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Sint Maarten population overview
Sint Maarten is the 34th most populous of 41 countries and territories in North America. The United Nations put the population at 45,013 on 1 January 2026; with an annual growth rate of +1.1% the live estimate on this page rises by roughly 1 people per day.
Over a full year that means about 401 births (8.9 per 1,000 people) and 392 deaths (8.7 per 1,000), plus net immigration of roughly 491 people. The infant mortality rate is 11.7 per 1,000 live births.
World Bank data show the population grew from 2,715 in 1960 to 43,923 in 2025 — a change of +1,517.8%, or +4.4% per year on average. The population is at its all-time high today.
Demographically, the median age is 42 years; life expectancy at birth is 76.9 years; women have on average 1.4 children (2024, below the 2.1 replacement level); 14.8% of residents are under 15 and 14.5% are 65 or older (2025); 100% of people live in urban areas (2025).
The capital is Philipsburg. Sint Maarten covers 34 km², giving a population density of about 1,336 people per km². GDP was $1.89B in 2025 — about $42,978 per person (World Bank classification: high income).
Sint Maarten population statistics (2026)
| Population (live, October 2026) | 45,411 |
|---|---|
| UN estimate, 1 Jan 2026 | 45,013 |
| World rank | #215 of 238 |
| Rank in North America | #34 of 41 |
| Share of world population | less than 0.001% |
| Annual growth rate | +1.1% |
| Births per year est. | 401 |
| Deaths per year est. | 392 |
| Net migration per year est. | +491 |
| Birth rate | 8.9 per 1,000 |
| Death rate | 8.7 per 1,000 |
| Infant mortality | 11.7 per 1,000 births |
| Sex ratio | 94.3 males per 100 females |
| Median age | 42 years |
| Life expectancy | 76.9 years |
| Fertility rate 2024 | 1.4 births per woman |
| Urban population 2025 | 100% |
| Surface area 2023 | 34 km² |
| Population density | 1,336 per km² |
| Capital | Philipsburg |
| GDP (current US$) 2025 | $1.89B |
| GDP per capita 2025 | $42,978 |
| Income group World Bank | High income |
Sint Maarten population by year
| Year | Population | Change | Annual growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 (live, UN-based) | 45,411 | – | – |
| 2025 | 43,923 | +573 | +1.3% |
| 2024 | 43,350 | +601 | +1.4% |
| 2023 | 42,749 | +610 | +1.4% |
| 2022 | 42,139 | +568 | +1.4% |
| 2021 | 41,571 | +563 | +1.4% |
| 2020 | 41,008 | +3,537 | +1.8% |
| 2015 | 37,471 | +3,677 | +2.1% |
| 2010 | 33,794 | +1,737 | +1.1% |
| 2005 | 32,057 | +1,284 | +0.8% |
| 2000 | 30,773 | -999 | -0.6% |
| 1995 | 31,772 | +3,711 | +2.5% |
| 1990 | 28,061 | +8,770 | +7.8% |
| 1985 | 19,291 | +6,881 | +9.2% |
| 1980 | 12,410 | +3,316 | +6.4% |
| 1975 | 9,094 | +2,680 | +7.2% |
| 1970 | 6,414 | +2,132 | +8.4% |
| 1965 | 4,282 | +1,567 | +9.5% |
| 1960 | 2,715 | – | – |
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 Sint Maarten
Population over time
- From 2,715 in 1960 to 45,411 today — up 1,572.6%.
- The population is at its all-time high right now.
- Average change over the last 10 years of data: +1.6% per year.
Life expectancy & fertility
- Life expectancy at birth: 76.5 years (2024), up 10.2 years since 1960.
- Fertility: 1.4 births per woman (2024) — below the ~2.1 replacement level.
Birth & death rates
- Latest: 9.1 births vs 8.3 deaths per 1,000 people (2024).
- Natural increase of 0.8 per 1,000 a year, before migration.
Age structure
- 14.8% of the population is under 15 and 14.5% is 65 or older (2025).
- The 65+ share has grown from 8.3% in 1960 — the population is aging.
Energy use & renewables
- Renewables supplied 0% of final energy in 2022 (+0 points since 2012).
Forest area (% of land)
- Forest covers 10.9% of land area (2023).
- Cover has been essentially stable since 2011 (+0 points).
Urban population (% of total)
- 100% of people live in urban areas (2025), vs 100% in 1960 (+0 points).
- Majority-urban for the whole period covered.
Economy
- GDP: $1.89B in 2025.
- Nominal GDP is up 33.1% since 2015.
- That works out to $42,978 per person.
Unemployment & inflation
- Consumer-price inflation: 2.2% in 2017.
Internet & mobile
- Mobile subscriptions: 205.4 per 100 people (2022) — more subscriptions than people.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sint Maarten in 2026?
As of October 2026, Sint Maarten has an estimated population of 45,411. The United Nations estimated 45,013 residents on 1 January 2026; the live figure on this page extrapolates that estimate using the +1.1% annual growth rate.
Is the population of Sint Maarten growing or shrinking?
It is growing at +1.1% per year — roughly 1 more people every day. Each year there are about 401 births and 392 deaths, with net migration of +491.
What is the population density of Sint Maarten?
About 1,336 people per square kilometre: 45,411 people living on 34 km² of surface area (World Bank, 2023).
What is the median age in Sint Maarten?
The median age is 42 years, and life expectancy at birth is 76.9 years. 14.8% of the population is under 15 and 14.5% is 65 or older (2025).
How does Sint Maarten rank by population?
Sint Maarten is the 215th most populous of 238 countries and territories worldwide and the 34th in North America, with less than 0.001% of the global population.
How has the population of Sint Maarten changed over time?
In 1960 the population was 2,715; by 2025 it had grown to 43,923 (+1,517.8%). The year-by-year table above lists the full World Bank series.
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Turks and Caicos IslandsSources & method: the live population is a linear extrapolation of the UN World Population Prospects estimate for 1 January 2026 using the annual growth rate (+1.1%); 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.