Communications: Broadcast media
national public radio has 3 FM stations and 1 AM station; 2 commercial radio broadcasters; receives radio and TV services via relays from British TV and radio broadcasters
Communications: Internet country code
.im
Economy: Agricultural products
cereals, vegetables; cattle, sheep, pigs, poultry
Economy: Exchange rates
0.782415 (2024 est.)
Economy: Exchange rates: Currency
Manx pounds (IMP) per US dollar -
Economy: Exchange rates: Exchange rates 2013
0.639661 (2013 est.)
Economy: Exchange rates: Exchange rates 2014
0.607730 (2014 est.)
Economy: Exchange rates: Exchange rates 2015
0.654545 (2015 est.)
Economy: Exchange rates: Exchange rates 2016
0.740634 (2016 est.)
Economy: Exchange rates: Exchange rates 2017
0.776977 (2017 est.)
Economy: Exchange rates: Exchange rates 2018
0.749532 (2018 est.)
Economy: Exchange rates: Exchange rates 2019
0.783445 (2019 est.)
Economy: Exchange rates: Exchange rates 2020
0.780000 (2020 est.)
Economy: Exchange rates: Exchange rates 2021
0.727065 (2021 est.)
Economy: Exchange rates: Exchange rates 2022
0.811302 (2022 est.)
Economy: Exchange rates: Exchange rates 2023
0.804539 (2023 est.)
Economy: Exchange rates: Exchange rates 2024
0.782415 (2024 est.)
Economy: Exports - commodities
crude petroleum, artwork, vegetables, fruits, whiskies (2022)
Economy: GDP - composition, by sector of origin: agriculture
0.4% (2022 est.)
Economy: GDP - composition, by sector of origin: industry
6.9% (2022 est.)
Economy: GDP - composition, by sector of origin: services
95.1% (2022 est.)
Economy: GDP (official exchange rate)
$7.431 billion (2022 est.)
Economy: Imports - commodities
ships, delivery trucks (2022)
Economy: Industrial production growth rate
-29.5% (2022 est.)
Economy: Real GDP growth rate: Real GDP growth rate 2015
-0.39% (2015 est.)
Economy: Real GDP growth rate: Real GDP growth rate 2016
6.95% (2016 est.)
Economy: Real GDP growth rate: Real GDP growth rate 2017
2.84% (2017 est.)
Economy: Real GDP growth rate: Real GDP growth rate 2018
2.21% (2018 est.)
Economy: Real GDP growth rate: Real GDP growth rate 2019
0.25% (2019 est.)
Economy: Real GDP growth rate: Real GDP growth rate 2020
-8.84% (2020 est.)
Economy: Real GDP growth rate: Real GDP growth rate 2021
3.84% (2021 est.)
Economy: Real GDP growth rate: Real GDP growth rate 2022
-4.17% (2022 est.)
Energy: Electricity access: electrification - total population
100% (2022 est.)
Environment: Climate
temperate; cool summers and mild winters; overcast about a third of the time
Environment: Environmental issues
air pollution, marine pollution; waste disposal (both household and industrial)
Environment: Land use: agricultural land
69.1% (2023 est.)
Environment: Land use: agricultural land: arable land
arable land: 41.1% (2023 est.)
Environment: Land use: agricultural land: permanent crops
permanent crops: 0% (2022 est.)
Environment: Land use: agricultural land: permanent pasture
permanent pasture: 28% (2023 est.)
Environment: Land use: forest
6.4% (2023 est.)
Environment: Land use: other
24.5% (2023 est.)
Environment: Urbanization: rate of urbanization
0.97% annual rate of change (2020-25 est.)
Environment: Urbanization: urban population
52.16% (2024 est.)
Environment: Waste and recycling: municipal solid waste generated annually
50,600 tons (2024 est.)
Environment: Waste and recycling: percent of municipal solid waste recycled
50% (2011 est.)
Geography: Area - comparative
slightly more than three times the size of Washington, D.C.
