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~~'''~~Jersey~~'''~~ ([[Jèrriais]]: ''Jèrri'') is the largest of the [[Channel Islands]], an island archipelago in the St. Malo bight<ref name=":02"/> in the western [[English Channel]]. It has a total area of {{convert|120|km2|mi2|abbr=out}} and is part of the British Isles archipelago. It lies {{convert|22|km|nmi mi}} from the [[Cotentin Peninsula]] in [[Normandy]], France and about {{convert|161|km|nmi mi}} from the south coast of [[Great Britain]]. Jersey lies within longitude [[2nd meridian west|-2° W]] and latitude [[49th parallel north|49° N]].

[[Jersey]] ([[Jèrriais]]: ''Jèrri'') is the largest of the [[Channel Islands]], an island archipelago in the St. Malo bight<ref name=":02"/> in the western [[English Channel]]. It has a total area of {{convert|120|km2|mi2|abbr=out}} and is part of the British Isles archipelago. It lies {{convert|22|km|nmi mi}} from the [[Cotentin Peninsula]] in [[Normandy]], France and about {{convert|161|km|nmi mi}} from the south coast of [[Great Britain]]. Jersey lies within longitude [[2nd meridian west|-2° W]] and latitude [[49th parallel north|49° N]].

It has a coastline of 70 kilometres and no land connections to any other territories. Jersey claims a territorial sea of {{convert|3|nmi|km mi|1|abbr=on|lk=in}} and an exclusive fishing zone of {{convert|12|nmi|km mi|1|abbr=on}} and shares maritime borders with the [[Bailiwick of Guernsey]] to the north and [[France]] to the south and east.

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==Climate==

[[File:Ebenezer Colls - Mount Orgueil, Jersey.jpg|left|thumb|A painting of a storm at [[Gorey, Jersey|Gorey Harbour]]]]

The island has an [[oceanic climate]], with cool to mild winters and lukewarm to warm summers.<ref name="Factbook">{{Cite web |date=5 October 2006 |title=CIA – The World Factbook – Jersey |url=https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/jersey/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210113013826/https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/jersey |archive-date=13 January 2021 |access-date=7 October 2006 |publisher=[[Central Intelligence Agency]]}}</ref> The highest temperature recorded was 37.9 °C (100.2 °F), on [[2022 United Kingdom heatwaves#July heatwave|18 July 2022]],<ref>{{Cite web |date=18 July 2022 |title=Jersey records hottest ever day as temperatures top 36°C |url=https://jerseyeveningpost.com/news/2022/07/18/jersey-records-hottest-ever-day-as-temperatures-top-36c/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220718175610/https://jerseyeveningpost.com/news/2022/07/18/jersey-records-hottest-ever-day-as-temperatures-top-36c/ |archive-date=18 July 2022 |access-date=18 July 2022 |website=Jersey Evening Post |language=en-GB}}</ref> and the lowest temperature recorded was {{convert|−10.3|°C|°F|1|disp=or}}, on 5 January 1894. 2022 was the warmest (and sunniest) year on record; the mean daily air temperature was {{convert|13.56|°C|°F|2|disp=or}}.<ref>{{cite web |date=1 January 2023 |title=Jersey's hottest year on record |url=https://www.gov.je/News/2023/pages/hottestyearonrecord.aspx |website=Government of Jersey |language=en}}</ref> For tourism advertising, Jersey often claims to be "the sunniest place in the British Isles", as Jersey has over 1,900 hours of sunlight. Jersey is indeed one of the sunniest places in the British Isles, especially during the warmer months, as it is subject to more influence from the [[Azores High]], which acts as a blocking mechanism for [[Low-pressure area|depressions]] that originate in the North Atlantic and that produce stratiform clouds and rain; these are deflected northwards towards the UK mainland. The [[Azores High]] further reduces the type of convective cloud formations (particularly [[Cumulus cloud|Cumulus]] and [[Stratocumulus cloud|Stratocumulus]]) that are common over more northern and inland areas of the UK during summer through [[Subsidence (atmosphere)|subsidence]].

