List of islands by population
Updated: 5/20/2026, 8:10:55 PM Wikipedia source
This is a list of islands in the world ordered by population, which includes all islands with more than 100,000 people. For comparison, continental landmasses are also shown, in italics. The population of the world's islands is over 730 million, approximately 9% of the world's total population. Of those, only Java (Indonesia) and Honshu (Japan) have populations over 1% of the global population.
Tables
· Islands ordered by population › Population over 10 million
per km2
per km2
Ranking
per km2
Island
per sq mi
–
–
Ranking
–
Island
Afro-Eurasia
Population
6,729,986,135 (2020)
Density
72
Density
188
Largest settlement
Pearl River Delta
Countries
Multiple (in Africa, in Asia, in Europe)
–
–
Ranking
–
Island
America (landmass)
Population
1,027,067,740 (2020)
Density
23
Density
61
Largest settlement
São Paulo
Countries
Multiple
1
1
Ranking
1
Island
Java
Population
156,927,804 (2024)
Density
1,196
Density
3,100
Largest settlement
Jakarta
Countries
Indonesia
2
2
Ranking
2
Island
Honshū
Population
102,579,606 (2020)
Density
449
Density
1,160
Largest settlement
Tokyo
Countries
Japan
3
3
Ranking
3
Island
Great Britain
Population
66,344,800 (2023)
Density
287
Density
740
Largest settlement
London
Countries
United Kingdom
4
4
Ranking
4
Island
Luzon
Population
64,301,558 (2024)
Density
480
Density
1,200
Largest settlement
Quezon City
Countries
Philippines
5
5
Ranking
5
Island
Sumatra
Population
60,795,669 (2023)
Density
125
Density
320
Largest settlement
Medan
Countries
Indonesia
6
6
Ranking
6
Island
Madagascar
Population
31,964,956 (2024)
Density
43
Density
113
Largest settlement
Antananarivo
Countries
Madagascar
7
7
Ranking
7
Island
Mindanao
Population
27,384,138 (2024)
Density
261
Density
677
Largest settlement
Davao City
Countries
Philippines
–
–
Ranking
–
Island
Australia (landmass)
Population
25,294,065 (2021 estimate)
Density
3
Density
8
Largest settlement
Sydney
Countries
Australia
8
8
Ranking
8
Island
Taiwan
Population
23,865,820 (2021)
Density
657
Density
1,700
Largest settlement
New Taipei City
Countries
Taiwan
9
9
Ranking
9
Island
Salsette
Population
23,729,378 (2022)
Density
24,414
Density
63,230
Largest settlement
Mumbai
Countries
India (Maharashtra)
10
10
Ranking
10
Island
Borneo
Population
23,720,000 (2020, admin, prelim)
Density
26
Density
68
Largest settlement
Samarinda
Countries
Indonesia (Kalimantan), Brunei, Malaysia ( Sabah, Sarawak)
11
11
Ranking
11
Island
Hispaniola
Population
22,278,000 (2020, national popclocks July 1)
Density
277
Density
720
Largest settlement
Santo Domingo
Countries
Dominican Republic, Haiti
12
12
Ranking
12
Island
Sri Lanka
Population
22,000,000 (2023)
Density
310
Density
800
Largest settlement
Colombo
Countries
Sri Lanka
13
13
Ranking
13
Island
Sulawesi
Population
20,568,411 (2023, admin, prelim)
Density
97
Density
250
Largest settlement
Makassar
Countries
Indonesia
14
14
Ranking
14
Island
New Guinea
Population
14,800,000 (2020 RI, admin, prelim, 2020 PNG est)
Density
15
Density
39
Largest settlement
Port Moresby
Countries
Indonesia (Western New Guinea), Papua New Guinea
15
15
Ranking
15
Island
Kyūshū
Population
12,346,465 (2020 census)
Density
336
Density
870
Largest settlement
Fukuoka
Countries
Japan
16
16
Ranking
16
Island
Hainan
Population
10,081,232 (2020)
Density
290
Density
750
Largest settlement
Haikou
Countries
China (Hainan)
17
17
Ranking
17
Island
Cuba
Population
10,055,968 (2023)
Density
103
Density
268
Largest settlement
Havana
Countries
Cuba
| Ranking | Island | Population | Density | Largest settlement | Countries | |
| per km2 | per sq mi | |||||
| – | Afro-Eurasia | 6,729,986,135 (2020) | 72 | 188 | Pearl River Delta | Multiple (in Africa, in Asia, in Europe) |
| – | America (landmass) | 1,027,067,740 (2020) | 23 | 61 | São Paulo | Multiple |
| 1 | Java | 156,927,804 (2024) | 1,196 | 3,100 | Jakarta | Indonesia |
| 2 | Honshū | 102,579,606 (2020) | 449 | 1,160 | Tokyo | Japan |
| 3 | Great Britain | 66,344,800 (2023) | 287 | 740 | London | United Kingdom |
| 4 | Luzon | 64,301,558 (2024) | 480 | 1,200 | Quezon City | Philippines |
| 5 | Sumatra | 60,795,669 (2023) | 125 | 320 | Medan | Indonesia |
