Isle of Man
Updated
Population
84,118
2025 · World Bank
GDP
$7.58B
2023 · World Bank
GDP per capita
$90,015
2023 · World Bank
Area
572 km²
mledoze/countries reference dataset
Capital
Douglas
Median age
46.1 yrs
2025 · UN WPP
Location
- Capital
- Douglas
- Region
- Europe
- Subregion
- Northern Europe
- Area
- 572 km²
- Languages
- English, Manx
Then and now
The CIA World Factbook stopped updating in January 2026. This is what has changed since its final edition.
| Indicator | Factbook, final edition | Current | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 92,6662025 | 84,1182025 | -9.2% |
| GDP (nominal) | $7.43B2022 | $7.58B2023 | +2.0% |
Trends since 2000
World Bank, World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0).
5 facts about Isle of Man
- 01 Isle of Man ranks 199 of 238 in population, with 84,118 people as of 2025.
- 02 Its economy produced $7.58B in 2023, or $90,015 per person.
- 03 Isle of Man has no land borders.
- 04 Population has grown 11% since 2000, from 75,659 to 84,118.
- 05 It lists 2 official or major languages: English, Manx.
Reference
- Languages
- English, Manx
- Currency
- British pound (GBP), Manx pound (IMP)
- Calling code
- +44
- Internet TLD
- .im
- Demonym
- Manx
- ISO codes
- IM · IMN · 833
The Factbook archive 92 fields · 10 categories
The complete World Factbook entry for Isle of Man: 92 fields and 129 sub-entries across 10 categories, kept whole as historical reference. A United States Government work in the public domain, reflecting data as of the final January 2026 edition; the live figures above supersede the fast-moving numbers in it. Last CIA update: January 20, 2026.
Introduction 1 field
- Background
- The Isle of Man was part of the Norwegian Kingdom of the Hebrides until the 13th century, when it was ceded to Scotland. The isle came under English lordship in the 14th century before being purchased by the British Government in 1765. Current concerns include reviving the almost extinct Manx Gaelic language. The Isle of Man is a British Crown dependency, which makes it a self-governing possession of the British Crown that is not part of the UK. The UK Government, however, remains constitutionally responsible for its defense and international representation.
Geography 17 fields
- Location
- Western Europe, island in the Irish Sea, between Great Britain and Ireland
- Geographic coordinates
- 54 15 N, 4 30 W
- Map references
- Europe
- Area
- total: 572 sq kmland: 572 sq kmwater: 0 sq km
- Area - comparative
- slightly more than three times the size of Washington, D.C.
- Land boundaries
- total: 0 km
- Coastline
- 160 km
- Maritime claims
- territorial sea: 12 nmexclusive fishing zone: 12 nm
- Climate
- temperate; cool summers and mild winters; overcast about a third of the time
- Terrain
- hills in north and south bisected by central valley
- Elevation
- highest point: Snaefell 621 mlowest point: Irish Sea 0 m
- Natural resources
- none
- Land use
- agricultural land: 69.1% (2023 est.)agricultural land: arable land: arable land: 41.1% (2023 est.)agricultural land: permanent crops: permanent crops: 0% (2022 est.)agricultural land: permanent pasture: permanent pasture: 28% (2023 est.)forest: 6.4% (2023 est.)other: 24.5% (2023 est.)
- Irrigated land
- 0 sq km (2022)
- Population distribution
- most people concentrated in cities and large towns; Douglas, in the southeast, is the largest
- Natural hazards
- occasional high winds and rough seas
- Geography - note
- one small islet, the Calf of Man, lies to the southwest and is a bird sanctuary
People and Society 22 fields
- Population
- total: 92,666 (2025 est.)male: 46,543female: 46,123
- Nationality
- noun: Manxman (men), Manxwoman (women)adjective: Manx
- Ethnic groups
- White 94.7%, Asian 3.1%, Mixed 1%, Black 0.6%, other 0.4% (2021 est.)
note: data represent population by nationality - Languages
- English, Manx Gaelic (about 2% of the population has some knowledge)
- Religions
- Christian 54.7%, Muslim 0.5%, Buddhist 0.5%, Hindu 0.4%, Jewish 0.2%, none 43.8% (2021 est.)
