Jersey’s population at the end of 2023 was estimated to be 103,650 people.
The population increased by 350 people from 103,300 at the end of 2022.
During the last 10 years, the population has increased by approximately 4,350 people.
Population size
Net migration and natural change
The total population change is made of up net migration and natural change.
Net migration was +470 in 2023. This is the number of people moving to the Island minus the number of people moving away from the Island.
The 2023 figure was comprised of approximately:
- +860 net inward migration of people with Registered status
- +350 net inward migration of people with Licensed status
- -760 net outward migration of people with Entitled status
Natural change was -110 in 2023, as there were 110 more deaths than births.
Net migration has accounted for around 77% of the population growth over the last 10 years.
Net migration and natural change
Births and deaths
There were more deaths than births in 2022 and 2023. The last time this was seen was in 1983.
Births and deaths
Immigration and emigration
The increase in net migration in 2023 compared to 2022 was due to a lower level of emigration.
Immigration and emigration
Population by age and sex
The age structure of Jersey’s population has become older in recent years, with the largest 5-year age group being 55 to 59-year-olds.
Population pyramid
The age profile of Jersey’s population is shown in the below population pyramid. This shows that the number of over 64-year-olds grew by 12% between 2018 and 2023.
Population by age and sex
Dependency ratio
The dependency ratio is the ratio of the non-working age population to the working age (16- to 64-years-old) population. The old age dependency ratio is the over 64-years-old population divided by the working age population. The dependency ratio has increased from 48.1% in 2013 to 52.9% in 2023.
Dependency ratio
Population by nationality (experimental)
The latest population report published experimental nationality statistics for the first time using linked administrative data. These statistics are available for those aged 20 years and older.
Experimental statistics are in the testing phase and the figures potentially have a wider degree of uncertainty. This gives an opportunity to involve potential users and stakeholders in assessing their quality and suitability, while still providing useful information for users.
Read more about experimental statistics.
Population by nationality (aged 20 and older, excluding Jersey or British)
Population by residential and employment status (experimental)
The latest population report also published experimental residential and employment status statistics with a new methodology. The method estimates people’s probable eligibility for the statuses based on their estimated length of residency. These statistics are available for those aged 20 years and older.
Read more about experimental statistics.
Population by residential and employment status (aged 20 and older)
Data sources and methods
Between each census, population and migration estimates are produced annually using linked administrative data. The latest of these estimates are for the year 2023.
Administrative data is data collected by the government for the purposes of running services such as education, health, and social security benefits.
For detailed information on how population estimates are calculated from linked administrative data see the Methodology and evaluation report.
Find data and past reports
You can find the total population data on the open data website.
Find past reports on our release calendar.