Saint Martin, a small island in the northeast Caribbean divided between French and Dutch control, has experienced moderate population growth over the past several decades. The island's population has been shaped by migration, tourism, and economic opportunities, with the French side (Saint-Martin) and the Dutch side (Sint Maarten) each having distinct demographic trends. As of 2023, the combined population of both sides is estimated to be around 75,000 people, with Sint Maarten accounting for approximately 43,000 and Saint-Martin for about 32,000. Population growth has been influenced by the influx of workers from other Caribbean islands and beyond, drawn by the robust tourism industry. However, natural disasters such as Hurricane Irma in 2017 have periodically caused population fluctuations due to displacement and emigration. Despite these challenges, Saint Martin continues to attract new residents, maintaining a steady, albeit sometimes uneven, growth trajectory.
| Year | Population | Population Density Per Square KM |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 2,869 | 53.1 |
| 1955 | 3,503 | 64.9 |
| 1960 | 4,279 | 79.2 |
| 1965 | 4,841 | 89.6 |
| 1970 | 5,450 | 100.9 |
| 1975 | 6,291 | 116.5 |
| 1980 | 7,580 | 140.4 |
| 1985 | 15,392 | 285 |
| 1990 | 30,036 | 556.2 |
| 1995 | 32,711 | 605.8 |
| 2000 | 28,378 | 525.5 |
| 2005 | 27,893 | 516.5 |
| 2010 | 30,218 | 559.6 |
| 2015 | 31,740 | 587.8 |
| 2020 | 32,560 | 603 |
| 2022 | 32,792 | 607.3 |
| 2023 | 32,897 | 609.2 |
| 2024 | 32,996 | 611 |
| 2025 | 33,093 | 612.8 |
| 2030 | 33,560 | 621.5 |
| 2035 | 34,033 | 630.2 |
| 2040 | 34,481 | 638.5 |
| 2045 | 34,866 | 645.7 |
| 2050 | 35,182 | 651.5 |
| 2055 | 35,451 | 656.5 |
| 2060 | 35,689 | 660.9 |
| 2065 | 35,899 | 664.8 |
| 2070 | 36,077 | 668.1 |
| 2075 | 36,215 | 670.6 |
| 2080 | 36,334 | 672.9 |
| 2085 | 36,451 | 675 |
| 2090 | 36,571 | 677.2 |
| 2095 | 36,697 | 679.6 |
| 2100 | 36,815 | 681.8 |
Data from US Census International Database