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Gibraltar
Gibraltar
Population
39.3K
Rank #210Source: World Bank
Capital
Source: REST Countries
Region
Europe
Europe & Central Asia
Source: REST Countries
GDP (Nominal)
$0
Source: World Bank
Land Area
6 km²
Rank #215Source: REST Countries
Life Expectancy
83.553 yrs
Source: World Bank
Historical Trends
Population Trend (5-Year)
Source: World Bank
GDP Trend (5-Year, Nominal USD)
No historical GDP data available
Source: World Bank
Geography
Area: 6 km²
Landlocked: No
Independent: No
Climate: Mediterranean with mild winters and warm summers
Terrain: a narrow coastal lowland borders the Rock of Gibraltar
Elevation: lowest point: Mediterranean Sea 0 m highest point: Rock of Gibraltar 426 m
Natural Hazards: occasional droughts; no streams or large bodies of water on the peninsula (all potable water comes from desalination)
Environmental Issues: limited natural freshwater resources: more than 90% of drinking water supplied by desalination, the remainder from stored rainwater; a separate supply of saltwater used for sanitary services
Land Use: agricultural land: 0% (2011 est.) forest: 0% (2011 est.) other: 100% (2011 est.)
Geography Note: note 1: strategic location on Strait of Gibraltar that links the North Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea note 2: one of only two British territories where traffic drives on the right, the other...
Natural Resources
none
People & Society
Fertility Rate
1.89
Population
39.3K
Ethnic Groups
Gibraltarian (79%)other British (13.2%)Spanish (2.1%)Moroccan (1.6%)other EU (2.4%)other (1.6%)
Religions
Roman Catholic (72.1%)Church of England (7.7%)other Christian (3.8%)Muslim (3.6%)Jewish (2.4%)Hindu (2%)other (1.1%)none (7.1%)unspecified (0.1%)
Energy
Electricity Access
100%
(2023)
(2023)
Renewable Energy
Not Available
CO₂ Emissions
0.635 Mt
(2024)
(2024)
Energy Intensity
Not Available
Renewable Electricity
Not Available
Environment
Forest Coverage
Not Available
Communications
Internet Users
94.445%
(2016)
(2016)
Mobile Penetration
97.604%
(2022)
(2022)
Broadband Subscribers
60.975%
(2022)
(2022)
Transportation
Air Transport Freight
Not Available
Container Port Traffic
10,870.46 TEU
(2019)
(2019)
Airports
N/A
Rail Lines
N/A
Roads Total
N/A
Military
Military Forces
Royal Gibraltar Regiment
Education
Pre-Primary Enrollment
105.603%
(2021)
(2021)
Primary Enrollment
101.773%
(2024)
(2024)
Secondary Enrollment
78.528%
(2024)
(2024)
Tertiary Enrollment
Not Available
Education Spending
Not Available
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
14.17:1
(2017)
(2017)
Health
Physicians per 1,000
Not Available
Safe Water Access
100%
(2024)
(2024)
Safe Drinking Water
100%
(2024)
(2024)
Under-5 Mortality
Not Available
Maternal Mortality (World Bank)
Not Available
Governance
Women in Government
Not Available
Voice & Accountability
Not Available
Political Stability
Not Available
Government Effectiveness
Not Available
Regulatory Quality
Not Available
Rule of Law
Not Available
Control of Corruption
Not Available
Government
Government Type
parliamentary democracy (Parliament); self-governing overseas territory of the UK
Legal System
the laws of the UK, where applicable, apply
Executive Branch
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor Lt. Gen. Edward DAVIS (since 19 January 2016) head of government: Chief Minister Fabian PICARDO (since 9 December...
Legislative Branch
description: unicameral Parliament (18 seats; 17 members directly elected in a single nationwide constituency by majority vote and 1 appointed by Parliament as speaker; members serve 4-year...
Judicial Branch
highest courts: Court of Appeal (consists of at least 3 judges, including the court president); Supreme Court of Gibraltar (consists of the chief justice and 3 judges); note - appeals beyond the...
International Organizations
National Symbols
Flag Description
two horizontal bands of white (top, double width) and red with a three-towered red castle in the center of the white band; hanging from the castle gate is a gold key centered in the red band; the...
National Symbols
Barbary macaque; national colors: red, white, yellow
National Anthem
name: Gibraltar Anthem lyrics/music: Peter EMBERLEY note: adopted 1994; serves as a local anthem; as a territory of the United Kingdom, "God Save the Queen" is official (see United Kingdom)
Travel Information
Language(s): English
Currency: GIP (£)
Timezone(s): UTC+01:00
Landlocked: No
Independent: No
Driving Side: Right
Calling Code: +350
Car Sign: GBZ
Week Starts: Monday
Photos
A view of the Rock of Gibraltar from its south side.
A view of the Rock of Gibraltar from its south side. • CIA World Factbook • 2020
Closer view of the north end of The Rock of Gibraltar.
Closer view of the north end of The Rock of Gibraltar. • CIA World Factbook • 2020
Cable cars are a popular form of transport for getting to the top of the Rock of Gibraltar.
Cable cars are a popular form of transport for getting to the top of the Rock of Gibraltar. • CIA World Factbook • 2020
A view of the north end of The Rock of Gibraltar in the setting sun.
A view of the north end of The Rock of Gibraltar in the setting sun. • CIA World Factbook • 2020
A view of Gibraltar Harbour with Algeciras, Spain in the background.
A view of Gibraltar Harbour with Algeciras, Spain in the background. • CIA World Factbook • 2020
Barbary Macaques are ubiquitous in Gibraltar; here two are grooming. Gibraltar Harbour is in the background.
Barbary Macaques are ubiquitous in Gibraltar; here two are grooming. Gibraltar Harbour is in the background. • CIA World Factbook • 2020
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