Caribbean Netherlands
Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba
Current Population (Live)
Annual Growth Rate: +0.88%
As a microstate in Caribbean, Caribbean Netherlands is home to just 32k people, making it one of the less populous countries in the world. Despite covering only 328 km², the territory records a density of 98 people per km². Its capital is Kralendijk, and official languages include English, Dutch, and Papiamento, while the United States dollar serves as the national currency.
Population
31,980
Area
328 km²
Density
98/km²
World Rank
#222
General Information
- Capital
- Kralendijk
- Region
- Americas
- Subregion
- Caribbean
- Continent
- North America
- Languages
- English, Dutch, Papiamento
- Currencies
- United States dollar ($)
- Calling Code
- +599
- Top-Level Domain
- .bq, .nl
- Landlocked
- No
- UN Member
- No
- Timezones
- UTC-04:00
Population Details
- Total Population
- 31,980
- Land Area
- 328 km²
- Population Density
- 98 per km²
- Annual Growth Rate
- +0.88%
- Annual Growth
- +281 people
- Daily Growth
- +1 people
- World Population Share
- 0.00%
- Coordinates
- 12.18°, -68.25°
Global Population Share
Population Projections (2026-2050)
Near-zero growth suggests that Caribbean Netherlands 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 | 31,980 |
| 2030 | 33,113 |
| 2035 | 34,570 |
| 2040 | 36,074 |
| 2045 | 37,629 |
| 2050 | 39,238 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Caribbean Netherlands?
The population of Caribbean Netherlands is approximately 31,980 as of 2026, making it #222 in the world by population.
What is the capital of Caribbean Netherlands?
The capital of Caribbean Netherlands is Kralendijk.
What languages are spoken in Caribbean Netherlands?
The main languages spoken in Caribbean Netherlands are English, Dutch, Papiamento.
How big is Caribbean Netherlands?
Caribbean Netherlands covers an area of 328 km² with a population density of 98 people per km².
Is Caribbean Netherlands growing or shrinking?
Caribbean Netherlands is growing at a rate of 0.88% per year, adding approximately 281 people annually.
What is the life expectancy in Caribbean Netherlands?
Life expectancy data is not currently available for Caribbean Netherlands.
What is the GDP per capita of Caribbean Netherlands?
GDP per capita data is not currently available for Caribbean Netherlands.