Isle of Man

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

Internet country code

.im

Agricultural products

cereals, vegetables; cattle, sheep, pigs, poultry

Economic overview

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

Manx pounds (IMP) per US dollar - 0.782 (2024 est.) 0.805 (2023 est.) 0.811 (2022 est.) 0.727 (2021 est.) 0.78 (2020 est.)

Exports - commodities

crude petroleum, artwork, vegetables, fruits, whiskies (2022) note: top five export commodities based on value in dollars

Exports - partners

almost entirely United Kingdom (2022)

GDP (official exchange rate)

$7.431 billion (2022 est.) note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate

GDP - composition, by sector of origin

agriculture: 0.4% (2022 est.) industry: 6.9% (2022 est.) services: 95.1% (2022 est.) note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data

Imports - commodities

ships, delivery trucks (2022)

Imports - partners

almost entirely United Kingdom (2022)

Industrial production growth rate

-29.5% (2022 est.) note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency

Industries

financial services, light manufacturing, tourism

Real GDP growth rate

-4.2% (2022 est.) 3.8% (2021 est.) -8.8% (2020 est.) note: annual GDP % growth based on constant local currency

Electricity access

electrification - total population: 100% (2022 est.)

Climate

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

Environmental issues

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

Land use

agricultural land: 69.1% (2023 est.) arable land: 41.1% (2023 est.) permanent crops: 0% (2022 est.) permanent pasture: 28% (2023 est.) forest: 6.4% (2023 est.) other: 24.5% (2023 est.)

Urbanization

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

Waste and recycling

municipal solid waste generated annually: 50,600 tons (2024 est.) percent of municipal solid waste recycled: 50% (2011 est.)

Area

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

Area - comparative

slightly more than three times the size of Washington, D.C.

Climate

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

Coastline

160 km

Elevation

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

Geographic coordinates

54 15 N, 4 30 W

Geography - note

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

Irrigated land

0 sq km (2022)

Land boundaries

total: 0 km

Land use

agricultural land: 69.1% (2023 est.) arable land: 41.1% (2023 est.) permanent crops: 0% (2022 est.) permanent pasture: 28% (2023 est.) forest: 6.4% (2023 est.) other: 24.5% (2023 est.)

Location

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

Map references

Europe

Maritime claims

territorial sea: 12 nm exclusive fishing zone: 12 nm

Natural hazards

occasional high winds and rough seas

Natural resources

none

Population distribution

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

Terrain

hills in north and south bisected by central valley

Administrative divisions

no first-order administrative divisions as defined by the US government, but 24 local authorities each hold elections

Capital

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: 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

Citizenship

see United Kingdom

Constitution

history: development of the Isle of Man constitution dates to at least the 14th century 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

Country name

conventional long form: none conventional short form: Isle of Man local long form: Ellan Vannin abbreviation: I.O.M. 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

Dependency status

British crown dependency

Diplomatic representation from the US

embassy: none (British crown dependency)

Diplomatic representation in the US

none (British crown dependency)

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) head of government: Chief Minister Alfred CANNAN (since 12 October 2021) cabinet: Council of Ministers appointed by the lieutenant governor 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) most recent election date: 23 September 2021 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 expected date of next election: 2026

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 type

parliamentary democracy (Tynwald)

Independence

none (British Crown dependency)

International organization participation

UPU

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 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 note: appeals beyond the Court of Appeal are referred to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council (in London)

Legal system

UK laws apply, as well as Manx statutes

Legislative branch

legislature name: Tynwald (High Court of Tynwald) legislative structure: bicameral note: Legislative Council includes the President of Tynwald, 2 non-voting members (the Lord Bishop of Sodor and Man and the attorney general), and 8 members indirectly elected by the House of Keys

Legislative branch - lower chamber

chamber name: House of Keys number of seats: 24 (directly elected) electoral system: plurality/majority scope of elections: full renewal term in office: 5 years most recent election date: 9/23/2021 parties elected and seats per party: independent (21); Manx Labour Party (2); Liberal Vannin (1) percentage of women in chamber: 40% expected date of next election: September 2026

Legislative branch - upper chamber

chamber name: Legislative Council number of seats: 11 (3 appointed, 8 indirectly elected) scope of elections: partial renewal term in office: 4 years most recent election date: 3/14/2023 percentage of women in chamber: 36.4% expected date of next election: March 2028

National anthem(s)

title: "Arrane Ashoonagh dy Vannin" (Isle of Man National Anthem) lyrics/music: William Henry GILL [English], John J. KNEEN [Manx]/traditional history: adopted 2003; serves as a local anthem _____ title: "God Save the King" lyrics/music: unknown history: official anthem, as a British Crown dependency; played when the sovereign, members of the royal family, or the lieutenant governor are present

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

National color(s)

red, white

National holiday

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

National symbol(s)

triskelion (a motif of three legs)

Political parties

Green Party Liberal Vannin Party or LVP Manx Labor Party note: most members sit as independents

Suffrage

16 years of age; universal

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 - note

defense is the responsibility of the UK

Age structure

0-14 years: 16% (male 7,701/female 7,100) 15-64 years: 61.9% (male 29,035/female 28,044) 65 years and over: 22.1% (2024 est.) (male 9,595/female 10,794)

Birth rate

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

Death rate

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

Dependency ratios

total dependency ratio: 62.4 (2025 est.) youth dependency ratio: 25.9 (2025 est.) elderly dependency ratio: 36.5 (2025 est.) potential support ratio: 2.7 (2025 est.)

Drinking water source

total: 99.9% of population (2022 est.) total: 0.1% of population (2022 est.)

Ethnic groups

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

0.9 (2025 est.)

Infant mortality rate

total: 4 deaths/1,000 live births (2025 est.) male: 4.4 deaths/1,000 live births female: 3.7 deaths/1,000 live births

Languages

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

Life expectancy at birth

total population: 82.5 years (2024 est.) male: 80.7 years female: 84.4 years

Major urban areas - population

27,000 DOUGLAS (capital) (2018)

Median age

total: 45.1 years (2025 est.) male: 43.7 years female: 46.1 years

Nationality

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

Net migration rate

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

Population

total: 92,666 (2025 est.) male: 46,543 female: 46,123

Population distribution

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

Population growth rate

0.41% (2025 est.)

Religions

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

Sanitation facility access

total: 100% of population (2022 est.) urban: NA rural: NA total: 0% of population (2022 est.) NA

Sex ratio

at birth: 1.08 male(s)/female 0-14 years: 1.08 male(s)/female 15-64 years: 1.04 male(s)/female 65 years and over: 0.89 male(s)/female total population: 1.01 male(s)/female (2024 est.)

Total fertility rate

1.87 children born/woman (2025 est.)

Urbanization

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

Airports

4 (2025)

Civil aircraft registration country code prefix

M

Heliports

1 (2025)

Merchant marine

total: 269 (2023) by type: bulk carrier 102, container ship 6, general cargo 27, oil tanker 56, other 78

Ports

total ports: 2 (2024) large: 0 medium: 0 small: 2 very small: 0 ports with oil terminals: 1 key ports: Douglas, Ramsey

Railways

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