Latin America & Caribbean · PhilipsburgSint Maarten· by the numbers
Sint Maarten (Dutch part)
Sint Maarten's population is 43,923 (2025) — the 206th-largest in the world, growing by about 573 people a year.
Sint Maarten Facts at a Glance
Six numbers that summarise the country — population trend, rank, density, wealth, prices, share of humanity.
Sint Maarten in World Rankings
Every world ranking we publish, this country’s place in each, and its overall percentile shape.
Sint Maarten's Population Growth
Yes — Sint Maarten's population rose by 573 people (+1.32%) between 2024 and 2025. The fertility rate is 1.4 births per woman — below the ~2.1 replacement level. Net migration was positive in the latest year on record.
Population, 1960 to 2025
66 years of estimates from the same source.
Sint Maarten Demographics
Every indicator has its own source and dataset year — shown honestly rather than smoothed into one.
Age & sex structure
17 five-year bands, male and female, 2025.
Largest cities
By population, GeoNames city-proper figures (not metro area).
Where is Sint Maarten Located?
- Capital
- Philipsburg
- Currency
- Guilder (XCG)
- Language(s)
- Dutch, English
- Region
- Latin America & Caribbean
- Land area
- 34 km²
- Area (GeoNames)
- 21 km²
- Borders
- 1 country
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Frequently asked
What is the population of Sint Maarten?
Sint Maarten's population is 43,923 as of 2025 (World Bank estimate), ranking #206 of 217 countries and territories by population.
How many people live in Sint Maarten?
43,923 people, as of the 2025 World Bank estimate — the most recent figure this page tracks.
What is Sint Maarten's population density?
1291.9 people per km², based on a land area of 34 km².
What is Sint Maarten ranked in population worldwide?
#206 of 217 countries and territories by population — see the full ranking table for every country's position.
What is the life expectancy in Sint Maarten?
76.5 years on average (2024) — 73.8 for men, 79.7 for women.
What is Sint Maarten's GDP?
$1.9B, ranking #170 of 186 economies we track — $42,978 per capita.
Why is Sint Maarten's population so small?
Sint Maarten ranks #206 of 217 by population, with 43,923 people (2025) — one of the smallest populations we track.
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Sources
- World Bank Open Data · data.worldbank.orgCC BY 4.0 · population, GDP, life expectancy, homicide, PM2.5, vitals
- NCD-RisC / The Lancet · ncdrisc.orgCC BY 4.0 · pooled measured-height and life-expectancy studies
- GeoNames · geonames.orgCC BY 4.0 · cities, geographic passport