Population of Curacao

As of May 2026, the population of Curacao is 194.6 thousand. The number of inhabitants has increased by 846 in the last year, representing a growth of 0.44%. The median age of the population has decreased in recent years, rising from 37.7 years in 2016 to 36.6 years in 2026. Currently, life expectancy at birth is 77.3 years and population density is 459.2 inhabitants per square kilometer.

Population Growth

The population growth rate of Curacao peaked in 2018, reaching around 13.98% annually, but has since declined to approximately 0.44% in 2026. The annual increase in the number of people has also decreased from a peak of around 25.77 thousand in 2018 to nearly 846 in 2026.

Life Expectancy

In Curacao, life expectancy at birth has been increasing, with the indicator rising from 73.9 years in 2006 to 77.3 years in 2026, representing an increase of more than 3 years over the past 2 decades.

Most populous cities in Curacao

The cities of Curacao are small, with the 5 most populated adding up to around 169.9 thousand inhabitants. The most populous city is Willemstad, con una diferencia significativa sobre las demás, alcanzando approximately 125 thousand inhabitants. It is followed by Bandariba with 20.8 thousand and Bandabou with 13.1 thousand.

These are the 13 most populous cities in Curacao: