Urban Population: Channel Islands
Channel Islands's urban population is currently 32.7% as of 2024. # Channel Islands Urban Population The Channel Islands' urban population stands at 32.
Current (2024)
32.7%
-0.1% y/y
Peak (1960)
38.9%
Low (1996)
30.4%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1960–2024 · 65 pts
Urban Population — Channel Islands
1960 — 2024
Urban Population — Channel Islands
Analysis# Channel Islands Urban Population
The Channel Islands' urban population stands at 32.706% in 2024, representing a modest recovery from recent lows. This figure remains substantially below the all-time peak of 38.901% recorded in 1960, marking a total decline of 15.9% over the past six decades. The lowest point occurred in 1996 at 30.392%, indicating that the current level reflects partial stabilization rather than sustained growth.
Recent data from 2015 through 2024 reveals a plateau around 32.7–32.8%, with minor fluctuations suggesting minimal population redistribution toward urban centers. The slight downward movement from 32.825% in 2020 to 32.706% in 2024 indicates a continued gradual shift away from urbanization. This near-stagnant trajectory suggests the Channel Islands' urbanization process has fundamentally stalled, unlikely to reverse toward historical peaks without significant demographic or economic shifts.
Historical Data
65 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 32.7% | -0.15% |
| 2023 | 32.8% | -0.11% |
| 2022 | 32.8% | -0.07% |
| 2021 | 32.8% | -0.03% |
| 2020 | 32.8% | +0.00% |
| 2019 | 32.8% | +0.03% |
| 2018 | 32.8% | +0.09% |
| 2017 | 32.8% | +0.13% |
| 2016 | 32.7% | +0.16% |
| 2015 | 32.7% | +0.19% |
| 2014 | 32.6% | +0.26% |
| 2013 | 32.5% | +0.31% |
| 2012 | 32.4% | +0.36% |
| 2011 | 32.3% | +0.43% |
| 2010 | 32.2% | +0.56% |
| 2009 | 32.0% | +0.66% |
| 2008 | 31.8% | +0.72% |
| 2007 | 31.6% | +0.75% |
| 2006 | 31.3% | +0.73% |
| 2005 | 31.1% | +0.68% |
Show all 65 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 30.9% | +0.59% |
| 2003 | 30.7% | +0.46% |
| 2002 | 30.6% | +0.27% |
| 2001 | 30.5% | +0.11% |
| 2000 | 30.5% | +0.08% |
| 1999 | 30.4% | +0.07% |
| 1998 | 30.4% | +0.05% |
| 1997 | 30.4% | +0.02% |
| 1996 | 30.4% | -0.14% |
| 1995 | 30.4% | -0.55% |
| 1994 | 30.6% | -0.78% |
| 1993 | 30.8% | -0.80% |
| 1992 | 31.1% | -0.61% |
| 1991 | 31.3% | -0.40% |
| 1990 | 31.4% | -0.37% |
| 1989 | 31.5% | -0.35% |
| 1988 | 31.6% | -0.29% |
| 1987 | 31.7% | -0.20% |
| 1986 | 31.8% | -0.11% |
| 1985 | 31.8% | -0.06% |
| 1984 | 31.9% | -0.04% |
| 1983 | 31.9% | -0.05% |
| 1982 | 31.9% | -0.08% |
| 1981 | 31.9% | -0.20% |
| 1980 | 32.0% | -0.48% |
| 1979 | 32.1% | -0.70% |
| 1978 | 32.3% | -0.87% |
| 1977 | 32.6% | -0.97% |
| 1976 | 33.0% | -1.05% |
| 1975 | 33.3% | -1.13% |
| 1974 | 33.7% | -1.19% |
| 1973 | 34.1% | -1.21% |
| 1972 | 34.5% | -1.20% |
| 1971 | 34.9% | -1.22% |
| 1970 | 35.4% | -1.22% |
| 1969 | 35.8% | -1.18% |
| 1968 | 36.2% | -1.13% |
| 1967 | 36.6% | -1.07% |
| 1966 | 37.0% | -1.01% |
| 1965 | 37.4% | -0.95% |
| 1964 | 37.8% | -0.87% |
| 1963 | 38.1% | -0.78% |
| 1962 | 38.4% | -0.68% |
| 1961 | 38.7% | -0.61% |
| 1960 | 38.9% | — |
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