In 2011, Jersey generated controversy for calling itself "the warmest place in the British Isles" during an advertising campaign, as Jersey is neither the place with the highest maximum temperature in the British Isles ({{convert|40.3|°C|°F|1|disp=or}} was recorded in [[Coningsby]], [[Lincolnshire]] in July 2022<ref>{{Cite web |title=Record high temperatures verified |url=https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/about-us/news-and-media/media-centre/weather-and-climate-news/2022/record-high-temperatures-verified |access-date=2024-07-25 |website=Met Office |language=en}}</ref>) or the highest winter temperatures in the British Isles (which would be the [[Isles of Scilly]]).<ref>{{Cite news |date=10 April 2011 |title=Isles of Scilly turn heat on Jersey over 'warmest place in Britain' claim |url=http://www.theguardian.com/uk/2011/apr/10/isles-of-scilly-jersey-warmest-britain |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220320143448/https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2011/apr/10/isles-of-scilly-jersey-warmest-britain |archive-date=20 March 2022 |access-date=29 March 2023 |work=[[The Guardian]] |language=en}}</ref>

Typical wind speeds vary between {{convert|20|kph}} and {{convert|40|kph}}. During the cooler months, [[Extratropical cyclone|extratropical cyclones]] can produce [[Gale|gales]] somewhat regularly.

Snow is very rare in Jersey. The last significant snowfall event occurred in March 2013, when {{convert|14|cm|sigfig=2}} fell.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2013-03-12 |title=In pictures: Jersey gets more than 5.5 inches (14cm) of snowfall |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-jersey-21728801 |access-date=2024-07-25 |work=BBC News |language=en-GB}}</ref> The most recent measurable snowfall occurred on 8–9 January 2024, when {{convert|3|to|5|cm|sigfig=2|in}} fell.<ref>{{multiref2|{{Cite web |title=Jersey Met issues Orange snow warning |website=Government of Jersey |url=https://www.gov.je/News/2024/pages/jerseymetorangesnowwarning.aspx |access-date=2024-07-25 |date=9 January 2024 |language=en|quote=In terms of snowfall accumulations, there is the potential for 3–5cm on higher ground, grass, fields and smaller lanes, with 1–2cm expected at sea level.}}|{{cite news |title=Flights and schools disrupted after worst snowfall in nearly a decade |url=https://www.itv.com/news/channel/2024-01-09/channel-islands-wake-up-to-snow |work=ITV News |date=10 January 2024}}|{{cite news |last1=Heath |first1=Richard |title=A topsy-turvy month of rain, wind, frosts and some snow |url=https://jerseyeveningpost.com/news/2024/02/02/a-topsy-turvy-month-of-rain-wind-frosts-and-some-snow/ |work=Jersey Evening Post |date=2 February 2024 |ref=none}}

}}</ref> Initially, a fall of only {{cvt|0.5|cm}} had been forecast, so the event was more significant than expected.<ref>{{cite web |date=8 January 2024 |title=Weather advice for Jersey – cold temperatures and potential snow |url=https://www.gov.je/News/2024/pages/weatheradviceforjerseycoldtemperaturespotentialsnow.aspx |work=Government of Jersey |language=en |quote={{nbsp}}... any accumulations of sleet or snow are expected to be minimal, and not more than 0.5cm in Jersey}}</ref>

Extreme weather is rare due to the island's mild climate. Spring and summer thunderstorms originating from the European mainland occasionally occur, but are usually not severe. Thunderstorms [[Advection#Meteorology|advecting]] north from the [[Bay of Biscay]] tend to occur during the summer if the influence of the [[Azores High]] temporarily weakens and a [[cut-off low]] develops in the region. Cool season thunderstorms are more common compared with other parts of Europe, as the relatively warm sea-surface temperatures drive moderate surface-based convection into the cold, dry air aloft. This tends to result in [[Hail|small hail]] and weak [[Waterspout|waterspouts]] driven by convection and frequent shear brought on by [[Cold front|cold fronts]].{{cn|date=November 2024}}

