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Cayman IslandsvsVirgin Islands (US)

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

The biggest differences first

Population

Virgin Islands (US) is higher

Virgin Islands (US) records 104,377, about 1.40× the other value.

Surface area

Virgin Islands (US) is higher

Virgin Islands (US) records 350 km², about 1.33× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Cayman Islands is higher

Cayman Islands records $7.24 billion, about 1.55× the other value.

What stands out

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

Population

🇰🇾 Cayman Islands74,457
🇻🇮 Virgin Islands (US)104,377

Virgin Islands (US)’s population is 40% larger than that of the Cayman Islands, a difference of 29,920.

Surface area

🇰🇾 Cayman Islands264 km²
🇻🇮 Virgin Islands (US)350 km²

Virgin Islands (US)’s surface area is 33% larger than that of the Cayman Islands, a difference of 86 km².

Population density

🇰🇾 Cayman Islands282 /km²
🇻🇮 Virgin Islands (US)298 /km²

Virgin Islands (US)’s population density is 5.7% higher than that of the Cayman Islands, a difference of 16.2 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇰🇾 Cayman Islands$7.24 billion · 2023
🇻🇮 Virgin Islands (US)$4.67 billion · 2022

The Cayman Islands’ nominal GDP is 55% larger than that of Virgin Islands (US), a difference of $2.57 billion.

GDP per capita

🇰🇾 Cayman Islands$99,144 · 2023
🇻🇮 Virgin Islands (US)$44,321 · 2022

The Cayman Islands’ GDP per capita is 124% higher than that of Virgin Islands (US), a difference of $54,823.

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

Charlotte Amalie

Population

74,457

104,377

Surface area

264 km²

350 km²

Population density

282 /km²

298 /km²

Nominal GDP

$7.24 billion · 2023

$4.67 billion · 2022

GDP per capita

$99,144 · 2023

$44,321 · 2022

Region

Americas

Americas

Subregion

Caribbean

Caribbean

Currency

Cayman Islands dollar · KYD · $

United States dollar · USD · $

Nationality

Caymanian

U.S. Virgin Island

Phone code

+1

+1

Internet domain

.ky

.vi

ISO codes

KY / CYM

VI / VIR

Time zone

America/Cayman

America/St_Thomas

Native name

Cayman Islands

United States 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 (US)

The United States Virgin Islands are a Caribbean territory of the United States, a trio of main islands known for sheltered harbours, historic Danish-era towns and protected natural beauty. A popular cruise and beach destination, they combine American governance with deep Caribbean character. The capital, Charlotte Amalie, sits on St. Thomas.

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Cayman Islands & Virgin Islands (US): 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 (US)?

The capital of Virgin Islands (US) is Charlotte Amalie.

What is the population of Virgin Islands (US)?

Virgin Islands (US) has a recorded population of approximately 104,377 people.

How big is Virgin Islands (US)?

Virgin Islands (US) covers an area of about 350 km².

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

Virgin Islands (US) has a population density of roughly 298 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Virgin Islands (US)?

Virgin Islands (US) has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $4.67 billion as of 2022.

What is the GDP per capita of Virgin Islands (US)?

Virgin Islands (US) has a GDP per capita of approximately $44,321.

What currency is used in Virgin Islands (US)?

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

Where is Virgin Islands (US) located?

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

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

The native name of Virgin Islands (US) is United States Virgin Islands.

What are people from Virgin Islands (US) called?

People from Virgin Islands (US) are referred to as U.S. Virgin Island.

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

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

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

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Virgin Islands (US) is .vi.

What time zone is Virgin Islands (US) in?

Virgin Islands (US) uses the America/St_Thomas time zone.

What is Virgin Islands (US) known for?

The United States Virgin Islands are a Caribbean territory of the United States, a trio of main islands known for sheltered harbours, historic Danish-era towns and protected natural beauty. A popular cruise and beach destination, they combine American governance with deep Caribbean character. The capital, Charlotte Amalie, sits on St. Thomas.