Country Name: Jersey (Bailiwick of Jersey)

Capital: Saint Helier

Government Type: parliamentary democracy (Assembly of the States of Jersey)

Background: Jersey and the other Channel Islands represent the last remnants of the medieval Duchy of Normandy that held sway in both France and England. These islands were the only British soil occupied by German troops in World War II. The Bailiwick of Jersey is a British Crown dependency, which means that it is not part of the UK but is rather a self-governing possession of the British Crown. However, the UK Government is constitutionally responsible for its defense and international representation.

Region: Europe

Population: 102,785 (2023 est.)

Ethnic Groups: Jersey 44.4%, British 30.5%, Portuguese/Madeiran 9.4%, Polish 3%, Irish 2.1%, other 10.6% (2021 est.)

Languages: English (official) 94.5%, Portuguese 4.6%, other 0.9% (includes French (official) and Jerriais)

Religions: Protestant (Anglican, Baptist, Congregational New Church, Methodist, Presbyterian), Roman Catholic

Economic Overview: British territorial island economy; strong offshore banking and finance sectors; low asset taxation; strong tourism sector prior to COVID-19 and Brexit; one of the most expensive places to live; minimal welfare system; historical cider industry

Currency: Jersey Pound (JEP)

Real GDP (Purchasing Power Parity): $5.569 billion (2016 est.) note: data are in 2015 dollars

Real GDP Growth Rate: 8.65% (2021 est.) note: annual GDP % growth based on constant local currency; entry includes Jersey and Guernsey

Real GDP per Capita: $56,600 (2016 est.)

Export Commodities: refined petroleum, beverages, ships, jewelry, artwork (2022)

Export Partners: almost entirely United Kingdom (2022)

Import Commodities: artwork, ships, vegetables, fruits, jewelry (2022)

Import Partners: almost entirely United Kingdom (2022)

Natural Resources: arable land

Agricultural Products: potatoes, cauliflower, tomatoes; beef, dairy products

Industries: tourism, banking and finance, dairy, electronics

Industrial Production Growth Rate: 

• 25.3% (2021 est.) note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency; entry includes Jersey and Guernsey

• Comparison Ranking: 3

Labor Force: 86,000 (2022 est.)

Unemployment Rate: 6.03% (2022 est.) note: % of labor force seeking employment; entry includes Jersey and Guernsey

Natural Hazards: very large tidal variation can be hazardous to navigation

Geography:

• Total: 116 sq km

• Land: 116 sq km

• Water: 0 sq km

(Country Summary, The World Factbook, CIA.gov)

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