In November 2023, Jersey was hit by extratropical [[Storm Ciarán]], causing heavy rainfall, extremely high winds with gusts of up to {{convert|104|mph|0}}.<ref>{{Cite tweet |number=1719955319512563725 |user=JsyFire |title=As wind speed increases we're seeing an increase in calls. ...}} – Jersey Fire & Rescue</ref> A [[supercell]] thunderstorm associated with the [[cold front]] of this system hit Jersey at around midnight on 2 November 2023. With severe [[wind shear]] and a significant [[Atmospheric instability|temperature contrast of the upper atmosphere and sea surface]], the storm produced extremely large hail [[2023 Jersey tornado|and a tornado]], which devastated the eastern half of the Island and was subsequently [[TORRO scale|rated T6/EF3 by TORRO]], making it one of the most severe tornadoes ever recorded in the British Isles.<ref>{{Cite report |url=https://www.torro.org.uk/pdf/SI/SI20231101_Jersey.pdf |title=Jersey Tornado 1 November 2023. TORRO site investigation report |last=Horton |first=Sarah |date=8 January 2024 |publisher=Tornado and Storm Research Organisation (TORRO) |id=(SI20231101_Jersey) Storm Ciarán}}</ref>

The Government of Jersey's official meteorological department provides a five-day forecast for Jersey and Guernsey, including detailed shipping forecasts and aviation forecasts.

Jersey has a generally mild, temperature and oceanic climate. The mean daily air temperature for 2019 was 12.79 °C - the eighth warmest year since 1894. The record warmest year was 2014, with a mean daily air temperature of 13.34 °C.

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|Mar record high C= 20.3

|Apr record high C= 25.0

|May record high C= 28.0

|May record high C= 34.2

|Jun record high C= 33.0

|Jul record high C= 36.0

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=== Economic geography ===

Jersey has a highly developed economy driven by international financial and legal services, which accounted for 40.4% of total GVA in 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-10-04 |title=Measuring Jersey's economy GDP and GVA – 2023 |url=https://www.gov.je/SiteCollectionDocuments/Government%20and%20administration/GDP%20and%20GVA%202023.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250125134412/https://www.gov.je/SiteCollectionDocuments/Government%20and%20administration/GDP%20and%20GVA%202023.pdf |archive-date=2025-01-25 |access-date=2025-07-09 |website=Statistics Jersey}}</ref> Its gross national income per capita is among the highest in the world.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Living in Jersey. Residence Overview |url=https://www.henleyglobal.com/countries/jersey |access-date=2025-07-09 |website=Henley & Partners |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Real GDP per capita Comparison - The World Factbook |url=https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/field/real-gdp-per-capita/country-comparison/ |access-date=2025-07-09 |website=www.cia.gov}}</ref> The island has been criticised by some as a tax haven as it attracts deposits from customers outside the island seeking lower taxes. However, the Jersey financial sector disputes this claim.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Jersey finance tax haven - Google Search|url=https://www.google.co.uk/search?biw=767&bih=712&tbm=nws&sxsrf=ALeKk022YDFovVbiMzKxpG0-lavRpbYsVA:1607707845718&ei=xazTX52rK46iUrfyiqgL&q=Jersey+finance+tax+haven&oq=Jersey+finance+tax+haven&gs_l=psy-ab.3...987.3510.0.3708.0.0.0.0.0.0.0.0..0.0....0...1c.1.64.psy-ab..0.0.0....0.xjeuCHOZvM0|access-date=2020-12-11|website=www.google.co.uk}}</ref> Other important sectors to the Jersey economy include construction, retail and wholesale, agriculture and tourism.