- Age structure
- 0-14 years: 16% (male 7,701/female 7,100)15-64 years: 61.9% (male 29,035/female 28,044)65 years and over: 22.1% (2024 est.) (male 9,595/female 10,794)
- Dependency ratios
- total dependency ratio: 62.4 (2025 est.)youth dependency ratio: 25.9 (2025 est.)elderly dependency ratio: 36.5 (2025 est.)potential support ratio: 2.7 (2025 est.)
- Median age
- total: 45.1 years (2025 est.)male: 43.7 yearsfemale: 46.1 years
- Population growth rate
- 0.41% (2025 est.)
- Birth rate
- 10.25 births/1,000 population (2025 est.)
- Death rate
- 10.2 deaths/1,000 population (2025 est.)
- Net migration rate
- 4.06 migrant(s)/1,000 population (2025 est.)
- Population distribution
- most people concentrated in cities and large towns; Douglas, in the southeast, is the largest
- Urbanization
- urban population: 53.5% of total population (2023)rate of urbanization: 0.97% annual rate of change (2020-25 est.)
- Major urban areas - population
- 27,000 DOUGLAS (capital) (2018)
- Sex ratio
- at birth: 1.08 male(s)/female0-14 years: 1.08 male(s)/female15-64 years: 1.04 male(s)/female65 years and over: 0.89 male(s)/femaletotal population: 1.01 male(s)/female (2024 est.)
- Infant mortality rate
- total: 4 deaths/1,000 live births (2025 est.)male: 4.4 deaths/1,000 live birthsfemale: 3.7 deaths/1,000 live births
- Life expectancy at birth
- total population: 82.5 years (2024 est.)male: 80.7 yearsfemale: 84.4 years
- Total fertility rate
- 1.87 children born/woman (2025 est.)
- Gross reproduction rate
- 0.9 (2025 est.)
- Drinking water source
- improved: total: total: 99.9% of population (2022 est.)unimproved: total: total: 0.1% of population (2022 est.)
- Sanitation facility access
- improved: total: total: 100% of population (2022 est.)unimproved: urban: urban: NAunimproved: rural: rural: NAunimproved: total: total: 0% of population (2022 est.) NA
Environment 5 fields
- Environmental issues
- air pollution, marine pollution; waste disposal (both household and industrial)
- Climate
- temperate; cool summers and mild winters; overcast about a third of the time
- Land use
- agricultural land: 69.1% (2023 est.)agricultural land: arable land: arable land: 41.1% (2023 est.)agricultural land: permanent crops: permanent crops: 0% (2022 est.)agricultural land: permanent pasture: permanent pasture: 28% (2023 est.)forest: 6.4% (2023 est.)other: 24.5% (2023 est.)
- Urbanization
- urban population: 53.5% of total population (2023)rate of urbanization: 0.97% annual rate of change (2020-25 est.)
- Waste and recycling
- municipal solid waste generated annually: 50,600 tons (2024 est.)percent of municipal solid waste recycled: 50% (2011 est.)
