Bahamas Population
Latin America & Caribbean · 175th most populous · High income
Population right now (estimate)
405,091
The population of Bahamas is about 405,091 as of 22 October 2026 (estimate), and 405 thousand for 2026 as a whole — 0.00% of the world's people.
Bahamas is ranked 175th of 217 by population. Growth has nearly stopped: the population changes by only 0.40% a year. By 2050 it is projected to reach about 424 thousand. That is 3.5 times its 1960 population of 116 thousand. Population density is 40 people per square kilometre. 81% of people live in cities (2025).
Population 2026
405 thousand
Yearly change
+0.40%
World rank
175th
Share of world
0.00%
Density
40/km²
Land area
10,010 km²
Life expectancy
74.7 yrs
Births per woman
1.37
GDP per capita
$39,455
GDP
$15.8B
Population of Bahamas, 1960–2050
Bahamas population by year
| Year | Population | Yearly change | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 116,317 | — | 12 |
| 1970 | 184,982 | +3.93% | 18 |
| 1980 | 232,526 | +1.88% | 23 |
| 1990 | 275,945 | +1.76% | 28 |
| 2000 | 323,835 | +1.32% | 32 |
| 2010 | 367,478 | +1.29% | 37 |
| 2020 | 395,863 | +0.30% | 40 |
| 2024 | 401,283 | +0.46% | 40 |
| 2026proj. | 404,628 | +0.40% | 40 |
| 2030proj. | 410,267 | +0.32% | 41 |
| 2040proj. | 420,346 | +0.18% | 42 |
| 2050proj. | 424,265 | +0.01% | 42 |
Bahamas vs Bangladesh
Bangladesh (178 million) has 439 times as many people as Bahamas. Bangladesh is 33.8 times more densely populated.
Bahamas population: questions and answers
What is the population of Bahamas in 2026?
About 404,628 (405 thousand), based on World Bank projections.
Is Bahamas's population growing?
Yes, by about 0.40% a year (2026).
What is the population density of Bahamas?
About 40 people per km², with a land area of 10,010 km².
What will the population of Bahamas be in 2050?
About 424 thousand on World Bank projections.
What is the capital of Bahamas?
Nassau.
What is the life expectancy in Bahamas?
74.7 years at birth (2024).
Sources: World Bank Open Data — World Development Indicators and Population Estimates and Projections (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22. Live figures are mathematical estimates interpolated between the World Bank's mid-year values, not real-time counts.