| 6 | Madagascar | 31,964,956 (2024) | 43 | 113 | Antananarivo | Madagascar |
| 7 | Mindanao | 27,384,138 (2024) | 261 | 677 | Davao City | Philippines |
| – | Australia (landmass) | 25,294,065 (2021 estimate) | 3 | 8 | Sydney | Australia |
| 8 | Taiwan | 23,865,820 (2021) | 657 | 1,700 | New Taipei City | Taiwan |
| 9 | Salsette | 23,729,378 (2022) | 24,414 | 63,230 | Mumbai | India (Maharashtra) |
| 10 | Borneo | 23,720,000 (2020, admin, prelim) | 26 | 68 | Samarinda | Indonesia (Kalimantan), Brunei, Malaysia ( Sabah, Sarawak) |
| 11 | Hispaniola | 22,278,000 (2020, national popclocks July 1) | 277 | 720 | Santo Domingo | Dominican Republic, Haiti |
| 12 | Sri Lanka | 22,000,000 (2023) | 310 | 800 | Colombo | Sri Lanka |
| 13 | Sulawesi | 20,568,411 (2023, admin, prelim) | 97 | 250 | Makassar | Indonesia |
| 14 | New Guinea | 14,800,000 (2020 RI, admin, prelim, 2020 PNG est) | 15 | 39 | Port Moresby | Indonesia (Western New Guinea), Papua New Guinea |
| 15 | Kyūshū | 12,346,465 (2020 census) | 336 | 870 | Fukuoka | Japan |
| 16 | Hainan | 10,081,232 (2020) | 290 | 750 | Haikou | China (Hainan) |
| 17 | Cuba | 10,055,968 (2023) | 103 | 268 | Havana | Cuba |
· Islands ordered by population › Population 1 million to 10 million
per km2
per km2
Ranking
per km2
Island
per sq mi
18
18
Ranking
18
Island
Long Island
Population
8,063,262 (2020)
Density
2,262
Density
5,859
Largest Settlement
Brooklyn
Countries
United States ( New York)
19
19
Ranking
19
Island
Ireland
Population
7,026,636 (2022)
Density
77
Density
202
Largest Settlement
Dublin
Countries
Republic of Ireland, United Kingdom (Northern Ireland)
20
20
Ranking
20
Island
Singapore Island
Population
6,040,000 (2024)
Density
7,704
Density
19,950
Largest Settlement
Singapore
Countries
Singapore
21
21
Ranking
21
Island
Hokkaidō
Population
5,214,795 (2020 census)
Density
67
Density
170
Largest Settlement
Sapporo
Countries
Japan ( Hokkaidō)
22
22
Ranking
22
Island
Sicily
Population
4,801,468 (2022)
Density
190
Density
490
Largest Settlement
Palermo
Countries
Italy ( Sicily)
23
23
Ranking
23
Island
Negros
Population
4,797,302 (2024)
Density
331
Density
859
Largest Settlement
Bacolod
Countries
Philippines
24
24
Ranking
24
Island
Panay
Population
4,669,037 (2024)
Density
358
Density
930
Largest Settlement
Iloilo City
Countries
Philippines
25
25
Ranking
25
Island
Bali
Population
4,461,260 (2024)
Density
750
Density
1,900
Largest Settlement
Denpasar
Countries
Indonesia ( Bali)
26
26
Ranking
26
Island
Cebu
Population
4,380,273 (2024)
Density
670
Density
1,700
Largest Settlement
Cebu City
Countries
Philippines ( Cebu)
27
27
Ranking
27
Island
Madura
Population
4,156,661 (2024)
Density
744
Density
1,930
Largest Settlement
Sampang
Countries
Indonesia ( East Java)
28
28
Ranking
28
Island
Lombok
Population
4,056,621 (2024)
Density
763
Density
1,980
Largest Settlement
Mataram
Countries
Indonesia ( West Nusa Tenggara)
29
29
Ranking
29
Island
North Island
Population
4,067,400 (June 2025)
Density
34
Density
89
Largest Settlement
Auckland
Countries
New Zealand
30
30
Ranking
30
Island
Shikoku
Population
3,627,347 (2020 census)
Density
198
Density
510
Largest Settlement
Matsuyama
Countries
Japan
31
31
Ranking
31
Island
Puerto Rico
Population
3,203,295 (2024)
Density
350
Density
909
Largest Settlement
San Juan
Countries
United States ( Puerto Rico)
32
32
Ranking
32
Island
Timor
Population
3,182,693 (2014)
Density
107
Density
279
Largest Settlement
Kupang
Countries
Indonesia (part of East Nusa Tenggara) and East Timor
33
33
Ranking
33
Island
Jamaica
Population
2,950,210 (2015)
Density
266
Density
690
Largest Settlement
Kingston
Countries
Jamaica
34
34
Ranking
34
Island
Zhongshan Island
Population
2,890,000 (2015)
Density
1,784
Density
4,620
Largest Settlement
Zhongshan
Countries
China (Guangdong and Macau)
35
35
Ranking
35
Island
Leyte
Population
2,626,970 (2020)
Density
324
Density
840
Largest Settlement
Tacloban
Countries
Philippines
36
36
Ranking
36
Island
Zealand
Population
2,409,950 (2025)
Density
327
Density
848
Largest Settlement
Copenhagen
Countries
Denmark
37
37
Ranking
37
Island
Xiamen Island
Population
2,087,000 (2022 estimate). Data excludes the outlying island of Gulangyu.
