Cayman Islands
Americas
Key facts
- Capital
- George Town
- Population
- 75,844
- 2025
- Area
- 264 km²
- Official language
- English
- Currency
- Cayman Islands Dollar
- KYD
- GDP per capita
- US$104,293
- 2024
Cayman Islands (Americas) has data on 7/14 Prosperous Intelligence indices. Strongest relative position: Tax Freedom Index — #1/145 (100.0/100). Lowest relative position: Cost of Living Index — #190/200 (30.0/100). Global Citizenship Score 84.0/100 (#8/199). On the entry side, 85/198 passports can enter Cayman Islands without a consular visa in advance. The dataset records 1 active citizenship and residence programmes in Cayman Islands.
Scores on 7 indices
- Safety & Stability91.3
- Economy & Income85.8
- Environment & Clean Water73.8
- Infrastructure91.2
- Digital Connectivity80.1
- Violent Crime90.9
- Stability & Absence of Terrorism100.0
- Law Enforcement & Order74.7
- Absence of Armed Conflict100.0
- Personal Income Tax100.0
- Capital Gains & Dividends100.0
- System & Incentives100.0
- Net Wealth Tax100.0
- Inheritance & Gift Tax100.0
- Corporate & Social Security100.0
- Rule of Law & Property Rights68.3
- Political Stability100.0
- Institutions & Regulation81.1
- Monetary Stability100.0
- Freedom of Capital Movement100.0
- Passport94.2
- Quality of Life84.2
- Safety91.3
- Purchasing power & price stability47.3
- Wealth Protection86.6
- Tax100.0
- Cost of living30.0
- Safety91.3
- Quality of Life84.2
- Tax100.0
- Wealth Protection86.6
- Affordable Prices0.0
- Price Stability100.0
- Purchasing power34.1
At a glance
Entering Cayman Islands
- Visa-free: 85 passports
- Visa on arrival: 0 passports
- eTA: 0 passports
- e-Visa: 0 passports
- Consular visa required: 113 passports
Regional position and data sources
- First in Americas on 3/7 indices: Tax Freedom Index, Wealth Protection Index and Global Citizenship Score
- Above the regional median on 6/7 indices
- Each index lists its source and data date on the Data sources page
Citizenship and residence programmes in the dataset
- Certificate of Permanent Residence for Persons of Independent Means (R42)
Frequently asked questions about the Cayman Islands
What is the capital of the Cayman Islands?
The capital of the Cayman Islands is George Town.
What is the population of the Cayman Islands?
According to the World Bank, the Cayman Islands had a population of 75,844 in 2025.
What is the official language of the Cayman Islands?
The official language of the Cayman Islands is English.
What currency does the Cayman Islands use?
The Cayman Islands uses the Cayman Islands Dollar (KYD).
How many destinations require a visa for Cayman Islands passport holders?
Holders of the Cayman Islands passport must apply for a consular visa before travelling to 19 destinations and need an e-Visa for 30. Full list: Cayman Islands passport page.
How many passports can enter the Cayman Islands without applying for a visa in advance?
85 of 198 passports can enter the Cayman Islands without applying for a consular visa in advance: 85 visa-free. 113 must apply for a consular visa.
What citizenship and residency programmes does the Cayman Islands offer?
The Prosperous Intelligence dataset records 1 active citizenship or residency programme in the Cayman Islands: Certificate of Permanent Residence for Persons of Independent Means (R42). Details: Opportunity Map.
What is the minimum investment for residency or citizenship in the Cayman Islands?
In the Cayman Islands, Certificate of Permanent Residence for Persons of Independent Means (R42) requires a minimum investment starting from US$2,400,000 (reference USD conversion).
How long does an application take in the Cayman Islands?
In the Cayman Islands, an application under Certificate of Permanent Residence for Persons of Independent Means (R42) takes about 3–6 months (reference processing time).
How many days a year do you need to spend in the Cayman Islands?
In the Cayman Islands, Certificate of Permanent Residence for Persons of Independent Means (R42) requires 1 days of physical presence a year (reference figure).
Can family members join programmes in the Cayman Islands?
Certificate of Permanent Residence for Persons of Independent Means (R42) can include spouse.
Where is the Cayman Islands strongest and weakest in Prosperous Intelligence’s indices?
Relative to other countries, the Cayman Islands is strongest on the Tax Freedom Index (#1 of 145) and weakest on the Cost of Living Index (#190 of 200).
How does the Cayman Islands rank for quality of life?
The Cayman Islands scores 84.2/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Quality of Life Index, ranking #15 of 211.
Is the Cayman Islands expensive to live in?
The Cayman Islands scores 30.0/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Cost of Living Index, ranking #190 of 200. This is the affordability-of-living-costs score: a higher score means lower prices.
How safe is the Cayman Islands?
The Cayman Islands scores 91.3/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Global Safety Index, ranking #25 of 203.
How does the Cayman Islands rank on taxes?
The Cayman Islands scores 100.0/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Tax Freedom Index, ranking #1 of 145. Detailed tax rates: Tax Freedom Index.
How does the Cayman Islands rank for wealth protection?
The Cayman Islands scores 86.6/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Wealth Protection Index, ranking #11 of 205.
Is the Cayman Islands a good retirement destination?
The Cayman Islands scores 71.5/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Retirement Destination Index, ranking #40 of 198.
What Global Citizenship Score does the Cayman Islands have?
The Cayman Islands scores 84.0/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Global Citizenship Score, ranking #8 of 199.
What is the GDP per capita of the Cayman Islands?
According to the World Bank, GDP per capita in the Cayman Islands was US$104,293 in 2024 (current US dollars).
What the profile contains
- Key facts from government and international sources
- Scores and global ranks on 7 Prosperous Intelligence indices
- Entry rules, passport strength and residency programmes
Why the profile matters
- Compare one country across many criteria on a single page
- Not a substitute for legal, tax or investment advice
Method
- How each index is scored and weighted
- The limits of the data and how to check official sources