Government 25 fields
- Country name
- conventional long form: noneconventional short form: Isle of Manlocal long form: Ellan Vanninabbreviation: I.O.M.etymology: the name "man" may be derived from the Gaelic word for "mountain;" the local name is from the words ellan, or "island," and Vannin, a form of the name Mannan
- Government type
- parliamentary democracy (Tynwald)
- Dependency status
- British crown dependency
- Capital
- name: Douglasgeographic coordinates: 54 09 N, 4 29 Wtime difference: UTC 0 (5 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time)daylight saving time: +1hr, begins last Sunday in March; ends last Sunday in Octoberetymology: the name comes from the Gaelic name Dubhghlais, or "black stream," referring to a nearby river; a second river was called Fionnghlais, or "white stream;" both river names were later shortened to Dhoo and Glass, respectively, which coincidentally comprised the elements of the town's name
- Administrative divisions
- no first-order administrative divisions as defined by the US government, but 24 local authorities each hold elections
- Legal system
- UK laws apply, as well as Manx statutes
- Constitution
- history: development of the Isle of Man constitution dates to at least the 14th centuryamendment process: proposed as a bill in the House of Keys, by the "Government," by a "Member of the House," or through petition to the House or Legislative Council; passage normally requires three separate readings and approval of at least 13 House members; following both House and Council agreement, assent is required by the lieutenant governor on behalf of the Crown
- Citizenship
- see United Kingdom
- Suffrage
- 16 years of age; universal
- Executive branch
- chief of state: Lord of Mann King CHARLES III (since 8 September 2022); represented by Lieutenant Governor Sir John LORIMER (since 29 September 2021)head of government: Chief Minister Alfred CANNAN (since 12 October 2021)cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the lieutenant governorelection/appointment process: the monarchy is hereditary; lieutenant governor appointed by the monarch; chief minister indirectly elected by the Tynwald for a 5-year term (eligible for second term)most recent election date: 23 September 2021election results:
2021: Alfred CANNAN (independent) elected chief minister; Tynwald House of Keys vote - 21 of 24
2016: Howard QUAYLE elected chief minister; Tynwald House of Keys vote - 21 of 33expected date of next election: 2026 - Legislative branch
- legislature name: Tynwald (High Court of Tynwald)legislative structure: bicameral
- Legislative branch - lower chamber
- chamber name: House of Keysnumber of seats: 24 (directly elected)electoral system: plurality/majorityscope of elections: full renewalterm in office: 5 yearsmost recent election date: 9/23/2021parties elected and seats per party: independent (21); Manx Labour Party (2); Liberal Vannin (1)percentage of women in chamber: 40%expected date of next election: September 2026
- Legislative branch - upper chamber
- chamber name: Legislative Councilnumber of seats: 11 (3 appointed, 8 indirectly elected)scope of elections: partial renewalterm in office: 4 yearsmost recent election date: 3/14/2023percentage of women in chamber: 36.4%expected date of next election: March 2028
- Judicial branch
- highest court(s): Isle of Man High Court of Justice (consists of 3 permanent judges or "deemsters" and 1 judge of appeal; organized into the Staff of Government Division or Court of Appeal and the Civil Division); the Court of General Gaol Delivery (not formally part of the High Court but is administered as such) deals with serious criminal casesjudge selection and term of office: deemsters appointed by the Lord Chancellor of England on the nomination of the lieutenant governor; deemsters can serve until age 70subordinate courts: High Court; Court of Summary Gaol Delivery; Summary Courts; Magistrate's Court; specialized courts
- Political parties
- Green Party
Liberal Vannin Party or LVP
Manx Labor Party
note: most members sit as independents - Diplomatic representation in the US
- none (British crown dependency)
- Diplomatic representation from the US
- embassy: none (British crown dependency)
- International organization participation
- UPU
- Independence
- none (British Crown dependency)
- National holiday
- Tynwald Day, 5 July (1417); date Tynwald Day was first recorded
- Flag
