What is the population of Caribbean Netherlands in 2026?
Caribbean Netherlands has a population of 27,148 people, which is 222nd in the world and about 0.00% of the global total.
Officially Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba
Population 2026
27,148
0.00% of world population
Archive estimateAnnual Growth
+1.64%
+445 people a year
Archive estimateDensity
90/km²
322 km² land area
Archive estimateMedian Age
39.6 years
Life expectancy 79.0 years
Our World in Data, 2025About Caribbean Netherlands
The Caribbean Netherlands comprises three small islands—Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, and Saba—with a combined population of 27,148 as of the latest count. Established in its current political form in 2010, the territory spans 322 km² and supports a population density of 90 people per km², with 78% concentrated in urban areas. The median age of 39.6 years reflects an older demographic profile, while life expectancy stands at 79 years.
Annual growth of 1.6% remains modest, underpinned by a fertility rate of 1.5 births per woman. The economy operates with a GDP per capita of $25,000 and uses the United States dollar as currency. English, Dutch, and Papiamento are the primary languages spoken across the islands.
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
- Kralendijk
- Continent
- North America
- ISO codes
- BQ · BES
- Demonym
- Dutch
- Currency
- United States dollar (USD $)
- State inception
- 2010
- Driving side
- Right
- Calling code
- +599
- Internet TLD
- .bq, .nl
- Land neighbours
- No land borders
Languages
- English
- Dutch
- Papiamento
Demographics
Not published for Caribbean Netherlands: Birth Rate, Death Rate.
Economy
Not published for Caribbean Netherlands: GDP Growth, Unemployment Rate, Inflation Rate, Poverty Rate, Gini Index.
Health
None of our sources publish these indicators for Caribbean Netherlands.
Education
None of our sources publish these indicators for Caribbean Netherlands.
Environment
Not published for Caribbean Netherlands: Renewable Energy, Forest Coverage, Protected Areas.
Infrastructure
None of our sources publish these indicators for Caribbean Netherlands.
Quality of Life
None of our sources publish these indicators for Caribbean Netherlands.
Geography
Military
None of our sources publish these indicators for Caribbean Netherlands.
Population History
The UN World Population Prospects series does not cover Caribbean Netherlands as a separate entity, so no historical population series is available here.
How Caribbean Netherlands Compares
Population against the ten most populous countries.
- India1.46B
- China1.41B
- United States341.8M
- Indonesia285.7M
- Pakistan255.2M
- Nigeria237.5M
- Brazil212.8M
- Bangladesh175.7M
- Russia143.5M
- Ethiopia135.5M
- Caribbean Netherlands27K
| 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 |
| Caribbean Netherlands | 27K |
Caribbean Netherlands Population FAQ
Is the population of Caribbean Netherlands growing or shrinking?
Caribbean Netherlands's population is growing at +1.64% per year, a change of roughly 445 people annually.
What is the capital of Caribbean Netherlands?
The capital of Caribbean Netherlands is Kralendijk.
How densely populated is Caribbean Netherlands?
Caribbean Netherlands has 90/km² across 322 km² of land area.
What is life expectancy in Caribbean Netherlands?
Life expectancy at birth in Caribbean Netherlands is 79.0 years.
What is the median age in Caribbean Netherlands?
The median age in Caribbean Netherlands is 39.6 years, meaning half the population is younger than that and half older.
Which continent is Caribbean Netherlands in?
Caribbean Netherlands is in North America.