Jersey has a highly developed economy driven by international financial and legal services, which accounted for 40.4% of total GVA in 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-10-04 |title=Measuring Jersey's economy GDP and GVA – 2023 |url=https://www.gov.je/SiteCollectionDocuments/Government%20and%20administration/GDP%20and%20GVA%202023.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250125134412/https://www.gov.je/SiteCollectionDocuments/Government%20and%20administration/GDP%20and%20GVA%202023.pdf |archive-date=2025-01-25 |access-date=2025-07-09 |website=Statistics Jersey}}</ref> Its gross national income per capita is among the highest in the world.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Living in Jersey. Residence Overview |url=https://www.henleyglobal.com/countries/jersey |access-date=2025-07-09 |website=Henley & Partners |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Real GDP per capita Comparison - The World Factbook |url=https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/field/real-gdp-per-capita/country-comparison/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210204222713/https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/field/real-gdp-per-capita/country-comparison/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=4 February 2021 |access-date=2025-07-09 |website=www.cia.gov}}</ref> The island has been criticised by some as a tax haven as it attracts deposits from customers outside the island seeking lower taxes. However, the Jersey financial sector disputes this claim.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Jersey finance tax haven - Google Search|url=https://www.google.co.uk/search?biw=767&bih=712&tbm=nws&sxsrf=ALeKk022YDFovVbiMzKxpG0-lavRpbYsVA:1607707845718&ei=xazTX52rK46iUrfyiqgL&q=Jersey+finance+tax+haven&oq=Jersey+finance+tax+haven&gs_l=psy-ab.3...987.3510.0.3708.0.0.0.0.0.0.0.0..0.0....0...1c.1.64.psy-ab..0.0.0....0.xjeuCHOZvM0|access-date=2020-12-11|website=www.google.co.uk}}</ref> Other important sectors to the Jersey economy include construction, retail and wholesale, agriculture and tourism.

