Quick Data on Cayman Islands
| Short Name | Cayman Islands |
| Capital | George Town |
| Long Name | n/a |
| Country Code | CJ |
| Continent | Central America and the Caribbean |
| Total Area | 264 sq km |
| Population | 61,944 |
| Language | English |
| Nationality | Caymanian(s) |
Geography of Cayman Islands
As a country in Central America, with coordinates at 19 30 N, 80 30 W, Cayman Islands neighbors n/a. The terrain in Cayman Islands is described as low-lying limestone base surrounded by coral reefs, with an average elevation point of n/a. The climate of Cayman Islands: tropical marine; warm, rainy summers (May to October) and cool, relatively dry winters (November to April).
| Surface Total | 264 sq km |
| Land Surface | 264 sq km |
| Water Surface | 0 sq km |
| Land Boundaries | 0 km |
| Neighbor Countries | n/a |
| Coastline | 160 km |
| Lowest Elevation Point | n/a |
| Highest Elevation Point | 1 km SW of The Bluff on Cayman Brac 50 m |
Resources of Cayman Islands
The country enjoys many types of natural resources, with the main ones being fish, climate and beaches that foster tourism. The agricultural land occupies 11.20% of Cayman Islands, while the land covered with forests is estimated at 52.90%.
| Percent of Total Land | Surface Sq km | Data | |
| Agricultural Land | 11.20% | 30 sq km | 2011 est. |
| Irrigated Land | n/a sq km | n/a | |
| Forest Land | 52.90% | 140 sq km | 2011 est. |
| Other Land | 35.90% | 95 sq km | 2011 est. |
Population of Cayman Islands
The population of the country is estimated at 61,944 people, with the biggest urban area having 35,000 GEORGE TOWN (capital) (2018). Known as Caymanian(s), the people from Cayman Islands come from diversified ethnic groups such as mixed 40%, white 20%, black 20%, expatriates of various ethnic groups 20%. The official language is English. Religions: Protestant 67.8% (includes Church of God 22.6%, Seventh Day Adventist 9.4%, Presbyterian/United Church 8.6%, Baptist 8.3%, Pentecostal 7.1%, non-denominational 5.3%, Anglican 4.1%, Wesleyan Holiness 2.4%), Roman Catholic 14.1%, Jehovah’s Witness 1.1%, other 7%, none 9.3%, unspecified 0.7% (2010 est.).
| Population | 61,944 |
| Nationality | Caymanian(s) |
| Official Language | English |
| Other Languages | English (official) 90.9%, Spanish 4%, Filipino 3.3%, other 1.7%, unspecified 0.1% (2010 est.) |
| Birth Rate | 11.9 births / 1000 population (2020 est.) |
| Death Rate | 6.1 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 Cayman Islands
Cayman Islands is a parliamentary democracy; self-governing overseas territory of the UK. The legal system makes use of English common law and local statutes.
| Governing Type | parliamentary democracy; 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 |
Economy of Cayman Islands
From a population total of 61,944, the labor force is 39,000 (2007 est.). The main products in agriculture are: vegetables, fruit; livestock; turtle farming. Among the main industries considerable for the economy are: tourism, banking, insurance and finance, construction, construction materials, furniture. Its exports cover turtle products, manufactured consumer goods. The main import products are: foodstuffs, manufactured goods, fuels.
| Exports | $421.9 million (2017 est.) |
| Imports | $787.3 million (2017 est.) |
| Export Partners | n/a |
| Import Partners | n/a |
| GDP / Capita | $43,800 (2004 est.) |
| Electricity Production | 650 million kWh (2016 est.) |
| Electrification Rate | electrification – total population: 100% (2016) |
| Internet Users | 45,242 |
| Internet Penetration Rate | 79.00% (July 2016 est.) |
For latest imports and exports data we recommend checking the website for the National Bank of Cayman Islands, statistics sectio
