Location:
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Western Europe, island in the English Channel, northwest of France
Geographic coordinates:
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Area:
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total:
116 sq km
land:
116 sq km
water:
0 sq km
country comparison to the world:
224
Area - comparative:
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about two-thirds the size of Washington, DC
Land boundaries:
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Coastline:
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Maritime claims:
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territorial sea:
12
nm
exclusive fishing zone:
12
nm
Climate:
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temperate; mild winters and cool summers
Terrain:
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gently rolling plain with low, rugged hills along north coast
Elevation:
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lowest point:
English Channel 0 m
highest point:
Les Platons 136 m
Natural resources:
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Land use:
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agricultural land:
66%
(2011 est.)
arable land:
66%
(2011 est.)
/
permanent crops:
0%
(2011 est.)
/
permanent pasture:
0%
(2011 est.)
forest:
0%
(2011 est.)
other:
34%
(2011 est.)
Irrigated land:
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Population distribution:
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fairly even distribution; no notable trends
Natural hazards:
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very large tidal variation can be hazardous to navigation
Environment - current issues:
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Acidification - the lowering of soil and water pH due to acid precipitation and deposition usually through precipitation; this process disrupts ecosystem nutrient flows and may kill freshwater fish and plants dependent on more neutral or alkaline conditions (see acid rain).
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habitat and species depletion due to human encroachment; water pollution; improper solid waste disposal
Geography - note:
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largest and southernmost of Channel Islands; about 30% of population concentrated in Saint Helier
Population:
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101,073
(July 2020 est.)
country comparison to the world:
195
Nationality:
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noun:
Channel Islander(s)
adjective:
Channel Islander
Ethnic groups:
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Jersey 46.4%, British 32.7%, Portuguese/Madeiran 8.2%, Polish 3.3%, Irish, French, and other White 7.1%, other 2.4%
(2011 est.)
Languages:
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English (official) 94.5%, Portuguese 4.6%, other .9% (includes French (official) and Jerriais)
(2001 est.)
note: data represent main spoken language; the traditional language of Jersey is Jerriais or Jersey French (a Norman language), which was spoken by fewer than 3,000 people as of 2001; two-thirds of Jerriais speakers are aged 60 and over
Religions:
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Protestant (Anglican, Baptist, Congregational New Church, Methodist, Presbyterian), Roman Catholic
Age structure:
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0-14 years:
16.63%
(male 8,689/female 8,124)
15-24 years:
12.98%
(male 6,764/female 6,354)
25-54 years:
40.12%
(male 20,499/female 20,054)
55-64 years:
13.22%
(male 6,515/female 6,844)
65 years and over:
17.05%
(male 7,324/female 9,906)
(2020 est.)
population pyramid:
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Dependency ratios:
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total dependency ratio:
49
youth dependency ratio:
22.3
elderly dependency ratio:
26.7
potential support ratio:
3.7
(2020 est.)
note: data represent the Guernsey and Jersey
Population growth rate:
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0.72%
(2020 est.)
country comparison to the world:
135
Birth rate:
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12.7 births/1,000 population
(2020 est.)
country comparison to the world:
149
Death rate:
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7.9 deaths/1,000 population
(2020 est.)
country comparison to the world:
96
Net migration rate:
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2.3 migrant(s)/1,000 population
(2020 est.)
country comparison to the world:
43
Population distribution:
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fairly even distribution; no notable trends
Urbanization:
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urban population:
31% of total population
(2020)
rate of urbanization:
0.46% annual rate of change
(2015-20 est.)
note: data represent Guernsey and Jersey
total population growth rate v. urban population growth rate, 2000-2030:
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Major urban areas - population:
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34,000 SAINT HELIER (capital)
(2018)
Sex ratio:
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at birth:
1.06 male(s)/female
0-14 years:
1.07 male(s)/female
15-24 years:
1.06 male(s)/female
25-54 years:
1.02 male(s)/female
55-64 years:
0.95 male(s)/female
65 years and over:
0.74 male(s)/female
total population:
0.97 male(s)/female
(2020 est.)
Infant mortality rate:
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total:
3.6 deaths/1,000 live births
male:
3.9 deaths/1,000 live births
female:
3.4 deaths/1,000 live births
(2020 est.)
country comparison to the world:
195
Life expectancy at birth:
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total population:
82.2 years
male:
79.7 years
female:
84.9 years
(2020 est.)
country comparison to the world:
20
Total fertility rate:
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1.67 children born/woman
(2020 est.)
country comparison to the world:
178
Drinking water source:
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improved:
total:
94.2% of population
unimproved:
total:
5.9% of population
(2017 est.)
note: includes data for Guernsey
Sanitation facility access:
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improved:
total:
98.5% of population
unimproved:
total:
1.5% of population
(2017)
HIV/AIDS - adult prevalence rate:
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HIV/AIDS - people living with HIV/AIDS:
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HIV/AIDS - deaths:
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Country name:
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conventional long form:
Bailiwick of Jersey
conventional short form:
Jersey
former:
Norman Isles
etymology:
the name is of Old Norse origin, but the meaning of the root "Jer(s)" is uncertain; the "-ey" ending means "island"
Dependency status:
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Government type:
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Anarchy - a condition of lawlessness or political disorder brought about by the absence of governmental authority.
