Channel Islands
CHIEurope & Central AsiaHigh income▶About Channel Islands
with a population of 168,126. Key indicators include life expectancy of 81.1 years. Data sourced from the IMF World Economic Outlook and World Bank World Development Indicators.
The Channel Islands, situated in Europe and Central Asia, are classified as a high-income region. The economy is characterized by its openness to trade, with financial services and tourism being key sectors. The GDP growth rate has been steady, supported by a robust financial services industry and a favorable tax environment. Per capita income is among the highest globally, reflecting the region's economic prosperity. The unemployment rate is projected to be 6.2% in 2025, indicating a relatively stable labor market. The population of the Channel Islands is approximately 168,126 as of 2024. Life expectancy at birth stands at 81.1 years in 2023, highlighting the region's strong healthcare system. The fertility rate is 1.4 births per woman in 2023, which is below the replacement rate. The islands boast high standards of living, with significant investments in education and healthcare, contributing to overall social development.
▶Economy9 indicators · 2007–2023 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GNI (Current USD) | $10.89B | 2007 | — | WB |
| Industry Value Added (% of GDP) | 8.2% | 2023 | ▼ 1.9% | WB |
| Services Value Added (% of GDP) | 91.2% | 2023 | ▲ 0.2% | WB |
| Agriculture Value Added (% of GDP) | 0.6% | 2023 | ▼ 7.9% | WB |
| GDP Deflator (%) | 5.8% | 2023 | ▼ 21.8% | WB |
| Manufacturing Value Added (% of GDP) | 0.8% | 2023 | ▼ 4.2% | WB |
| Mineral Rents (% of GDP) | 0.00% | 2007 | — | WB |
| Forest Rents (% of GDP) | 0.00% | 2007 | — | WB |
| Industry Value Added (Current USD) | $1.03B | 2023 | ▲ 8.5% | WB |
▶Fiscal & Monetary1 indicator · 2024 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Official Exchange Rate (per USD) | 0.78 | 2024 | ▼ 2.7% | WB |
▶Finance1 indicator · 2007 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Listed Domestic Companies | 1 | 2007 | — | WB |
▶People23 indicators · 2021–2025 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 168,126 | 2024 | ▲ 0.3% | WB |
| Population Growth (%) | 0.3% | 2024 | ▼ 8.9% | WB |
| Population Density (per km²) | 842 | 2021 | ▲ 0.3% | WB |
| Surface Area (sq km) | 198 | 2021 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Land Area (sq km) | 198 | 2021 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Urban Population (%) | 32.7% | 2024 | ▼ 0.2% | WB |
| Urban Population (total) | 54,987 | 2024 | ▲ 0.1% | WB |
| Rural Population (%) | 67.3% | 2024 | ▲ 0.1% | WB |
| Life Expectancy at Birth | 81.1 years | 2023 | ▲ 0.1% | WB |
| Life Expectancy, Male | 79.0 years | 2023 | ▲ 0.1% | WB |
| Life Expectancy, Female | 83.2 years | 2023 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Fertility Rate (births per woman) | 1.4 | 2023 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Birth Rate (per 1,000) | 8.2 | 2023 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Death Rate (per 1,000) | 10.4 | 2023 | ▲ 1.0% | WB |
| Net Migration | 675 | 2025 | ▼ 9.6% | WB |
| Population Ages 0–14 (%) | 14.2% | 2024 | ▼ 1.3% | WB |
| Population Ages 15–64 (%) | 65.8% | 2024 | ▼ 0.3% | WB |
| Population Ages 65+ (%) | 20.0% | 2024 | ▲ 1.9% | WB |
| Age Dependency Ratio (%) | 52.1% | 2024 | ▲ 0.8% | WB |
| Old-Age Dependency Ratio (%) | 30.5% | 2024 | ▲ 2.1% | WB |
| Youth Dependency Ratio (%) | 21.6% | 2024 | ▼ 1.1% | WB |
| Mortality Rate, Adult Male (per 1,000) | 63 | 2023 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Mortality Rate, Adult Female (per 1,000) | 41 | 2023 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
▶Labor17 indicators · 2025 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Labor Force | 81,617 | 2025 | ▼ 0.3% | WB |
| Labor Force Participation (%) | 56.4% | 2025 | ▼ 0.7% | WB |
| Female Labor Force Participation (%) | 49.2% | 2025 | ▼ 0.8% | WB |
| Male Labor Force Participation (%) | 63.7% | 2025 | ▼ 0.6% | WB |
| Unemployment (%) | 6.2% | 2025 | ▲ 2.3% | WB |
| Female Unemployment (%) | 6.5% | 2025 | ▲ 4.0% | WB |
| Male Unemployment (%) | 5.9% | 2025 | ▲ 0.9% | WB |
| Youth Unemployment (%) | 14.1% | 2025 | ▲ 3.1% | WB |
| Employment in Agriculture (%) | 2.1% | 2025 | ▼ 2.3% | WB |
| Employment in Industry (%) | 12.6% | 2025 | ▼ 1.1% | WB |
| Employment in Services (%) | 85.3% | 2025 | ▲ 0.2% | WB |
| Vulnerable Employment (%) | 4.2% | 2025 | ▼ 1.3% | WB |
| Wage & Salaried Workers (% of total) | 91.4% | 2025 | ▲ 0.1% | WB |
| Employers (% of total employment) | 4.4% | 2025 | ▲ 0.3% | WB |
| Labor Force, Female (% of total) | 44.5% | 2025 | ▼ 0.1% | WB |
| Employment to Population Ratio (%) | 52.9% | 2025 | ▼ 0.8% | WB |
| Self-Employed (% of total) | 8.6% | 2025 | ▼ 0.5% | WB |
▶Energy & Environment3 indicators · 2021–2023 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Access to Electricity (%) | 100.0% | 2023 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Forest Area (%) | 5.2% | 2021 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Forest Area (sq km) | 10 | 2021 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
▶Agriculture3 indicators · 2016–2022 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Land (%) | 43.3% | 2021 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Total Fisheries Production (metric tonnes) | 2,290 | 2022 | ▲ 4.7% | WB |
| Agricultural Irrigated Land (%) | 3.7% | 2016 | ▼ 0.3% | WB |
▶Gender2 indicators · 2023–2025 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female Wage & Salaried Workers (%) | 95.5% | 2025 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Adolescent Fertility Rate (per 1,000) | 8.7 | 2023 | ▼ 0.4% | WB |
▶Military1 indicator · 2010 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intentional Homicides (per 100,000) | 0 | 2010 | ▼ 100.0% | WB |
▶Urban Development2 indicators · 2024 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Population Growth (%) | 0.1% | 2024 | ▼ 38.0% | WB |
| Rural Population Growth (%) | 0.3% | 2024 | ▼ 1.6% | WB |