Density
11,848
Density
30,687
Largest Settlement
Xiamen
Countries
China (Fujian)
38
38
Ranking
38
Island
Island of Montreal
Population
2,014,221 (2016 estimate on 2011 census data)
Density
4,022
Density
10,418
Largest Settlement
Montreal
Countries
Canada ( Quebec)
39
39
Ranking
39
Island
Flores
Population
1,831,000 (2010)
Density
122
Density
316
Largest Settlement
Maumere
Countries
Indonesia ( East Nusa Tenggara)
40
40
Ranking
40
Island
Haizhu
Population
1,819,000 (2020 census)
Density
19,890
Density
51,500
Largest Settlement
Haizhu
Countries
China (Guangdong)
41
41
Ranking
41
Island
Bhola Island
Population
1,758,000 (2011)
Density
1,179
Density
3,056
Largest Settlement
Bhola
Countries
Bangladesh (Barisal)
42
42
Ranking
42
Island
Samar
Population
1,751,267 (2010)
Density
140
Density
360
Largest Settlement
Calbayog
Countries
Philippines
43
43
Ranking
43
Island
Manhattan Island
Population
1,694,251 (2020)
Density
28,873
Density
74,780
Largest Settlement
Manhattan
Countries
United States ( New York)
44
44
Ranking
44
Island
Sardinia
Population
1,579,181 (2022)
Density
69
Density
180
Largest Settlement
Cagliari
Countries
Italy ( Sardinia)
45
45
Ranking
45
Island
Sumbawa
Population
1,391,340 (2014)
Density
101
Density
262
Largest Settlement
Bima
Countries
Indonesia ( West Nusa Tenggara)
46
46
Ranking
46
Island
São Luís
Population
1,381,459 (2014 estimate)
Density
978
Density
2,530
Largest Settlement
São Luís
Countries
Brazil ( Maranhão)
47
47
Ranking
47
Island
Unguja (Zanzibar)
Population
1,346,332 (2022 census)
Density
866
Density
2,240
Largest Settlement
Zanzibar City
Countries
Tanzania ( Zanzibar)
48
48
Ranking
48
Island
Okinawa Island
Population
1,335,733 (2020 census)
Density
1,105
Density
2,860
Largest Settlement
Naha
Countries
Japan ( Okinawa)
49
49
Ranking
49
Island
Mindoro
Population
1,331,473 (2015)
Density
117
Density
304
Largest Settlement
Calapan
Countries
Philippines
50
50
Ranking
50
Island
Hong Kong Island
Population
1,270,876 (2021)
Density
16,390
Density
42,400
Largest Settlement
Eastern District
Countries
China ( Hong Kong)
51
51
Ranking
51
Island
Cyprus
Population
1,268,437 (2024 estimate)
Density
136
Density
350
Largest Settlement
Nicosia
Countries
Cyprus, Northern Cyprus (Recognised only by Turkey), United Kingdom (Akrotiri and Dhekelia)
52
52
Ranking
52
Island
Trinidad
Population
1,267,145 (2011 census)
Density
266
Density
690
Largest Settlement
Chaguanas
Countries
Trinidad and Tobago
53
53
Ranking
53
Island
South Island
Population
1,256,700 (June 2025)
Density
7
Density
20
Largest Settlement
Christchurch
Countries
New Zealand
54
54
Ranking
54
Island
Mauritius
Population
1,219,265 (2014)
Density
618
Density
1,601
Largest Settlement
Port Louis
Countries
Mauritius
55
55
Ranking
55
Island
Bohol
Population
1,211,000 (2015)
Density
290
Density
750
Largest Settlement
Tagbilaran
Countries
Philippines
( Bohol)
56
56
Ranking
56
Island
Nantai
Population
1,169,000 (2022 estimate)
Density
8,170
Density
21,200
Largest Settlement
Cangshan
Countries
China (Fujian)
57
57
Ranking
57
Island
Batam
Population
1,153,860 (2012 BPS Civil Survey)
Density
750
Density
1,900
Largest Settlement
Batam
Countries
Indonesia
( Riau Islands)
58
58
Ranking
58
Island
Bangka
Population
1,146,581 (2020)
Density
100
Density
260
Largest Settlement
Pangkalpinang
Countries
Indonesia ( Bangka Belitung)
59
59
Ranking
59
Island
Bahrain Island
Population
1,095,000 (2014 Estimate)
Density
1,556
Density
4,030
Largest Settlement
Manama
Countries
Bahrain
60
60
Ranking
60
Island
Oahu
Population
1,016,508 (2020)
Density
657
Density
1,704
Largest Settlement
Honolulu
Countries
United States
( Hawaii)
| Ranking | Island | Population | Density | Largest Settlement | Countries | |
| per km2 | per sq mi | |||||
| 18 | Long Island | 8,063,262 (2020) | 2,262 | 5,859 | Brooklyn | United States ( New York) |
| 19 | Ireland | 7,026,636 (2022) | 77 | 202 | Dublin | Republic of Ireland, United Kingdom (Northern Ireland) |
| 20 | Singapore Island | 6,040,000 (2024) | 7,704 | 19,950 | Singapore | Singapore |
| 21 | Hokkaidō | 5,214,795 (2020 census) | 67 | 170 | Sapporo | Japan ( Hokkaidō) |
| 22 | Sicily | 4,801,468 (2022) | 190 | 490 | Palermo | Italy ( Sicily) |
| 23 | Negros | 4,797,302 (2024) | 331 | 859 | Bacolod | Philippines |
| 24 | Panay | 4,669,037 (2024) | 358 | 930 | Iloilo City | Philippines |
| 25 | Bali | 4,461,260 (2024) | 750 | 1,900 | Denpasar | Indonesia ( Bali) |
