Rank #14 by World Population
🇧🇸Bahamas, The
Bahamas, The has a population of 399,440, ranking #14 in the world. The capital is Nassau. Located in Latin America & Caribbean .
World Bank: High income
399,440
Population
#14
World Rank
74.6
Life Expectancy
$38,232
GDP Per Capita
Bahamas, The, #14 by world population
Bahamas, The Population History (1960-2024)
The country of Bahamas, The had a population of 116,317 in 1960 and 401,283 in 2024, a 3.4× growth over 64 years. The peak was 401,283 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.96%.
401,283
Population (2024)
116,317
Population (1960)
401,283
Peak (2024)
1.96%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 116,317 |
| 1961 | 122,197 |
| 1962 | 128,493 |
| 1963 | 135,087 |
| 1964 | 141,528 |
| 1965 | 147,952 |
| 1966 | 154,874 |
| 1967 | 162,267 |
| 1968 | 170,089 |
| 1969 | 177,981 |
| 1970 | 184,982 |
| 1971 | 190,857 |
| 1972 | 196,055 |
| 1973 | 200,791 |
| 1974 | 205,342 |
| 1975 | 209,886 |
| 1976 | 214,501 |
| 1977 | 219,157 |
| 1978 | 223,761 |
| 1979 | 228,230 |
| 1980 | 232,526 |
| 1981 | 236,614 |
| 1982 | 240,614 |
| 1983 | 244,698 |
| 1984 | 248,863 |
| 1985 | 253,154 |
| 1986 | 257,536 |
| 1987 | 261,935 |
| 1988 | 266,448 |
| 1989 | 271,178 |
| 1990 | 275,945 |
| 1991 | 280,731 |
| 1992 | 285,927 |
| 1993 | 291,339 |
| 1994 | 296,509 |
| 1995 | 301,461 |
| 1996 | 306,268 |
| 1997 | 310,904 |
| 1998 | 315,368 |
| 1999 | 319,614 |
| 2000 | 323,835 |
| 2001 | 327,836 |
| 2002 | 331,614 |
| 2003 | 335,618 |
| 2004 | 339,782 |
| 2005 | 343,894 |
| 2006 | 348,375 |
| 2007 | 353,334 |
| 2008 | 358,120 |
| 2009 | 362,810 |
| 2010 | 367,478 |
| 2011 | 371,729 |
| 2012 | 375,469 |
| 2013 | 378,953 |
| 2014 | 382,298 |
| 2015 | 385,346 |
| 2016 | 388,055 |
| 2017 | 390,485 |
| 2018 | 392,717 |
| 2019 | 394,675 |
| 2020 | 395,863 |
| 2021 | 396,373 |
| 2022 | 397,538 |
| 2023 | 399,440 |
| 2024 | 401,283 |
Demographics
| Population | 399,440 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.48% |
| Urban Population | 81.3% |
| Fertility Rate | 1.37 births/woman |
| Life Expectancy | 74.6 years |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 11.3 per 1,000 |
| Literacy Rate | - |
Economy & Trade
$38,232
GDP Per Capita
8.6%
Unemployment Rate
High income
Income Level
76.5%
Trade (% of GDP)
1,794,500
Tourism Arrivals
Health & Education
6.3%
Health Expenditure (% GDP)
2.7%
Education Expenditure (% GDP)
11.3
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Development & Connectivity
100.0%
Electricity Access
92.3%
Internet Users
100
Mobile Subs per 100
39.9
People per km2
1,001
Net Migration
Environment
50.9%
Forest Area
Bahamas, The Climate
Bahamas, The has an average annual temperature of 25.1°C (77°F) and receives about 1294 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
25.1°C
Avg Temp
1294
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 22° / 71° | 45 mm |
| February | 22° / 71° | 51 mm |
| March | 23° / 73° | 51 mm |
| April | 24° / 76° | 56 mm |
| May | 26° / 79° | 121 mm |
| June | 27° / 81° | 195 mm |
| July | 28° / 83° | 134 mm |
| August | 28° / 83° | 181 mm |
| September | 28° / 82° | 173 mm |
| October | 26° / 79° | 166 mm |
| November | 24° / 76° | 75 mm |
| December | 23° / 73° | 46 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Bahamas, The
The most comfortable months to visit Bahamas, The are typically January, February and December, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is August (around 33°C high). The coldest is January (near 17°C low). June is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Bahamas, The has a population of 399,440, ranking #14 in the world. The annual population growth rate is 0.48%.
Life expectancy in Bahamas, The is 74.6 years. The infant mortality rate is 11.3 per 1,000 live births.
Bahamas, The's GDP per capita is $38,232. It is classified as a high income country by the World Bank.
81.3% of Bahamas, The's population lives in urban areas. The overall population density is 39.9 people per square kilometer.
Literacy data for Bahamas, The is available from the World Bank.
The most comfortable months to visit Bahamas, The are typically January, February and December, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low, based on 1970–2000 climate normals.
Bahamas, The has an average annual temperature of 25.1°C and about 1294 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is typically August and the coldest is January.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.
Bahamas, The is a country in Latin America & Caribbean with a population of 399,440. The population is growing slowly, about 0.5% annually.
Bahamas, The is a high-income economy, with GDP per capita of about $38,232. Life expectancy is 74.6 years, with a fertility rate of 1.4 births per woman, and 81.3% of the population lives in urban areas.
Source: World Bank Open Data, 2026.