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Jersey

Europe · Saint Helier · parliamentary democracy (Assembly of the States of Jersey)

What Jersey means for your money — the prices you pay, the tariffs in motion, and where U.S. policy could change both.

104K

Population

$12.5B

GDP

U.S. exposure

Minimal direct economic exposure

Jersey is not a significant U.S. goods-trade partner and has no tracked tariff actions. Policy changes here are unlikely to reach American prices directly.

Reference

The country itself

Europe · Geography, people, economy, and government — public-domain data from the CIA World Factbook.

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 that Germany occupied 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.

Geography

Location: Western Europe, island in the English Channel, northwest of France
Area: 116 sq km
Climate: temperate; mild winters and cool summers
Terrain: gently rolling plain with low, rugged hills along north coast
Natural resources: arable land
Coastline: 70 km
Natural hazards: very large tidal variation can be hazardous to navigation

People & society

Population: 103,944 (2025 est.)
Nationality: Channel Islander(s)
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) (2001 est.)
Religions: Christian 85.2%, Baha'i 0.3%, Hindu 0.1%, Jewish 0.1%, Muslim 0.1%, atheist 1.1%, agnostic 13.1% (2020 est.)
Median age: 38.5 years (2025 est.)
Life expectancy at birth: 83 years (2024 est.)

Economy

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
Industries: tourism, banking and finance, dairy, electronics
Agricultural products: potatoes, cauliflower, tomatoes; beef, dairy products
Exports - partners: almost entirely United Kingdom (2022)
Imports - partners: almost entirely United Kingdom (2022)

Government

Government type: parliamentary democracy (Assembly of the States of Jersey)
Capital: Saint Helier
Independence: none (British Crown dependency)
Constitution: unwritten; partly statutes, partly common law and practice
Executive branch: King CHARLES III (since 8 September 2022); represented by Lieutenant Governor Jerry KYD (since 8 October 2022)
Legislative branch: Assembly of the States of Jersey

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Introduction

Background

Travel Facts

US State Dept Travel Advisory

The US Department of State currently recommends US citizens consult its website daily via the link below for updates to travel advisories and statements on safety, security, local laws, and special circumstances about visiting the United Kingdom and Jersey. https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories.html

Passport/Visa Requirements

US citizens should make sure their passport is valid at the date of their entering the country and during the length of their entire visit. They should also make sure they have at least 1 blank page in their passport for any entry stamp that will be required. A visa is not required as long as you do not stay in the United Kingdom and Jersey more than 6 months.

US Embassy/Consulate

+(44)(20) 7499-9000; US Embassy London, 33 Nine Elms Lane, London, SW11 7US, United Kingdom

Telephone Code

Local Emergency Phone

112, 999

Vaccinations

See WHO recommendations http://www.who.int/

Climate

Temperate; mild winters and cool summers

Currency (Code)

Jersey pounds (JEP)

Electricity/Voltage/Plug Type(s)

230 V / 50 Hz / plug types(s): G

Major Languages

English, Portuguese

Major Religions

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

Time Difference

UTC 0 (5 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time); daylight saving time: +1hr, begins last Sunday in March; ends last Sunday in October

Potable Water

Yes

International Driving Permit

Suggested

Road Driving Side

Left

Tourist Destinations

St. Helier (includes Royal Square, Jersey Museum); St. Aubin's Harbour; Mont Orgueil Castle; La Hougue Bie; Jersey Zoo; War Tunnels; Military Museum

Major Sports

Cricket, soccer, rugby, swimming, golf

Cultural Practices

British people and Channel Islanders are not comfortable displaying affection in public. Hugging, kissing, and touching are usually reserved for family members and very close friends.

Tipping Guidelines

A service charge is not normally added to the bill, unless it is a large party; therefore, it is acceptable to leave 10% of the total. Taxi drivers do not expect tips. It is acceptable to tip hotel staff a small amount if they provide excellent service. Leave the extra change at a bar or nightclub.

Souvenirs

Jersey Black Butter, apple brandy, wine, cider, handmade chocolates; lavender bath and body products, candles, sachets, and edibles; ceramics and pottery

Traditional Cuisine

Bean jar — a one-pot dish typically made with pig’s trotter, haricot beans, butter beans, bay leaves, onions, and carrots; the dish is baked for 6-8 hours

CIA source last updated

Wednesday, July 20, 2022

Travel resources

Please visit the following links to find further information about your desired destination.

World Health Organization (WHO) - To learn what vaccines and health precautions to take while visiting your destination.

US State Dept Travel Information - Overall information about foreign travel for US citizens.

