Demographics of the Falkland Islands
The majority of people in the Falkland Islands are of British descent, including people from the United Kingdom who have obtained Falkland Island status, becoming what are known locally as 'belongers'. A small minority are of South American, mainly Chilean origin, and many people from St Helena have also come to work in the Islands.
Population:
2,826 (July 2000 est.)
Age structure:
- 0-14 years: NA
- 15-64 years: NA
- 65 years and over: NA
Population growth rate:
2.44% (2000 est.)
Birth rate:
NA births/1,000 population
Death rate:
NA deaths/1,000 population
Net migration rate:
NA migrant(s)/1,000 population
Infant mortality rate:
NA deaths/1,000 live births
Life expectancy at birth:
- total population: NA years
- male: NA years
- female: NA years
Total fertility rate:
NA children born/woman
Nationality:
- noun: Falkland Islander(s)
- adjective: Falkland Island
Ethnic groups:
British Isles
Religions:
primarily Anglican Church, Roman Catholicism, United Free Church, Evangelist Church, Jehovah's Witnesses, Lutheranism, English
- See also : Falkland Islands
