of about 4,190 people per km².
Gibraltar population statistics (2026)
| Population (live, October 2026) | 41,895 |
|---|---|
| UN estimate, 1 Jan 2026 | 41,325 |
| World rank | #217 of 238 |
| Rank in Europe | #46 of 50 |
| Share of world population | less than 0.001% |
| Annual growth rate | +1.7% |
| Births per year est. | 508 |
| Deaths per year est. | 277 |
| Net migration per year est. | +488 |
| Birth rate | 12.3 per 1,000 |
| Death rate | 6.7 per 1,000 |
| Infant mortality | 8 per 1,000 births |
| Sex ratio | 99 males per 100 females |
| Median age | 38.8 years |
| Life expectancy | 83.9 years |
| Fertility rate 2024 | 1.9 births per woman |
| Urban population 2025 | 100% |
| Surface area 2023 | 10 km² |
| Population density | 4,190 per km² |
| Income group World Bank | High income |
Gibraltar population by year
| Year | Population | Change | Annual growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 (live, UN-based) | 41,895 | – | – |
| 2025 | 40,126 | +797 | +2% |
| 2024 | 39,329 | +858 | +2.2% |
| 2023 | 38,471 | +862 | +2.3% |
| 2022 | 37,609 | +751 | +2% |
| 2021 | 36,858 | +685 | +1.9% |
| 2020 | 36,173 | +2,980 | +1.7% |
| 2015 | 33,193 | +1,945 | +1.2% |
| 2010 | 31,248 | +2,085 | +1.4% |
| 2005 | 29,163 | +1,454 | +1% |
| 2000 | 27,709 | +332 | +0.2% |
| 1995 | 27,377 | +177 | +0.1% |
| 1990 | 27,200 | -1,312 | -0.9% |
| 1985 | 28,512 | -163 | -0.1% |
| 1980 | 28,675 | +724 | +0.5% |
| 1975 | 27,951 | +1,317 | +1% |
| 1970 | 26,634 | +2,756 | +2.2% |
| 1965 | 23,878 | +2,039 | +1.8% |
| 1960 | 21,839 | – | – |
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 World Bank series.
About Gibraltar
Population over time
- From 21,839 in 1960 to 41,895 today — up 91.8%.
- The population is at its all-time high right now.
- Average change over the last 10 years of data: +1.9% per year.
Life expectancy & fertility
- Life expectancy at birth: 83.6 years (2024), up 13.4 years since 1960.
- Fertility: 1.9 births per woman (2024) — below the ~2.1 replacement level.
Birth & death rates
- Latest: 12.2 births vs 6.6 deaths per 1,000 people (2024).
- Natural increase of 5.6 per 1,000 a year, before migration.
Age structure
- 17.6% of the population is under 15 and 17.8% is 65 or older (2025).
- The 65+ share has grown from 8.4% in 1960 — the population is aging.
CO₂ emissions
- Latest total: 0.64 Mt CO₂ (2024).
- Emissions peaked at 0.72 Mt in 2019 — down 11.5% since.
- Per person: 16.15 t in 2024, vs 2.61 t in 1970.
Energy use & renewables
- Energy use: 3,213.5 kg of oil equivalent per person (2023), up 9.9% since 1990.
- Renewables supplied 0% of final energy in 2021 (+0 points since 1990).
Forest area (% of land)
- Forest covers 0% of land area (2023).
- Cover has been essentially stable since 1990 (+0 points).
Urban population (% of total)
- 100% of people live in urban areas (2025), vs 100% in 1960 (+0 points).
- Majority-urban for the whole period covered.
Internet & mobile
- 94.4% of people used the internet in 2016.
- Mobile subscriptions: 97.6 per 100 people (2022).
Gibraltar in the news
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gibraltar in 2026?
As of October 2026, Gibraltar has an estimated population of 41,895. The United Nations estimated 41,325 residents on 1 January 2026; the live figure on this page extrapolates that estimate using the +1.7% annual growth rate.
Is the population of Gibraltar growing or shrinking?
It is growing at +1.7% per year — roughly 2 more people every day. Each year there are about 508 births and 277 deaths, with net migration of +488.
What is the population density of Gibraltar?
About 4,190 people per square kilometre: 41,895 people living on 10 km² of surface area (World Bank, 2023).
What is the median age in Gibraltar?
The median age is 38.8 years, and life expectancy at birth is 83.9 years. 17.6% of the population is under 15 and 17.8% is 65 or older (2025).
How does Gibraltar rank by population?
Gibraltar is the 217th most populous of 238 countries and territories worldwide and the 46th in Europe, with less than 0.001% of the global population.
How has the population of Gibraltar changed over time?
In 1960 the population was 21,839; by 2025 it had grown to 40,126 (+83.7%). The year-by-year table above lists the full World Bank series.
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Northern Mariana IslandsSources & method: the live population is a linear extrapolation of the UN World Population Prospects estimate for 1 January 2026 using the annual growth rate (+1.7%); births, deaths and migration counters apply the UN crude rates to the live figure. Historical series, area, GDP and other indicators are from World Bank Open Data; the encyclopedic summary is from Wikipedia. Figures are statistical estimates, not census counts. Page generated 2026-10-19. More about our data.