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The Cayman Islands’ population is 89% larger than that of Virgin Islands (British), a difference of 34,986.
The Cayman Islands’ surface area is 76% larger than that of Virgin Islands (British), a difference of 114 km².
The Cayman Islands’ population density is 7.2% higher than that of Virgin Islands (British), a difference of 18.9 /km².
Nominal GDP data is unavailable for Virgin Islands (British), so a relative difference cannot be calculated.
GDP per capita data is unavailable for Virgin Islands (British), so a relative difference cannot be calculated.
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George Town
Road Town
74,457
39,471
264 km²
150 km²
282 /km²
263 /km²
$7.24 billion · 2023
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$99,144 · 2023
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Americas
Americas
Caribbean
Caribbean
Cayman Islands dollar · KYD · $
United States dollar · USD · $
Caymanian
British Virgin Island
+1
+1
.ky
.vg
KY / CYM
VG / VGB
America/Cayman
America/Tortola
Cayman Islands
British Virgin Islands
| Measure | Cayman Islands | Virgin Islands (British) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| GDP per capita | $99,144 · 2023 | — |
| 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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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.
Full Cayman Islands profile →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.
Full Virgin Islands (British) profile →The capital of Cayman Islands is George Town.
Cayman Islands has a recorded population of approximately 74,457 people.
Cayman Islands covers an area of about 264 km².
Cayman Islands has a population density of roughly 282 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Cayman Islands has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $7.24 billion as of 2023.
Cayman Islands has a GDP per capita of approximately $99,144.
Cayman Islands uses the Cayman Islands dollar (KYD), with the symbol $.
Cayman Islands is located in the Caribbean, Americas.
People from Cayman Islands are referred to as Caymanian.
The international dialing code for Cayman Islands is +1.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Cayman Islands is .ky.
Cayman Islands uses the America/Cayman time zone.
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.
The capital of Virgin Islands (British) is Road Town.
Virgin Islands (British) has a recorded population of approximately 39,471 people.
Virgin Islands (British) covers an area of about 150 km².
Virgin Islands (British) has a population density of roughly 263 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Virgin Islands (British) uses the United States dollar (USD), with the symbol $.
Virgin Islands (British) is located in the Caribbean, Americas.
The native name of Virgin Islands (British) is British Virgin Islands.
People from Virgin Islands (British) are referred to as British Virgin Island.
The international dialing code for Virgin Islands (British) is +1.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Virgin Islands (British) is .vg.
Virgin Islands (British) uses the America/Tortola time zone.
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.