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Communications

Broadcast media [time series]

national public radio broadcasts over 3 FM stations and 1 AM station; 2 commercial broadcasters operating with 1 having multiple FM stations; receives radio and TV services via relays from British TV and radio broadcasters

Internet country code [time series]

.im

Telecommunication systems [time series]

general assessment: the Isle of Man has an extensive communications infrastructure consisting of telephone cables, submarine cables, and an array of television and mobile phone transmitters and towers (2022) domestic: landline, telefax, mobile cellular telephone system international: country code - 44; fiber-optic cable, microwave radio relay, satellite earth station, submarine cable

Economy

Agricultural products [time series]

cereals, vegetables; cattle, sheep, pigs, poultry

Budget [time series]

revenues: $965 million (FY05/06 est.) expenditures: $943 million (FY05/06 est.)

Budget surplus (+) or deficit (-) [time series]

0.3% (of GDP) (FY05/06 est.)

Credit ratings [time series]

Moody's rating: Aa3 (2020) Standard & Poors rating: N/A note: The year refers to the year in which the current credit rating was first obtained.

Debt - external [time series]

Economic overview [time series]

high-income British island economy; known financial services and tourism industries; taxation incentives for technology and financial firms to operate; historic fishing and agriculture industries are declining; major online gambling and film industry locale

Exchange rates [time series]

Manx pounds (IMP) per US dollar - 0.727 (2021 est.) 0.78 (2020 est.) 0.783 (2019 est.) 0.75 (2018 est.) 0.777 (2017 est.)

Exports [time series]

Exports - commodities [time series]

crude petroleum, artwork, vegetables, fruits, whiskies (2022)

Exports - partners [time series]

almost entirely United Kingdom (2022)

Fiscal year [time series]

1 April - 31 March

GDP (official exchange rate) [time series]

$6.792 billion (2015 est.)

GDP - composition, by sector of origin [time series]

agriculture: 1% (FY12/13 est.) industry: 13% (FY12/13 est.) services: 86% (FY12/13 est.)

Household income or consumption by percentage share [time series]

lowest 10%: NA highest 10%: NA

Imports [time series]

Imports - commodities [time series]

ships, delivery trucks (2022)

Imports - partners [time series]

almost entirely United Kingdom (2022)

Industrial production growth rate [time series]

-5.1% (2019 est.)

Industries [time series]

financial services, light manufacturing, tourism

Inflation rate (consumer prices) [time series]

4.1% (2017 est.) 1% (2016 est.)

Labor force [time series]

41,790 (2006)

Labor force - by occupation [time series]

manufacturing: 5% (2006 est.) construction: 8% (2006 est.) tourism: 1% (2006 est.) transport and communications: 9% (2006 est.) agriculture, forestry, and fishing: 2% (2006 est.) gas, electricity, and water: 1% (2006 est.) wholesale and retail distribution: 11% (2006 est.) professional and scientific services: 20% (2006 est.) public administration: 7% (2006 est.) banking and finance: 23% (2006 est.) entertainment and catering: 5% (2006 est.) miscellaneous services: 8% (2006 est.)

Population below poverty line [time series]

Real GDP (purchasing power parity) [time series]

$6.792 billion (2015 est.) $7.428 billion (2014 est.) $6.298 billion (2013 est.) note: data are in 2014 US dollars

Real GDP growth rate [time series]

0.25% (2019 est.) 2.21% (2018 est.) 4.69% (2017 est.)

Real GDP per capita [time series]

$84,600 (2014 est.) $86,200 (2013 est.) $73,700 (2012 est.)

Taxes and other revenues [time series]

14.2% (of GDP) (FY05/06 est.)

Unemployment rate [time series]

1.1% (2017 est.) 2% (April 2011 est.)

Youth unemployment rate (ages 15-24) [time series]

total: 10.1% (2011 est.) male: 11.8% female: 8.2%

Energy

Electricity access [time series]

electrification - total population: 100% (2021)

Environment

Climate [time series]

temperate; cool summers and mild winters; overcast about a third of the time

Environment - current issues [time series]

air pollution, marine pollution; waste disposal (both household and industrial)

Land use [time series]

agricultural land: 74.7% (2018 est.) arable land: 43.8% (2018 est.) permanent crops: 0% (2018 est.) permanent pasture: 30.9% (2018 est.) forest: 6.1% (2018 est.) other: 19.2% (2018 est.)

Revenue from forest resources [time series]

0% of GDP (2017 est.)

Urbanization [time series]

urban population: 53.5% of total population (2023) rate of urbanization: 0.97% annual rate of change (2020-25 est.)

Waste and recycling [time series]

municipal solid waste generated annually: 50,551 tons (2011 est.) municipal solid waste recycled annually: 25,276 tons (2011 est.) percent of municipal solid waste recycled: 50% (2011 est.)

