International Migrant Population Statistics in Cayman Islands (2026)
As of the 2024 data, 42.9% of the population in the Cayman Islands were international migrants, per World Bank World Development Indicators. Up from 42.6% in 2020 to 42.9% in 2024 (+0.3 percentage points). Cayman Islands ranks #7 of 42 economies in Latin America & Caribbean on this measure, and #24 of 216 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 42.9% (2024)
- International Migrant Population in the Cayman Islands as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2020
- +0.3 pp (2024)
- Up from 42.6% in 2020 to 42.9% in 2024 (+0.3 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (1990)
- 35.8% (1990)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 35.8% in 1990 to 42.9% in 2024.
- Peak value (2000)
- 48.3% (2000)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2024 value is 42.9%.
- Rank in Latin America & Caribbean
- #7 of 42 (2024)
- The Cayman Islands ranks 7 of 42 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #24 of 216 (2024)
- The Cayman Islands ranks 24 of 216 countries with data globally.
- Latin America & Caribbean average
- 15.3% (2024)
- The Cayman Islands (42.9%) is above the average of 15.3% across the 42 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data.
- Personal remittances, received (current US$) (2024)
- $11.5 million (2024)
- Related indicator from World Bank World Development Indicators.
- Internet use in the Cayman Islands (2017)
- 81.1% (2017)
- 81.1% of the population in the Cayman Islands used the internet in 2017 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 74,457 (2024)
- The Cayman Islands had a population of 74,457 in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 1990–2024
| Year | % of population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 42.9% | +0.3 pp |
| 2020 | 42.6% | +0.1 pp |
| 2015 | 42.5% | −2.0 pp |
| 2010 | 44.5% | +0.3 pp |
| 2005 | 44.2% | −4.1 pp |
| 2000 | 48.3% | +9.6 pp |
| 1995 | 38.7% | +2.9 pp |
| 1990 | 35.8% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of people in the Cayman Islands were international migrants?
42.9% of the population in the Cayman Islands were international migrants in 2024, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
How recent is the international migrant population data for the Cayman Islands?
The most recent observation is from 2024. World Bank World Development Indicators data is reported with a lag, so 2024 is the latest available year for the Cayman Islands.
Where does the international migrant population data for the Cayman Islands come from?
The data comes from the World Bank World Development Indicators (indicator SM.POP.TOTL.ZS). The latest observation for the Cayman Islands is from 2024; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.
How has international migrant population in the Cayman Islands changed over time?
World Bank World Development Indicators data show a rise from 35.8% in 1990 to 42.9% in 2024.
How does the Cayman Islands compare with other countries in Latin America & Caribbean?
The Cayman Islands ranks 7 of 42 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with data, with 42.9% versus a regional average of 15.3% (latest values per country).
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators, indicator
SM.POP.TOTL.ZS, retrieved .
Figures are shown exactly as published in the source dataset; only the change column of the trend table is computed from adjacent published values.Read more on the methodology page. All figures are estimates and projections; this is not financial advice.
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