Malay, English 22.3, unspecified 8.9, note - data represent language spoken at home
Economic Overview
Key economic indicators for Cocos (Keeling) Islands
Political System
Governance structure of Cocos (Keeling) Islands
Government Type:
non-self-governing overseas territory of Australia
Head of State:
King CHARLES III (since 8 September 2022); represented by Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia General David HURLEY (since 1 July 2019)
Head of Government:
Administrator Farzian ZAINAL (since 11 May 2023)
Judiciary:
under the terms of the Territorial Law Reform Act 1992, Western Australia provides court services as needed for the island including the Supreme Court and subordinate courts (District Court, Magistrate Court, Family Court, Children's Court, and Coroners' Court)
Administrative Divisions:
none (territory of Australia)
Major Political Parties
Not specified
International Relations
Global position and alliances
UN Member:
No
EU Member:
No
Diplomatic Presence:
none (territory of Australia)
Major Alliances and Organizations
Economic Sectors & Trade
Detailed economic breakdown
Major Economic Sectors
Trade Volume
Major Trading Partners
USA 31
Singapore 29
UK 12
Australia 3
Brazil 3
Economic Outlook
Cocos (Keeling) Islands has economic data available.