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-'''Jersey''' ([[Jèrriais]]: ''Jèrri'') is the largest of the [[Channel Islands]], an island archipelago in the St. Malo bight<ref name=":02"/> in the western [[English Channel]]. It has a total area of {{convert|120|km2|mi2|abbr=out}} and is part of the British Isles archipelago. It lies {{convert|22|km|nmi mi}} from the [[Cotentin Peninsula]] in [[Normandy]], France and about {{convert|161|km|nmi mi}} from the south coast of [[Great Britain]]. Jersey lies within longitude [[2nd meridian west|-2° W]] and latitude [[49th parallel north|49° N]].
+[[Jersey]] ([[Jèrriais]]: ''Jèrri'') is the largest of the [[Channel Islands]], an island archipelago in the St. Malo bight<ref name=":02"/> in the western [[English Channel]]. It has a total area of {{convert|120|km2|mi2|abbr=out}} and is part of the British Isles archipelago. It lies {{convert|22|km|nmi mi}} from the [[Cotentin Peninsula]] in [[Normandy]], France and about {{convert|161|km|nmi mi}} from the south coast of [[Great Britain]]. Jersey lies within longitude [[2nd meridian west|-2° W]] and latitude [[49th parallel north|49° N]].
 It has a coastline of 70 kilometres and no land connections to any other territories. Jersey claims a territorial sea of {{convert|3|nmi|km mi|1|abbr=on|lk=in}} and an exclusive fishing zone of {{convert|12|nmi|km mi|1|abbr=on}} and shares maritime borders with the [[Bailiwick of Guernsey]] to the north and [[France]] to the south and east.
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 ==Climate==
+[[File:Ebenezer Colls - Mount Orgueil, Jersey.jpg|left|thumb|A painting of a storm at [[Gorey, Jersey|Gorey Harbour]]]]
+The island has an [[oceanic climate]], with cool to mild winters and lukewarm to warm summers.<ref name="Factbook">{{Cite web |date=5 October 2006 |title=CIA – The World Factbook – Jersey |url=https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/jersey/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210113013826/https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/jersey |archive-date=13 January 2021 |access-date=7 October 2006 |publisher=[[Central Intelligence Agency]]}}</ref> The highest temperature recorded was 37.9&nbsp;°C (100.2&nbsp;°F), on [[2022 United Kingdom heatwaves#July heatwave|18 July 2022]],<ref>{{Cite web |date=18 July 2022 |title=Jersey records hottest ever day as temperatures top 36°C |url=https://jerseyeveningpost.com/news/2022/07/18/jersey-records-hottest-ever-day-as-temperatures-top-36c/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220718175610/https://jerseyeveningpost.com/news/2022/07/18/jersey-records-hottest-ever-day-as-temperatures-top-36c/ |archive-date=18 July 2022 |access-date=18 July 2022 |website=Jersey Evening Post |language=en-GB}}</ref> and the lowest temperature recorded was {{convert|&minus;10.3|°C|°F|1|disp=or}}, on 5 January 1894. 2022 was the warmest (and sunniest) year on record; the mean daily air temperature was {{convert|13.56|°C|°F|2|disp=or}}.<ref>{{cite web |date=1 January 2023 |title=Jersey's hottest year on record |url=https://www.gov.je/News/2023/pages/hottestyearonrecord.aspx |website=Government of Jersey |language=en}}</ref> For tourism advertising, Jersey often claims to be "the sunniest place in the British Isles", as Jersey has over 1,900 hours of sunlight. Jersey is indeed one of the sunniest places in the British Isles, especially during the warmer months, as it is subject to more influence from the [[Azores High]], which acts as a blocking mechanism for [[Low-pressure area|depressions]] that originate in the North Atlantic and that produce stratiform clouds and rain; these are deflected northwards towards the UK mainland. The [[Azores High]] further reduces the type of convective cloud formations (particularly [[Cumulus cloud|Cumulus]] and [[Stratocumulus cloud|Stratocumulus]]) that are common over more northern and inland areas of the UK during summer through [[Subsidence (atmosphere)|subsidence]].
+In 2011, Jersey generated controversy for calling itself "the warmest place in the British Isles" during an advertising campaign, as Jersey is neither the place with the highest maximum temperature in the British Isles ({{convert|40.3|°C|°F|1|disp=or}} was recorded in [[Coningsby]], [[Lincolnshire]] in July 2022<ref>{{Cite web |title=Record high temperatures verified |url=https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/about-us/news-and-media/media-centre/weather-and-climate-news/2022/record-high-temperatures-verified |access-date=2024-07-25 |website=Met Office |language=en}}</ref>) or the highest winter temperatures in the British Isles (which would be the [[Isles of Scilly]]).<ref>{{Cite news |date=10 April 2011 |title=Isles of Scilly turn heat on Jersey over 'warmest place in Britain' claim |url=http://www.theguardian.com/uk/2011/apr/10/isles-of-scilly-jersey-warmest-britain |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220320143448/https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2011/apr/10/isles-of-scilly-jersey-warmest-britain |archive-date=20 March 2022 |access-date=29 March 2023 |work=[[The Guardian]] |language=en}}</ref>
