Jersey: Facts & Stats

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Facts

Also Known As Bailiwick of Jersey
Head Of Government Chief Minister: John Le Fondré2, assisted by the Council of Ministers
Capital Saint Helier
Population (2025 est.) 105,000
Head Of State British Monarch: King Charles III, represented by Lieutenant Governor: Sir Stephen Dalton
Official Languages English; French3
Official Religion none
Official Name Bailiwick of Jersey
Total Area (Sq Km) 120
Total Area (Sq Mi) 46
Monetary Unit Jersey pound (£J)
Urban-Rural Population Urban: (2018) 30.9% • Rural: (2018) 69.1%
Life Expectancy At Birth Male: (2020–2022) 81.8 years • Female: (2020–2022) 84.9 years
Literacy: Percentage Of Population Age 15 And Over Literate Male: 100% • Female: 100%
Gni Per Capita (U.S.$) (2009) 62,474
Political Status crown dependency (United Kingdom) with one legislative house (Assembly of the States of Jersey [491])
1 There are 49 elected officials plus 5 ex officio members.2The first chief minister of Jersey was elected in December 2005.3Jèrriais, a Norman-French dialect, is spoken by a small number of residents.

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