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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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Virgin Islands (US)’s population is 40% larger than that of the Cayman Islands, a difference of 29,920.
Virgin Islands (US)’s surface area is 33% larger than that of the Cayman Islands, a difference of 86 km².
Virgin Islands (US)’s population density is 5.7% higher than that of the Cayman Islands, a difference of 16.2 /km².
The Cayman Islands’ nominal GDP is 55% larger than that of Virgin Islands (US), a difference of $2.57 billion.
The Cayman Islands’ GDP per capita is 124% higher than that of Virgin Islands (US), a difference of $54,823.
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George Town
Charlotte Amalie
74,457
104,377
264 km²
350 km²
282 /km²
298 /km²
$7.24 billion · 2023
$4.67 billion · 2022
$99,144 · 2023
$44,321 · 2022
Americas
Americas
Caribbean
Caribbean
Cayman Islands dollar · KYD · $
United States dollar · USD · $
Caymanian
U.S. Virgin Island
+1
+1
.ky
.vi
KY / CYM
VI / VIR
America/Cayman
America/St_Thomas
Cayman Islands
United States Virgin Islands
| Measure | Cayman Islands | Virgin Islands (US) |
|---|---|---|
| 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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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 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.
Full Virgin Islands (US) 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 (US) is Charlotte Amalie.
Virgin Islands (US) has a recorded population of approximately 104,377 people.
Virgin Islands (US) covers an area of about 350 km².
Virgin Islands (US) has a population density of roughly 298 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Virgin Islands (US) has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $4.67 billion as of 2022.
Virgin Islands (US) has a GDP per capita of approximately $44,321.
Virgin Islands (US) uses the United States dollar (USD), with the symbol $.
Virgin Islands (US) is located in the Caribbean, Americas.
The native name of Virgin Islands (US) is United States Virgin Islands.
People from Virgin Islands (US) are referred to as U.S. Virgin Island.
The international dialing code for Virgin Islands (US) is +1.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Virgin Islands (US) is .vi.
Virgin Islands (US) uses the America/St_Thomas time zone.
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.