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Jersey population overview
Jersey is the 41st most populous of 50 countries and territories in Europe. The United Nations put the population at 104,864 on 1 January 2026; with an annual growth rate of +0.1% the live estimate on this page rises by roughly 0 people per day.
Over a full year that means about 849 births (8.1 per 1,000 people) and 1,143 deaths (10.9 per 1,000), plus net immigration of roughly 409 people. The infant mortality rate is 8.2 per 1,000 live births.
UN World Population Prospects data show the population grew from 57,100 in 1950 to 104,450 in 2025 — a change of +82.9%, or +0.8% per year on average. The population is at its all-time high today.
Demographically, the median age is 43.9 years; life expectancy at birth is 80.1 years.
Jersey population statistics (2026)
| Population (live, October 2026) #199 of 238 → | 104,947 |
|---|---|
| UN estimate, 1 Jan 2026 | 104,864 |
| World rank | #199 of 238 |
| Rank in Europe | #41 of 50 |
| Share of world population | 0.001% |
| Annual growth rate #169 of 238 → | +0.1% |
| Births per year est. | 849 |
| Deaths per year est. | 1,143 |
| Net migration per year est. · #32 of 238 → | +409 |
| Birth rate | 8.1 per 1,000 |
| Death rate | 10.9 per 1,000 |
| Infant mortality #129 of 238 → | 8.2 per 1,000 births |
| Sex ratio #148 of 238 → | 97.4 males per 100 females |
| Median age #32 of 238 → | 43.9 years |
| Life expectancy | 80.1 years |
Jersey population by year
| Year | Population | Change | Annual growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 (live, UN-based) | 104,947 | – | – |
| 2025 | 104,450 | +1,400 | +0.3% |
| 2020 | 103,050 | +2,250 | +0.4% |
| 2015 | 100,800 | +4,000 | +0.8% |
| 2010 | 96,800 | +5,300 | +1.1% |
| 2005 | 91,500 | +4,550 | +1% |
| 2000 | 86,950 | +1,350 | +0.3% |
| 1995 | 85,600 | +2,050 | +0.5% |
| 1990 | 83,550 | +3,800 | +0.9% |
| 1985 | 79,750 | +4,100 | +1.1% |
| 1980 | 75,650 | +2,300 | +0.6% |
| 1975 | 73,350 | +3,400 | +1% |
| 1970 | 69,950 | +4,550 | +1.4% |
| 1965 | 65,400 | +4,700 | +1.5% |
| 1960 | 60,700 | +2,050 | +0.7% |
| 1955 | 58,650 | +1,550 | +0.5% |
| 1950 | 57,100 | – | – |
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.
Largest cities in Jersey
| # | City | Population | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saint Helier Capital | 28,000 | 26.7% |
Saint Helier is the largest city with 28,000 people and is also the capital. City figures are the latest official estimates for the city proper, so shares are approximate. Full list of Jersey cities →
About Jersey
Detailed indicators
International organizations don't publish detailed statistical series (CO₂, energy, water, economy) for Jersey — 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 57,100 in 1950 to 104,947 today — up 83.8%.
- The population is at its all-time high right now.
- Average change over the last 50 years of data: +0.7% per year.
- World rank: Population #199 of 238 · Population growth rate #169 of 238.
Jersey in the news
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Jersey in 2026?
As of October 2026, Jersey has an estimated population of 104,947. The United Nations estimated 104,864 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 Jersey growing or shrinking?
It is growing at +0.1% per year — roughly 0 more people every day. Each year there are about 849 births and 1,143 deaths, with net migration of +409.
What is the median age in Jersey?
The median age is 43.9 years, and life expectancy at birth is 80.1 years.
How does Jersey rank by population?
Jersey is the 199th most populous of 238 countries and territories worldwide and the 41st in Europe, with 0.001% of the global population.
How has the population of Jersey changed over time?
In 1950 the population was 57,100; by 2025 it had grown to 104,450 (+82.9%). The year-by-year table above lists the full UN World Population Prospects series.
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Sources & 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 2026-10-20. More about our data.