Cayman Islands Population 2024
The Cayman Islands is a self-governing British Overseas Territory in the western Caribbean Sea. The territory comprises the three islands of Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac, and Little Cayman.
As per the UN World Population Prospects report, the population of the Cayman Islands in 2024 is 69,886 (70 thousand )
Population of Cayman Islands in 2024 – 70 thousand
Cayman Islands | 2024 Estimate |
Total Population | 69,886 |
Caribbean Rank | 19 |
Sovereignty | UK Territory |
Land Area | 240 sq. km (93 sq. mi) |
Pop. Density | 274 people/sq. km |
Capital City | George Town |
Source: UN World Population Prospects
Religion in Cayman Islands
The Cayman Islands exhibit a religious tapestry, with Christianity being the predominant faith, embraced by 66.9% of the population. Various Christian denominations, including the United Church, Church of God, Anglican Church, Baptist Church, Catholic Church, Seventh-day Adventist Church, and Pentecostal Church, contribute to the religious diversity. Noteworthy Roman Catholic churches such as St. Ignatius Church in George Town, Christ the Redeemer Church in West Bay, and Stella Maris Church in Cayman Brac are integral to the religious landscape.
However, atheism has seen a notable rise in the islands since 2000, with 16.7% of the population identifying as having no religion, as indicated by the 2021 census. Beyond Christianity, the Cayman Islands embrace a spectrum of beliefs, hosting an active synagogue for the Jewish community, places of worship for Jehovah’s Witnesses, and a community following the Bahá’í faith in George Town. In 2020, the Muslim community in the Cayman Islands numbered an estimated 121 individuals, contributing to the religious mosaic of the region.
Religious Composition in the Cayman Islands:
Religion | Percentage |
---|---|
Christianity | 66.9% |
Atheism/No Religion | 16.7% |
Judaism | – |
Jehovah’s Witnesses | – |
Bahá’í Faith | – |
Islam | – |