British Crown Dependency
Self-governing dependency of the British Crown that does not form part of the United Kingdom. The United Kingdom is responsible for its defense and international relations.
National Identity
- Official name
- Bailiwick of Jersey
- Official name (in Jèrriais)
- Bailliage d'Jèrri
- Official name (in French)
- Bailliage de Jersey
- Name etymology
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"
Sources:- Facts about Jersey ↗ - L'înformâtion et les sèrvices publyis pouor I'Île dé Jèrri
- The World Factbook: Jersey - CIA
- Coat of arms
- National flag
- National anthem
- God Save the KingThe national anthem of the United Kingdom.1:03
- Title
- God Save the King
- Lyrics
- English
1God save our gracious King, Long live our noble King, God save the King: Send him victorious, Happy and glorious, Long to reign over us: God save the King.
2O Lord, our God, arise, Scatter his enemies, And make them fall. Confound their politics, Frustrate their knavish tricks, On Thee our hopes we fix, God save us all.
3Thy choicest gifts in store, On him be pleased to pour; Long may he reign: May he defend our laws, And ever give us cause With heart and voice to sing God save the King
Source: - Citizens
- Channel Islanders
- Official name:Facts about Jersey ↗ - L'înformâtion et les sèrvices publyis pouor I'Île dé Jèrri
- Official name, Citizens:The World Factbook: Jersey - CIA
- Coat of arms:Image credit
- National anthem:nationalanthems.info ↗
Geography
- Location
- Western Europe, island in the English Channel, northwest of France
- Total area
- 116 km²
- Land area
- 116 km²
- Water area
- 0.00 km²
- Land borders
- None
- Coastline
- 70 km
- Terrain
Gently rolling plain with low, rugged hills along north coast - Highest point
- 136 mLes Platons
- Lowest point
- 0 mEnglish Channel
- Climate
Temperate mild winters and cool summers - Avg. temperature
- 12.2 °C
- Avg. daily range
- 11.3 to 13.1 °C
- Annual precipitation
- 1,052 mm
Temperature °CMeanDaily rangePrecipitation mmMonthly climate normals Month Avg. high, °C Mean, °C Avg. low, °C Precipitation, mm January 9.2 8.2 7.1 116 February 8.7 7.6 6.7 87 March 9.5 8.5 7.6 74 April 10.8 9.9 9 61 May 13.1 12.2 11.3 55 June 15.4 14.6 13.7 54 July 17.3 16.5 15.7 49 August 18.1 17.3 16.5 66 September 17.3 16.4 15.5 80 October 15.3 14.3 13.4 127 November 12.4 11.4 10.5 139 December 10.2 9.1 8.1 143 Country-wide averages over 1991–2020.
Sources:- The World Factbook: Jersey - CIA
- Climate Change Knowledge Portal (ERA5 reanalysis) ↗ - World Bank
- Weather
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- Location, Land borders, Coastline, Terrain, Highest point, Lowest point, Climate:The World Factbook: Jersey - CIA
- Climate:Climate Change Knowledge Portal (ERA5 reanalysis) ↗ - World Bank
Demographics
- Population change2026
- +0.11% per year+118 people/yearWorld Rank168thof 237
- Birth rate
- 8.1 per 1,000 population
- Death rate
- 10.9 per 1,000 population
- Net migration rate
- +3.9 per 1,000 population
- 2026
- 43.9 yearsWorld Rank32ndof 237
- Age structure2026
- 0-14 years14.0%15-64 years66.3%65 years +19.7%
- Share aged 65 and over
- 19.7%
- Share aged under 18
- 17.2%
- Total dependency ratio
- 51
- Youth dependency ratio
- 21
- Elderly dependency ratio
- 30
- Sex ratio
- 0.97 male / female
MaleAgeFemalePopulation by age group, % of total population Age Male Female 80+ 2.0% 3.0% 70-79 4.0% 4.6% 60-69 6.8% 7.1% 50-59 7.5% 7.6% 40-49 7.2% 7.2% 30-39 6.2% 6.1% 20-29 5.8% 5.5% 10-19 5.3% 5.3% 0-9 4.5% 4.2% - 2026
- 0.72 below the replacement level for Jersey ()1.38 births per womanreplacement 2.10123World Rank197thof 237
- 0.66 daughters per woman0.34 below replacement, long-run each generation smaller than the lastreplacement 1.000.511.5
- 2026
- −2.8 per 1,000 populationfor every 1,000 people, 2.8 more deaths than births a year
- 2026
- +3.9 per 1,000 population
- Urbanization2026
- 34.5% live in cities35,867 urban residents
- Largest urban areas2026
- Saint Helier
Unlike official city figures, UN urban areas cover the entire built-up area, which can include multiple cities and towns.