| 26 | Cebu | 4,380,273 (2024) | 670 | 1,700 | Cebu City | Philippines ( Cebu) |
| 27 | Madura | 4,156,661 (2024) | 744 | 1,930 | Sampang | Indonesia ( East Java) |
| 28 | Lombok | 4,056,621 (2024) | 763 | 1,980 | Mataram | Indonesia ( West Nusa Tenggara) |
| 29 | North Island | 4,067,400 (June 2025) | 34 | 89 | Auckland | New Zealand |
| 30 | Shikoku | 3,627,347 (2020 census) | 198 | 510 | Matsuyama | Japan |
| 31 | Puerto Rico | 3,203,295 (2024) | 350 | 909 | San Juan | United States ( Puerto Rico) |
| 32 | Timor | 3,182,693 (2014) | 107 | 279 | Kupang | Indonesia (part of East Nusa Tenggara) and East Timor |
| 33 | Jamaica | 2,950,210 (2015) | 266 | 690 | Kingston | Jamaica |
| 34 | Zhongshan Island | 2,890,000 (2015) | 1,784 | 4,620 | Zhongshan | China (Guangdong and Macau) |
| 35 | Leyte | 2,626,970 (2020) | 324 | 840 | Tacloban | Philippines |
| 36 | Zealand | 2,409,950 (2025) | 327 | 848 | Copenhagen | Denmark |
| 37 | Xiamen Island | 2,087,000 (2022 estimate). Data excludes the outlying island of Gulangyu. | 11,848 | 30,687 | Xiamen | China (Fujian) |
| 38 | Island of Montreal | 2,014,221 (2016 estimate on 2011 census data) | 4,022 | 10,418 | Montreal | Canada ( Quebec) |
| 39 | Flores | 1,831,000 (2010) | 122 | 316 | Maumere | Indonesia ( East Nusa Tenggara) |
| 40 | Haizhu | 1,819,000 (2020 census) | 19,890 | 51,500 | Haizhu | China (Guangdong) |
| 41 | Bhola Island | 1,758,000 (2011) | 1,179 | 3,056 | Bhola | Bangladesh (Barisal) |
| 42 | Samar | 1,751,267 (2010) | 140 | 360 | Calbayog | Philippines |
| 43 | Manhattan Island | 1,694,251 (2020) | 28,873 | 74,780 | Manhattan | United States ( New York) |
| 44 | Sardinia | 1,579,181 (2022) | 69 | 180 | Cagliari | Italy ( Sardinia) |
| 45 | Sumbawa | 1,391,340 (2014) | 101 | 262 | Bima | Indonesia ( West Nusa Tenggara) |
| 46 | São Luís | 1,381,459 (2014 estimate) | 978 | 2,530 | São Luís | Brazil ( Maranhão) |
| 47 | Unguja (Zanzibar) | 1,346,332 (2022 census) | 866 | 2,240 | Zanzibar City | Tanzania ( Zanzibar) |
| 48 | Okinawa Island | 1,335,733 (2020 census) | 1,105 | 2,860 | Naha | Japan ( Okinawa) |
| 49 | Mindoro | 1,331,473 (2015) | 117 | 304 | Calapan | Philippines |
| 50 | Hong Kong Island | 1,270,876 (2021) | 16,390 | 42,400 | Eastern District | China ( Hong Kong) |
| 51 | Cyprus | 1,268,437 (2024 estimate) | 136 | 350 | Nicosia | Cyprus, Northern Cyprus (Recognised only by Turkey), United Kingdom (Akrotiri and Dhekelia) |
| 52 | Trinidad | 1,267,145 (2011 census) | 266 | 690 | Chaguanas | Trinidad and Tobago |
| 53 | South Island | 1,256,700 (June 2025) | 7 | 20 | Christchurch | New Zealand |
| 54 | Mauritius | 1,219,265 (2014) | 618 | 1,601 | Port Louis | Mauritius |
| 55 | Bohol | 1,211,000 (2015) | 290 | 750 | Tagbilaran | Philippines ( Bohol) |
| 56 | Nantai | 1,169,000 (2022 estimate) | 8,170 | 21,200 | Cangshan | China (Fujian) |
| 57 | Batam | 1,153,860 (2012 BPS Civil Survey) | 750 | 1,900 | Batam | Indonesia ( Riau Islands) |
| 58 | Bangka | 1,146,581 (2020) | 100 | 260 | Pangkalpinang | Indonesia ( Bangka Belitung) |
| 59 | Bahrain Island | 1,095,000 (2014 Estimate) | 1,556 | 4,030 | Manama | Bahrain |
| 60 | Oahu | 1,016,508 (2020) | 657 | 1,704 | Honolulu | United States ( Hawaii) |
· Islands ordered by population › Population 100,000 to 1,000,000
61
61
Ranking
61
Island
Tenerife
Population
927,993 (2021 estimate)
Largest Settlement
Santa Cruz
Country
Spain ( Canary Islands)
62
62
Ranking
62
Island
Mallorca
Population
912,544 (2021 estimate)
Largest Settlement
Palma
Country
Spain ( Balearic Islands)
63
63
Ranking
63
Island
Palawan
Population
886,308 (2015 census)
Largest Settlement
Puerto Princesa
Country
Philippines ( Palawan)
64
64
Ranking
64
Island
Vancouver Island
Population
870,297 (2019 estimate)
Largest Settlement
Saanich
Country
Canada ( British Columbia)
65
65
Ranking
65
Island
Réunion
Population
863,083 (2020 estimate)
Largest Settlement
Saint-Denis
Country
France (Réunion)
66
66
Ranking
66
Island
Penang Island
Population
860,000 (2010 estimate)
Largest Settlement
Central George Town
Country
Malaysia ( Penang)
67
67
Ranking
67
Island
Gran Canaria
Population
852,688 (2021 estimate)
Largest Settlement
Las Palmas
Country
Spain ( Canary Islands)
68
68
Ranking
68
Island
Södertörn
Population
797,234 (2014 estimate)
Largest Settlement
Tumba
Country
Sweden (Stockholm)
69
69
Ranking
69
Island
São Vicente
Population
760,000
Largest Settlement
Santos (insular area)
