Essential statistics, geography and key information about Gibraltar — population, currency, language, EU status, history and more.
| Official Name | Gibraltar (British Overseas Territory) |
| Location | Southern tip of the Iberian Peninsula, Europe |
| Area | 6.8 km² (2.6 sq miles) |
| Population | ~38,000 (one of Europe's most densely populated territories) |
| Capital | Gibraltar (no separate capital — the territory is a single city-state) |
| Sovereignty | British Overseas Territory — UK is responsible for defence and foreign affairs |
| Official Language | English. Most locals also speak Spanish. Unique local dialect: Llanito. |
| Currency | Gibraltar Pound (GIP) = 1 GBP. Euros widely accepted at roughly 1:1. |
| VAT | None — Gibraltar is a duty-free territory |
| EU membership | No — left the EU with Brexit in January 2020 |
| Schengen Area | No — full passport checks apply at the Spain–Gibraltar border |
| Drives on | Left (UK rules) |
| Electricity | 230V, UK 3-pin plugs (Type G) |
| Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) — same as Spain, 1 hour ahead of UK |
| Dialling code | +350 |
| Internet TLD | .gi |
| Postcode / Postal code | GX11 1AA — a single postcode covers the entire territory |
| Government | British Overseas Territory with self-governing Parliament. Chief Minister leads elected government. |
| Head of State | The British monarch, represented by a Governor |
| The Rock | 426 metres (1,398 ft) high. Limestone monolith visible for miles. |
| Distance to Morocco | ~14 km across the Strait of Gibraltar |
| Distance to Spain (La Línea) | Shares a land border — walking distance from Gibraltar town centre |
| Wildlife | Barbary macaques — the only wild primates in Europe. ~300 individuals on the Upper Rock. |
| Cable car | CLOSED — rebuild underway, not expected to reopen until late 2027 |
| Airport | Gibraltar International Airport (GIB). Runway crosses the main public road. |
| Airlines | British Airways (Heathrow), easyJet (Gatwick, Manchester, Bristol, Birmingham) |
| NHS equivalent | Gibraltar Health Authority (GHA) — free healthcare for residents |
| Brexit vote (2016) | 96% Remain — highest Remain vote of any UK jurisdiction |
| National Day | 10 September — celebrates the 1967 sovereignty referendum |
| Religion | Predominantly Roman Catholic; also Anglican, Jewish, Muslim and Hindu communities |
| History | British since 1704 (Treaty of Utrecht 1713). Claimed by Spain. Gibraltarians voted to remain British in 1967 and 2002 referendums. |
Approximately 38,000 (2022 census) — making it one of the most densely populated territories in the world relative to its 6.8 km² size.
The Gibraltar Pound (GIP), equal in value to GBP. Euros are widely accepted at roughly 1:1. Gibraltar has no VAT — it is a duty-free territory.
Gibraltar is a British Overseas Territory — not part of the UK itself. The UK handles defence and foreign affairs; Gibraltar has its own elected Parliament and government. Gibraltarians hold British citizenship.
CET/CEST — the same as Spain. UTC+1 in winter, UTC+2 in summer. Gibraltar is 1 hour ahead of the UK.
No — Gibraltar left the EU alongside the UK in January 2020 (Brexit). It is not part of the EU Customs Union or the Schengen Area.
English (official) and Spanish (widely spoken). The unique local dialect, Llanito, blends both languages with Genoese Italian and other influences.
Approximately 14 km across the Strait of Gibraltar. Morocco is clearly visible on a clear day from the Upper Rock and Europa Point.
Gibraltar uses a single postcode — GX11 1AA — for the entire territory. There are no separate postal districts.