Geography
Size snapshot: about two-thirds the size of Washington, D.C.
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Data as of May 5, 2026
Jersey
EuropeMicrostate
At only 116 km², Jersey is remarkably compact. There's more here than meets the eye.
At only 116 km², Jersey is remarkably compact. Smaller than many cities, this territory packs a lot into a tiny footprint. There's more here than meets the eye.
49.3, -2.2 - Europe
Area
116 km²
Pop.
103.9K
Stats
24
Reality brief
Jersey is a country in Europe with a population of 103.9K and an area of 116 km².
Short factual summary generated from the same country data used in game rounds.
Core numbers
Stats worth knowing
Fast scan first, deep dive later.
Life Expectancy
79.7 years#59globally
Average number of years a newborn would be expected to live if current mortality patterns stayed the same, from Our World in Data.
Internet Users (%)
41%#188globally
The percentage of people who have used the internet in the last 3 months.
Official Languages Count
3.0#25globally
Count of official languages listed for the country in Wikidata.
Median Age
43.1 years#30globally
The age that splits the population in half: half are younger, half are older. UN WPP estimate as of 1 July 2023.
Time Zones Count
3.0 time zones#34globally
Count of time zones listed for the country in Wikidata.
Country briefing
Grounded facts about Jersey
A quick real-world briefing before you dive deeper into rankings, surprises, and matchups.
Culture
Major languages include English (official) 94.5%, Portuguese 4.6%, other 0.9% (includes French (official) and Jerriais) (2001 est.).
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Identity
Formal name: Bailiwick of Jersey.
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Top stats
Where They Stand Out
The strongest source-backed stats before the deeper data table.
Broadband Access (%)
37 per 100 people#68globally
Fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, from World Bank Open Data.
Mobile Subscriptions (%)
125 per 100 people#81globally
Mobile cellular subscriptions per 100 people, from World Bank Open Data.
Reality checks
Did You Know?
The stats that tend to surprise players in real rounds.
Only ranks #225 in airports
#2251.0Airports
Large, medium, and small airport records by country from the open OurAirports dataset.
Only ranks #219 in highest elevation
#219136 mHighest Elevation
Highest point elevation from CIA World Factbook.
Only ranks #202 in urban population (%)
#20231.2%Urban Population (%)
The percentage of people living in cities and urban areas.
Compared with the region
How Jersey Compares
Country vs continent vs world averages
Jersey
Europe avg
World avg
Internet Users
The percentage of people who have used the internet in the last 3 months.
- Country
- 41%
- Region avg
- 90.13%
- World avg
- 70.29%
Jersey41%
Europe90.13%
World70.29%
-42% below worldWB 2023
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About Jersey
Country briefing
Jersey and the other Channel Islands represent the last remnants of the medieval Duchy of Normandy that held sway in both France and England.
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Jersey and the other Channel Islands represent the last remnants of the medieval Duchy of Normandy that held sway in both France and England. These islands were the only British soil that Germany occupied in World War II. The Bailiwick of Jersey is a British Crown dependency, which means that it is not part of the UK but is rather a self-governing possession of the British Crown. However, the UK Government is constitutionally responsible for its defense and international representation.
Geography & Climate6 facts
- Location
- Western Europe, island in the English Channel, northwest of France
- Climate
- temperate; mild winters and cool summers
- Terrain
- gently rolling plain with low, rugged hills along north coast
- Natural Resources
- arable land
- Natural Hazards
- very large tidal variation can be hazardous to navigation
- Size Comparison
- about two-thirds the size of Washington, D.C.
People & Culture4 facts
- Languages
- English (official) 94.5%, Portuguese 4.6%, other 0.9% (includes French (official) and Jerriais) (2001 est.)
- Religions
- Christian 85.2%, Baha'i 0.3%, Hindu 0.1%, Jewish 0.1%, Muslim 0.1%, atheist 1.1%, agnostic 13.1% (2020 est.)
- Ethnic Groups
- Jersey 44.4%, British 30.5%, Portuguese/Madeiran 9.4%, Polish 3%, Irish 2.1%, other 10.6% (2021 est.)
- Major Cities
- 34,000 SAINT HELIER (capital) (2018)
Government & History9 facts
- Government Type
- parliamentary democracy (Assembly of the States of Jersey)
- Capital
- Saint Helier
- Capital Coordinates
- 49 11 N, 2 06 W
- Capital Timezone
- UTC 0 (5 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time)
- Official Name
- Bailiwick of Jersey
- Name Origin
- the name is of Old Norse origin, with -ey meaning "island;" "Jer(s)" may derive from a person with the Scandinavian name Geirr, meaning "spear"
- Independence
- none (British Crown dependency)
- National Symbols
- Jersey cow
- National Anthem
- "God Save the King"
Economy & Trade7 facts
- Overview
- British territorial island economy; strong offshore banking and finance sectors; low asset taxation; strong tourism sector prior to COVID-19 and Brexit; one of the most expensive places to live; minimal welfare system; historical cider industry
- Industries
- tourism, banking and finance, dairy, electronics
- Agricultural Products
- potatoes, cauliflower, tomatoes; beef, dairy products
- Export Partners
- almost entirely United Kingdom (2022)
- Export Commodities
- refined petroleum, beverages, ships, jewelry, artwork (2022)
- Import Partners
- almost entirely United Kingdom (2022)
- Import Commodities
- artwork, ships, vegetables, fruits, jewelry (2022)
Source:World Factbook archive 2026
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Deep Dive
Every tracked stat, grouped for fast scanning.
Demographics6 statsBest: #30
Health & Survival1 statsBest: #59
Life Expectancy
Technology3 statsBest: #68
Land & Sea4 statsBest: #114
Lowest Elevation
0 m#114
Coastline Length
70 km#169
Land Border Length
0 km#195
Highest Elevation
136 m#219
Infrastructure1 statsBest: #225
Airports
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Jersey
#59 in Life Expectancy
Average number of years a newborn would be expected to live if current mortality patterns stayed the same, from Our World in Data.
Top 25% globally
79.7 years
Frequently Asked Questions about Jersey
What is the population of Jersey?
Jersey has a population of 103.9K, ranking #190 globally by population.
What continent is Jersey in?
Jersey is located in Europe. It has an area of 116 km².
What is Jersey known for in global statistics?
Jersey ranks particularly high in Life Expectancy (#59), Population (#190), Internet Users (%) (#188).