Geography

Area [time series]

total: 572 sq km land: 572 sq km water: 0 sq km

Area - comparative [time series]

slightly more than three times the size of Washington, DC

Climate [time series]

temperate; cool summers and mild winters; overcast about a third of the time

Coastline [time series]

160 km

Elevation [time series]

highest point: Snaefell 621 m lowest point: Irish Sea 0 m

Geographic coordinates [time series]

54 15 N, 4 30 W

Geography - note [time series]

one small islet, the Calf of Man, lies to the southwest and is a bird sanctuary

Irrigated land [time series]

0 sq km (2022)

Land boundaries [time series]

total: 0 km

Land use [time series]

agricultural land: 74.7% (2018 est.) arable land: 43.8% (2018 est.) permanent crops: 0% (2018 est.) permanent pasture: 30.9% (2018 est.) forest: 6.1% (2018 est.) other: 19.2% (2018 est.)

Location [time series]

Western Europe, island in the Irish Sea, between Great Britain and Ireland

Map references [time series]

Europe

Maritime claims [time series]

territorial sea: 12 nm exclusive fishing zone: 12 nm

Natural hazards [time series]

occasional high winds and rough seas

Natural resources [time series]

none

Population distribution [time series]

most people concentrated in cities and large towns of which Douglas, in the southeast, is the largest

Terrain [time series]

hills in north and south bisected by central valley

Government

Administrative divisions [time series]

none; there are no first-order administrative divisions as defined by the US Government, but there are 24 local authorities each with its own elections

Capital [time series]

name: Douglas geographic coordinates: 54 09 N, 4 29 W 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 etymology: name derives from the Dhoo and Glass Rivers, which flow through the valley in which the town is located and which in Manx mean the "dark" and the "light" rivers respectively

Citizenship [time series]

see United Kingdom

Constitution [time series]

history: development of the Isle of Man constitution dates to at least the 14th century amendments: 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; the constitution has been expanded and amended many times, last in 2020

Country name [time series]

conventional long form: none conventional short form: Isle of Man abbreviation: I.O.M. etymology: the name "man" may be derived from the Celtic word for "mountain"

Dependency status [time series]

British crown dependency

Diplomatic representation from the US [time series]

embassy: none (British crown dependency)

Diplomatic representation in the US [time series]

none (British crown dependency)

Executive branch [time series]

chief of state: Lord of Mann King CHARLES III (since 8 September 2022); represented by Lieutenant Governor Sir John LORIMER (since 29 September 2021) head of government: Chief Minister Alfred CANNAN (since 12 October 2021) cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the lieutenant governor elections/appointments: 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); election last held on 23 September 2021 (next to be held in 2026) 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

Flag (Flag description) [time series]

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; in order to have the toes pointing clockwise on both sides of the flag, a two-sided emblem is used; 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 type [time series]

parliamentary democracy (Tynwald)

Independence [time series]

none (British Crown dependency)

International organization participation [time series]

UPU

Judicial branch [time series]

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 is not formally part of the High Court but is administered as though part of the High Court and deals with serious criminal cases; note - appeals beyond the Court of Appeal are referred to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council (in London) 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 subordinate courts: High Court; Court of Summary Gaol Delivery; Summary Courts; Magistrate's Court; specialized courts

Legal system [time series]

the laws of the UK apply where applicable and include Manx statutes

Legislative branch [time series]

description: bicameral Tynwald or the High Court of Tynwald consists of: Legislative Council (11 seats; includes the President of Tynwald, 2 ex-officio (non-voting) members - the Lord Bishop of Sodor and Man and the attorney general - and 8 members indirectly elected by the House of Keys with renewal of 4 members every 2 years; elected members serve 4-year terms) House of Keys (24 seats; 2 members each from 12 constituencies directly elected by simple majority vote to serve 5-year terms) elections: Legislative Council - last held 14 March 2023 (next to be held by March 2028) House of Keys - last held on 23 September 2021 (next to be held on 24 September 2026) election results: Legislative Council - composition (as of 2022) - men 7, women 3, 1 vacancy; percent of women 30% House of Keys - percent of vote by party - Liberal Vannin 5.3%, Manx Labour Party 5.1%, Green Party 3.3% independent 86.3%; seats by party - independent 21; Manx Labour Party 2, Liberal Vannin 1; composition men 14, women 10, percent of women 41.7%; note - total Tynwald percent of women 37.1%

National anthem(s) (National anthem) [time series]

name: "Arrane Ashoonagh dy Vannin" (O Land of Our Birth) lyrics/music: William Henry GILL [English], John J. KNEEN [Manx]/traditional note: adopted 2003, in use since 1907; serves as a local anthem; as a British Crown dependency, "God Save the King" is official (see United Kingdom) and is played when the sovereign, members of the royal family, or the lieutenant governor are present

