Guernsey's population sees largest increase since 2011

The amount of people living in Guernsey saw the largest increase since 2011 last year, according to the latest population survey.

At the end of 2018, there were 62,506 people living in the island - an increase of 0.7% (460 people) on the previous year.

Over the years ending 2015, 2016 and 2017, the annual changes were 0.0%, -0.2% and 0.2% respectively.

There was a natural decrease of 48 people, and net migration of 508 people over the year ending 31 December 2018.

Guernsey's population is forecast to increase to a maximum of 64,000 people by 2034.

Beyond this point the population is projected to fall, declining to 59,000 by 2065.