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Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba population overview
The Caribbean Netherlands is the 36th most populous of 41 countries and territories in North America. The United Nations put the population at 32,462 on 1 January 2026; with an annual growth rate of +1.7% the live estimate on this page rises by roughly 1 people per day.
Over a full year that means about 305 births (9.4 per 1,000 people) and 279 deaths (8.6 per 1,000), plus net immigration of roughly 516 people. The infant mortality rate is 10.1 per 1,000 live births.
UN World Population Prospects data show the population grew from 7,048 in 1950 to 31,669 in 2025 — a change of +349.3%, or +2% per year on average. The population is at its all-time high today.
Demographically, the median age is 39.7 years; life expectancy at birth is 78 years.
Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba population statistics (2026)
| Population (live, October 2026) | 32,889 |
|---|---|
| UN estimate, 1 Jan 2026 | 32,462 |
| World rank | #223 of 238 |
| Rank in North America | #36 of 41 |
| Share of world population | less than 0.001% |
| Annual growth rate | +1.7% |
| Births per year est. | 305 |
| Deaths per year est. | 279 |
| Net migration per year est. | +516 |
| Birth rate | 9.4 per 1,000 |
| Death rate | 8.6 per 1,000 |
| Infant mortality | 10.1 per 1,000 births |
| Sex ratio | 105.2 males per 100 females |
| Median age | 39.7 years |
| Life expectancy | 78 years |
Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba population by year
| Year | Population | Change | Annual growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 (live, UN-based) | 32,889 | – | – |
| 2025 | 31,669 | +5,469 | +3.9% |
| 2020 | 26,200 | +2,000 | +1.6% |
| 2015 | 24,200 | +4,500 | +4.2% |
| 2010 | 19,700 | +4,300 | +5% |
| 2005 | 15,400 | +1,000 | +1.4% |
| 2000 | 14,400 | +650 | +0.9% |
| 1995 | 13,750 | +850 | +1.3% |
| 1990 | 12,900 | +1,250 | +2.1% |
| 1985 | 11,650 | +650 | +1.2% |
| 1980 | 11,000 | +400 | +0.7% |
| 1975 | 10,600 | +900 | +1.8% |
| 1970 | 9,700 | +1,100 | +2.4% |
| 1965 | 8,600 | +800 | +2% |
| 1960 | 7,800 | +400 | +1.1% |
| 1955 | 7,400 | +352 | +1% |
| 1950 | 7,048 | – | – |
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 UN World Population Prospects series.
About Bonaire
Detailed indicators
International organizations don't publish detailed statistical series (CO₂, energy, water, economy) for Bonaire — this is normal for small territories and a few special cases. The live counters above run on the latest UN-based estimates, and the population history below comes from the UN World Population Prospects.
Population over time
- From 7,048 in 1950 to 32,889 today — up 366.6%.
- The population is at its all-time high right now.
- Average change over the last 50 years of data: +2.2% per year.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of the Caribbean Netherlands in 2026?
As of October 2026, the Caribbean Netherlands has an estimated population of 32,889. The United Nations estimated 32,462 residents on 1 January 2026; the live figure on this page extrapolates that estimate using the +1.7% annual growth rate.
Is the population of the Caribbean Netherlands growing or shrinking?
It is growing at +1.7% per year — roughly 1 more people every day. Each year there are about 305 births and 279 deaths, with net migration of +516.
What is the median age in the Caribbean Netherlands?
The median age is 39.7 years, and life expectancy at birth is 78 years.
How does the Caribbean Netherlands rank by population?
The Caribbean Netherlands is the 223rd most populous of 238 countries and territories worldwide and the 36th in North America, with less than 0.001% of the global population.
How has the population of the Caribbean Netherlands changed over time?
In 1950 the population was 7,048; by 2025 it had grown to 31,669 (+349.3%). The year-by-year table above lists the full UN World Population Prospects series.
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Saint MartinSources & method: the live population is a linear extrapolation of the UN World Population Prospects estimate for 1 January 2026 using the annual growth rate (+1.7%); births, deaths and migration counters apply the UN crude rates to the live figure. Historical series, area, GDP and other indicators are from the UN World Population Prospects; the encyclopedic summary is from Wikipedia. Figures are statistical estimates, not census counts. Page generated 2026-10-19. More about our data.