Country
Brazil ( São Paulo)
70
70
Ranking
70
Island
Nias
Population
756,338 (2010 census)
Largest Settlement
Gunungsitoli
Country
Indonesia ( North Sumatra)
71
71
Ranking
71
Island
Masbate
Population
706,897 (2015 census)
Largest Settlement
Masbate City
Country
Philippines ( Masbate)
72
72
Ranking
72
Island
Sumba
Population
686,113 (2010 census)
Largest Settlement
Waingapu
Country
Indonesia ( East Nusa Tenggara)
73
73
Ranking
73
Island
Viti Levu
Population
661,997 (2007 census)
Largest Settlement
Suva
Country
Fiji
74
74
Ranking
74
Island
Bến Tre
Population
657,813 (2019 census)
Largest Settlement
Bến Tre
Country
Vietnam
75
75
Ranking
75
Island
Crete
Population
623,065 (2011 census)
Largest Settlement
Heraklion
Country
Greece (Crete)
76
76
Ranking
76
Island
Jeju
Population
621,550 (2014 estimate)
Largest Settlement
Jeju City
Country
South Korea ( Jeju)
77
77
Ranking
77
Island
Chongming
Population
615,297 (2013 census)
Largest Settlement
Chongming District
Country
China (Shanghai)
78
78
Ranking
78
Island
Tasmania
Population
542,000 (2021 estimate)
Largest Settlement
Hobart
Country
Australia ( Tasmania)
79
79
Ranking
79
Island
Jolo
Population
530,000(2015 census)
Largest Settlement
Jolo
Country
Philippines ( Sulu)
80
80
Ranking
80
Island
Phuket
Population
525,018 (2010)
Largest Settlement
Phuket
Country
Thailand ( Phuket)
81
81
Ranking
81
Island
Newfoundland
Population
522,103 (2020 estimate)
Largest Settlement
St. John's
Country
Canada ( Newfoundland and Labrador)
82
82
Ranking
82
Island
New Britain
Population
513,926 (2011 census)
Largest Settlement
Kimbe
Country
Papua New Guinea
83
83
Ranking
83
Island
Zhoushan
Population
502,667 (2000 census)
Largest Settlement
Zhoushan (part of)
Country
China (Zhejiang)
84
84
Ranking
84
Island
Staten Island
Population
495,747 (2020)
Largest Settlement
Staten Island
Country
United States ( New York)
85
85
Ranking
85
Island
Margarita Island
Population
489,917 (2014 estimate)
Largest Settlement
Porlamar
Country
Venezuela ( Nueva Esparta)
86
86
Ranking
86
Island
Funen
Population
478,986 (2025)
Largest Settlement
Odense
Country
Denmark (South Denmark)
87
87
Ranking
87
Island
Sakhalin
Population
471,515 (2014 estimate)
Largest Settlement
Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk
Country
Russia ( Sakhalin Oblast)
88
88
Ranking
88
Island
Mactan
Population
467,824 (2015 census)
Largest Settlement
Lapu-Lapu City (excluding parts on Olango Island Group)
Country
Philippines ( Cebu)
89
89
Ranking
89
Island
Basilan
Population
459,367 (2015 census)
Largest Settlement
Isabela
Country
Philippines ( Basilan)
90
90
Ranking
90
Island
Halmahera
Population
449,938 (2010 Census)
Largest Settlement
Tobelo
Country
Indonesia ( North Maluku)
91
91
Ranking
91
Island
Buton
Population
447,408 (2010 Census)
Largest Settlement
Baubau
Country
Indonesia ( Southeast Sulawesi)
92
92
Ranking
92
Island
Ambon
Population
441,000 (2010 Census)
Largest Settlement
Ambon
Country
Indonesia ( Maluku)
93
93
Ranking
93
Island
Île Jésus
Population
438,366 (2021 census)
Largest Settlement
Laval
Country
Canada ( Quebec)
94
94
Ranking
94
Island
Seram
Population
434,113 (2010 census)
Largest Settlement
Masohi
Country
Indonesia ( Maluku)
95
95
Ranking
95
Island
IJsselmonde
Population
423,000
Largest Settlement
Feijenoord
Country
Kingdom of the Netherlands ( Netherlands)
96
96
Ranking
96
Island
Santa Catarina
Population
420,000
Largest Settlement
Florianópolis (part of)
Country
Brazil ( Santa Catarina)
97
97
Ranking
97
Island
Pemba
Population
406,808 (2012 census)
Largest Settlement
Wete
Country
Tanzania ( Zanzibar)
98
98
Ranking
98
Island
Martinique
Population
390,371 (2012 estimate)
Largest Settlement
Fort-de-France
Country
France (Martinique)
99
99
Ranking
99
Island
Malta
Population
386,057 (2011 estimate)
Largest Settlement
Qormi
Country
Malta
100
100
Ranking
100
Island
Marajó
Population
383,336 (2014 estimate)
Largest Settlement
Breves
Country
Brazil ( Pará)
101
101
Ranking
101
Island
Iceland
Population
374,830 (2021 census—whole country)
Largest Settlement
Reykjavík
Country
Iceland
102
102
Ranking
102
Island
Grande Comore
Population
369,600 (2012 estimate)
Largest Settlement
Moroni
Country
Comoros ( Grande Comore)
103
103
Ranking
103
Island
Pingtan (Haitan)
Population
357,760 (2010 census)
Largest Settlement
Tancheng
Country
China (Fujian)
104
104
Ranking
104
Island
Ukerewe
Population
345,147 (2012 census)
Largest Settlement