Geography: Area: land
572 sq km
Geography: Area: water
0 sq km
Geography: Coastline
160 km
Geography: Elevation: highest point
Snaefell 621 m
Geography: Elevation: lowest point
Irish Sea 0 m
Geography: Geographic coordinates
54 15 N, 4 30 W
Geography: Geography - note
one small islet, the Calf of Man, lies to the southwest and is a bird sanctuary
Geography: Irrigated land
0 sq km (2022)
Geography: Land boundaries: total
0 km
Geography: Land use: agricultural land
69.1% (2023 est.)
Geography: Land use: agricultural land: arable land
arable land: 41.1% (2023 est.)
Geography: Land use: agricultural land: permanent crops
permanent crops: 0% (2022 est.)
Geography: Land use: agricultural land: permanent pasture
permanent pasture: 28% (2023 est.)
Geography: Land use: forest
6.4% (2023 est.)
Geography: Land use: other
24.5% (2023 est.)
Geography: Map references
Europe
Geography: Maritime claims: exclusive fishing zone
12 nm
Geography: Maritime claims: territorial sea
12 nm
Geography: Natural hazards
occasional high winds and rough seas
Geography: Population distribution
most people concentrated in cities and large towns; Douglas, in the southeast, is the largest
Geography: Terrain
hills in north and south bisected by central valley
Government: Administrative divisions
no first-order administrative divisions as defined by the US government, but 24 local authorities each hold elections
Government: Capital: daylight saving time
+1hr, begins last Sunday in March; ends last Sunday in October
Government: Capital: etymology
the name comes from the Gaelic name Dubhghlais , or "black stream," referring to a nearby river; a second river was called Fionnghlais , or "white stream;" both river names were later shortened to Dhoo and Glass, respectively, which coincidentally comprised the elements of the town's name
Government: Capital: geographic coordinates
54 09 N, 4 29 W
Government: Capital: time difference
UTC 0 (5 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time)
Government: Citizenship
see United Kingdom
Government: Constitution: amendment process
proposed as a bill in the House of Keys, by the "Government," by a "Member of the House," or through petition to the House or Legislative Council; passage normally requires three separate readings and approval of at least 13 House members; following both House and Council agreement, assent is required by the lieutenant governor on behalf of the Crown
Government: Constitution: history
development of the Isle of Man constitution dates to at least the 14th century
Government: Country name: abbreviation
I.O.M.
Government: Country name: conventional short form
Isle of Man
Government: Country name: etymology
the name "man" may be derived from the Gaelic word for "mountain;" the local name is from the words ellan , or "island," and Vannin, a form of the name Mannan
Government: Country name: local long form
Ellan Vannin
Government: Dependency status
British crown dependency
Government: Diplomatic representation from the US: embassy
none (British crown dependency)
Government: Diplomatic representation in the US
none (British crown dependency)
Government: Executive branch: cabinet
Council of Ministers appointed by the lieutenant governor
Government: Executive branch: chief of state
Lord of Mann King CHARLES III (since 8 September 2022); represented by Lieutenant Governor Sir John LORIMER (since 29 September 2021)
Government: Executive branch: election results
2021: Alfred CANNAN (independent) elected chief minister; Tynwald House of Keys vote - 21 of 24 2016: Howard QUAYLE elected chief minister; Tynwald House of Keys vote - 21 of 33
Government: Executive branch: election/appointment process
the monarchy is hereditary; lieutenant governor appointed by the monarch; chief minister indirectly elected by the Tynwald for a 5-year term (eligible for second term)
Government: Executive branch: expected date of next election
2026
Government: Executive branch: head of government
Chief Minister Alfred CANNAN (since 12 October 2021)
Government: Executive branch: most recent election date
23 September 2021
Government: Flag
description: red with the Three Legs of Man emblem (triskelion) in the center; the three legs are joined at the thigh and bent at the knee; a two-sided emblem is used to allow the toes to point clockwise on both sides of the flag history: the flag is based on the coat of arms of the last recognized Norse King of Mann, MAGNUS III (r. 1252-65); the triskelion has its roots in an early Celtic sun symbol
