Smart Island Weekly Digest

Week 19, 2026: Isle of Man in Numbers This week, the Isle of Man’s economy and society show steady progress, with 625 active job vacancies—a modest 2.1% week-on-week rise. Notably, 61.4% of roles offer a bright outlook, but automation risk remains elevated at 46.3%. Demand is strongest in administration, finance, and hospitality, with key skills like stakeholder management and process improvement topping the list. The vehicle fleet stands at 80,496—almost one per resident—underscoring the island’s rural character and reliance on personal transport. Property transactions have hit 40,447 since 2000, with Douglas leading the market and a median price of £220,000. The companies registry continues to grow, with 201,778 entities incorporated over 180 years, and a surge in tech-related names ("AI" featured in 10 new companies in 2025). Telecoms data reveal robust connectivity: 48,400 premises passed by fibre, 56% FTTP take-up, and Starlink capturing 3.3% market share. The ship registry remains a maritime powerhouse with 2,570 vessels, while the aircraft register (1,319 total) cements the island’s status as a corporate aviation hub. Crime rates stay low, with a 56% detection rate, reinforcing the Isle’s reputation as one of the safest British Isles communities. All these insights—and much more—are freely accessible at smartisland.im, powered by Manx Technology Group and our Smart Island AI Agent. Dive in and explore the Isle of Man’s data-driven story.