Population of the Bahamas

As of May 2026, the population of the Bahamas is 419.9 thousand. The number of inhabitants has increased by 2 thousand in the last year, representing a growth of 0.60%. The median age of the population has increased in recent years, rising from 30.6 years in 2016 to 34.3 years in 2026. Currently, life expectancy at birth is 74.9 years and population density is 78.4 inhabitants per square kilometer.

Population Growth

The population growth rate of the Bahamas peaked in 1961, reaching around 4.95% annually, but has since declined to approximately 0.59% in 2026. The annual increase in the number of people has also decreased from a peak of around 7.44 thousand in 1968 to nearly 2.49 thousand in 2026.

Life Expectancy

In the Bahamas, life expectancy at birth has been increasing, with the indicator rising from 72.9 years in 2006 to 74.9 years in 2026, representing an increase de 2 years over the past 2 decades.

Most populous cities in the Bahamas

The cities of the Bahamas are small, with the 5 most populated adding up to around 331.8 thousand inhabitants. The most populous city is Nassau, New Providence, con una diferencia significativa sobre las demás, alcanzando approximately 227.9 thousand inhabitants. It is followed by Lucaya, Freeport with 46.5 thousand and Freeport with 26.9 thousand.

These are the 20 most populous cities in the Bahamas: