The Cayman Islands

The Cayman Islands is a self-governing British Overseas Territory in the western Caribbean Sea, comprising three main islands: Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac, and Little Cayman. The population has grown steadily in recent years and is currently estimated at approximately 75,000–77,000 persons, with the majority residing on Grand Cayman. The Cayman Islands has a highly diverse population, with non-Caymanians representing a substantial share of residents and the majority of the labour force, reflecting the territory’s continued reliance on international talent to support its dynamic, service-oriented economy.

The Multi-Country Resident Coordinator’s Office, serving Jamaica, The Bahamas, Bermuda, the Cayman Islands, and the Turks and Caicos Islands, is based in Jamaica and operates under the leadership of a single United Nations Resident Coordinator. In close collaboration with UN country teams and a wide range of national and regional partners, the Office drives a coordinated and strategic approach to advancing sustainable development, strengthening partnerships, and delivering impactful results across the Caribbean.

The UN System is poised to deliver results for The Cayman Islands through its pending formalized agreement to the joint framework called the UN Multi-Country Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UN MSDCF) in the Caribbean.

The United Nations Country Team, led by the Multi-Country Resident Coordinator’s Office in Jamaica, is well positioned to coordinate the expansion of tailored development support aligned with Cayman’s unique needs and priorities, while leveraging the UN system’s convening and mobilizing capacity to advance the SDGs and Cayman’s national strategic goals.

Currently, The Cayman Islands receive some technical support through the regional specialized agency for health - Pan American Health Organization/ World Health Organization regional office in the Americas.

Reference: United Nations Resident Coordinator's Office (2025). Common Country Analysis: The Cayman Islands. (2023).