- Population distribution
- Fairly even distribution.
- Ethnic groups2021
- Jersey44.4%British30.5%Portuguese/Madeiran9.4%Polish3.0%Irish2.1%Other10.6%
- Religions2020
- Christian85.2%Baha'i0.3%Hindu0.1%Jewish0.1%Muslim0.1%Atheist1.1%Agnostic13.1%
- Languages
- English, Jèrriais, French (Français)
- Population, Population change, Median age, Age structure, Total fertility rate, Net reproduction rate, Natural change, Net migration rate:UN World Population Prospects ↗
- Urbanization, Largest cities:UN World Urbanization Prospects ↗
- Population distribution, Ethnic groups, Religions:The World Factbook: Jersey - CIA
Government & Administration
- Form of state
- Constitutional monarchyShared with the United Kingdom: the British monarch is head of state.The States of Jersey Law recognises that Jersey "has autonomous capacity in domestic affairs"; the monarch is represented by a Lieutenant-Governor, who sits in the States (parliament) ex officio (Preamble; Art. 2).Source:
- System of government
- ParliamentaryThe States select an elected member as Chief Minister and choose the other Ministers; a no-confidence decision triggers a fresh selection, and there is no power of dissolution, ordinary elections being fixed every four years (Arts. 6C, 19, 21).Source:
- Official websites
- Capital
- Saint Helier35,822 people(2021)
- National holidays
- 10 days in 2026
- ThuJan 1New Year's Day
- FriApr 3Good Friday
- MonApr 6Easter Monday
- MonMay 4Early May Bank Holiday
- SatMay 9Liberation Day
- MonMay 25Spring Bank Holiday
- MonAug 31Summer Bank Holiday
- FriDec 25Christmas Day
- SatDec 26Boxing Day
- MonDec 28Boxing Day (substitute day)
Nationwide public holidays only, excluding regional, bank and government-only days.
- Time
- Currency
- British Pound (GBP)
- Entry requirements
- Official visa and entry information
- Calling code
- +44
- Internet TLD
- .je
- ISO 3166-1 codes
- JE, JEY
- Infrastructure
- Airports1 airports
- Key ports
- Saint Helier Harbour
- By size
- 1 small
- With oil terminals
- 1
Source:- The World Factbook: Jersey - CIA
- Form of state, System of government:States of Jersey Law 2005 (L.8/2005), official consolidated version, as at 16 July 2026 ↗ - Jersey Legal Information Board
- National holidays:Open World Holidays Framework (vacanza/holidays) ↗
- Infrastructure:The World Factbook: Jersey - CIA
Economy
- Trade2022
- Source:
- The World Factbook: Jersey - CIA
- Industries
- tourism, banking and finance, dairy, electronics
- Trade, Industries:The World Factbook: Jersey - CIA
Cost of Living
- Cost of living index
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- Monthly costs (excluding rent)
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Society
- Official tourism site
- Official tourism site
Crime & Safety
- Prison population2023
- 133.1 per 100,000 people
- Persons held
- 138
Source:- UNODC Data Portal ↗ - UN Office on Drugs and Crime
- Prison population:UNODC Data Portal ↗ - UN Office on Drugs and Crime
Health
- Life expectancy2026
- 80.1 years
- Infant mortality2026
- 8.2 per 1,000 live births
- Life expectancy, Infant mortality:UN World Population Prospects ↗
Environment
- 2024
- 7 µg/m³ of PM2.50.2 years of life expectancy lost against the WHO guidelineMost polluted167thof 236
- WHO guideline
- 5 µg/m³
Source:- Air Quality Life Index ↗ - Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago
- Environmental issues
- habitat and species loss
- water pollution
- improper solid-waste disposal
- Air pollution:Air Quality Life Index ↗ - Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago
- Environmental issues:The World Factbook: Jersey - CIA