19 December 2024
Ministers have published the Common Population Policy Annual Report 2024, which
describes the challenges Jersey faces in maintaining a workforce to support the Island’s
future economy.
The report details the work that has been undertaken to develop flexible migration and
immigration controls that are required for attracting the necessary skills and labour to
Jersey.
Chief Minister, Deputy Lyndon Farnham, said:
“This report highlights the need for Jersey to manage its population rules with flexibility so
that we maintain a successful economy and provide the level of services and skills that
Islanders expect.”
The report highlights actions and objectives in three key areas:
Data
Overall population has remained stable over the past 5 years, and whilst working
age population has also remained stable it relies upon inward migration to do
so. Continuing to improve the collection and analysis of data to track population trends
remains a key priority.
Flexibility
To ensure that Jersey has the required workforce to maintain and build on current
standards of living, the Council of Ministers is committed to improving the flexibility of the
Island’s migration and immigration controls.
Ageing Well
Data clearly shows a move towards an ageing Island demographic. The report lays out an
Ageing Well Roadmap to show how Ministers are working together to make sure that older
people in the Island have access to the services, opportunities and support they need.
The Common Population Policy Annual Report 2024 can be found here.
gov.je