To obtain an international driving permit (IDP). Only two organizations in the US issue IDPs: American Automobile Association (AAA) and American Automobile Touring Alliance (AATA)

How to get help in an emergency? Contact the nearest US embassy or consulate, or call one of these numbers: from the US or Canada - 1-888-407-4747 or from Overseas - +1 202-501-4444

Page last updated: Wednesday, July 20, 2022

Geography

Location

Western Europe, island in the English Channel, northwest of France

Geographic coordinates

49 15 N, 2 10 W

Map references

Europe

Area - total

116 sq km

Area - land

116 sq km

Area - water

0 sq km

Area - comparative

about two-thirds the size of Washington, D.C.

Land boundaries - total

0 km

Coastline

70 km

Maritime claims - territorial sea

12 nm

Maritime claims - exclusive fishing zone

12 nm

Climate

temperate; mild winters and cool summers

Terrain

gently rolling plain with low, rugged hills along north coast

Elevation - highest point

Les Platons 136 m

Elevation - lowest point

English Channel 0 m

Natural resources

arable land

Land use - agricultural land

43.3% (2022 est.)

Land use - agricultural land: arable land

arable land: 18.3% (2022 est.)

Land use - agricultural land: permanent crops

permanent crops: 0% (2022 est.)

Land use - agricultural land: permanent pasture

permanent pasture: 24.9% (2022 est.)

Land use - forest

5.2% (2022 est.)

Land use - other

51.6% (2022 est.)

Irrigated land

Population distribution

fairly even distribution

Natural hazards

very large tidal variation can be hazardous to navigation

Geography - note

largest and southernmost of Channel Islands; about 30% of population concentrated in Saint Helier

People and Society

Population - total

103,944 (2025 est.)

Population - male

51,317

Population - female

52,627

Nationality - noun

Channel Islander(s)

Nationality - adjective

Channel Islander

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) (2001 est.)

Languages - note

note: data represent main spoken language; the traditional language of Jersey is Jerriais or Jersey French (a Norman language), which was spoken by fewer than 3,000 people as of 2001; two thirds of Jerriais speakers are aged 60 and over

Religions

Christian 85.2%, Baha'i 0.3%, Hindu 0.1%, Jewish 0.1%, Muslim 0.1%, atheist 1.1%, agnostic 13.1% (2020 est.)

Age structure - 0-14 years

17% (male 9,082/female 8,530)

Age structure - 15-64 years

64.6% (male 33,840/female 32,989)

Age structure - 65 years and over

18.3% (2024 est.) (male 8,106/female 10,840)

Dependency ratios - total dependency ratio

56 (2025 est.)

Dependency ratios - youth dependency ratio

26.8 (2025 est.)

Dependency ratios - elderly dependency ratio

29.2 (2025 est.)

Dependency ratios - potential support ratio

3.4 (2025 est.)

Median age - total

38.5 years (2025 est.)

Median age - male

37 years

Median age - female

39.7 years

Population growth rate

0.51% (2025 est.)

Birth rate

11.97 births/1,000 population (2025 est.)

Death rate

7.8 deaths/1,000 population (2025 est.)

Net migration rate

0.96 migrant(s)/1,000 population (2025 est.)

Population distribution

fairly even distribution

Urbanization - urban population

31.2% of total population (2023)

Urbanization - rate of urbanization

0.68% annual rate of change (2020-25 est.)

Urbanization - note

note: data include Guernsey and Jersey

Major urban areas - population

34,000 SAINT HELIER (capital) (2018)

Sex ratio - at birth

1.06 male(s)/female

Sex ratio - 0-14 years

1.06 male(s)/female

Sex ratio - 15-64 years

1.03 male(s)/female

Sex ratio - 65 years and over

0.75 male(s)/female

Sex ratio - total population

0.98 male(s)/female (2024 est.)

Infant mortality rate - total

3.7 deaths/1,000 live births (2025 est.)

Infant mortality rate - male

4.2 deaths/1,000 live births

Infant mortality rate - female

3.3 deaths/1,000 live births

Life expectancy at birth - total population

83 years (2024 est.)

Life expectancy at birth - male

80.6 years

Life expectancy at birth - female

85.7 years

Total fertility rate

1.66 children born/woman (2025 est.)

Gross reproduction rate

0.81 (2025 est.)

