PEOPLE
The majority of Caymanians are of African and British
descent, with considerable interracial mixing. The Cayman Islands'
annual population growth rate of nearly 5% is largely attributable
to immigration--of the 1992 estimated population of 29,700, only
64% were born on the islands. In contrast, few Caymanians emigrate
permanently, although historically many left for extended periods
to work as seamen and today many leave for education or training
unavailable on the islands.
Nationality: Noun and adjective--Caymanian(s).
Population (2007 est.): 46,600.
Annual growth rate (2007 est.): 2.496%.
Ethnic groups: Afro-European 40%, African 20%, European 20%, other 20%.
Religious affiliations: United Church, Anglican, other Protestant, Roman Catholic.
Language: English.
Education: Years compulsory--to age 16. Literacy (age 15 and over)--98%.
Health: Infant mortality rate (2006)--8.7/1,000. Life expectancy--males 75 years; females 79 years.
Work force: 23,450.