- description: red with the Three Legs of Man emblem (triskelion) in the center; the three legs are joined at the thigh and bent at the knee; a two-sided emblem is used to allow the toes to point clockwise on both sides of the flag
history: the flag is based on the coat of arms of the last recognized Norse King of Mann, MAGNUS III (r. 1252-65); the triskelion has its roots in an early Celtic sun symbol - National symbol(s)
- triskelion (a motif of three legs)
- National color(s)
- red, white
- National coat of arms
- Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom granted the Isle of Man’s coat of arms on July 12, 1996; the triskelion (three conjoined legs) on the shield represents resilience, resourcefulness, and hope; the Latin motto means “Wherever you throw it, it will stand,” a reference to the islanders’ ability to stand strong; the peregrine falcon represents the two falcons that the Isle of Man has paid to the UK monarch on Coronation Day since 1406, and the raven symbolizes the island’s former status as a Viking colony; the crown represents the UK monarch’s status as the Lord of Mann, although the island is self-governing
- National anthem(s)
- title: "Arrane Ashoonagh dy Vannin" (Isle of Man National Anthem)lyrics/music: William Henry GILL [English], John J. KNEEN [Manx]/traditionalhistory: adopted 2003; serves as a local anthem
_____title: "God Save the King"lyrics/music: unknownhistory: official anthem, as a British Crown dependency; played when the sovereign, members of the royal family, or the lieutenant governor are present
Economy 12 fields
- Economic overview
- high-income British island economy; known financial services and tourism industries; taxation incentives for technology and financial firms to operate; historic fishing and agriculture industries are declining; major online gambling and film industry locale
- Real GDP growth rate
- Real GDP growth rate 2022: -4.2% (2022 est.)Real GDP growth rate 2021: 3.8% (2021 est.)Real GDP growth rate 2020: -8.8% (2020 est.)
- GDP (official exchange rate)
- $7.431 billion (2022 est.)
note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate - GDP - composition, by sector of origin
- agriculture: 0.4% (2022 est.)industry: 6.9% (2022 est.)services: 95.1% (2022 est.)
- Agricultural products
- cereals, vegetables; cattle, sheep, pigs, poultry
- Industries
- financial services, light manufacturing, tourism
- Industrial production growth rate
- -29.5% (2022 est.)
note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency - Exports - partners
- almost entirely United Kingdom (2022)
- Exports - commodities
- crude petroleum, artwork, vegetables, fruits, whiskies (2022)
note: top five export commodities based on value in dollars - Imports - partners
- almost entirely United Kingdom (2022)
- Imports - commodities
- ships, delivery trucks (2022)
- Exchange rates
- Currency: Manx pounds (IMP) per US dollar -Exchange rates 2024: 0.782 (2024 est.)Exchange rates 2023: 0.805 (2023 est.)Exchange rates 2022: 0.811 (2022 est.)Exchange rates 2021: 0.727 (2021 est.)Exchange rates 2020: 0.78 (2020 est.)
Energy 1 field
- Electricity access
- electrification - total population: 100% (2022 est.)
Communications 2 fields
- Broadcast media
- national public radio has 3 FM stations and 1 AM station; 2 commercial radio broadcasters; receives radio and TV services via relays from British TV and radio broadcasters
- Internet country code
- .im
Transportation 6 fields
- Civil aircraft registration country code prefix
- M
- Airports
- 4 (2025)
- Heliports
- 1 (2025)
- Railways
- total: 63 km (2008)narrow gauge: 6 km (2008) 1.076-m gauge (6 km electrified)
- Merchant marine
- total: 269 (2023)by type: bulk carrier 102, container ship 6, general cargo 27, oil tanker 56, other 78
- Ports
- total ports: 2 (2024)large: 0medium: 0small: 2very small: 0ports with oil terminals: 1key ports: Douglas, Ramsey
Military and Security 1 field
- Military - note
- defense is the responsibility of the UK
Frequently asked
- What is the population of Isle of Man in 2025?
- Isle of Man has a population of 84,118 (84,118) according to World Bank, World Development Indicators data for 2025.
- What is the capital of Isle of Man?
- The capital of Isle of Man is Douglas.
- How large is the economy of Isle of Man?
- Isle of Man's GDP is $7.58B (2023, World Bank, World Development Indicators), which is $90,015 per capita.
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