Saint Barthélemy
Collectivity of Saint Barthélemy
Current Population (Live)
Annual Growth Rate: +0.88%
As a microstate in Caribbean, Saint Barthélemy is home to just 10.6k people, making it one of the less populous countries in the world. Despite covering only 21 km², the territory records a density of 503 people per km². Its capital is Gustavia, and French is the official language, while the euro serves as the national currency.
Population
10,562
Area
21 km²
Density
503/km²
World Rank
#231
General Information
- Capital
- Gustavia
- Region
- Americas
- Subregion
- Caribbean
- Continent
- North America
- Languages
- French
- Currencies
- euro (€)
- Calling Code
- +590
- Top-Level Domain
- .bl
- Landlocked
- No
- UN Member
- No
- Timezones
- UTC-04:00
Population Details
- Total Population
- 10,562
- Land Area
- 21 km²
- Population Density
- 503 per km²
- Annual Growth Rate
- +0.88%
- Annual Growth
- +93 people
- Daily Growth
- +0 people
- World Population Share
- 0.00%
- Coordinates
- 18.50°, -63.42°
Global Population Share
Population Projections (2026-2050)
Near-zero growth suggests that Saint Barthélemy is entering a period of demographic stability—or, depending on policy responses, the early stages of decline. The territory's governance arrangements will influence how effectively it adapts to evolving population dynamics.
| Year | Projected Population |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 10,562 |
| 2030 | 10,936 |
| 2035 | 11,417 |
| 2040 | 11,914 |
| 2045 | 12,428 |
| 2050 | 12,959 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Saint Barthélemy?
The population of Saint Barthélemy is approximately 10,562 as of 2026, making it #231 in the world by population.
What is the capital of Saint Barthélemy?
The capital of Saint Barthélemy is Gustavia.
What languages are spoken in Saint Barthélemy?
The main languages spoken in Saint Barthélemy are French.
How big is Saint Barthélemy?
Saint Barthélemy covers an area of 21 km² with a population density of 503 people per km².
Is Saint Barthélemy growing or shrinking?
Saint Barthélemy is growing at a rate of 0.88% per year, adding approximately 93 people annually.
What is the life expectancy in Saint Barthélemy?
Life expectancy data is not currently available for Saint Barthélemy.
What is the GDP per capita of Saint Barthélemy?
GDP per capita data is not currently available for Saint Barthélemy.