Guernsey
Bailiwick of Guernsey
Current Population (Live)
Annual Growth Rate: +0.88%
As a microstate in Northern Europe, Guernsey is home to just 64.8k people, making it one of the less populous countries in the world. Despite covering only 78 km², the territory records a density of 831 people per km². Its capital is St. Peter Port, and official languages include English, French, and Guernésiais, while the British pound serves as the national currency.
Population
64,781
Area
78 km²
Density
831/km²
World Rank
#207
General Information
- Capital
- St. Peter Port
- Region
- Europe
- Subregion
- Northern Europe
- Continent
- Europe
- Languages
- English, French, Guernésiais
- Currencies
- British pound (£), Guernsey pound (£)
- Calling Code
- +44
- Top-Level Domain
- .gg
- Landlocked
- No
- UN Member
- No
- Timezones
- UTC+00:00
Population Details
- Total Population
- 64,781
- Land Area
- 78 km²
- Population Density
- 831 per km²
- Annual Growth Rate
- +0.88%
- Annual Growth
- +570 people
- Daily Growth
- +2 people
- World Population Share
- 0.00%
- Coordinates
- 49.47°, -2.58°
Global Population Share
Population Projections (2026-2050)
Near-zero growth suggests that Guernsey is entering a period of demographic stability—or, depending on policy responses, the early stages of decline. The territory's governance arrangements will influence how effectively it adapts to evolving population dynamics.
| Year | Projected Population |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 64,781 |
| 2030 | 67,076 |
| 2035 | 70,027 |
| 2040 | 73,074 |
| 2045 | 76,224 |
| 2050 | 79,484 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Guernsey?
The population of Guernsey is approximately 64,781 as of 2026, making it #207 in the world by population.
What is the capital of Guernsey?
The capital of Guernsey is St. Peter Port.
What languages are spoken in Guernsey?
The main languages spoken in Guernsey are English, French, Guernésiais.
How big is Guernsey?
Guernsey covers an area of 78 km² with a population density of 831 people per km².
Is Guernsey growing or shrinking?
Guernsey is growing at a rate of 0.88% per year, adding approximately 570 people annually.
What is the life expectancy in Guernsey?
Life expectancy data is not currently available for Guernsey.
What is the GDP per capita of Guernsey?
GDP per capita data is not currently available for Guernsey.