Ascension Island Population: 806 (2021 Estimate)

The population of Ascension Island (a British Overseas Territory in the mid-Atlantic) was estimated at 806 in 2021.

Demographic Composition

• British military personnel and their families (majority).
• Civilian contractors supporting military operations.
• Scientists and staff at research facilities (e.g., BBC Atlantic Relay Station, European Space Agency tracking station).

There is no indigenous or permanent civilian population; residency is tied to employment.