Sanitation facility access - improved: total

total: 98.5% of population

Government

Country name - conventional long form

Bailiwick of Jersey

Country name - conventional short form

Jersey

Country name - former

Norman Isles

Country name - etymology

the name is of Old Norse origin, with - ey meaning "island;" "Jer(s)" may derive from a person with the Scandinavian name Geirr, meaning "spear"

Government type

parliamentary democracy (Assembly of the States of Jersey)

Dependency status

British crown dependency

Capital - name

Saint Helier

Capital - geographic coordinates

49 11 N, 2 06 W

Capital - time difference

UTC 0 (5 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time)

Capital - daylight saving time

+1hr, begins last Sunday in March; ends last Sunday in October

Capital - etymology

named after Saint HELIER, the patron saint of Jersey, who was reputedly martyred on the island in A.D. 555

Administrative divisions

no first-order administrative divisions as defined by the US government, but 12 parishes; Grouville, Saint Brelade, Saint Clement, Saint Helier, Saint John, Saint Lawrence, Saint Martin, Saint Mary, Saint Ouen, Saint Peter, Saint Saviour, Trinity

Legal system

the laws of the UK apply, as well as local statutes

Constitution - history

unwritten; partly statutes, partly common law and practice

Constitution - amendment process

proposed by a government minister to the Assembly of the States of Jersey, by an Assembly member, or by an elected parish head; passage requires several Assembly readings, a majority vote by the Assembly, review by the UK Ministry of Justice, and approval of the British monarch (Royal Assent)

Citizenship

see United Kingdom

Suffrage

16 years of age; universal

Executive branch - chief of state

King CHARLES III (since 8 September 2022); represented by Lieutenant Governor Jerry KYD (since 8 October 2022)

Executive branch - head of government

Chief Minister Lyndon FARNHAM (since 25 January 2024); Bailiff Timothy Le COCQ (since 17 October 2019)

Executive branch - cabinet

Council of Ministers appointed individually by the states

Executive branch - election/appointment process

the monarchy is hereditary; Council of Ministers, including the chief minister, indirectly elected by the Assembly of States; lieutenant governor and bailiff appointed by the monarch

Legislative branch - legislature name

Assembly of the States of Jersey

Legislative branch - legislative structure

unicameral

Legislative branch - number of seats

54 (49 directly elected, 5 appointed)

Legislative branch - term in office

4 years

Legislative branch - most recent election date

6/22/2022

Legislative branch - parties elected and seats per party

BW (35); RJ (10); JLC (2); JA (1); PP (1)

Legislative branch - percentage of women in chamber

42.9%

Legislative branch - expected date of next election

2026

Legislative branch - note

note: 5 non-voting members appointed by the monarch include the bailiff, lieutenant governor, dean of Jersey, attorney general, and the solicitor general

Judicial branch - highest court(s)

Jersey Court of Appeal (consists of the bailiff, deputy bailiff, and 12 judges); Royal Court (consists of the bailiff, deputy bailiff, 6 commissioners and lay people referred to as jurats, and is organized into Heritage, Family, Probate, and Samedi Divisions); appeals beyond the Court of Appeal are heard by the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council (in London)

Judicial branch - judge selection and term of office

Jersey Court of Appeal bailiffs and judges appointed by the Crown upon the advice of the Secretary of State for Justice; bailiffs and judges appointed for "extent of good behavior;" Royal Court bailiffs appointed by the Crown upon the advice of the Secretary of State for Justice; commissioners appointed by the bailiff; jurats appointed by the Electoral College; bailiffs and commissioners appointed for "extent of good behavior;" jurats appointed until retirement at age 72

Judicial branch - subordinate courts

Magistrate's Court; Youth Court; Petty Debts Court; Parish Hall Enquiries (a process of preliminary investigation into youth and minor adult offenses to determine need for presentation before a court)

Political parties

Better Way or BW (group of independent candidates) Jersey Alliance or JA Jersey Liberal Conservatives or JLC Progress Party or PP Reform Jersey or RJ

Political parties - note

note: most deputies sit as independents

Diplomatic representation in the US

none (British Crown dependency)

Diplomatic representation from the US - embassy

none (British Crown dependency)

International organization participation

UPU

Independence

none (British Crown dependency)

National holiday

Liberation Day, 9 May (1945)

Flag

description: white with a diagonal red cross extending to the corners of the flag; a red shield with three lions in yellow is in the upper triangle, with a yellow crown above history: according to tradition, Jersey ships differentiated themselves from English ships that flew the horizontal cross of St. George by rotating their own cross to the "X" (saltire) configuration; this arrangement resembled the Irish cross of St. Patrick, so the Plantagenet crown and Jersey coat of arms were added

National symbol(s)

Jersey cow

National color(s)

red, white

National anthem(s) - title

"God Save the King"

National anthem(s) - lyrics/music

unknown

National anthem(s) - history

official anthem, as a British Crown dependency

Economy

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

Real GDP (purchasing power parity) - Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2016

$5.569 billion (2016 est.)

Real GDP (purchasing power parity) - Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2015

$5.514 billion (2015 est.)

Real GDP (purchasing power parity) - Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2014

$4.98 billion (2014 est.)

Real GDP (purchasing power parity) - note

note: data are in 2015 dollars

Real GDP growth rate - Real GDP growth rate 2023

3.7% (2023 est.)

