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Channel Islands
(1,512 words)

The Crown Dependencies of the Channel Islands

Demographics (United Nations)

Population

168,000

Area

190 sq. km (75 sq. mi)

Population density

860/sq. km (2,200/sq. mi)

Growth rate p.a.

0.46% (per 1,000: births 9, deaths 9)

Under 15 years

14%

Urban dwellers

31% (0.68% p.a.)

Largest cities

St Helier 34,200; St Peter Port 16,200

Languages & peoples (World Christian Database)

Mother tongues

97% English, 2% French

Peoples

97% British; 2% French; plus…

Cite this page
“Channel Islands”, in: World Christian Encyclopedia Online, Todd M. Johnson, Gina A. Zurlo. Consulted online on 30 September 2023 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/2666-6855_WCEO_COM_02JEY>
First published online: 2020



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