Nansio
Country
Tanzania (Mwanza)
105
105
Ranking
105
Island
Flevopolder
Population
344,521 (2018 estimate Flevoland w/o Noordoostpolder)
Largest Settlement
Almere
Country
Kingdom of the Netherlands ( Netherlands)
106
106
Ranking
106
Island
Bioko
Population
339,695 (2015 census)
Largest Settlement
Malabo
Country
Equatorial Guinea
107
107
Ranking
107
Island
Yangzhong
Population
334,977 (2010 census)
Largest Settlement
Yangzhong (excluding Xilaiqiao)
Country
China (Jiangsu)
108
108
Ranking
108
Island
Bintan
Population
329,659 (2010 census)
Largest Settlement
Tanjungpinang
Country
Indonesia ( Riau Islands)
109
109
Ranking
109
Island
Maheshkhali
Population
321,218 (2011 Census)
Largest Settlement
Moheshkhali Municipality
Country
Bangladesh (Chittagong)
110
110
Ranking
110
Island
Corsica
Population
316,578 (2012 estimate)
Largest Settlement
Ajaccio
Country
France ( Corsica)
111
111
Ranking
111
Island
Santo Amaro (Guarujá)
Population
308,989 (2014 estimate)
Largest Settlement
Guarujá
Country
Brazil ( São Paulo)
112
112
Ranking
112
Island
Anjouan
Population
306,800 (2012 estimate)
Largest Settlement
Mutsamudu
Country
Comoros ( Anjouan)
113
113
Ranking
113
Island
Vitória
Population
300,000
Largest Settlement
Vitória (part of)
Country
Brazil ( Espírito Santo)
114
114
Ranking
114
Island
Vendsyssel-Thy
Population
295,375 (2025)
Largest Settlement
Hjørring
Country
Denmark (North Jutland)
115
115
Ranking
115
Island
Sandwip
Population
292,773 (2001 census)
Largest Settlement
Sandwip Municipality
Country
Bangladesh (Chittagong)
116
116
Ranking
116
Island
Hatiya
Population
292,057 (2011 census)
Largest Settlement
Hatiya Municipality
Country
Bangladesh (Chittagong)
117
117
Ranking
117
Island
Santiago
Population
290,280 (2014 estimate)
Largest Settlement
Praia
Country
Cape Verde
118
118
Ranking
118
Island
Idjwi
Population
290,000
Largest Settlement
Bugarula
Country
Democratic Republic of the Congo (South Kivu)
119
119
Ranking
119
Island
Abu Dhabi
Population
280,385
Largest Settlement
Abu Dhabi (part of)
Country
United Arab Emirates ( Abu Dhabi)
120
120
Ranking
120
Island
Barbados
Population
279,254 (2005 estimate)
Largest Settlement
Bridgetown
Country
Barbados
121
121
Ranking
121
Island
Muna
Population
268,140 (2010 census)
Largest Settlement
Raha
Country
Indonesia ( Southeast Sulawesi)
122
122
Ranking
122
Island
Belitung
Population
262,357 (2010 census)
Largest Settlement
Tanjung Pandan
Country
Indonesia ( Bangka Belitung)
123
123
Ranking
123
Island
Madeira
Population
247,933 (2022 INE estimate)
Largest Settlement
Funchal
Country
Portugal ( Madeira)
124
124
Ranking
124
Island
Grande Terre
Population
247,669 (2014 estimate)
Largest Settlement
Nouméa
Country
France ( New Caledonia)
125
125
Ranking
125
Island
Geoje Island
Population
241,711 (2010 census)
Largest Settlement
Geoje
Country
South Korea ( South Gyeongsang)
126
126
Ranking
126
Island
Bushrod
Population
234,596 (1996)
Largest Settlement
New Kru Town
Country
Liberia (Montserrado)
127
127
Ranking
127
Island
Bougainville
Population
234,280 (2011 census)
Largest Settlement
Arawa
Country
Papua New Guinea ( Bougainville)
128
128
Ranking
128
Island
Raghopur
Population
232,909 (2011 census)
Largest Settlement
Birpur
Country
India (Bihar)
129
129
Ranking
129
Island
Marinduque
Population
227,828 (2010)
Largest Settlement
Boac
Country
Philippines ( Marinduque)
130
130
Ranking
130
Island
Amager
Population
225,746 (2025 census)
Largest Settlement
Amager Vest
Country
Denmark (Capital Region)
131
131
Ranking
131
Island
Lulu Island
Population
219,429
Largest Settlement
Richmond (excluding parts on minor islands)
Country
Canada ( British Columbia)
132
132
Ranking
132
Island
Lagos Island
Population
212,700 (2006 census)
Largest Settlement
Lagos Island
Country
Nigeria (Lagos)
133
133
Ranking
133
Island
Governador Island
Population
212,574 (2010 census adm dist including nearby island)
Largest Settlement
Jardim Guanabara
Country
Brazil ( Rio de Janeiro)
134
134
Ranking
134
Island
New Providence
Population
210,832 (2000 census)
Largest Settlement
Nassau
Country
Bahamas (New Providence)
135
135
Ranking
135
Island
Euboea
Population
210,815 (2011 census)
Largest Settlement
Chalcis
Country
Greece (Central Greece)
136
136
Ranking
136
Island
Portsea Island
Population
205,400
Largest Settlement
Portsmouth (part of)
Country
United Kingdom ( England)
137
137
Ranking
137
Island
Vasilievsky Island
Population
202,650 (2002 census).
