What is the population of Bahamas in 2026?
Bahamas has a population of 403,033 people (2025 estimate), which is 178th in the world and about 0.00% of the global total.
Officially Commonwealth of the Bahamas
Population 2025
403,033
0.00% of world population
World Bank, 2025Annual Growth
+0.44%
+1,753 people a year
World Bank, 2025Density
40/km²
10,010 km² land area
World Bank, 2023Median Age
35.3 years
Life expectancy 74.7 years
Our World in Data, 2025About Bahamas
With a population of 403,033, the Commonwealth of the Bahamas ranks 176th globally and spans 10,010 km² across the North American continent. The nation gained independence in 1973 and operates as a constitutional monarchy. An 81% urban population concentrates residents primarily in Nassau, the capital, while the broader archipelago maintains a low density of 40 people per km².
The population is aging, with a median age of 35.3 years and a fertility rate of 1.4 births per woman, yielding annual growth of just 0.4%. Life expectancy reaches 74.7 years. The economy is relatively prosperous, with GDP per capita of $39,455. English is the official language, and both the Bahamian dollar and United States dollar circulate as currency.
This summary is AI-generated from the indicators on this page. The figures themselves come from the sources cited beside each value.
Country Facts
- Capital
- Nassau
- Continent
- North America
- ISO codes
- BS · BHS
- Demonym
- Bahamian
- Currency
- Bahamian dollar (BSD $), United States dollar (USD $)
- Government
- Constitutional monarchy
- State inception
- 1973
- Driving side
- Left
- Calling code
- +1242
- Internet TLD
- .bs
- Land neighbours
- No land borders
Languages
- English
Demographics
Economy
Not published for Bahamas: Poverty Rate, Gini Index.
Health
Education
Not published for Bahamas: Literacy Rate, Mean Years of Schooling.
Environment
Infrastructure
Quality of Life
Not published for Bahamas: Happiness Index.
Geography
Military
None of our sources publish these indicators for Bahamas.
Age & Gender Distribution
Population by five-year age band, UN World Population Prospects 2024.
Male Female
- Age 0–14
- 17.9%
- Age 15–64
- 70.3%
- Age 65+
- 11.8%
| Age band | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 100+ | 12 | 84 |
| 95-99 | 90 | 309 |
| 90-94 | 386 | 900 |
| 85-89 | 1,200 | 2,028 |
| 80-84 | 2,644 | 3,739 |
| 75-79 | 3,867 | 5,525 |
| 70-74 | 4,826 | 6,359 |
| 65-69 | 6,907 | 8,380 |
| 60-64 | 9,716 | 11,415 |
| 55-59 | 12,207 | 13,837 |
| 50-54 | 12,956 | 14,482 |
| 45-49 | 12,733 | 14,309 |
| 40-44 | 13,028 | 14,653 |
| 35-39 | 14,247 | 15,770 |
| 30-34 | 16,235 | 17,383 |
| 25-29 | 15,658 | 16,351 |
| 20-24 | 14,112 | 14,371 |
| 15-19 | 14,407 | 14,277 |
| 10-14 | 13,569 | 13,287 |
| 5-9 | 11,765 | 11,472 |
| 0-4 | 11,031 | 10,758 |
Population History & Projection (1950–2100)
Observed population to 2024, then the UN medium-variant projection.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1950 | 83,487 |
| 1960 | 116,317 |
| 1970 | 184,982 |
| 1980 | 232,526 |
| 1990 | 275,945 |
| 2000 | 323,835 |
| 2010 | 367,478 |
| 2020 | 395,863 |
| 2030 | 410,267 |
| 2040 | 420,346 |
| 2050 | 424,265 |
| 2060 | 421,458 |
| 2070 | 414,926 |
| 2080 | 405,966 |
| 2090 | 395,057 |
| 2100 | 384,955 |
How Bahamas Compares
Population against the ten most populous countries.
| Name | Population |
|---|---|
| India | 1.46B |
| China | 1.41B |
| United States | 341.8M |
| Indonesia | 285.7M |
| Pakistan | 255.2M |
| Nigeria | 237.5M |
| Brazil | 212.8M |
| Bangladesh | 175.7M |
| Russia | 143.5M |
| Ethiopia | 135.5M |
| Bahamas | 403K |
Bahamas Population FAQ
Is the population of Bahamas growing or shrinking?
Bahamas's population is growing at +0.44% per year, a change of roughly 1,753 people annually.
What is the capital of Bahamas?
The capital of Bahamas is Nassau.
How densely populated is Bahamas?
Bahamas has 40/km² across 10,010 km² of land area.
What is life expectancy in Bahamas?
Life expectancy at birth in Bahamas is 74.7 years (2024).
What is the median age in Bahamas?
The median age in Bahamas is 35.3 years, meaning half the population is younger than that and half older.
Which continent is Bahamas in?
Bahamas is in North America.