Government: International organization participation
UPU
Government: Judicial branch: highest court(s)
Isle of Man High Court of Justice (consists of 3 permanent judges or "deemsters" and 1 judge of appeal; organized into the Staff of Government Division or Court of Appeal and the Civil Division); the Court of General Gaol Delivery (not formally part of the High Court but is administered as such) deals with serious criminal cases
Government: Judicial branch: judge selection and term of office
deemsters appointed by the Lord Chancellor of England on the nomination of the lieutenant governor; deemsters can serve until age 70
Government: Judicial branch: subordinate courts
High Court; Court of Summary Gaol Delivery; Summary Courts; Magistrate's Court; specialized courts
Government: Legal system
UK laws apply, as well as Manx statutes
Government: Legislative branch - lower chamber: chamber name
House of Keys
Government: Legislative branch - lower chamber: electoral system
plurality/majority
Government: Legislative branch - lower chamber: expected date of next election
September 2026
Government: Legislative branch - lower chamber: most recent election date
9/23/2021
Government: Legislative branch - lower chamber: number of seats
24 (directly elected)
Government: Legislative branch - lower chamber: parties elected and seats per party
independent (21); Manx Labour Party (2); Liberal Vannin (1)
Government: Legislative branch - lower chamber: percentage of women in chamber
40%
Government: Legislative branch - lower chamber: scope of elections
full renewal
Government: Legislative branch - lower chamber: term in office
5 years
Government: Legislative branch - upper chamber: chamber name
Legislative Council
Government: Legislative branch - upper chamber: expected date of next election
March 2028
Government: Legislative branch - upper chamber: most recent election date
3/14/2023
Government: Legislative branch - upper chamber: number of seats
11 (3 appointed, 8 indirectly elected)
Government: Legislative branch - upper chamber: percentage of women in chamber
36.4%
Government: Legislative branch - upper chamber: scope of elections
partial renewal
Government: Legislative branch - upper chamber: term in office
4 years
Government: Legislative branch: legislative structure
bicameral
Government: Legislative branch: legislature name
Tynwald (High Court of Tynwald)
Government: National anthem(s): history
official anthem, as a British Crown dependency; played when the sovereign, members of the royal family, or the lieutenant governor are present
Government: National anthem(s): lyrics/music
unknown
Government: National coat of arms
Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom granted the Isle of Man’s coat of arms on July 12, 1996; the triskelion (three conjoined legs) on the shield represents resilience, resourcefulness, and hope; the Latin motto means “Wherever you throw it, it will stand,” a reference to the islanders’ ability to stand strong; the peregrine falcon represents the two falcons that the Isle of Man has paid to the UK monarch on Coronation Day since 1406, and the raven symbolizes the island’s former status as a Viking colony; the crown represents the UK monarch’s status as the Lord of Mann, although the island is self-governing
Government: National color(s)
red, white
Government: National holiday
Tynwald Day, 5 July (1417); date Tynwald Day was first recorded
Government: National symbol(s)
triskelion (a motif of three legs)
Government: Political parties
Green Party Liberal Vannin Party or LVP Manx Labor Party
Government: Suffrage
16 years of age; universal
Introduction: Background
The Isle of Man was part of the Norwegian Kingdom of the Hebrides until the 13th century, when it was ceded to Scotland. The isle came under English lordship in the 14th century before being purchased by the British Government in 1765. Current concerns include reviving the almost extinct Manx Gaelic language. The Isle of Man is a British Crown dependency, which makes it a self-governing possession of the British Crown that is not part of the UK. The UK Government, however, remains constitutionally responsible for its defense and international representation.
