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Research and insight on Jersey’s population and demographic trends

Policy Centre Jersey brings together independent research, data and analysis to support a deeper understanding of Jersey’s special characteristics including history, political system, economy and environment.

Jersey's population is a little over 100,000 and population policy has been high on the political agenda for many years. More recently, attention has shifted from a focus on seeking to constrain population growth to working through the implications of an ageing society and a significant reduction in the number of births.

Browse our latest research and insights on population trends and policies.
Policy Briefs

Population policy

Population policy has been a contentious issue in Jersey for many years with significant discussion and some concern about the population increase....
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Policy Briefs

Ageing population

This paper sets out relevant data and outlines key issues in respect of Jersey’s ageing population.  The intention is to facilitate an informed...
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Knowledge Centre

Jersey’s Population

The Island of Jersey, 118 square kilometres, currently has a population of about 103,000, and since 1950 has experienced a rapid rate of population...
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