Population figures are compiled from two sources. The continuous registration of births, deaths, immigration and emigration takes place at the island’s registry offices. These figures refer to the registered population. Another source of population figures is the population Census. The last Census was held in 2011.

Population 1s t January  2020 1st January 2021
Total population 156.223 153.671
Male 71.277 69.914
Female 84.946 83.757
Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 89.9 83.9