Cayman Islands
Country statistics · 1990–present
Cayman Islands at a Glance
Cayman Islands is home to 74,457 people as of 2024, with a population that is growing steadily. Life expectancy at birth stands at 80.5 years, above the global average.
Population
74.5K
2024
Life expectancy
80.5 yrs
2024
Birth rate
11.6 /1K
2024
Adult literacy
98.9%
2017
Population Trends
The total resident population stood at 74,457 as of 2024. With a birth rate of 11.6 and a death rate of 4.9 per 1,000 people (2024), the natural growth rate stands at 6.7 per 1,000 — equivalent to roughly 499 additional residents each year from natural change alone.
Health & Society
Life expectancy at birth is 80.5 years (2024), above the global average. The adult literacy rate stands at 98.9% (2017), reflecting near-universal literacy.
👥Population
Populationpeople
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🌿Environment
Energy CO₂ EmissionsMt CO₂
Forest area%
⚡Energy
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Renewable Energy Generationbillion kWh
Solar Energy Generationbillion kWh
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Oil Productionkb/d
Natural Gas Productionbillion cubic feet
🫀Health
Life expectancyyears
🌐Society
Adult Literacy Rate%
Primary Gross Enrolment Ratio%
Secondary Gross Enrolment Ratio%
Primary Net Enrolment Rate%
Education Spending (% GDP)% GDP
Global Rankings
Highest Literacy Rates by Country 2026
Cayman Islands ranks #31 · 98.9%
Most Forest Coverage by Country 2026
Cayman Islands ranks #44 · 52.5%
Highest Life Expectancy by Country 2026
Cayman Islands ranks #50 · 80.5