Saint Barthélemy, commonly known as St. Barts, is a small French overseas collectivity in the Caribbean with a modest population that has experienced slow but steady growth over the past decades. Historically, the island’s population remained under 3,000 throughout much of the 20th century, but since the 1990s, it has seen gradual increases due to its popularity as a luxury tourist destination and improvements in infrastructure. As of the most recent estimates in 2023, the population stands at around 10,000 residents. This growth is primarily driven by migration from mainland France and neighboring islands, as well as a stable birth rate. Despite its limited land area and resources, Saint Barthélemy’s population growth reflects its economic prosperity and enduring appeal as a high-end holiday locale.
Year | Population | Population Density Per Square KM |
---|---|---|
1950 | 2,028 | 81.1 |
1955 | 2,092 | 83.7 |
1960 | 2,159 | 86.4 |
1965 | 2,283 | 91.3 |
1970 | 2,399 | 96 |
1975 | 2,527 | 101.1 |
1980 | 2,915 | 116.6 |
1985 | 3,933 | 157.3 |
1990 | 5,047 | 201.9 |
1995 | 6,145 | 245.8 |
2000 | 7,121 | 284.8 |
2005 | 7,580 | 303.2 |
2010 | 7,405 | 296.2 |
2015 | 7,240 | 289.6 |
2020 | 7,131 | 285.2 |
2022 | 7,103 | 284.1 |
2023 | 7,093 | 283.7 |
2024 | 7,086 | 283.4 |
2025 | 7,079 | 283.2 |
2030 | 7,048 | 281.9 |
2035 | 6,997 | 279.9 |
2040 | 6,915 | 276.6 |
2045 | 6,818 | 272.7 |
2050 | 6,721 | 268.8 |
2055 | 6,636 | 265.4 |
2060 | 6,571 | 262.8 |
2065 | 6,529 | 261.2 |
2070 | 6,515 | 260.6 |
2075 | 6,526 | 261 |
2080 | 6,553 | 262.1 |
2085 | 6,590 | 263.6 |
2090 | 6,627 | 265.1 |
2095 | 6,667 | 266.7 |
2100 | 6,702 | 268.1 |
Data from US Census International Database