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The total value of the merchandise imports grew by 7.5 percent to $466.88 million in the second quarter of 2026. This growth reflected increases in both petroleum-related and non-petroleum imports during the review period. Non-petroleu... READ MORE

The total value of the Islands’ importation of goods for the first quarter of 2026 stood at $436.47 million, a decrease of 8.6 percent compared to the corresponding quarter of 2025. This decline was mainly due to lower imports of non-petroleum... READ MORE

The Economics and Statistics Office (ESO) began conducting the 2026 Occupational Wage Survey (OWS) among businesses and government departments on Thursday (October 8th). The OWS collects data on employment and remuneration, as well as employee quali... READ MORE

The Fall Labour Force Survey (LFS) and Quality of Life Survey (QLS) conducted by the Economics and Statistics Office (ESO) will begin on Sunday, 27th September 2026. The LFS seeks to collect data on employed and unemployed persons in the Cayman Isla... READ MORE

The first quarter inflation rate was 2.8 percent, and among the leading contributors was a 17.0 percent rise in the communication division. The upward movement of the communication index was primarily due to a 29.9 percent increase in the telep... READ MORE

The population grew by 47.6% (4.8% per annum) between 2016 and 2025, propelled by strong economic growth of 55.8%, averaging 5.6% annually. Since 2016, work permits have grown by 71.4%, reaching 37,173 by 2025. Post-pandemic factors, including... READ MORE

The economy continued its steady pace of expansion in 2025, recording an estimated 2.8% real GDP growth in the first nine months of the year. The performance points to a resilient service‑driven economy supported by firm demand pressures and on... READ MORE

Labour market estimates from the Labour Force Survey (LFS) Fall 2025 show the unemployment rate (the proportion of unemployed persons to the total labour force) at 2.6%, compared to 2.4% for the same period in 2024. The employed labour... READ MORE

The Spring Labour Force Survey (LFS) and Quality of Life Survey (QLS) conducted by the Economics and Statistics Office (ESO) will begin on Sunday, 26th April 2026. The LFS seeks to collect data on employed and unemployed persons in the Cayman Island... READ MORE

The average inflation rate for 2025 is 1.3 per cent, with the second quarter recording the highest quarterly increase of 2.0 per cent. This reflects a rise in the overall index, mainly driven by higher prices for education, communication, resta... READ MORE