Cayman Islands

Territory in Americas

In brief

Population: 75.8K (2025). World rank 197 of 216; in Americas, 38 of 46. Area: 264 km². World rank 216 of 249; in Americas, 45 of 56. GDP per person: $104,293 (2024). World rank 7 of 210 (1 = best); in Americas, 2 of 45. From 2015 to 2025: population 61.6K → 75.8K.

State

Official name: Cayman Islands
Local name: Cayman Islands
Capital: George Town
Region: Americas
Form of government: Parliamentary democracy
UN member: No

Key figures

Population: 75,844 2025
Area: 264 km²
GDP: $7.8B 2024
GDP per person: $104,293 2024
Life expectancy: 80.5 years 2024

Practical information

Languages: English
Currency: Cayman Islands Dollar (KYD)
Time zones: UTC−5
Calling code: +1345
Emergency numbers: 911
Driving side: Left
Plug types: A, B
Mains voltage: 120 V