Jersey
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.
Jersey is a country in Europe with a population of 103.9K and an area of 116 km².
At a Glance
The numbers that define this country
Life Expectancy
79.7 yearsHow many years a newborn can expect to live, based on current mortality rates.
Internet Users (%)
41.0%The percentage of people who have used the internet in the last 3 months.
Broadband Access (%)
37The number of high-speed fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people.
Median Age
38.5 yearsMedian age from CIA World Factbook.
Mobile Subscriptions (%)
125The number of mobile phone subscriptions per 100 people.
Where They Stand Out
Global rankings worth knowing
❤️Life Expectancy
79.7 yearsHow many years a newborn can expect to live, based on current mortality rates.
📡Broadband Access (%)
37The number of high-speed fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people.
👥Median Age
38.5 yearsMedian age from CIA World Factbook.
Did You Know?
Facts that catch players off guard
Only ranks #221 in airports
Airports: 1.00
Total airports from CIA World Factbook.
Only ranks #219 in highest elevation
Highest Elevation: 136
Highest point elevation from CIA World Factbook.
Only ranks #202 in urban population (%)
Urban Population (%): 31.2%
The percentage of people living in cities and urban areas.
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Test Your IntuitionAbout Jersey
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.
- 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.
- 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 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"
- 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)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Jersey
Jersey has a population of 103.9K, ranking #190 globally by population.
Jersey is located in Europe. It has an area of 116 km².
Jersey ranks particularly high in Life Expectancy (#59), Population (#190), Internet Users (%) (#188).
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