Bahamas, The
Country statistics · 1990–present
Bahamas, The at a Glance
Bahamas, The is home to 401,283 people as of 2024, with a population that is growing slowly. At a GDP per capita of $43,902, it is a high-income economy — reflecting a mature, high-productivity economy. Life expectancy at birth stands at 74.7 years, close to the global average.
Population Trends
The total resident population stood at 401,283 as of 2024. With a birth rate of 10.8 and a death rate of 8.8 per 1,000 people (2024), the natural growth rate stands at 2.0 per 1,000 — equivalent to roughly 1,000 additional residents each year from natural change alone.
Economy & Development
Bahamas, The is a small economy, with a total GDP that is projected at $19 billion (2029 IMF projection). At $43,902 per person, it is classified as a high-income economy — reflecting a mature, high-productivity economy. Real GDP growth is projected at 1.6% in 2029, representing modest growth. The unemployment rate is projected at 9.0% (2029 IMF projection), indicating elevated unemployment.
Health & Society
Life expectancy at birth is 74.7 years (2024), close to the global average. Current health expenditure per person is $2,262 (2023), representing moderate per-capita healthcare spending. 92.5% of the population use the internet (2024), indicating near-universal internet access.