+Typical wind speeds vary between {{convert|20|kph}} and {{convert|40|kph}}. During the cooler months, [[Extratropical cyclone|extratropical cyclones]] can produce [[Gale|gales]] somewhat regularly.
+Snow is very rare in Jersey. The last significant snowfall event occurred in March 2013, when {{convert|14|cm|sigfig=2}} fell.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2013-03-12 |title=In pictures: Jersey gets more than 5.5 inches (14cm) of snowfall |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-jersey-21728801 |access-date=2024-07-25 |work=BBC News |language=en-GB}}</ref> The most recent measurable snowfall occurred on 8–9 January 2024, when {{convert|3|to|5|cm|sigfig=2|in}} fell.<ref>{{multiref2|{{Cite web |title=Jersey Met issues Orange snow warning |website=Government of Jersey |url=https://www.gov.je/News/2024/pages/jerseymetorangesnowwarning.aspx |access-date=2024-07-25 |date=9 January 2024 |language=en|quote=In terms of snowfall accumulations, there is the potential for 3–5cm on higher ground, grass, fields and smaller lanes, with 1–2cm expected at sea level.}}|{{cite news |title=Flights and schools disrupted after worst snowfall in nearly a decade |url=https://www.itv.com/news/channel/2024-01-09/channel-islands-wake-up-to-snow |work=ITV News |date=10 January 2024}}|{{cite news |last1=Heath |first1=Richard |title=A topsy-turvy month of rain, wind, frosts and some snow |url=https://jerseyeveningpost.com/news/2024/02/02/a-topsy-turvy-month-of-rain-wind-frosts-and-some-snow/ |work=Jersey Evening Post |date=2 February 2024 |ref=none}}
+}}</ref> Initially, a fall of only {{cvt|0.5|cm}} had been forecast, so the event was more significant than expected.<ref>{{cite web |date=8 January 2024 |title=Weather advice for Jersey – cold temperatures and potential snow |url=https://www.gov.je/News/2024/pages/weatheradviceforjerseycoldtemperaturespotentialsnow.aspx |work=Government of Jersey |language=en |quote={{nbsp}}... any accumulations of sleet or snow are expected to be minimal, and not more than 0.5cm in Jersey}}</ref>
+Extreme weather is rare due to the island's mild climate. Spring and summer thunderstorms originating from the European mainland occasionally occur, but are usually not severe. Thunderstorms [[Advection#Meteorology|advecting]] north from the [[Bay of Biscay]] tend to occur during the summer if the influence of the [[Azores High]] temporarily weakens and a [[cut-off low]] develops in the region. Cool season thunderstorms are more common compared with other parts of Europe, as the relatively warm sea-surface temperatures drive moderate surface-based convection into the cold, dry air aloft. This tends to result in [[Hail|small hail]] and weak [[Waterspout|waterspouts]] driven by convection and frequent shear brought on by [[Cold front|cold fronts]].{{cn|date=November 2024}}
+In November 2023, Jersey was hit by extratropical [[Storm Ciarán]], causing heavy rainfall, extremely high winds with gusts of up to {{convert|104|mph|0}}.<ref>{{Cite tweet |number=1719955319512563725 |user=JsyFire |title=As wind speed increases we're seeing an increase in calls. ...}} – Jersey Fire & Rescue</ref> A [[supercell]] thunderstorm associated with the [[cold front]] of this system hit Jersey at around midnight on 2 November 2023. With severe [[wind shear]] and a significant [[Atmospheric instability|temperature contrast of the upper atmosphere and sea surface]], the storm produced extremely large hail [[2023 Jersey tornado|and a tornado]], which devastated the eastern half of the Island and was subsequently [[TORRO scale|rated T6/EF3 by TORRO]], making it one of the most severe tornadoes ever recorded in the British Isles.<ref>{{Cite report |url=https://www.torro.org.uk/pdf/SI/SI20231101_Jersey.pdf |title=Jersey Tornado 1 November 2023. TORRO site investigation report |last=Horton |first=Sarah |date=8 January 2024 |publisher=Tornado and Storm Research Organisation (TORRO) |id=(SI20231101_Jersey) Storm Ciarán}}</ref>
+The Government of Jersey's official meteorological department provides a five-day forecast for Jersey and Guernsey, including detailed shipping forecasts and aviation forecasts.