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parliamentary democracy (Assembly of the States of Jersey)
Capital:
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name:
Saint Helier
geographic coordinates:
49 11 N, 2 06 W
time difference:
UTC 0 (5 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time)
daylight saving time:
+1hr, begins last Sunday in March; ends last Sunday in October
etymology: named after Saint Helier, the patron saint of Jersey, who was reputedly martyred on the island in A.D. 555
Administrative divisions:
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none (British crown dependency); there are no first-order administrative divisions as defined by the US Government, but there are 12 parishes; Grouville, Saint Brelade, Saint Clement, Saint Helier, Saint John, Saint Lawrence, Saint Martin, Saint Mary, Saint Ouen, Saint Peter, Saint Saviour, and Trinity
Independence:
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none (British Crown dependency)
National holiday:
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Liberation Day, 9 May (1945)
Constitution:
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history:
unwritten; partly statutes, partly common law and practice
amendments:
proposed by a government minister to the Assembly of the States of Jersey, by an Assembly member, or by an elected parish head; passage requires several Assembly readings, a majority vote by the Assembly, review by the UK Ministry of Justice, and approval of the British monarch (Royal Assent)
Legal system:
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the laws of the UK apply where applicable; includes local statutes
Citizenship:
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Suffrage:
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16 years of age; universal
Executive branch:
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chief of state:
Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Lieutenant Governor Sir Stephen DALTON (since 13 March 2017)
head of government:
Chief Minister John LE FONDRE (since 8 June 2018); Bailiff William BAILHACHE (since 29 January 2015)
cabinet:
Council of Ministers appointed individually by the states
elections/appointments:
the monarchy is hereditary; Council of Ministers, including the chief minister, indirectly elected by the Assembly of States; lieutenant governor and bailiff appointed by the monarch
Legislative branch:
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description:
unicameral Assembly of the States of Jersey (49 elected members; 8 senators to serve 4-year terms, and 29 deputies and 12 connetables, or heads of parishes, to serve 4-year terms; 5 non-voting members appointed by the monarch include the bailiff, lieutenant governor, dean of Jersey, attorney general, and the solicitor general)
elections:
last held on 16 May 2018 (next to be held on 16 May 2022)
election results:
percent of vote - NA; seats - independents 49; composition - men 36, women 13, percent of 26.5%
Judicial branch:
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highest courts:
Jersey Court of Appeal (consists of the bailiff, deputy bailiff, and 12 judges); Royal Court (consists of the bailiff, deputy bailiff, 6 commissioners and lay people referred to as jurats, and is organized into Heritage, Family, Probate, and Samedi Divisions); appeals beyond the Court of Appeal are heard by the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council (in London)
judge selection and term of office:
Jersey Court of Appeal bailiffs and judges appointed by the Crown upon the advice of the Secretary of State for Justice; bailiffs and judges appointed for "extent of good behavior;" Royal Court bailiffs appointed by the Crown upon the advice of the Secretary of State for Justice; commissioners appointed by the bailiff; jurats appointed by the Electoral College; bailiffs and commissioners appointed for "extent of good behavior;" jurats appointed until retirement at age 72
subordinate courts:
Magistrate's Court; Youth Court; Petty Debts Court; Parish Hall Enquires (a process of preliminary investigation into youth and minor adult offenses to determine need for presentation before a court)
Political parties and leaders:
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one registered party: Reform Jersey [Sam MEZEC]
note: most senators and deputies sit as independents
International organization participation:
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Diplomatic representation in the US:
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none (British Crown dependency)
none (British Crown dependency)
Diplomatic representation from the US:
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none (British Crown dependency)
Flag description:
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white with a diagonal red cross extending to the corners of the flag; in the upper quadrant, surmounted by a yellow crown, a red shield with three lions in yellow; according to tradition, the ships of Jersey - in an attempt to differentiate themselves from English ships flying the horizontal cross of St. George - rotated the cross to the "X" (saltire) configuration; because this arrangement still resembled the Irish cross of St. Patrick, the yellow Plantagenet crown and Jersey coat of arms were added
National symbol(s):
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Jersey cow; national colors: red, white
National anthem:
A generally patriotic musical composition - usually in the form of a song or hymn of praise - that evokes and eulogizes the history, traditions, or struggles of a nation or its people. National anthems can be officially recognized as a national song by a country's constitution or by an enacted law, or simply by tradition. Although most anthems contain lyrics, some do not.
