Jersey’s latest population and migration estimates for the period 2017 to 2024 can now be viewed in our interactive population data explorer in the Find data and past reports section at the bottom of this page.
Jersey’s population at the end of 2024 was estimated to be 104,540 people.
The population increased by 510 people from the revised estimate of 104,030 people at the end of 2023.
During the last 10 years, the population has increased by approximately 4,480 people.
Population size
Net migration and natural change
The total population change is made of up net migration and natural change.
Net migration was +670 in 2024. This is the number of people that moved to the Island minus the number of people that moved away from the Island.
The 2024 figure was comprised of approximately:
- +960 net inward migration of people with Registered status
- +340 net inward migration of people with Licensed status
- -810 net outward migration of people with Entitled status
Natural change was -150 in 2024, as there were 150 more deaths than births.
Net migration and natural change
Births and deaths
There were more deaths than births each year from 2022 to 2024. The last time this happened before this period was in 1983.
Births and deaths
Immigration and emigration
Net migration in 2024 was similar to 2023. Higher levels of net migration in these years was driven by relatively lower levels of emigration compared to previous years.
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 2019 and 2024.
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 increased from 48.5% in 2014 to 52.5% in 2024.
Dependency ratio
Population by nationality (experimental)
Experimental nationality statistics are produced 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)
Experimental residential and employment status statistics are also produced using linked administrative data. To produce these statistics, estimates of people’s probable eligibility for the statuses are 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 2024.
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 latest methodology report.
Find data and past reports
The population and migration data can be viewed in our interactive population data explorer.
You can find the total population data on the open data website.
Find past reports on our release calendar.