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Cayman IslandsvsVirgin Islands (British)

See the biggest differences first, then scan the geographic, economic, and practical reference data.

This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.

The biggest differences first

Population

Cayman Islands is higher

Cayman Islands records 74,457, about 1.89× the other value.

Surface area

Cayman Islands is higher

Cayman Islands records 264 km², about 1.76× the other value.

What stands out

Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.

Population

🇰🇾 Cayman Islands74,457
🇻🇬 Virgin Islands (British)39,471

The Cayman Islands’ population is 89% larger than that of Virgin Islands (British), a difference of 34,986.

Surface area

🇰🇾 Cayman Islands264 km²
🇻🇬 Virgin Islands (British)150 km²

The Cayman Islands’ surface area is 76% larger than that of Virgin Islands (British), a difference of 114 km².

Population density

🇰🇾 Cayman Islands282 /km²
🇻🇬 Virgin Islands (British)263 /km²

The Cayman Islands’ population density is 7.2% higher than that of Virgin Islands (British), a difference of 18.9 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇰🇾 Cayman Islands$7.24 billion · 2023
🇻🇬 Virgin Islands (British)No data

Nominal GDP data is unavailable for Virgin Islands (British), so a relative difference cannot be calculated.

GDP per capita

🇰🇾 Cayman Islands$99,144 · 2023
🇻🇬 Virgin Islands (British)No data

GDP per capita data is unavailable for Virgin Islands (British), so a relative difference cannot be calculated.

Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.

Full side-by-side comparison

Capital

George Town

Road Town

Population

74,457

39,471

Surface area

264 km²

150 km²

Population density

282 /km²

263 /km²

Nominal GDP

$7.24 billion · 2023

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GDP per capita

$99,144 · 2023

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Region

Americas

Americas

Subregion

Caribbean

Caribbean

Currency

Cayman Islands dollar · KYD · $

United States dollar · USD · $

Nationality

Caymanian

British Virgin Island

Phone code

+1

+1

Internet domain

.ky

.vg

ISO codes

KY / CYM

VG / VGB

Time zone

America/Cayman

America/Tortola

Native name

Cayman Islands

British Virgin Islands

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About Cayman Islands

Nestled in the turquoise waters of the western Caribbean, the Cayman Islands are a trio of sun‑kissed islands renowned for their pristine beaches, world‑class diving, and vibrant, cosmopolitan vibe that blends Caribbean charm with international flair.

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About Virgin Islands (British)

The British Virgin Islands are a British Overseas Territory in the eastern Caribbean, a cluster of islands and cays celebrated as one of the world's premier sailing destinations. Calm, protected waters and a string of scenic anchorages draw yachts from around the globe. The capital, Road Town, lies on the main island of Tortola.

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Cayman Islands & Virgin Islands (British): Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of Cayman Islands?

The capital of Cayman Islands is George Town.

What is the population of Cayman Islands?

Cayman Islands has a recorded population of approximately 74,457 people.

How big is Cayman Islands?

Cayman Islands covers an area of about 264 km².

What is the population density of Cayman Islands?

Cayman Islands has a population density of roughly 282 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Cayman Islands?

Cayman Islands has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $7.24 billion as of 2023.

What is the GDP per capita of Cayman Islands?

Cayman Islands has a GDP per capita of approximately $99,144.

What currency is used in Cayman Islands?

Cayman Islands uses the Cayman Islands dollar (KYD), with the symbol $.

Where is Cayman Islands located?

Cayman Islands is located in the Caribbean, Americas.

What are people from Cayman Islands called?

People from Cayman Islands are referred to as Caymanian.

What is the phone calling code for Cayman Islands?

The international dialing code for Cayman Islands is +1.

What is the internet domain for Cayman Islands?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Cayman Islands is .ky.

What time zone is Cayman Islands in?

Cayman Islands uses the America/Cayman time zone.

What is Cayman Islands known for?

Nestled in the turquoise waters of the western Caribbean, the Cayman Islands are a trio of sun‑kissed islands renowned for their pristine beaches, world‑class diving, and vibrant, cosmopolitan vibe that blends Caribbean charm with international flair.

What is the capital of Virgin Islands (British)?

The capital of Virgin Islands (British) is Road Town.

What is the population of Virgin Islands (British)?

Virgin Islands (British) has a recorded population of approximately 39,471 people.

How big is Virgin Islands (British)?

Virgin Islands (British) covers an area of about 150 km².

What is the population density of Virgin Islands (British)?

Virgin Islands (British) has a population density of roughly 263 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What currency is used in Virgin Islands (British)?

Virgin Islands (British) uses the United States dollar (USD), with the symbol $.

Where is Virgin Islands (British) located?

Virgin Islands (British) is located in the Caribbean, Americas.

What is the native name of Virgin Islands (British)?

The native name of Virgin Islands (British) is British Virgin Islands.

What are people from Virgin Islands (British) called?

People from Virgin Islands (British) are referred to as British Virgin Island.

What is the phone calling code for Virgin Islands (British)?

The international dialing code for Virgin Islands (British) is +1.

What is the internet domain for Virgin Islands (British)?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Virgin Islands (British) is .vg.

What time zone is Virgin Islands (British) in?

Virgin Islands (British) uses the America/Tortola time zone.

What is Virgin Islands (British) known for?

The British Virgin Islands are a British Overseas Territory in the eastern Caribbean, a cluster of islands and cays celebrated as one of the world's premier sailing destinations. Calm, protected waters and a string of scenic anchorages draw yachts from around the globe. The capital, Road Town, lies on the main island of Tortola.