Sint Maarten
Capital: Philipsburg
Population:Â 41,3491
Currency: Netherlands Antillean guilder (ANG)
Sint Maarten is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, occupying the southern part of the Caribbean island of Saint Martin, while the northern part is the French overseas collectivity of Saint Martin. It is known for its beaches, resorts, and multicultural atmosphere, and serves as a popular destination for tourism and cruise ships. The capital is Philipsburg, located on the southern coast, functioning as the main port and commercial center. The economy is heavily reliant on tourism, retail, and financial services, with significant reconstruction efforts following the damage caused by Hurricane Irma in 2017. Sint Maarten is a parliamentary democracy within a constitutional monarchy, recognizing King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands as head of state. It is a member of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) (observer), the Association of Caribbean States (ACS), and the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) (associate member).
Growth Rate
1.436
%
Fertility Rate
1.447
children born/woman
Crude Death Rate
8.126
per 1,000 people
Life Expectancy
76.4
years
Total Population in Sint Maarten
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Population Density
Population Growth Rate (%)
The population growth rate shows how fast a population is increasing or decreasing annually, influenced by birth rates, death rates, and migration in Sint Maarten.
Life Expectancy (Years)
Life expectancy indicates the average number of years a person is expected to live.
Median Age (Years)
Median age represents the midpoint of a population’s age distribution, helping to assess whether a population is young, aging, or balanced.
Infant Mortality
Infant mortality rate measures the number of infant deaths per 1,000 live births.
Net migration in 2023 (per 1000 people)
4.663
(-33.363)
Net migration represents the difference between the number of people moving into a country and those leaving.
Fertility Rate
Fertility rate represents the average number of children a woman is expected to have in her lifetime
Births vs Deaths
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Crude Death Rate
Crude death rate measures the number of deaths per 1,000 people in a population per year.
Source
Data is sourced from The World Bank, the United Nations Population Division (World Population Prospects: 2024 Revision), and other collated datasets, including national statistical offices, Eurostat (Demographic Statistics), and the United Nations Statistics Division (Population and Vital Statistics Report, various years).
Note: The information in the KPI is from 2023; any data beyond this year is an estimate from the United Nations.
1Population figures for Sint Maarten are based on the latest data from the Department of Statistics Sint Maarten (STAT), including census and demographic reports. Source: STAT Sint Maarten Census Reports.