Jersey population relatively stable, says report

The figures for migration were relatively unchanged from 2021

Jersey's population has remained relatively stable, according to new statistics.

Statistics Jersey released provisional figures for the 2022 population which was estimated to be 103,200, unchanged from 2021.

In 2022, there were 90 more deaths than births, the first year this has happened since 1983.

Inward and outward migration increased with Brexit and the Covid-19 pandemic was said to have played a part.

The number of people migrating in or out of Jersey resulted in net migration being close to zero.

A total of 850 more people with registered status arrived than left in 2022, which was said to be the "largest figure since the previous peak" in 2017.

Net migration for those with entitled or entitled for work status saw 900 more people leave than move to the island.

The net migration figure was similar to 2021, but higher than 2017 to 2020, where, on average, 480 more people with entitled status left than arrived in each calendar year.

In June, a government report highlighted the "serious demographic challenges" facing Jersey.

The report found a population of 150,000 could be required by 2040 to maintain current living standards.

Statistics Jersey said it produced the latest population and migration statistics using administrative data that was already held by government for running public services.

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