Rank #168 by World Population

🇸🇽Sint Maarten (Dutch part)

Sint Maarten (Dutch part) has a population of 42,749, ranking #168 in the world. The capital is Philipsburg. Located in Latin America & Caribbean .

World Bank: High income

42,749

Population

#168

World Rank

76.4

Life Expectancy

$39,452

GDP Per Capita

Sint Maarten (Dutch part) Population History (1960-2024)

The country of Sint Maarten (Dutch part) had a population of 2,715 in 1960 and 43,350 in 2024, a 16× growth over 64 years. The peak was 43,350 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 4.49%.

Sint Maarten (Dutch part) population, 1960–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

43,350

Population (2024)

2,715

Population (1960)

43,350

Peak (2024)

4.49%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
1960	2,715	-	-	estimate
1961	2,970	+255	+9.39%	estimate
1962	3,264	+294	+9.90%	estimate
1963	3,584	+320	+9.80%	estimate
1964	3,922	+338	+9.43%	estimate
1965	4,282	+360	+9.18%	estimate
1966	4,664	+382	+8.92%	estimate
1967	5,071	+407	+8.73%	estimate
1968	5,500	+429	+8.46%	estimate
1969	5,948	+448	+8.15%	estimate
1970	6,414	+466	+7.83%	estimate
1971	6,888	+474	+7.39%	estimate
1972	7,380	+492	+7.14%	estimate
1973	7,917	+537	+7.28%	estimate
1974	8,492	+575	+7.26%	estimate
1975	9,094	+602	+7.09%	estimate
1976	9,716	+622	+6.84%	estimate
1977	10,364	+648	+6.67%	estimate
1978	11,039	+675	+6.51%	estimate
1979	11,723	+684	+6.20%	estimate
1980	12,410	+687	+5.86%	estimate
1981	13,302	+892	+7.19%	estimate
1982	14,607	+1,305	+9.81%	estimate
1983	16,133	+1,526	+10.45%	estimate
1984	17,694	+1,561	+9.68%	estimate
1985	19,291	+1,597	+9.03%	estimate
1986	20,930	+1,639	+8.50%	estimate
1987	22,617	+1,687	+8.06%	estimate
1988	24,357	+1,740	+7.69%	estimate
1989	26,169	+1,812	+7.44%	estimate
1990	28,061	+1,892	+7.23%	estimate
1991	30,046	+1,985	+7.07%	estimate
1992	31,567	+1,521	+5.06%	estimate
1993	32,026	+459	+1.45%	estimate
1994	31,917	-109	-0.34%	estimate
1995	31,772	-145	-0.45%	estimate
1996	31,598	-174	-0.55%	estimate
1997	31,404	-194	-0.61%	estimate
1998	31,193	-211	-0.67%	estimate
1999	30,977	-216	-0.69%	estimate
2000	30,773	-204	-0.66%	estimate
2001	30,726	-47	-0.15%	estimate
2002	30,960	+234	+0.76%	estimate
2003	31,327	+367	+1.19%	estimate
2004	31,690	+363	+1.16%	estimate
2005	32,057	+367	+1.16%	estimate
2006	32,428	+371	+1.16%	estimate
2007	32,791	+363	+1.12%	estimate
2008	33,145	+354	+1.08%	estimate
2009	33,491	+346	+1.04%	estimate
2010	33,794	+303	+0.90%	estimate
2011	34,267	+473	+1.40%	estimate
2012	35,023	+756	+2.21%	estimate
2013	35,854	+831	+2.37%	estimate
2014	36,672	+818	+2.28%	estimate
2015	37,471	+799	+2.18%	estimate
2016	38,249	+778	+2.08%	estimate
2017	38,996	+747	+1.95%	estimate
2018	39,712	+716	+1.84%	estimate
2019	40,385	+673	+1.69%	estimate
2020	41,008	+623	+1.54%	estimate
2021	41,571	+563	+1.37%	estimate
2022	42,139	+568	+1.37%	estimate
2023	42,749	+610	+1.45%	estimate
2024	43,350	+601	+1.41%	estimate

Demographics

Population	42,749
Population Growth Rate	1.44%
Urban Population	100.0%
Fertility Rate	1.45 births/woman
Life Expectancy	76.4 years
Infant Mortality Rate	-
Literacy Rate	-

Economy & Trade

$39,452

GDP Per Capita

Unemployment Rate

High income

Income Level

Health & Education

3.9%

Education Expenditure (% GDP)

Development & Connectivity

100.0%

Electricity Access

1257.3

People per km2

567

Net Migration

Environment

10.9%

Forest Area

Other Countries in Latin America & Caribbean

Antigua and Barbuda Argentina Aruba Bahamas, The Barbados

Sint Maarten (Dutch part) in global context

Sint Maarten (Dutch part) is one of 212 countries tracked. See how it ranks globally, regional shares of world population, and projections to 2050 / 2100.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Sint Maarten (Dutch part) has a population of 42,749, ranking #168 in the world. The annual population growth rate is 1.44%.

Life expectancy in Sint Maarten (Dutch part) is 76.4 years.

Sint Maarten (Dutch part)'s GDP per capita is $39,452. It is classified as a high income country by the World Bank.

100.0% of Sint Maarten (Dutch part)'s population lives in urban areas. The overall population density is 1257.3 people per square kilometer.

Literacy data for Sint Maarten (Dutch part) is available from the World Bank.

Sources: World Bank Open Data

International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.

With 42,749 residents, Sint Maarten (Dutch part) is a country in Latin America & Caribbean . The population is growing slowly, about 1.4% annually.

Economically, Sint Maarten (Dutch part) is high-income — GDP per capita is roughly $39,452. Life expectancy is high at 76.4 years, with a fertility rate of 1.4 births per woman, and 100.0% of the population lives in urban areas.

Source: World Bank Open Data, 2026.