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Guernsey population overview
Guernsey is the 44th most populous of 50 countries and territories in Europe. The United Nations put the population at 65,374 on 1 January 2026; with an annual growth rate of +0.2% the live estimate on this page rises by roughly 0 people per day.
Over a full year that means about 530 births (8.1 per 1,000 people) and 628 deaths (9.6 per 1,000), plus net immigration of roughly 196 people. The infant mortality rate is 5.6 per 1,000 live births.
UN World Population Prospects data show the population grew from 44,350 in 1950 to 65,000 in 2025 — a change of +46.6%, or +0.5% per year on average. The population is at its all-time high today.
Demographically, the median age is 44.5 years; life expectancy at birth is 83.7 years.
Guernsey population statistics (2026)
| Population (live, October 2026) | 65,452 |
|---|---|
| UN estimate, 1 Jan 2026 | 65,374 |
| World rank | #208 of 238 |
| Rank in Europe | #44 of 50 |
| Share of world population | less than 0.001% |
| Annual growth rate | +0.2% |
| Births per year est. | 530 |
| Deaths per year est. | 628 |
| Net migration per year est. | +196 |
| Birth rate | 8.1 per 1,000 |
| Death rate | 9.6 per 1,000 |
| Infant mortality | 5.6 per 1,000 births |
| Sex ratio | 97.6 males per 100 females |
| Median age | 44.5 years |
| Life expectancy | 83.7 years |
Guernsey population by year
| Year | Population | Change | Annual growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 (live, UN-based) | 65,452 | – | – |
| 2025 | 65,000 | +1,100 | +0.3% |
| 2020 | 63,900 | +950 | +0.3% |
| 2015 | 62,950 | +100 | +0% |
| 2010 | 62,850 | +1,200 | +0.4% |
| 2005 | 61,650 | +600 | +0.2% |
| 2000 | 61,050 | +450 | +0.1% |
| 1995 | 60,600 | +850 | +0.3% |
| 1990 | 59,750 | +3,100 | +1.1% |
| 1985 | 56,650 | +2,350 | +0.9% |
| 1980 | 54,300 | +950 | +0.4% |
| 1975 | 53,350 | +1,350 | +0.5% |
| 1970 | 52,000 | +3,450 | +1.4% |
| 1965 | 48,550 | +2,550 | +1.1% |
| 1960 | 46,000 | +950 | +0.4% |
| 1955 | 45,050 | +700 | +0.3% |
| 1950 | 44,350 | – | – |
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 Guernsey
Detailed indicators
International organizations don't publish detailed statistical series (CO₂, energy, water, economy) for Guernsey — 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 44,350 in 1950 to 65,452 today — up 47.6%.
- The population is at its all-time high right now.
- Average change over the last 50 years of data: +0.4% per year.
Guernsey in the news
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Guernsey in 2026?
As of October 2026, Guernsey has an estimated population of 65,452. The United Nations estimated 65,374 residents on 1 January 2026; the live figure on this page extrapolates that estimate using the +0.2% annual growth rate.
Is the population of Guernsey growing or shrinking?
It is growing at +0.2% per year — roughly 0 more people every day. Each year there are about 530 births and 628 deaths, with net migration of +196.
What is the median age in Guernsey?
The median age is 44.5 years, and life expectancy at birth is 83.7 years.
How does Guernsey rank by population?
Guernsey is the 208th most populous of 238 countries and territories worldwide and the 44th in Europe, with less than 0.001% of the global population.
How has the population of Guernsey changed over time?
In 1950 the population was 44,350; by 2025 it had grown to 65,000 (+46.6%). The year-by-year table above lists the full UN World Population Prospects series.
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GreenlandSources & method: the live population is a linear extrapolation of the UN World Population Prospects estimate for 1 January 2026 using the annual growth rate (+0.2%); 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.