Largest Settlement
Vasileostrovsky District
Country
Russia ( Saint Petersburg)
138
138
Ranking
138
Island
Hawaii (island)
Population
200,629 (2020)
Largest Settlement
Hilo
Country
United States ( Hawaii)
139
139
Ranking
139
Island
Grande-Terre
Population
197,603 (2006 census)
Largest Settlement
Les Abymes
Country
France (Guadeloupe)
| Ranking | Island | Population | Largest Settlement | Country |
| 61 | Tenerife | 927,993 (2021 estimate) | Santa Cruz | Spain ( Canary Islands) |
| 62 | Mallorca | 912,544 (2021 estimate) | Palma | Spain ( Balearic Islands) |
| 63 | Palawan | 886,308 (2015 census) | Puerto Princesa | Philippines ( Palawan) |
| 64 | Vancouver Island | 870,297 (2019 estimate) | Saanich | Canada ( British Columbia) |
| 65 | Réunion | 863,083 (2020 estimate) | Saint-Denis | France (Réunion) |
| 66 | Penang Island | 860,000 (2010 estimate) | Central George Town | Malaysia ( Penang) |
| 67 | Gran Canaria | 852,688 (2021 estimate) | Las Palmas | Spain ( Canary Islands) |
| 68 | Södertörn | 797,234 (2014 estimate) | Tumba | Sweden (Stockholm) |
| 69 | São Vicente | 760,000 | Santos (insular area) | Brazil ( São Paulo) |
| 70 | Nias | 756,338 (2010 census) | Gunungsitoli | Indonesia ( North Sumatra) |
| 71 | Masbate | 706,897 (2015 census) | Masbate City | Philippines ( Masbate) |
| 72 | Sumba | 686,113 (2010 census) | Waingapu | Indonesia ( East Nusa Tenggara) |
| 73 | Viti Levu | 661,997 (2007 census) | Suva | Fiji |
| 74 | Bến Tre | 657,813 (2019 census) | Bến Tre | Vietnam |
| 75 | Crete | 623,065 (2011 census) | Heraklion | Greece (Crete) |
| 76 | Jeju | 621,550 (2014 estimate) | Jeju City | South Korea ( Jeju) |
| 77 | Chongming | 615,297 (2013 census) | Chongming District | China (Shanghai) |
| 78 | Tasmania | 542,000 (2021 estimate) | Hobart | Australia ( Tasmania) |
| 79 | Jolo | 530,000(2015 census) | Jolo | Philippines ( Sulu) |
| 80 | Phuket | 525,018 (2010) | Phuket | Thailand ( Phuket) |
| 81 | Newfoundland | 522,103 (2020 estimate) | St. John's | Canada ( Newfoundland and Labrador) |
| 82 | New Britain | 513,926 (2011 census) | Kimbe | Papua New Guinea |
| 83 | Zhoushan | 502,667 (2000 census) | Zhoushan (part of) | China (Zhejiang) |
| 84 | Staten Island | 495,747 (2020) | Staten Island | United States ( New York) |
| 85 | Margarita Island | 489,917 (2014 estimate) | Porlamar | Venezuela ( Nueva Esparta) |
| 86 | Funen | 478,986 (2025) | Odense | Denmark (South Denmark) |
| 87 | Sakhalin | 471,515 (2014 estimate) | Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk | Russia ( Sakhalin Oblast) |
| 88 | Mactan | 467,824 (2015 census) | Lapu-Lapu City (excluding parts on Olango Island Group) | Philippines ( Cebu) |
| 89 | Basilan | 459,367 (2015 census) | Isabela | Philippines ( Basilan) |
| 90 | Halmahera | 449,938 (2010 Census) | Tobelo | Indonesia ( North Maluku) |
| 91 | Buton | 447,408 (2010 Census) | Baubau | Indonesia ( Southeast Sulawesi) |
| 92 | Ambon | 441,000 (2010 Census) | Ambon | Indonesia ( Maluku) |
| 93 | Île Jésus | 438,366 (2021 census) | Laval | Canada ( Quebec) |
| 94 | Seram | 434,113 (2010 census) | Masohi | Indonesia ( Maluku) |
| 95 | IJsselmonde | 423,000 | Feijenoord | Kingdom of the Netherlands ( Netherlands) |
| 96 | Santa Catarina | 420,000 | Florianópolis (part of) | Brazil ( Santa Catarina) |
| 97 | Pemba | 406,808 (2012 census) | Wete | Tanzania ( Zanzibar) |
| 98 | Martinique | 390,371 (2012 estimate) | Fort-de-France | France (Martinique) |
| 99 | Malta | 386,057 (2011 estimate) | Qormi | Malta |
| 100 | Marajó | 383,336 (2014 estimate) | Breves | Brazil ( Pará) |
| 101 | Iceland | 374,830 (2021 census—whole country) | Reykjavík | Iceland |
| 102 | Grande Comore | 369,600 (2012 estimate) | Moroni | Comoros ( Grande Comore) |
| 103 | Pingtan (Haitan) | 357,760 (2010 census) | Tancheng | China (Fujian) |
| 104 | Ukerewe | 345,147 (2012 census) | Nansio | Tanzania (Mwanza) |
