Quick Data on Gibraltar
Short Name | Gibraltar |
Capital | Gibraltar |
Long Name | n/a |
Country Code | GI |
Continent | Europe |
Total Area | 6.5 sq km |
Population | 29,581 |
Language | English |
Nationality | Gibraltarian(s) |
Geography of Gibraltar
As a country in Europe, with coordinates at 36 08 N, 5 21 W, Gibraltar neighbors Spain 1.2 km. The terrain in Gibraltar is described as a narrow coastal lowland borders the Rock of Gibraltar, with an average elevation point of n/a. The climate of Gibraltar: Mediterranean with mild winters and warm summers.
Surface Total | 6.5 sq km |
Land Surface | 6.5 sq km |
Water Surface | 0 sq km |
Land Boundaries | 1.2 km |
Neighbor Countries | Spain 1.2 km |
Coastline | 12 km |
Lowest Elevation Point | n/a |
Highest Elevation Point | Rock of Gibraltar 426 m |
Resources of Gibraltar
The country enjoys many types of natural resources, with the main ones being none. The agricultural land occupies 0.00% of Gibraltar, while the land covered with forests is estimated at 0.00%.
Percent of Total Land | Surface Sq km | Data | |
Agricultural Land | 0.00% | 0 sq km | 2011 est. |
Irrigated Land | n/a sq km | n/a | |
Forest Land | 0.00% | 0 sq km | 2011 est. |
Other Land | 100.00% | 7 sq km | 2011 est. |
Population of Gibraltar
The population of the country is estimated at 29,581 people, with the biggest urban area having 35,000 GIBRALTAR (capital) (2018). Known as Gibraltarian(s), the people from Gibraltar come from diversified ethnic groups such as Gibraltarian 79%, other British 13.2%, Spanish 2.1%, Moroccan 1.6%, other EU 2.4%, other 1.6% (2012 est.). The official language is English. Religions: Roman Catholic 72.1%, Church of England 7.7%, other Christian 3.8%, Muslim 3.6%, Jewish 2.4%, Hindu 2%, other 1.1%, none 7.1%, unspecified 0.1% (2012 est.).
Population | 29,581 |
Nationality | Gibraltarian(s) |
Official Language | English |
Other Languages | English (used in schools and for official purposes), Spanish, Italian, Portuguese |
Birth Rate | 13.8 births / 1000 population (2020 est.) |
Death Rate | 8.6 deaths / 1000 population (2020 est.) |
Urban Population | 100.00% of total population (2020) |
Physicians Density | n/a physicians/1,000 population (n/a) |
Hospital Beds Density | n/a beds/1,000 population (n/a) |
Governing Type of Gibraltar
Gibraltar is a parliamentary democracy (Parliament); self-governing overseas territory of the UK. The legal system makes use of the laws of the UK, where applicable, apply.
Governing Type | parliamentary democracy (Parliament); self-governing overseas territory of the UK |
Citizenship by Birth | see United Kingdom |
Citizenship by Descent | n/a |
Dual Citizenship | n/a |
Residency Requirement for Naturalization | n/a |
Suffrage Vote | 18 years of age; universal; and British citizens with six months residence or more |
Economy of Gibraltar
From a population total of 29,581, the labor force is 24,420 (2014 est.). The main products in agriculture are: none. Among the main industries considerable for the economy are: tourism, banking and finance, ship repairing, tobacco. Its exports cover (principally reexports) petroleum 51%, manufactured goods (2010 est.). The main import products are: fuels, manufactured goods, foodstuffs.
Exports | $202.3 million (2014 est.) |
Imports | $2.967 billion (2004 est.) |
Export Partners | Spain 27.1%, Germany 20.4%, Netherlands 10.8%, Poland 8.6%, France 6.6%, Italy 5.7%, Cote dIvoire 4.5% (2017) |
Import Partners | Spain 15.6%, Italy 13.4%, US 13.3%, Netherlands 10.9%, Greece 8.5%, Russia 6.6%, UK 5.8%, Belgium 4.4% (2017) |
GDP / Capita | $61,700 (2014 est.) |
Electricity Production | 238.8 million kWh (2016 est.) |
Electrification Rate | n/a |
Internet Users | 27,699 |
Internet Penetration Rate | 94.40% (July 2016 est.) |
For latest imports and exports data we recommend checking the website for the National Bank of Gibraltar, statistics sectio