Channel Islands population
Current population of Channel Islands
168,842
Live estimate, extrapolated from the latest official figures
- Births today
- 0
- Deaths today
- 0
- Change today (UTC)
- 0
- World rank
- 186th of 218
- 0.00% of world population
- Population
- 168,466
- 2025 estimate
- Annual growth
- +0.20%
- 2025
- Density
- 842 /km²
- 2021
- Land area
- 198 km²
- Urban population
- 33%
- 2025
- Fertility rate
- 1.37
- births per woman, 2024
- Life expectancy
- 81.2 yrs
- 2024
- Net migration
- +675
- 2025
- Region
- Europe & Central Asia
Population of Channel Islands: overview
Channel Islands is home to 168,466 people (2025 estimate), ranking 186th in the world by population. Channel Islands is part of the Europe & Central Asia region.
Growth has slowed to 0.20% per year. In absolute terms that meant roughly 340 additional people over the past year.
Channel Islands is densely settled, with about 842 people per km², spread across 198 km² of land. The country remains predominantly rural, though cities are growing: 33% of residents are urban.
At 1.37 children per woman, fertility is among the lowest recorded anywhere. Life expectancy at birth is 81.2 years (2024).
Channel Islands population, 1960–2025
| Year | Population | Growth rate | Annual change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 168,466 | +0.20% | +340 |
| 2024 | 168,126 | +0.26% | +435 |
| 2023 | 167,691 | +0.28% | +476 |
| 2022 | 167,215 | +0.28% | +474 |
| 2021 | 166,741 | +0.30% | +506 |
| 2020 | 166,235 | +0.36% | +596 |
| 2019 | 165,639 | +0.42% | +690 |
| 2018 | 164,949 | +0.38% | +630 |
| 2017 | 164,319 | +0.27% | +436 |
| 2016 | 163,883 | +0.26% | +429 |
| 2015 | 163,454 | +0.45% | +728 |
| 2014 | 162,726 | +0.58% | +949 |
| 2010 | 158,621 | +0.70% | +1,110 |
| 2005 | 153,126 | +0.71% | +1,087 |
| 2000 | 148,110 | +0.38% | +556 |
| 1995 | 145,247 | +0.06% | +84 |
| 1990 | 143,087 | +1.11% | +1,586 |
| 1985 | 136,075 | +1.00% | +1,348 |
| 1980 | 130,462 | +0.19% | +242 |
| 1975 | 128,781 | +0.69% | +888 |
| 1970 | 123,288 | +1.02% | +1,249 |
| 1965 | 116,879 | +1.13% | +1,318 |
| 1960 | 110,808 | – | – |
Recent years annually, earlier years at five-year steps. Annual change compares against the immediately preceding year.
Channel Islands population FAQ
What is the population of Channel Islands in 2026?
Channel Islands's population is estimated at about 168.84 thousand in 2026, extrapolated from the latest official figure of 168,466 (2025). Channel Islands ranks 186th in the world by population.
Is the population of Channel Islands growing or shrinking?
Channel Islands's population is growing at about 0.20% per year, an increase of roughly 340 people over the past year.
How densely populated is Channel Islands?
Channel Islands has about 842 people per square kilometre across a land area of 198 km².
What share of the world's population lives in Channel Islands?
Channel Islands is home to about 0.00% of the world's population.
What is life expectancy in Channel Islands?
Life expectancy at birth in Channel Islands is 81.2 years (2024).
Sources: World Bank Open Data (CC BY-4.0); median age and projections from UN World Population Prospects 2024. Live figures are estimates extrapolated from the latest official data — see methodology.