Channel Islands has a population of 168,466 (2025), and 32.6% of people live in urban areas. Its economy produced $12.5 billion of goods and services in 2023 (GDP in current US dollars), growing 3.7% that year after adjusting for inflation. GDP per person was $74,586 (2023). Unemployment was an estimated 6.2% of the labor force in 2025.
Key figures for Channel Islands
Population
168,466
GDP
$12.5 billion
GDP growth
3.7%
GDP per person
$74,586
Unemployment
6.2%
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Economy and growth
| Indicator | Channel Islands | World | Rank (1 = highest) | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDPThe total value of goods and services produced in a year, converted to US dollars at official exchange rates. | $12.5 billion2023 | $107.3 trillion | 149th of 204 | Compare GDP |
| GDP growthThe yearly change in the value of goods and services produced, adjusted for inflation. | 3.7%2023 | 2.9% | 89th of 204 | Compare GDP growth |
| GDP per personGDP divided by population, in US dollars at official exchange rates. | $74,5862023 | $13,314 | 15th of 204 | Compare GDP per person |
| Agriculture share of GDPThe share of GDP produced by agriculture, forestry and fishing. | 0.6%2023 | 4.1% | 177th of 194 | Compare Agriculture share of GDP |
| Industry share of GDPThe share of GDP produced by mining, manufacturing, construction, electricity, water and gas. | 8.2%2023 | 26.2% | 188th of 196 | Compare Industry share of GDP |
Money and finance
| Indicator | Channel Islands | World | Rank (1 = highest) | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exchange rateHow many units of the local currency one US dollar bought, on average, during the year. | 0.78 GBP per US$2024 | – | 198th of 205 | Compare Exchange rate |
People and customers
| Indicator | Channel Islands | World | Rank (1 = highest) | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PopulationThe total number of people living in the country, whatever their legal status or citizenship. | 168,4662025 | 8.2 billion | 185th of 217 | Compare Population |
| Population growthThe yearly change in the total population. | 0.20%2025 | 0.91% | 161st of 217 | Compare Population growth |
| Urban populationThe share of people living in areas defined as urban by each country. | 32.6%2025 | 57.8% | 189th of 217 | Compare Urban population |
| Population densityThe number of people per square kilometer of land area. | 842.12021 | 61.0 | 13th of 216 | Compare Population density |
| Children (0 to 14)The share of the population aged 14 or younger. | 14.0%2025 | 24.4% | 197th of 217 | Compare Children (0 to 14) |
| Working age (15 to 64)The share of the population aged 15 to 64, the usual working ages. | 65.6%2025 | 65.2% | 87th of 217 | Compare Working age (15 to 64) |
| Older adults (65+)The share of the population aged 65 or older. | 20.4%2025 | 10.4% | 35th of 217 | Compare Older adults (65+) |
| Life expectancyHow many years a newborn would be expected to live if current death rates stayed the same. | 81.2 years2024 | 73.5 years | 45th of 217 | Compare Life expectancy |
Digital and infrastructure
| Indicator | Channel Islands | World | Rank (1 = highest) | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity accessThe share of people with access to electricity. | 100.0%2023 | 91.6% | 23rd of 215 | Compare Electricity access |
Work and jobs
| Indicator | Channel Islands | World | Rank (1 = highest) | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UnemploymentThe share of people who are available for and looking for work but have none. Modeled estimates from the International Labour Organization. | 6.2%2025 | 4.8% | 71st of 184 | Compare Unemployment |
| Labor forceThe number of people aged 15 and over who are working or looking for work. | 81,6172025 | 3.7 billion | 178th of 184 | Compare Labor force |
| Employment rateThe share of people aged 15 and over who have a job. Modeled estimates from the International Labour Organization. | 52.9%2025 | 58.1% | 129th of 184 | Compare Employment rate |
| Women in workThe share of women aged 15 and over who are working or looking for work. Modeled estimates from the International Labour Organization. | 49.2%2025 | 48.9% | 121st of 184 | Compare Women in work |
Other countries in Northern Europe
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Faroe Islands
- Finland
- Iceland
- Ireland
- Isle of Man
- Latvia
- Lithuania
- Norway
- Sweden
- United Kingdom
Data: World Bank, World Development Indicators, licensed CC BY 4.0, updated November 2026. Each figure shows the latest year published. World figures are World Bank averages for the same year. Ranks compare countries with data from the last three years of each series. About this data.
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