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Bermuda population overview
Bermuda is the 30th most populous of 41 countries and territories in North America. The United Nations put the population at 65,320 on 1 January 2026; with an annual growth rate of -0.1% the live estimate on this page falls by roughly 0 people per day.
Over a full year that means about 509 births (7.8 per 1,000 people) and 607 deaths (9.3 per 1,000), and net emigration of roughly 7 people. The infant mortality rate is 1.8 per 1,000 live births.
World Bank data show the population grew from 42,208 in 1960 to 64,555 in 2025 — a change of +52.9%, or +0.7% per year on average. The population is at its all-time high today.
Demographically, the median age is 46.4 years; life expectancy at birth is 82.8 years; women have on average 1.4 children (2024, below the 2.1 replacement level); 13.4% of residents are under 15 and 22.6% are 65 or older (2025); 100% of people live in urban areas (2025).
The capital is Hamilton. Bermuda covers 4,290 km², giving a population density of about 15.2 people per km². GDP was $9.19B in 2024 — about $142,250 per person (World Bank classification: high income).
Bermuda population statistics (2026)
| Population (live, October 2026) | 65,241 |
|---|---|
| UN estimate, 1 Jan 2026 | 65,320 |
| World rank | #209 of 238 |
| Rank in North America | #30 of 41 |
| Share of world population | less than 0.001% |
| Annual growth rate | -0.1% |
| Births per year est. | 509 |
| Deaths per year est. | 607 |
| Net migration per year est. | -7 |
| Birth rate | 7.8 per 1,000 |
| Death rate | 9.3 per 1,000 |
| Infant mortality | 1.8 per 1,000 births |
| Sex ratio | 95.4 males per 100 females |
| Median age | 46.4 years |
| Life expectancy | 82.8 years |
| Fertility rate 2024 | 1.4 births per woman |
| Urban population 2025 | 100% |
| Surface area 2023 | 4,290 km² |
| Population density | 15.2 per km² |
| Capital | Hamilton |
| GDP (current US$) 2024 | $9.19B |
| GDP per capita 2024 | $142,250 |
| Income group World Bank | High income |
Bermuda population by year
| Year | Population | Change | Annual growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 (live, UN-based) | 65,241 | – | – |
| 2025 | 64,555 | -81 | -0.1% |
| 2024 | 64,636 | -62 | -0.1% |
| 2023 | 64,698 | -51 | -0.1% |
| 2022 | 64,749 | +101 | +0.2% |
| 2021 | 64,648 | +266 | +0.4% |
| 2020 | 64,382 | +918 | +0.3% |
| 2015 | 63,464 | -261 | -0.1% |
| 2010 | 63,725 | +1,014 | +0.3% |
| 2005 | 62,711 | +1,161 | +0.4% |
| 2000 | 61,550 | +2,024 | +0.7% |
| 1995 | 59,526 | +1,967 | +0.7% |
| 1990 | 57,559 | +2,012 | +0.7% |
| 1985 | 55,547 | +1,874 | +0.7% |
| 1980 | 53,673 | +544 | +0.2% |
| 1975 | 53,129 | +1,005 | +0.4% |
| 1970 | 52,124 | +4,663 | +1.9% |
| 1965 | 47,461 | +5,253 | +2.4% |
| 1960 | 42,208 | – | – |
Change and annual growth are measured against the previous row; growth is annualized where rows are five years apart. The live row extrapolates the UN estimate and is not directly comparable with the World Bank series.
About Bermuda
Population over time
- From 42,208 in 1960 to 65,241 today — up 54.6%.
- The population is at its all-time high right now.
- Average change over the last 10 years of data: +0.2% per year.
Life expectancy & fertility
- Life expectancy at birth: 82.5 years (2024), up 16 years since 1960.
- Fertility: 1.4 births per woman (2024) — below the ~2.1 replacement level.
Birth & death rates
- Latest: 7.9 births vs 9 deaths per 1,000 people (2024).
- Deaths outnumber births — natural decrease of 1.1 per 1,000 a year.
Age structure
- 13.4% of the population is under 15 and 22.6% is 65 or older (2025).
- The 65+ share has grown from 5.5% in 1960 — the population is aging.
CO₂ emissions
- Latest total: 0.27 Mt CO₂ (2024).
- Emissions peaked at 0.36 Mt in 1989 — down 26.3% since.
- Per person: 4.14 t in 2024, vs 2.66 t in 1970.
Energy use & renewables
- Renewables supplied 0.9% of final energy in 2022 (+0.9 points since 1990).
Forest area (% of land)
- Forest covers 18.5% of land area (2023).
- Cover has been essentially stable since 1990 (+0 points).
Urban population (% of total)
- 100% of people live in urban areas (2025), vs 99.7% in 1960 (+0.3 points).
- Majority-urban for the whole period covered.
Economy
- GDP: $9.19B in 2024.
- Nominal GDP is up 43.4% since 2014.
- That works out to $142,250 per person.
Internet & mobile
- 98.4% of people used the internet in 2017.
- Mobile subscriptions: 96.7 per 100 people (2024).
Bermuda in the news
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bermuda in 2026?
As of October 2026, Bermuda has an estimated population of 65,241. The United Nations estimated 65,320 residents on 1 January 2026; the live figure on this page extrapolates that estimate using the -0.1% annual growth rate.
Is the population of Bermuda growing or shrinking?
It is shrinking at -0.1% per year — roughly 0 fewer people every day. Each year there are about 509 births and 607 deaths, with net migration of -7.
What is the population density of Bermuda?
About 15.2 people per square kilometre: 65,241 people living on 4,290 km² of surface area (World Bank, 2023).
What is the median age in Bermuda?
The median age is 46.4 years, and life expectancy at birth is 82.8 years. 13.4% of the population is under 15 and 22.6% is 65 or older (2025).
How does Bermuda rank by population?
Bermuda is the 209th most populous of 238 countries and territories worldwide and the 30th in North America, with less than 0.001% of the global population.
How has the population of Bermuda changed over time?
In 1960 the population was 42,208; by 2025 it had grown to 64,555 (+52.9%). The year-by-year table above lists the full World Bank series.
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GreenlandSources & method: the live population is a linear extrapolation of the UN World Population Prospects estimate for 1 January 2026 using the annual growth rate (-0.1%); births, deaths and migration counters apply the UN crude rates to the live figure. Historical series, area, GDP and other indicators are from World Bank Open Data; the encyclopedic summary is from Wikipedia. Figures are statistical estimates, not census counts. Page generated 2026-10-19. More about our data.