Bahamas

Commonwealth of the Bahamas

"An Atlantic archipelago of 700 islands, famous for crystal-clear waters and pink sand beaches."

Caribbean
UN Member

Overview

Key information and facts

Government type

Parliamentary Constitutional Monarchy

Capital City

Nassau

25.08°, -77.35°

Official Languages

English

Population

399.44K

Total Area

13.94K km²

Population Density

28.65 people per km²

Currency

Bahamian dollar, United States dollar

$, $

Week Start

monday

Driving Side

left

Society

Key social and demographic indicators

#169
399,440

Total Population+0.5%

2023
#87
74.6 years

Life Expectancy

2023
#164
83.6%

Urban Population

2023
#166
1.37

Fertility Rate

2023
#26
94.8%

Internet Users

2023

Economy

Economic and financial indicators

#138
$14.3B

GDP+2.6%

2023
#30
$35.9K

GDP per Capita

2023
#12
0.4%

Inflation

2024
#133
8.5%

Unemployment Rate

2024

Frequently Asked Questions About Bahamas

What is the capital of Bahamas?

Bahamas's capital city is Nassau.

What is the population of Bahamas?

As of 2023, the estimated population of Bahamas is approximately 399.44K people. This makes it the 169th most populous country out of 192 states.

How large is Bahamas?

Bahamas spans a total area of approximately 13,943 square kilometers (5,383.42 square miles).

Which continent is Bahamas in?

Bahamas is located in Americas, specifically within the Caribbean subregion.

What is the GDP of Bahamas?

According to estimates from 2023, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Bahamas is approximately $14.34B USD. This ranks Bahamas as the 138th largest economy out of 191 sovereign states worldwide.

Note: The information on this page has been compiled from authoritative sources. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, please note that some figures may not be current or entirely precise.