Cayman Islands

North America
George Town

Population

66.7K

Area

264 km²

GDP

$7.14B

GDP Per Capita

$78,100

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Region

North America

Capital

George Town

ISO 3166

ky

Government Type

parliamentary democracy; self-governing overseas territory of the UK

Language

English (official) 88.8%, Spanish 3.9%, Filipino Learn more

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About Cayman Islands

Cayman Islands is a British Overseas Territory located in the Caribbean Sea, south of Cuba and northwest of Jamaica, covering an area of approximately 264 square kilometers. The territory consists of three islands: Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac, and Little Cayman. English serves as the official language, and George Town on Grand Cayman serves as the capital. The islands feature low-lying limestone terrain with white sandy beaches and coral reefs, experiencing a tropical marine climate.

The Cayman Islands is one of the world’s leading financial centers, with a highly developed offshore banking, insurance, and investment fund industry. The territory has one of the highest GDP per capita globally, supported by financial services and tourism. The islands are renowned for their pristine beaches, world-class diving and snorkeling sites, particularly the famous Seven Mile Beach and Cayman Trench. With a stable political environment and sophisticated financial infrastructure, the Cayman Islands continues to attract international business and visitors.

Geography & Environment

Geographic Location

Caribbean, three-island group (Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac, Little Cayman) in Caribbean Sea, 240 km south of Cuba and 268 km northwest of Jamaica

Geographic Coordinate

19 30 N, 80 30 W

Geographic Area

264 km²

Climate

tropical marine; warm, rainy summers (May to October) and cool, relatively dry winters (November to April)

Terrain

low-lying limestone base surrounded by coral reefs

Natural Hazards

N/A

Natural Resources

fish, climate and beaches that foster tourism

Geography Note

N/A

People & Society

Ave. Life Expentancy at Birth

N/A

Urbanization

100%

Population Growth Rate

1.71% (2025 est.)

Literacy Rate

N/A

Health Expendeture

N/A

Education Expenditure

N/A

Languages

English (official) 88.8%, Spanish 3.9%, Filipino 3.8%, other 2.8%, unspecified 0.7% (2021 est.)

Religions

Protestant 60.8% (includes Church of God 19.5%, Seventh Day Adventist 8.7%, non-denominational 8.3%, Baptist 6.9%, Pentecostal 6.8%, Presbyterian/United Church 5.7%, Anglican 2.8%, Wesleyan Holiness 1.5%, Methodist 0.5%), Roman Catholic 13.6%, Hindu 1.7%, Jehovah's Witness 0.9%, other 4.8%, none 16.7%, unspecified 1.4% (2021 est.)

Government

Country Name

conventional long form: none
conventional short form: Cayman Islands
etymology: Spanish explorers named the islands in the early 16th century, using the Carib word for marine crocodiles, caiman

Economy

Economic Overview

dominant offshore banking territory; services sector accounts for over 85% of economic activity; recently adopted a fiscal responsibility framework to combat tax evasion and money laundering; large tourism sector; does not have any welfare system; high standard of living

GDP Per Capita

$78,100

Unemployment Rate

6.3% (2025 est.)

Population Below Poverty Line

N/A

Industries

N/A

Agricultural Products

tourism, banking, insurance and finance, construction, construction materials, furniture

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