National holiday [time series]

Tynwald Day, 5 July (1417); date Tynwald Day was first recorded

National symbol(s) [time series]

triskelion (a motif of three legs); national colors: red, white

Political parties (Political parties and leaders) [time series]

Green Party [Andrew LANGAN-NEWTON] Liberal Vannin Party or LVP [Lawrie HOOPER] Manx Labor Party [Joney FARAGHER] Mec Vannin [Mark KERMODE] (sometimes referred to as the Manx Nationalist Party) note: most members sit as independents

Suffrage [time series]

16 years of age; universal

Introduction

Background [time series]

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 [time series]

defense is the responsibility of the UK

People and Society

Age structure [time series]

0-14 years: 16.15% (male 7,715/female 7,114) 15-64 years: 62.09% (male 28,978/female 28,044) 65 years and over: 21.77% (2023 est.) (male 9,408/female 10,581)

Birth rate [time series]

10.5 births/1,000 population (2023 est.)

Children under the age of 5 years underweight [time series]

Contraceptive prevalence rate [time series]

Current health expenditure [time series]

Death rate [time series]

10.2 deaths/1,000 population (2023 est.)

Dependency ratios [time series]

total dependency ratio: 58.6 youth dependency ratio: 23.6 elderly dependency ratio: 34.9 potential support ratio: 2.9 (2021)

Drinking water source [time series]

improved: urban: NA rural: NA total: 99.1% of population unimproved: urban: NA rural: NA total: 0.9% of population (2020)

Education expenditure (Education expenditures) [time series]

Ethnic groups [time series]

White 94.7%, Asian 3.1%, Mixed 1%, Black 0.6%, other 0.4% (2021 est.) note: data represent population by nationality

Gross reproduction rate [time series]

0.91 (2023 est.)

Infant mortality rate [time series]

total: 4.2 deaths/1,000 live births (2023 est.) male: 4.5 deaths/1,000 live births female: 3.8 deaths/1,000 live births

Languages [time series]

English, Manx Gaelic (about 2% of the population has some knowledge)

Life expectancy at birth [time series]

total population: 82.3 years (2023 est.) male: 80.4 years female: 84.2 years

Literacy [time series]

total population: NA male: NA female: NA

Major urban areas - population [time series]

27,000 DOUGLAS (capital) (2018)

Median age [time series]

total: 44.8 years (2023 est.) male: 43.6 years female: 46 years

Nationality [time series]

noun: Manxman (men), Manxwoman (women) adjective: Manx

Net migration rate [time series]

4.5 migrant(s)/1,000 population (2023 est.)

Physician density (Physicians density) [time series]

Population [time series]

91,840 (2023 est.)

Population distribution [time series]

most people concentrated in cities and large towns of which Douglas, in the southeast, is the largest

Population growth rate [time series]

0.48% (2023 est.)

Religions [time series]

Christian 54.7%, Muslim 0.5%, Buddhist 0.5%, Hindu 0.4%, Jewish 0.2%, none 43.8% (2021 est.)

Sanitation facility access [time series]

improved: urban: NA rural: NA total: NA unimproved: urban: NA rural: NA total: NA

Sex ratio [time series]

at birth: 1.08 male(s)/female 0-14 years: 1.08 male(s)/female 15-64 years: 1.03 male(s)/female 65 years and over: 0.89 male(s)/female total population: 1.01 male(s)/female (2023 est.)

Total fertility rate [time series]

1.88 children born/woman (2023 est.)

Urbanization [time series]

urban population: 53.5% of total population (2023) rate of urbanization: 0.97% annual rate of change (2020-25 est.)

Youth unemployment rate (ages 15-24) [time series]

total: 10.1% (2011 est.) male: 11.8% female: 8.2%

Transnational Issues

Disputes - international [time series]

none identified

Transportation

Airports [time series]

1 (2021)

Airports - with paved runways [time series]

1 note: paved runways have a concrete or asphalt surface but not all have facilities for refueling, maintenance, or air traffic control; the length of a runway required for aircraft to safely operate depends on a number of factors including the type of aircraft, the takeoff weight (including passengers, cargo, and fuel), engine types, flap settings, landing speed, elevation of the airport, and average maximum daily air temperature; paved runways can reach a length of 5,000 m (16,000 ft.), but the typical length of a commercial airline runway is between 2,500-4,000 m (8,000-13,000 ft.)

Civil aircraft registration country code prefix [time series]

Ports (Ports and terminals) [time series]

major seaport(s): Douglas, Ramsey

Railways [time series]

total: 63 km (2008) narrow gauge: 6 km (2008) 1.076-m gauge (6 km electrified) 57 0.914-mm gauge (29 km electrified) note: primarily summer tourist attractions

Roadways [time series]

total: 1,107 km (2022) paved: 1,107 km