name:
"Isle de Siez Nous" (Island Home)
lyrics/music:
Gerard LE FEUVRE
note: adopted 2008; serves as a local anthem; as a British Crown dependency, "God Save the Queen" is official (see United Kingdom)
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Jersey's economy is based on international financial services, agriculture, and tourism. In 2016, the financial services sector accounted for about 41% of the island's output. Agriculture represented about 1% of Jersey’s economy in 2016. Potatoes are an important export crop, shipped mostly to the UK. The Jersey breed of dairy cattle originated on the island and is known worldwide. The dairy industry remains important to the island with approximately $8.8 million gallons of milk produced in 2015. Tourism accounts for a significant portion of Jersey’s economy, with more than 700,000 total visitors in 2015. Living standards come close to those of the UK. All raw material and energy requirements are imported as well as a large share of Jersey's food needs. Light taxes and death duties make the island a popular offshore financial center. Jersey maintains its relationship with the EU through the UK. Therefore, in light of the UK’s decision to leave the EU, Jersey will also need to renegotiate its ties to the EU.
GDP real growth rate:
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1%
(2016 est.)
10.7%
(2015 est.)
country comparison to the world:
173
3.7%
(2006)
country comparison to the world:
161
GDP (purchasing power parity) - real:
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$5.569 billion
(2016 est.)
$5.514 billion
(2015 est.)
$4.98 billion
(2014 est.)
note: data are in 2015 US dollars
GDP (official exchange rate):
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$5.004 billion
(2015 est.)
GDP - per capita (PPP):
This entry shows GDP on a purchasing power parity basis divided by population as of 1 July for the same year.
$56,600
(2016 est.)
$49,500
(2015 est.)
country comparison to the world:
21
GDP - composition, by sector of origin:
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agriculture:
2%
(2010)
industry:
2%
(2010)
services:
96%
(2010)
Ease of Doing Business Index scores:
The World Bank Group Doing Business project measures business regulations and enforcement mechanisms across economies and selected cities. The project evaluates domestic small and medium-size companies and measures the regulations applying to them through their life cycle. The project encourages economies to compete towards more efficient regulation; offers measurable benchmarks for reform; and serves as a resource for academics, journalists, private sector researchers and others intereste . . .
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Agriculture - products:
This entry is an ordered listing of major crops and products starting with the most important.
potatoes, cauliflower, tomatoes; beef, dairy products
Industries:
This entry provides a rank ordering of industries starting with the largest by value of annual output.
tourism, banking and finance, dairy, electronics
Labor force:
This entry contains the total labor force figure.
59,950
(2017 est.)
country comparison to the world:
186
Labor force - by occupation:
This entry lists the percentage distribution of the labor force by sector of occupation. Agriculture includes farming, fishing, and forestry. Industry includes mining, manufacturing, energy production, and construction. Services cover government activities, communications, transportation, finance, and all other economic activities that do not produce material goods. The distribution will total less than 100 percent if the data are incomplete and may range from 99-101 percent due to rounding.
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agriculture:
3%
industry:
12%
services:
85%
(2014 est.)
Unemployment rate:
This entry contains the percent of the labor force that is without jobs. Substantial underemployment might be noted.
4%
(2015 est.)
4.6%
(2014 est.)
country comparison to the world:
62
Population below poverty line:
National estimates of the percentage of the population falling below the poverty line are based on surveys of sub-groups, with the results weighted by the number of people in each group. Definitions of poverty vary considerably among nations. For example, rich nations generally employ more generous standards of poverty than poor nations.
Household income or consumption by percentage share:
Data on household income or consumption come from household surveys, the results adjusted for household size. Nations use different standards and procedures in collecting and adjusting the data. Surveys based on income will normally show a more unequal distribution than surveys based on consumption. The quality of surveys is improving with time, yet caution is still necessary in making inter-country comparisons.
lowest 10%:
NA
highest 10%:
NA
Budget:
This entry includes revenues, expenditures, and capital expenditures. These figures are calculated on an exchange rate basis, i.e., not in purchasing power parity (PPP) terms.
revenues:
829 million
(2005)
expenditures:
851 million
(2005)
Taxes and other revenues:
This entry records total taxes and other revenues received by the national government during the time period indicated, expressed as a percent of GDP. Taxes include personal and corporate income taxes, value added taxes, excise taxes, and tariffs. Other revenues include social contributions - such as payments for social security and hospital insurance - grants, and net revenues from public enterprises. Normalizing the data, by dividing total revenues by GDP, enables easy comparisons acr . . .