 Jersey has a generally mild, temperature and oceanic climate. The mean daily air temperature for 2019 was 12.79&nbsp;°C - the eighth warmest year since 1894. The record warmest year was 2014, with a mean daily air temperature of 13.34&nbsp;°C.
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 |Mar record high C= 20.3
 |Apr record high C= 25.0
-|May record high C= 28.0
+|May record high C= 34.2
 |Jun record high C= 33.0
 |Jul record high C= 36.0
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 === Economic geography ===
-Jersey has a highly developed economy driven by international financial and legal services, which accounted for 40.4% of total GVA in 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-10-04 |title=Measuring Jersey's economy GDP and GVA – 2023 |url=https://www.gov.je/SiteCollectionDocuments/Government%20and%20administration/GDP%20and%20GVA%202023.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250125134412/https://www.gov.je/SiteCollectionDocuments/Government%20and%20administration/GDP%20and%20GVA%202023.pdf |archive-date=2025-01-25 |access-date=2025-07-09 |website=Statistics Jersey}}</ref> Its gross national income per capita is among the highest in the world.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Living in Jersey. Residence Overview |url=https://www.henleyglobal.com/countries/jersey |access-date=2025-07-09 |website=Henley & Partners |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Real GDP per capita Comparison - The World Factbook |url=https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/field/real-gdp-per-capita/country-comparison/ |access-date=2025-07-09 |website=www.cia.gov}}</ref> The island has been criticised by some as a tax haven as it attracts deposits from customers outside the island seeking lower taxes. However, the Jersey financial sector disputes this claim.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Jersey finance tax haven - Google Search|url=https://www.google.co.uk/search?biw=767&bih=712&tbm=nws&sxsrf=ALeKk022YDFovVbiMzKxpG0-lavRpbYsVA:1607707845718&ei=xazTX52rK46iUrfyiqgL&q=Jersey+finance+tax+haven&oq=Jersey+finance+tax+haven&gs_l=psy-ab.3...987.3510.0.3708.0.0.0.0.0.0.0.0..0.0....0...1c.1.64.psy-ab..0.0.0....0.xjeuCHOZvM0|access-date=2020-12-11|website=www.google.co.uk}}</ref> Other important sectors to the Jersey economy include construction, retail and wholesale, agriculture and tourism.
+Jersey has a highly developed economy driven by international financial and legal services, which accounted for 40.4% of total GVA in 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-10-04 |title=Measuring Jersey's economy GDP and GVA – 2023 |url=https://www.gov.je/SiteCollectionDocuments/Government%20and%20administration/GDP%20and%20GVA%202023.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250125134412/https://www.gov.je/SiteCollectionDocuments/Government%20and%20administration/GDP%20and%20GVA%202023.pdf |archive-date=2025-01-25 |access-date=2025-07-09 |website=Statistics Jersey}}</ref> Its gross national income per capita is among the highest in the world.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Living in Jersey. Residence Overview |url=https://www.henleyglobal.com/countries/jersey |access-date=2025-07-09 |website=Henley & Partners |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Real GDP per capita Comparison - The World Factbook |url=https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/field/real-gdp-per-capita/country-comparison/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210204222713/https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/field/real-gdp-per-capita/country-comparison/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=4 February 2021 |access-date=2025-07-09 |website=www.cia.gov}}</ref> The island has been criticised by some as a tax haven as it attracts deposits from customers outside the island seeking lower taxes. However, the Jersey financial sector disputes this claim.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Jersey finance tax haven - Google Search|url=https://www.google.co.uk/search?biw=767&bih=712&tbm=nws&sxsrf=ALeKk022YDFovVbiMzKxpG0-lavRpbYsVA:1607707845718&ei=xazTX52rK46iUrfyiqgL&q=Jersey+finance+tax+haven&oq=Jersey+finance+tax+haven&gs_l=psy-ab.3...987.3510.0.3708.0.0.0.0.0.0.0.0..0.0....0...1c.1.64.psy-ab..0.0.0....0.xjeuCHOZvM0|access-date=2020-12-11|website=www.google.co.uk}}</ref> Other important sectors to the Jersey economy include construction, retail and wholesale, agriculture and tourism.
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