The population of the Cayman Islands has experienced steady growth over recent decades, driven by a combination of natural increase and significant immigration. According to the most recent estimates, the population surpassed 81,000 in 2023, up from around 55,000 in 2010. This growth is largely attributed to the islands’ status as a global financial center and popular tourist destination, which attracts expatriates and workers from around the world. The government closely monitors population trends due to their impact on infrastructure, housing, and public services. As a result, the Cayman Islands have one of the highest population densities in the Caribbean, and managing sustainable growth remains a key policy focus.
| Year | Population | Population Density Per Square KM |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 6,286 | 23.8 |
| 1955 | 6,955 | 26.3 |
| 1960 | 7,661 | 29 |
| 1965 | 8,612 | 32.6 |
| 1970 | 10,068 | 38.1 |
| 1975 | 14,140 | 53.6 |
| 1980 | 17,082 | 64.7 |
| 1985 | 20,846 | 79 |
| 1990 | 26,355 | 99.8 |
| 1995 | 32,488 | 123.1 |
| 2000 | 38,400 | 145.5 |
| 2005 | 44,264 | 167.7 |
| 2010 | 50,119 | 189.8 |
| 2015 | 56,027 | 212.2 |
| 2020 | 61,952 | 234.7 |
| 2022 | 64,309 | 243.6 |
| 2023 | 65,483 | 248 |
| 2024 | 66,653 | 252.5 |
| 2025 | 67,816 | 256.9 |
| 2030 | 73,499 | 278.4 |
| 2035 | 78,906 | 298.9 |
| 2040 | 84,010 | 318.2 |
| 2045 | 88,819 | 336.4 |
| 2050 | 93,381 | 353.7 |
| 2055 | 97,784 | 370.4 |
| 2060 | 102,123 | 386.8 |
| 2065 | 106,443 | 403.2 |
| 2070 | 110,749 | 419.5 |
| 2075 | 114,996 | 435.6 |
| 2080 | 119,140 | 451.3 |
| 2085 | 123,133 | 466.4 |
| 2090 | 126,965 | 480.9 |
| 2095 | 130,657 | 494.9 |
| 2100 | 134,256 | 508.5 |
Data from US Census International Database