| 105 | Flevopolder | 344,521 (2018 estimate Flevoland w/o Noordoostpolder) | Almere | Kingdom of the Netherlands ( Netherlands) |
| 106 | Bioko | 339,695 (2015 census) | Malabo | Equatorial Guinea |
| 107 | Yangzhong | 334,977 (2010 census) | Yangzhong (excluding Xilaiqiao) | China (Jiangsu) |
| 108 | Bintan | 329,659 (2010 census) | Tanjungpinang | Indonesia ( Riau Islands) |
| 109 | Maheshkhali | 321,218 (2011 Census) | Moheshkhali Municipality | Bangladesh (Chittagong) |
· Peninsulas and other areas not regarded as islands
Peloponnese
Peloponnese
Region
Peloponnese
Population
1,100,071 (2011)
Density (km2)
51
Density (sq mi)
132
Country
Greece
Notes
Peninsula (connected to mainland by a narrow isthmus which is crossed by a canal with no lock)
Delmarva
Delmarva
Region
Delmarva
Population
681,030 (2000)
Density (km2)
48
Density (sq mi)
124
Country
United States
Notes
Peninsula (connected to mainland by a narrow isthmus which is crossed by a canal with no lock)
Gimpo
Gimpo
Region
Gimpo
Population
657,000 (2021)
Density (km2)
2,096
Density (sq mi)
5,430
Country
South Korea
Notes
Peninsula (connected to mainland by a narrow isthmus which is crossed by a canal)
Flevopolder
Flevopolder
Region
Flevopolder
Population
362,336 (2021)
Density (km2)
373
Density (sq mi)
967
Country
Kingdom of the Netherlands ( Netherlands)
Notes
Artificial island
Cape Cod
Cape Cod
Region
Cape Cod
Population
210,000 (2010)
Density (km2)
238
Density (sq mi)
620
Country
United States ( Massachusetts)
Notes
Peninsula (connected to mainland by isthmus which is crossed by a canal with no lock)
Songdo
Songdo
Region
Songdo
Population
188,213 (2021)
Density (km2)
3,000
Density (sq mi)
7,800
Country
South Korea ( Incheon)
Notes
Artificial island
Taipa–Coloane
Taipa–Coloane
Region
Taipa–Coloane
Population
129,648 (2016)
Density (km2)
6,030
Density (sq mi)
15,600
Country
China ( Macau)
Notes
Islands joined by a causeway and subsequently land reclamation
Samosir
Samosir
Region
Samosir
Population
108,869 (2020)
Density (km2)
2,507
Density (sq mi)
6,494
Country
Indonesia ( North Sumatra)
Notes
Peninsula within Lake Toba (connected to the island of Sumatra by a narrow isthmus which is crossed by a canal with no lock)
Potonggang-guyok
Potonggang-guyok
Region
Potonggang-guyok
Population
105,180 (2008)
Density (km2)
14,000
Density (sq mi)
36,000
Country
North Korea (Pyongyang)
Notes
Artificial island between Pothong River and Pothonggang Canal
| Region | Population | Density (km2) | Density (sq mi) | Country | Notes |
| Peloponnese | 1,100,071 (2011) | 51 | 132 | Greece | Peninsula (connected to mainland by a narrow isthmus which is crossed by a canal with no lock) |
| Delmarva | 681,030 (2000) | 48 | 124 | United States | Peninsula (connected to mainland by a narrow isthmus which is crossed by a canal with no lock) |
| Gimpo | 657,000 (2021) | 2,096 | 5,430 | South Korea | Peninsula (connected to mainland by a narrow isthmus which is crossed by a canal) |
| Flevopolder | 362,336 (2021) | 373 | 967 | Kingdom of the Netherlands ( Netherlands) | Artificial island |
| Cape Cod | 210,000 (2010) | 238 | 620 | United States ( Massachusetts) | Peninsula (connected to mainland by isthmus which is crossed by a canal with no lock) |
| Songdo | 188,213 (2021) | 3,000 | 7,800 | South Korea ( Incheon) | Artificial island |
| Taipa–Coloane | 129,648 (2016) | 6,030 | 15,600 | China ( Macau) | Islands joined by a causeway and subsequently land reclamation |
| Samosir | 108,869 (2020) | 2,507 | 6,494 | Indonesia ( North Sumatra) | Peninsula within Lake Toba (connected to the island of Sumatra by a narrow isthmus which is crossed by a canal with no lock) |
| Potonggang-guyok | 105,180 (2008) | 14,000 | 36,000 | North Korea (Pyongyang) | Artificial island between Pothong River and Pothonggang Canal |
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