Curaçao Population
Latin America & Caribbean · 186th most populous · High income
Population right now (estimate)
156,222
The population of Curaçao is about 156,222 as of 22 October 2026 (estimate), and 156 thousand for 2026 as a whole — 0.00% of the world's people.
Curaçao is ranked 186th of 217 by population. The population is shrinking, by about 0.02% a year. It peaked around 2017 at 160 thousand and is projected to fall to 147 thousand by 2050. Since 1960 (125 thousand) it has grown by 25%. Population density is 352 people per square kilometre. 91% of people live in cities (2025).
Population 2026
156 thousand
Yearly change
−0.02%
World rank
186th
Share of world
0.00%
Density
352/km²
Land area
444 km²
Life expectancy
77.0 yrs
Births per woman
1.40
GDP per capita
$22,833
GDP
$3.6B
Population of Curaçao, 1960–2050
Curaçao population by year
| Year | Population | Yearly change | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 124,826 | — | 281 |
| 1970 | 144,739 | +1.51% | 326 |
| 1980 | 148,041 | +0.13% | 333 |
| 1990 | 145,400 | −1.05% | 327 |
| 2000 | 133,860 | −3.99% | 301 |
| 2010 | 148,703 | +1.27% | 335 |
| 2020 | 155,482 | −1.24% | 350 |
| 2024 | 155,967 | +0.85% | 351 |
| 2026proj. | 156,238 | −0.02% | 352 |
| 2030proj. | 155,747 | −0.13% | 351 |
| 2040proj. | 152,419 | −0.29% | 343 |
| 2050proj. | 147,166 | −0.38% | 331 |
Curaçao vs Bangladesh
Bangladesh (178 million) has 1,138 times as many people as Curaçao. Bangladesh is 3.9 times more densely populated.
Curaçao population: questions and answers
What is the population of Curaçao in 2026?
About 156,238 (156 thousand), based on World Bank projections.
Is Curaçao's population growing?
No — it is falling by about 0.02% a year (2026).
What is the population density of Curaçao?
About 352 people per km², with a land area of 444 km².
What will the population of Curaçao be in 2050?
About 147 thousand on World Bank projections.
What is the capital of Curaçao?
Willemstad.
What is the life expectancy in Curaçao?
77.0 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.