Military and Security: Military - note
defense is the responsibility of the UK
People and Society: Age structure: 0-14 years
16% (male 7,701/female 7,100)
People and Society: Age structure: 15-64 years
61.9% (male 29,035/female 28,044)
People and Society: Age structure: 65 years and over
22.1% (2024 est.) (male 9,595/female 10,794)
People and Society: Birth rate
10.25 births/1,000 population (2025 est.)
People and Society: Death rate
10.2 deaths/1,000 population (2025 est.)
People and Society: Dependency ratios: elderly dependency ratio
36.5 (2025 est.)
People and Society: Dependency ratios: potential support ratio
2.7 (2025 est.)
People and Society: Dependency ratios: total dependency ratio
62.4 (2025 est.)
People and Society: Dependency ratios: youth dependency ratio
25.9 (2025 est.)
People and Society: Drinking water source: improved: total
total: 99.9% of population (2022 est.)
People and Society: Drinking water source: unimproved: total
total: 0.1% of population (2022 est.)
People and Society: Ethnic groups
White 94.7%, Asian 3.1%, Mixed 1%, Black 0.6%, other 0.4% (2021 est.)
People and Society: Gross reproduction rate
0.9 (2025 est.)
People and Society: Infant mortality rate: female
3.7 deaths/1,000 live births
People and Society: Infant mortality rate: male
4.4 deaths/1,000 live births
People and Society: Infant mortality rate: total
4 deaths/1,000 live births (2025 est.)
People and Society: Life expectancy at birth: female
83.2 years (2024 est.)
People and Society: Life expectancy at birth: male
79.0 years (2024 est.)
People and Society: Major urban areas - population
27,000 DOUGLAS (capital) (2018)
People and Society: Median age: female
46.1 years
People and Society: Median age: male
43.7 years
People and Society: Nationality: adjective
Manx
People and Society: Net migration rate
4.06 migrant(s)/1,000 population (2025 est.)
People and Society: Population
84,160 (2024 est.)
People and Society: Population distribution
most people concentrated in cities and large towns; Douglas, in the southeast, is the largest
People and Society: Population growth rate
0.41% (2025 est.)
People and Society: Population: female
46,123
People and Society: Population: male
46,543
People and Society: Sanitation facility access: improved: total
total: 100% of population (2022 est.)
People and Society: Sanitation facility access: unimproved: rural
rural: NA
People and Society: Sanitation facility access: unimproved: total
total: 0% of population (2022 est.) NA
People and Society: Sanitation facility access: unimproved: urban
urban: NA
People and Society: Sex ratio: 0-14 years
1.08 male(s)/female
People and Society: Sex ratio: 15-64 years
1.04 male(s)/female
People and Society: Sex ratio: 65 years and over
0.89 male(s)/female
People and Society: Sex ratio: at birth
1.08 male(s)/female
People and Society: Sex ratio: total population
1.01 male(s)/female (2024 est.)
People and Society: Total fertility rate
1.54 children born/woman (2024 est.)
People and Society: Urbanization: rate of urbanization
0.97% annual rate of change (2020-25 est.)
People and Society: Urbanization: urban population
52.16% (2024 est.)
Transportation: Airports
4 (2025)
Transportation: Civil aircraft registration country code prefix
M
Transportation: Heliports
1 (2025)
Transportation: Merchant marine: by type
bulk carrier 102, container ship 6, general cargo 27, oil tanker 56, other 78
Transportation: Merchant marine: total
269 (2023)
Transportation: Ports: key ports
Douglas, Ramsey
Transportation: Ports: large
0
Transportation: Ports: medium
0
Transportation: Ports: ports with oil terminals
1
Transportation: Ports: small
2
Transportation: Ports: total ports
2 (2024)
Transportation: Ports: very small
0
Transportation: Railways: narrow gauge
6 km (2008) 1.076-m gauge (6 km electrified)
Transportation: Railways: total
63 km (2008)
Warning: Some information might be outdated or incorrect, please check statistics before using(most of the economical stats are correct, its mostly the Population stats that are incorrect). Some dates are listed but some are missed, if you have any issues please report it to the Github at github.com.