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Isle of Man population overview
The Isle of Man is the 42nd most populous of 50 countries and territories in Europe. The United Nations put the population at 84,901 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 688 births (8.1 per 1,000 people) and 925 deaths (10.9 per 1,000), plus net immigration of roughly 161 people. The infant mortality rate is 10.3 per 1,000 live births.
World Bank data show the population grew from 48,868 in 1960 to 84,118 in 2025 — a change of +72.1%, or +0.8% per year on average. The population is at its all-time high today.
Demographically, the median age is 46.3 years; life expectancy at birth is 81.4 years; women have on average 1.5 children (2024, below the 2.1 replacement level); 13.9% of residents are under 15 and 23.6% are 65 or older (2025); 52.1% of people live in urban areas (2025).
The capital is Douglas. The Isle of Man covers 570 km², giving a population density of about 149 people per km². GDP was $7.58B in 2023 — about $90,015 per person (World Bank classification: high income).
Isle of Man population statistics (2026)
| Population (live, October 2026) | 84,846 |
|---|---|
| UN estimate, 1 Jan 2026 | 84,901 |
| World rank | #203 of 238 |
| Rank in Europe | #42 of 50 |
| Share of world population | 0.001% |
| Annual growth rate | -0.1% |
| Births per year est. | 688 |
| Deaths per year est. | 925 |
| Net migration per year est. | +161 |
| Birth rate | 8.1 per 1,000 |
| Death rate | 10.9 per 1,000 |
| Infant mortality | 10.3 per 1,000 births |
| Sex ratio | 97.9 males per 100 females |
| Median age | 46.3 years |
| Life expectancy | 81.4 years |
| Fertility rate 2024 | 1.5 births per woman |
| Urban population 2025 | 52.1% |
| Surface area 2023 | 570 km² |
| Population density | 149 per km² |
| Capital | Douglas |
| GDP (current US$) 2023 | $7.58B |
| GDP per capita 2023 | $90,015 |
| Income group World Bank | High income |
Isle of Man population by year
| Year | Population | Change | Annual growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 (live, UN-based) | 84,846 | – | – |
| 2025 | 84,118 | -42 | 0% |
| 2024 | 84,160 | -5 | 0% |
| 2023 | 84,165 | +33 | +0% |
| 2022 | 84,132 | +26 | +0% |
| 2021 | 84,106 | +42 | +0% |
| 2020 | 84,064 | +471 | +0.1% |
| 2015 | 83,593 | -280 | -0.1% |
| 2010 | 83,873 | +4,357 | +1.1% |
| 2005 | 79,516 | +3,857 | +1% |
| 2000 | 75,659 | +4,146 | +1.1% |
| 1995 | 71,513 | +2,597 | +0.7% |
| 1990 | 68,916 | +4,515 | +1.4% |
| 1985 | 64,401 | +325 | +0.1% |
| 1980 | 64,076 | +4,117 | +1.3% |
| 1975 | 59,959 | +4,659 | +1.6% |
| 1970 | 55,300 | +5,210 | +2% |
| 1965 | 50,090 | +1,222 | +0.5% |
| 1960 | 48,868 | – | – |
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 Isle of Man
Population over time
- From 48,868 in 1960 to 84,846 today — up 73.6%.
- The population is at its all-time high right now.
- Average change over the last 10 years of data: +0.1% per year.
Life expectancy & fertility
- Life expectancy at birth: 81.1 years (2024), up 16.5 years since 1960.
- Fertility: 1.5 births per woman (2024) — below the ~2.1 replacement level.
Birth & death rates
- Latest: 8.3 births vs 10.6 deaths per 1,000 people (2024).
- Deaths outnumber births — natural decrease of 2.4 per 1,000 a year.
Age structure
- 13.9% of the population is under 15 and 23.6% is 65 or older (2025).
- The 65+ share has grown from 17.6% in 1960 — the population is aging.
Energy use & renewables
- Renewables supplied 2.7% of final energy in 2022 (+1.2 points since 2002).
Forest area (% of land)
- Forest covers 6.1% of land area (2023).
- Cover has been essentially stable since 1990 (+0 points).
Urban population (% of total)
- 52.1% of people live in urban areas (2025), vs 55.1% in 1960 (-3 points).
- Majority-urban for the whole period covered.
Economy
- GDP: $7.58B in 2023.
- Nominal GDP is up 8.2% since 2013.
- That works out to $90,015 per person.
Isle of Man in the news
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of the Isle of Man in 2026?
As of October 2026, the Isle of Man has an estimated population of 84,846. The United Nations estimated 84,901 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 Isle of Man growing or shrinking?
It is shrinking at -0.1% per year — roughly 0 fewer people every day. Each year there are about 688 births and 925 deaths, with net migration of +161.
What is the population density of the Isle of Man?
About 149 people per square kilometre: 84,846 people living on 570 km² of surface area (World Bank, 2023).
What is the median age in the Isle of Man?
The median age is 46.3 years, and life expectancy at birth is 81.4 years. 13.9% of the population is under 15 and 23.6% is 65 or older (2025).
How does the Isle of Man rank by population?
The Isle of Man is the 203rd most populous of 238 countries and territories worldwide and the 42nd in Europe, with 0.001% of the global population.
How has the population of the Isle of Man changed over time?
In 1960 the population was 48,868; by 2025 it had grown to 84,118 (+72.1%). The year-by-year table above lists the full World Bank series.
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