Economy
Key industries include financial services, light manufacturing, tourism.
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Data as of May 5, 2026
Isle of Man
EuropeMicrostate
At only 572 km², Isle of Man is remarkably compact. There's more here than meets the eye.
At only 572 km², Isle of Man is remarkably compact. Smaller than many cities, this territory packs a lot into a tiny footprint. There's more here than meets the eye.
54.3, -4.5 - Europe
Area
572 km²
Pop.
92.7K
Stats
41
Reality brief
Isle of Man is a country in Europe with a population of 92.7K and an area of 572 km². Life expectancy is 81.0 years.
Short factual summary generated from the same country data used in game rounds.
Core numbers
Stats worth knowing
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Life Expectancy
81.0 years#45globally
How many years a newborn can expect to live, based on current mortality rates.
Population Density
147.66 /km²#77globally
How many people live in each square kilometer of land.
Land Area
570 km²#186globally
Total land area in square kilometers, excluding lakes, rivers, and territorial waters.
GNI Per Capita
$78,440#8globally
The average income per person, including money earned abroad, measured in US dollars.
Country briefing
Grounded facts about Isle of Man
A quick real-world briefing before you dive deeper into rankings, surprises, and matchups.
Context
The Isle of Man was part of the Norwegian Kingdom of the Hebrides until the 13th century, when it was ceded to Scotland.
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Identity
Name origin: the name "man" may be derived from the Gaelic word for "mountain.
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Top stats
Where They Stand Out
The strongest source-backed stats before the deeper data table.
Elderly Population (%)
23.15%#10globallyTop stat
Share of the population ages 65 and older, from World Bank Open Data.
Median Age
45.7 years#13globallyTop stat
The age that splits the population in half: half are younger, half are older. UN WPP estimate as of 1 July 2023.
Electricity Access (%)
100%#52globally
The percentage of the population with access to electricity.
Reality checks
Did You Know?
The stats that tend to surprise players in real rounds.
Only ranks #203 in gdp growth rate
#203-4.17%GDP Growth Rate
The annual percentage change in the country's GDP.
Only ranks #130 in railway length
#13063 kmRailway Length
Total railway length from CIA World Factbook.
Only ranks #195 in forest area
#19534.6 km²Forest Area
Total forest area in square kilometers, including natural and planted trees at least 5 meters tall.
Only ranks #196 in youth population (%)
#19614.22%Youth Population (%)
The percentage of the population aged 0 to 14.
Only ranks #190 in irrigated land
#1900 km²Irrigated Land
Irrigated land area from CIA World Factbook.
Compared with the region
How Isle of Man Compares
Country vs continent vs world averages
Isle of Man
Europe avg
World avg
Life Expectancy
How many years a newborn can expect to live, based on current mortality rates.
- Country
- 81.0 years
- Region avg
- 80.0 years
- World avg
- 73.7 years
Isle of Ma…81.0 years
Europe80.0 years
World73.7 years
+10% above worldWB 2023
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About Isle of Man
Country briefing
The Isle of Man was part of the Norwegian Kingdom of the Hebrides until the 13th century, when it was ceded to Scotland.
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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 & Climate5 facts
- Location
- Western Europe, island in the Irish Sea, between Great Britain and Ireland
- Climate
- temperate; cool summers and mild winters; overcast about a third of the time
- Terrain
- hills in north and south bisected by central valley
- Natural Hazards
- occasional high winds and rough seas
- Size Comparison
- slightly more than three times the size of Washington, D.C.
People & Culture4 facts
- 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.)
- Ethnic Groups
- White 94.7%, Asian 3.1%, Mixed 1%, Black 0.6%, other 0.4% (2021 est.)
- Major Cities
- 27,000 DOUGLAS (capital) (2018)
Government & History8 facts
- Government Type
- parliamentary democracy (Tynwald)
- Capital
- Douglas
- Capital Coordinates
- 54 09 N, 4 29 W
- Capital Timezone
- UTC 0 (5 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time)
- Name Origin
- 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
- Independence
- none (British Crown dependency)
- National Symbols
- triskelion (a motif of three legs)
- National Anthem
- "God Save the King"
Economy & Trade7 facts
- 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
- Industries
- financial services, light manufacturing, tourism
- Agricultural Products
- cereals, vegetables; cattle, sheep, pigs, poultry
- Export Partners
- almost entirely United Kingdom (2022)
- Export Commodities
- crude petroleum, artwork, vegetables, fruits, whiskies (2022)
- Import Partners
- almost entirely United Kingdom (2022)
- Import Commodities
- ships, delivery trucks (2022)
Source:World Factbook archive 2026
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Deep Dive
Every tracked stat, grouped for fast scanning.
Demographics12 statsBest: #10
Elderly Population (%)
Median Age
Death Rate
Dependency Ratio
Population Density
Fertility Rate
Urban Population (%)
Teen Birth Rate
Birth Rate
Population
Land Area
Youth Population (%)
Health & Survival1 statsBest: #45
Life Expectancy
Environment6 statsBest: #52
Infrastructure3 statsBest: #62
Land & Sea4 statsBest: #108
Lowest Elevation
0 m#108
Coastline Length
160 km#147
Highest Elevation
621 m#188
Land Border Length
0 km#192
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Isle of Man
#45 in Life Expectancy
How many years a newborn can expect to live, based on current mortality rates.
Top 20% globally
81.0 years
Frequently Asked Questions about Isle of Man
What is the population of Isle of Man?
Isle of Man has a population of 92.7K, ranking #196 globally by population.
What continent is Isle of Man in?
Isle of Man is located in Europe. It has an area of 572 km².
What is the life expectancy in Isle of Man?
Life expectancy in Isle of Man is 81.0 years, ranking #45 globally.
What is Isle of Man known for in global statistics?
Isle of Man ranks particularly high in Life Expectancy (#45), Life Expectancy (#50), Population Density (#77).
How densely populated is Isle of Man?
Isle of Man has a population density of 147.7 people per km², ranking #77 globally.