COUNTRY PROFILESt. Martin
St. Martin (French part) · Latin America & Caribbean
St. Martin's population is 24,941 (2025) — the 214th-largest in the world, shrinking by about 1,188 people a year.
24,278
Population right now, ticking live from the last confirmed count.▼ shrinking24,941 (World Bank, 2025) + −1,188/year × elapsed time since 2025-12-31 — open formula, updates every tick
St. Martin Facts at a Glance
Five numbers that summarise the country — population trend, rank, density, wealth, share of humanity.
Population2025
24,941
World rank
#214
of 217 tracked geographies
Density
498.8 / km²
50 km² land area
Share of humanity
1 in 333333 people on Earth lives in St. Martin
Is St. Martin's Population Declining?
Yes. St. Martin's population fell by 1,188 people (-4.55%) between 2024 and 2025. The fertility rate is 2.7 births per woman. Net migration was negative in the latest year on record.
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St. Martin Demographics
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Population density2025
498.8 people / km²
50 km² land area, 2025
Median age2025
43.4 years
half the population is older, half younger
Life expectancy2024
80.4 years
M 77 · F 84
Homicide rate2016
26.9 per 100,000
#180 safest of 196
Urban population2025
100.0 %
share living in cities
Fertility rate2025
2.7 births / woman
replacement level ≈ 2.1
Net migration2025
−1,170 people
negative in latest year
St. Martin in World Rankings
Every world ranking we publish, where this country sits in each one, and its overall percentile profile.
Population24,941 people
#214 / 217
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Life expectancy80.4 years
#51 / 217
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Safest countries26.9 homicides / 100k
#180 / 196
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Most dangerous26.9 homicides / 100k
#16 / 196
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Percentile in each ranking — further from centre is a higher rank (closer to #1).
Population, 1960 to 2025
66 years of estimates from the same source.
Source: World Bank (SP.POP.TOTL) · annual estimates, 1960–2025 · hover the line for any year.
Age & sex structure
17 five-year bands, male and female, 2025.
Male — 11,550Female — 13,396
Largest cities
By population, GeoNames city-proper figures (not metro area).
Where is St. Martin Located?
- Capital
- Marigot
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Language(s)
- French
- Region
- Latin America & Caribbean
- Land area
- 50 km²
- Area (GeoNames)
- 53 km²
- Borders
- 1 country
Shares a border with
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Frequently asked
What is the population of St. Martin?
St. Martin's population is 24,941 as of 2025 (World Bank estimate), ranking #214 of 217 countries and territories by population.
How many people live in St. Martin?
24,941 people, as of the 2025 World Bank estimate — the most recent figure this page tracks.
What is St. Martin's population density?
498.8 people per km², based on a land area of 50 km².
What is St. Martin ranked in population worldwide?
#214 of 217 countries and territories by population — see the full ranking table for every country's position.
What is the life expectancy in St. Martin?
80.4 years on average (2024) — 77.0 for men, 84.0 for women.
Is St. Martin's population declining?
Yes. St. Martin's population has been shrinking, falling by 1,188 people (-4.55%) between 2024 and 2025.
Why is St. Martin's population so small?
St. Martin ranks #214 of 217 by population, with 24,941 people (2025) — one of the smallest populations we track.
Sources
World Bank Open Data
CC BY 4.0 · population, GDP, life expectancy, homicide, PM2.5, vitals
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