Real GDP growth rate - Real GDP growth rate 2022

5.3% (2022 est.)

Real GDP growth rate - Real GDP growth rate 2021

9.9% (2021 est.)

Real GDP growth rate - note

note: annual GDP % growth based on constant local currency; entry includes Jersey and Guernsey

GDP (official exchange rate)

$12.508 billion (2023 est.)

GDP (official exchange rate) - note

note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate; entry includes Jersey and Guernsey

GDP - composition, by sector of origin - agriculture

0.6% (2023 est.)

GDP - composition, by sector of origin - industry

8.2% (2023 est.)

GDP - composition, by sector of origin - services

91.2% (2023 est.)

GDP - composition, by sector of origin - note

note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data

Agricultural products

potatoes, cauliflower, tomatoes; beef, dairy products

Industries

tourism, banking and finance, dairy, electronics

Industrial production growth rate

1.3% (2023 est.)

Industrial production growth rate - note

note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency; entry includes Jersey and Guernsey

Labor force

82,400 (2024 est.)

Labor force - note

note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work;entry includes Jersey and Guernsey

Unemployment rate - Unemployment rate 2024

6.3% (2024 est.)

Unemployment rate - Unemployment rate 2023

6.2% (2023 est.)

Unemployment rate - Unemployment rate 2022

6.2% (2022 est.)

Unemployment rate - note

note: % of labor force seeking employment; entry includes Jersey and Guernsey

Youth unemployment rate (ages 15-24) - total

14.1% (2024 est.)

Youth unemployment rate (ages 15-24) - male

14.2% (2024 est.)

Youth unemployment rate (ages 15-24) - female

13.9% (2024 est.)

Youth unemployment rate (ages 15-24) - note

note: % of labor force ages 15-24 seeking employment

Exports - partners

almost entirely United Kingdom (2022)

Exports - commodities

refined petroleum, beverages, ships, jewelry, artwork (2022)

Exports - commodities - note

top five export commodities based on value in dollars

Imports - partners

almost entirely United Kingdom (2022)

Imports - commodities

artwork, ships, vegetables, fruits, jewelry (2022)

Exchange rates - Currency

Jersey pounds (JEP) per US dollar

Exchange rates - Exchange rates 2024

0.782 (2024 est.)

Exchange rates - Exchange rates 2023

0.805 (2023 est.)

Exchange rates - Exchange rates 2022

0.811 (2022 est.)

Exchange rates - Exchange rates 2021

0.727 (2021 est.)

Exchange rates - Exchange rates 2020

0.78 (2020 est.)

Energy

Electricity access - electrification - total population

100% (2022 est.)

Electricity access - note

note: includes Guernsey and Jersey

Communications

Telephones - fixed lines - total subscriptions

48,223 (2023 est.)

Telephones - fixed lines - subscriptions per 100 inhabitants

47 (2023 est.)

Telephones - mobile cellular - total subscriptions

129,368 (2023 est.)

Telephones - mobile cellular - subscriptions per 100 inhabitants

125 (2023 est.)

Broadcast media

multiple UK terrestrial TV broadcasts are received via a transmitter in Jersey; satellite packages available; BBC Radio Jersey and 1 other radio station operating

Internet country code

.je

Internet users - percent of population

41% (2012 est.)

Broadband - fixed subscriptions - total

39,699 (2020 est.)

Broadband - fixed subscriptions - subscriptions per 100 inhabitants

37 (2020 est.)

Transportation

Airports

1 (2025)

Ports - total ports

1 (2024)

Ports - large

Ports - medium

Ports - small

Ports - very small

Ports - ports with oil terminals

Ports - key ports

Saint Helier Harbour

Military and Security

Military - note

defense is the responsibility of the UK

Environment

Environmental issues

habitat and species loss; water pollution; improper solid-waste disposal

Climate

temperate; mild winters and cool summers

Land use - agricultural land

43.3% (2022 est.)

Land use - agricultural land: arable land

arable land: 18.3% (2022 est.)

Land use - agricultural land: permanent crops

permanent crops: 0% (2022 est.)

Land use - agricultural land: permanent pasture

permanent pasture: 24.9% (2022 est.)

Land use - forest

5.2% (2022 est.)

Land use - other

51.6% (2022 est.)

Urbanization - urban population

31.2% of total population (2023)

Urbanization - rate of urbanization

0.68% annual rate of change (2020-25 est.)

Urbanization - note

note: data include Guernsey and Jersey

Waste and recycling - municipal solid waste generated annually

178,900 tons (2024 est.)

Waste and recycling - percent of municipal solid waste recycled

28.4% (2016 est.)

Waste and recycling - note

note: data include combined totals for Guernsey and Jersey.

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