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Physical geography
Hills in north and south bisected by central valley.
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Isle of Man
The Isle of Man is a self-governing Crown Dependency in the Irish Sea. Its capital is Douglas.
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Map: Natural Earth. Boundaries show geographic context, not a position on sovereignty. Small islands may use enlarged markers.
At a glance
- Capital
- Douglas
- Languages
- English & Manx
- Currency
- British pound (GBP)
- Population
- 84,1182025 · World Bank
- Area
- 572 km²220.85 square miles
- Status
- Crown DependencySelf-governing; not part of the UK.
Isle of Man in context
Europe and its surrounding regions. The dot marks Douglas; the mapped territory is highlighted in gold.
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Languages
Languages used in public life include English, Manx.
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Location
Western Europe, island in the Irish Sea, between Great Britain and Ireland.
Flag
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
Sources: CIA World Factbook · archived profile · UK Government · Crown Dependencies
History & status
The Isle of Man passed through Norse, Scottish and English influence. The British Crown acquired the lordship in 1765, while the island retained its own institutions. It is a self-governing Crown Dependency, not part of the UK.
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Norway cedes the island to Scotland by treaty
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The British Crown acquires the lordship
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The House of Keys becomes an elected chamber
Sources: CIA World Factbook · archived profile · UK Government · Crown Dependencies
Economy
Main activities
Financial services, online gaming, professional services and specialist manufacturing are important. Tourism, farming and fishing also contribute. The island has its own tax system and close economic links with Britain.
Industry and production
financial services, light manufacturing, tourism
Sources: CIA World Factbook · archived profile · UK Government · Crown Dependencies
Population & economic trends
Dated World Bank observations. Population uses selected years; real GDP uses all available annual observations.
Population, 1970–2025
Thousands of people84.12025 · thousands of people
Population estimates may be revised. Selected years are shown.
Sources: World Bank · Population
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| Year | People | Thousands of people |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 55,300 | 55.300 |
| 1980 | 64,076 | 64.076 |
| 1990 | 68,916 | 68.916 |
| 2000 | 75,659 | 75.659 |
| 2010 | 83,873 | 83.873 |
| 2020 | 84,064 | 84.064 |
| 2025 | 84,118 | 84.118 |
Real GDP, 1990–2023
Billions of constant 2015 US dollars7.12023 · billions of constant 2015 US dollars
Constant prices adjust for inflation. This is total economic output, not current-dollar GDP or income per person. Missing years are left as gaps.
Sources: World Bank · Real GDP
View data table
| Year | Constant 2015 US$ | Billions of constant 2015 US dollars |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1,932,573,079 | 1.933 |
| 1991 | 1,963,590,739 | 1.964 |
| 1992 | 1,979,299,513 | 1.979 |
| 1993 | 2,030,761,216 | 2.031 |
| 1994 | 2,111,991,689 | 2.112 |
| 1995 | 2,202,807,294 | 2.203 |
| 1996 | 2,372,423,592 | 2.372 |
| 1997 | 2,576,451,886 | 2.576 |
| 1998 | 2,924,273,045 | 2.924 |
| 1999 | 3,324,898,365 | 3.325 |
| 2000 | 3,501,118,029 | 3.501 |
| 2001 | 3,690,178,368 | 3.690 |
| 2002 | 3,918,969,360 | 3.919 |
| 2003 | 4,154,107,510 | 4.154 |
| 2004 | 4,370,121,229 | 4.370 |
| 2005 | 4,627,958,353 | 4.628 |
| 2006 | 4,984,311,086 | 4.984 |
| 2007 | 5,358,134,429 | 5.358 |
| 2008 | 5,620,683,070 | 5.621 |
| 2009 | 5,738,717,430 | 5.739 |
| 2010 | 5,933,833,732 | 5.934 |
| 2011 | 6,052,510,370 | 6.053 |
| 2012 | 6,494,579,135 | 6.495 |
| 2013 | 6,763,575,614 | 6.764 |
| 2014 | 7,112,244,689 | 7.112 |
| 2015 | 7,084,800,892 | 7.085 |
| 2016 | 7,577,357,706 | 7.577 |
| 2017 | 7,792,384,786 | 7.792 |
| 2018 | 7,964,861,239 | 7.965 |
| 2019 | 7,985,161,906 | 7.985 |
| 2020 | 7,279,527,764 | 7.280 |
| 2021 | 7,558,904,124 | 7.559 |
| 2022 | 7,243,812,927 | 7.244 |
| 2023 | 7,096,383,589 | 7.096 |
Government
A self-governing Crown Dependency under the British Crown, not part of the UK. Tynwald comprises the elected House of Keys and the Legislative Council. A Chief Minister leads the government; the UK handles defence and represents the island internationally.
Sources: CIA World Factbook · archived profile · UK Government · Crown Dependencies
Knowledge check
Three questions about Isle of Man.
QUESTION 1 OF 3
Which city is identified as the capital of Isle of Man?
Sources & notes
Sources: CIA World Factbook · archived profile · UK Government · Crown Dependencies
Prepared 24 September 2026. World Bank series: SP.POP.TOTL (persons) and NY.GDP.MKTP.KD (constant 2015 US dollars); downloaded 24 September 2026, provider update 13 July 2026. UNDP values use the 2025 report and 2023 observation year. These are dated statistical snapshots, not live population or economic counters.
Maps use Natural Earth geographic data. Background geography, flag descriptions and selected historical facts use archived public-domain CIA World Factbook profiles, supplemented by the sources linked above. The Factbook is no longer updated; dated statistics here come from the separately named providers.