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16.6% (of GDP)
(2005)
country comparison to the world:
179
Budget surplus (+) or deficit (-):
This entry records the difference between national government revenues and expenditures, expressed as a percent of GDP. A positive (+) number indicates that revenues exceeded expenditures (a budget surplus), while a negative (-) number indicates the reverse (a budget deficit). Normalizing the data, by dividing the budget balance by GDP, enables easy comparisons across countries and indicates whether a national government saves or borrows money. Countries with high budget deficits (relat . . .
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-0.4% (of GDP)
(2005)
country comparison to the world:
57
Fiscal year:
This entry identifies the beginning and ending months for a country's accounting period of 12 months, which often is the calendar year but which may begin in any month. All yearly references are for the calendar year (CY) unless indicated as a noncalendar fiscal year (FY).
Exports:
This entry provides the total US dollar amount of merchandise exports on an f.o.b. (free on board) basis. These figures are calculated on an exchange rate basis, i.e., not in purchasing power parity (PPP) terms.
Exports - commodities:
This entry provides a listing of the highest-valued exported products; it sometimes includes the percent of total dollar value.
light industrial and electrical goods, dairy cattle, foodstuffs, textiles, flowers
Imports:
This entry provides the total US dollar amount of merchandise imports on a c.i.f. (cost, insurance, and freight) or f.o.b. (free on board) basis. These figures are calculated on an exchange rate basis, i.e., not in purchasing power parity (PPP) terms.
Imports - commodities:
This entry provides a listing of the highest-valued imported products; it sometimes includes the percent of total dollar value.
machinery and transport equipment, manufactured goods, foodstuffs, mineral fuels, chemicals
Debt - external:
This entry gives the total public and private debt owed to nonresidents repayable in internationally accepted currencies, goods, or services. These figures are calculated on an exchange rate basis, i.e., not in purchasing power parity (PPP) terms.
Exchange rates:
This entry provides the average annual price of a country's monetary unit for the time period specified, expressed in units of local currency per US dollar, as determined by international market forces or by official fiat. The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 4217 alphabetic currency code for the national medium of exchange is presented in parenthesis. Closing daily exchange rates are not presented in The World Factbook, but are used to convert stock values - e.g., the . . .
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Jersey pounds (JEP) per US dollar
0.7836
(2017 est.)
0.738
(2016 est.)
0.738
(2015)
0.6542
(2012)
0.6391
(2011 est.)
Telephones - fixed lines:
This entry gives the total number of fixed telephone lines in use, as well as the number of subscriptions per 100 inhabitants.
total subscriptions:
55,938
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants:
58
(July 2016 est.)
country comparison to the world:
157
Telephones - mobile cellular:
This entry gives the total number of mobile cellular telephone subscribers, as well as the number of subscriptions per 100 inhabitants. Note that because of the ubiquity of mobile phone use in developed countries, the number of subscriptions per 100 inhabitants can exceed 100.
total subscriptions:
122,668
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants:
119
(July 2016 est.)
country comparison to the world:
191
Telecommunication systems:
This entry includes a brief general assessment of a country's telecommunications system with details on the domestic and international components. The following terms and abbreviations are used throughout the entry:
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general assessment:
good system with broadband access
(2018)
domestic:
fixed-line and mobile-cellular services widely available; fixed-line 58 per 100 and mobile-cellular 119 per 100 subscriptions
(2018)
international:
country code - 44; landing points for the INGRID, UK-Channel Islands-8, and Guernsey-Jersey-4, submarine cable connectivity to Guernsey, the UK, and France
(2019)
note: the COVID-19 outbreak is negatively impacting telecommunications production and supply chains globally; consumer spending on telecom devices and services has also slowed due to the pandemic's effect on economies worldwide; overall progress towards improvements in all facets of the telecom industry - mobile, fixed-line, broadband, submarine cable and satellite - has moderated
Internet country code:
This entry includes the two-letter codes maintained by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) in the ISO 3166 Alpha-2 list and used by the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) to establish country-coded top-level domains (ccTLDs).
Internet users:
This entry gives the total number of individuals within a country who can access the Internet at home, via any device type (computer or mobile) and connection. The percent of population with Internet access (i.e., the penetration rate) helps gauge how widespread Internet use is within a country. Statistics vary from country to country and may include users who access the Internet at least several times a week to those who access it only once within a period of several months.
total:
58,000
percent of population:
59.6%
(July 2016 est.)
country comparison to the world:
193
Image DescriptionThis is the population pyramid for Jersey. A population pyramid illustrates the age and sex structure of a country's population and may provide insights about political and social stability, as well as economic development. The population is distributed along the horizontal axis, with males shown on the left and females on the right. The male and female populations are broken down into 5-year age groups represented as horizontal bars along the vertical axis, with the youngest age groups at the bottom and the oldest at the top. The shape of the population pyramid gradually evolves over time based on fertility, mortality, and international migration trends.