Gibraltar, a British Overseas Territory located at the southern tip of the Iberian Peninsula, has experienced relatively modest population growth over the past several decades. Due to its small land area—just 6.8 square kilometers—and limited resources, Gibraltar’s population has grown slowly, with numbers rising from around 25,000 in the mid-20th century to approximately 32,000 as of 2024. The territory’s growth is influenced by factors such as immigration, economic opportunities, and its unique geopolitical status. While natural increase (the difference between births and deaths) plays a role, much of the recent growth is attributed to inward migration, particularly from the United Kingdom and other parts of Europe, drawn by Gibraltar’s thriving financial, shipping, and tourism sectors. However, strict controls on residency and limited housing availability continue to constrain rapid population expansion.
| Year | Population | Population Density Per Square KM |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 22,974 | 3,282 |
| 1955 | 23,643 | 3,377.6 |
| 1960 | 24,229 | 3,461.3 |
| 1965 | 25,314 | 3,616.3 |
| 1970 | 26,239 | 3,748.4 |
| 1975 | 29,038 | 4,148.3 |
| 1980 | 28,827 | 4,118.1 |
| 1985 | 28,646 | 4,092.3 |
| 1990 | 29,107 | 4,158.1 |
| 1995 | 26,764 | 3,823.4 |
| 2000 | 27,273 | 3,896.1 |
| 2005 | 28,417 | 4,059.6 |
| 2010 | 28,764 | 4,109.1 |
| 2015 | 29,137 | 4,162.4 |
| 2020 | 29,459 | 4,208.4 |
| 2022 | 29,573 | 4,224.7 |
| 2023 | 29,629 | 4,232.7 |
| 2024 | 29,683 | 4,240.4 |
| 2025 | 29,733 | 4,247.6 |
| 2030 | 29,878 | 4,268.3 |
| 2035 | 29,806 | 4,258 |
| 2040 | 29,565 | 4,223.6 |
| 2045 | 29,258 | 4,179.7 |
| 2050 | 28,946 | 4,135.1 |
| 2055 | 28,626 | 4,089.4 |
| 2060 | 28,229 | 4,032.7 |
| 2065 | 27,664 | 3,952 |
| 2070 | 26,897 | 3,842.4 |
| 2075 | 25,971 | 3,710.1 |
| 2080 | 24,967 | 3,566.7 |
| 2085 | 23,947 | 3,421 |
| 2090 | 22,937 | 3,276.7 |
| 2095 | 21,937 | 3,133.9 |
| 2100 | 20,944 | 2,992 |
Data from US Census International Database