Gibraltar
- Capital:
- Gibraltar
- Continent:
- Europe
- Region(s):
- Southern Europe
- Largest Cities:
- Reclamation Areas, North District ( Laguna & Glacis Estate, Western & Eastern Beach ), South District
- Abbreviation:
- GIB
40,867
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
40,867
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
Gibraltar's population is projected to be 49,558 by 2097.
Historical
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| Year ↓ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 40,867 | 2.09% | 216 |
| 2025 | 40,126 | 2.1% | 217 |
| 2020 | 36,173 | 1.91% | 220 |
| 2019 | 35,494 | 1.84% | 220 |
| 2018 | 34,854 | 1.78% | 220 |
| 2017 | 34,245 | 1.74% | 221 |
| 2015 | 33,193 | 1.21% | 222 |
| 2010 | 31,248 | 1.39% | 219 |
| 2005 | 29,163 | 1.03% | 219 |
| 2000 | 27,709 | 0.24% | 219 |
| Year ↑ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 40,867 | 2.09% | 216 |
| 2032 | 44,581 | 1.41% | 214 |
| 2037 | 46,809 | 0.98% | 213 |
| 2042 | 48,334 | 0.64% | 213 |
| 2047 | 49,335 | 0.41% | 213 |
| 2052 | 50,062 | 0.29% | 212 |
| 2057 | 50,657 | 0.24% | 211 |
| 2062 | 51,014 | 0.14% | 209 |
| 2067 | 51,233 | 0.09% | 209 |
| 2072 | 51,268 | 0.01% | 209 |
As of 2026, Gibraltar has a total population of 40,867, ranking as the 216th most populous nation in the world.
Gibraltar has a net population change of approximately 1 people per day, driven by 1 births, 1 deaths, and net immigration of 1 people.
Gibraltar represents < 0.01% of the total global population and < 0.01% of Europe's population.
Gibraltar has a population density of 4086.7 people per km² (approximately 10584.5 per mi²), making it the 5th most densely populated country in the world.
Currently, 100% of the population resides in urban areas.
*Rates last updated: June 8, 2026