Guernsey
Capital: St. Peter Port
Population: 64,7811
Currency: Guernsey pound (GGP)
Guernsey is a British Crown Dependency located in the English Channel, off the coast of Normandy, France. It is part of the Channel Islands, which also includes Jersey, Sark, and Alderney. The capital city is St. Peter Port, which is the island’s economic and administrative hub. Guernsey has a rich history influenced by Norman and British traditions, and is known for its beautiful coastline, quaint villages, and mild climate. The island’s economy is based on finance, tourism, and agriculture, particularly the production of flowers, potatoes, and dairy products. Guernsey has its own legal system and currency, but it is defended and has foreign relations managed by the United Kingdom.
Growth Rate
0.475
%
Fertility Rate
1.362
children born/woman
Crude Death Rate
9.302
per 1,000 people
Life Expectancy
83.3
years
Total Population in Guernsey
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Population Density
Population Growth Rate (%)
The population growth rate shows how fast a population is increasing or decreasing annually, influenced by birth rates, death rates, and migration in Guernsey.
Life Expectancy (Years)
Life expectancy indicates the average number of years a person is expected to live.
Median Age (Years)
Median age represents the midpoint of a population’s age distribution, helping to assess whether a population is young, aging, or balanced.
Infant Mortality
Infant mortality rate measures the number of infant deaths per 1,000 live births.
Net migration in 2023 (per 1000 people)
5.936
(+0.491)
Net migration represents the difference between the number of people moving into a country and those leaving.
Fertility Rate
Fertility rate represents the average number of children a woman is expected to have in her lifetime
Births vs Deaths
This graph compares the number of births and deaths each year.
Crude Death Rate
Crude death rate measures the number of deaths per 1,000 people in a population per year.
Source
Data is sourced from The World Bank, the United Nations Population Division (World Population Prospects: 2024 Revision), and other collated datasets, including national statistical offices, Eurostat (Demographic Statistics), and the United Nations Statistics Division (Population and Vital Statistics Report, various years).
Note: The information in the KPI is from 2023; any data beyond this year is an estimate from the United Nations.
1Population figures for Guernsey are based on data from the States of Guernsey. Source: Guernsey Population Data.