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%.
43,350
Population (2024)
2,715
Population (1960)
43,350
Peak (2024)
4.49%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 2,715 |
| 1961 | 2,970 |
| 1962 | 3,264 |
| 1963 | 3,584 |
| 1964 | 3,922 |
| 1965 | 4,282 |
| 1966 | 4,664 |
| 1967 | 5,071 |
| 1968 | 5,500 |
| 1969 | 5,948 |
| 1970 | 6,414 |
| 1971 | 6,888 |
| 1972 | 7,380 |
| 1973 | 7,917 |
| 1974 | 8,492 |
| 1975 | 9,094 |
| 1976 | 9,716 |
| 1977 | 10,364 |
| 1978 | 11,039 |
| 1979 | 11,723 |
| 1980 | 12,410 |
| 1981 | 13,302 |
| 1982 | 14,607 |
| 1983 | 16,133 |
| 1984 | 17,694 |
| 1985 | 19,291 |
| 1986 | 20,930 |
| 1987 | 22,617 |
| 1988 | 24,357 |
| 1989 | 26,169 |
| 1990 | 28,061 |
| 1991 | 30,046 |
| 1992 | 31,567 |
| 1993 | 32,026 |
| 1994 | 31,917 |
| 1995 | 31,772 |
| 1996 | 31,598 |
| 1997 | 31,404 |
| 1998 | 31,193 |
| 1999 | 30,977 |
| 2000 | 30,773 |
| 2001 | 30,726 |
| 2002 | 30,960 |
| 2003 | 31,327 |
| 2004 | 31,690 |
| 2005 | 32,057 |
| 2006 | 32,428 |
| 2007 | 32,791 |
| 2008 | 33,145 |
| 2009 | 33,491 |
| 2010 | 33,794 |
| 2011 | 34,267 |
| 2012 | 35,023 |
| 2013 | 35,854 |
| 2014 | 36,672 |
| 2015 | 37,471 |
| 2016 | 38,249 |
| 2017 | 38,996 |
| 2018 | 39,712 |
| 2019 | 40,385 |
| 2020 | 41,008 |
| 2021 | 41,571 |
| 2022 | 42,139 |
| 2023 | 42,749 |
| 2024 | 43,350 |
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
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.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.
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