Sint Maarten, the Dutch part of the Caribbean island of Saint Martin, has experienced steady population growth over the past several decades. This growth has been driven by a combination of natural increase and significant immigration, particularly from other Caribbean islands, Latin America, and Europe, attracted by the island's tourism-driven economy and relative prosperity. According to the most recent estimates, Sint Maarten's population is around 43,000 in 2024, up from approximately 30,000 in the early 2000s. The population density is high due to the territory's small land area of just 34 square kilometers, placing pressure on infrastructure and resources. Despite challenges such as hurricanes and economic fluctuations, Sint Maarten continues to see gradual population increases, reflecting its ongoing appeal as a regional hub for commerce and tourism.
| Year | Population | Population Density Per Square KM |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 2,280 | 67.1 |
| 1955 | 2,484 | 73.1 |
| 1960 | 2,705 | 79.6 |
| 1965 | 4,093 | 120.4 |
| 1970 | 6,481 | 190.6 |
| 1975 | 10,384 | 305.4 |
| 1980 | 12,414 | 365.1 |
| 1985 | 19,315 | 568.1 |
| 1990 | 29,286 | 861.4 |
| 1995 | 31,928 | 939.1 |
| 2000 | 30,784 | 905.4 |
| 2005 | 33,674 | 990.4 |
| 2010 | 37,896 | 1,114.6 |
| 2015 | 40,993 | 1,205.7 |
| 2020 | 43,991 | 1,293.9 |
| 2022 | 45,126 | 1,327.2 |
| 2023 | 45,677 | 1,343.4 |
| 2024 | 46,215 | 1,359.3 |
| 2025 | 46,738 | 1,374.6 |
| 2030 | 49,080 | 1,443.5 |
| 2035 | 50,943 | 1,498.3 |
| 2040 | 52,378 | 1,540.5 |
| 2045 | 53,463 | 1,572.4 |
| 2050 | 54,257 | 1,595.8 |
| 2055 | 54,876 | 1,614 |
| 2060 | 55,470 | 1,631.5 |
| 2065 | 56,147 | 1,651.4 |
| 2070 | 56,935 | 1,674.6 |
| 2075 | 57,756 | 1,698.7 |
| 2080 | 58,470 | 1,719.7 |
| 2085 | 58,980 | 1,734.7 |
| 2090 | 59,290 | 1,743.8 |
| 2095 | 59,487 | 1,749.6 |
| 2100 | 59,653 | 1,754.5 |
Data from US Census International Database