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Bahamas
Commonwealth of the Bahamas
CapitalNassau
Population403,033
GDP$15.8bn
Area13,878 km²
RegionLatin America & Caribbean
Data sources current · last checked September 20, 2026 2:10 am
Country facts
Overview
Background
Lucayan Indians inhabited the Bahama islands when Christopher COLUMBUS first set foot in the New World in 1492. British settlement of the islands began in 1647; the islands became a colony in 1783. Piracy thrived in the 17th and 18th centuries because of The Bahamas' close proximity to shipping lanes. Since gaining independence from the UK in 1973, The Bahamas has prospered through tourism, international banking, and investment management, which comprise up to 85% of GDP. Because of its proximity to the US -- the nearest Bahamian landmass is only 80 km (50 mi) from Florida -- the country is a major transshipment point for illicit trafficking to the US mainland, as well as to Europe. US law enforcement agencies cooperate closely with The Bahamas; the Drug Enforcement Administration, US Coast Guard, and US Customs and Border Protection assist Bahamian authorities with maritime security and law enforcement through Operation Bahamas, Turks and Caicos, or OPBAT.
Reference: 1973Geography
Location
chain of islands in the North Atlantic Ocean, southeast of Florida, northeast of Cuba; note - although The Bahamas does not border the Caribbean Sea, geopolitically it is often designated as a Caribbean nation
Map references
Central America and the Caribbean
Area
total: 13,880 sq km
land: 10,010 sq km
water: 3,870 sq km
land: 10,010 sq km
water: 3,870 sq km
Area - comparative
slightly smaller than Connecticut
Land boundaries
total: 0 km
Coastline
3,542 km
Maritime claims
territorial sea: 12 nm
exclusive economic zone: 200 nm
exclusive economic zone: 200 nm
Climate
tropical marine; moderated by warm waters of Gulf Stream
Terrain
long, flat coral formations with some low rounded hills
Elevation
highest point: 1.3 km NE of Old Bight on Cat Island 64 m
lowest point: Atlantic Ocean 0 m
lowest point: Atlantic Ocean 0 m
Natural resources
salt, aragonite, timber, arable land
Land use
agricultural land: 1.3% (2022 est.)
agricultural land: arable land: arable land: 0.8% (2022 est.)
agricultural land: permanent crops: permanent crops: 0.3% (2022 est.)
agricultural land: permanent pasture: permanent pasture: 0.2% (2022 est.)
forest: 50.9% (2022 est.)
other: 47.8% (2022 est.)
Reference: 2022agricultural land: arable land: arable land: 0.8% (2022 est.)
agricultural land: permanent crops: permanent crops: 0.3% (2022 est.)
agricultural land: permanent pasture: permanent pasture: 0.2% (2022 est.)
forest: 50.9% (2022 est.)
other: 47.8% (2022 est.)
Irrigated land
10 sq km (2012)
Reference: 2012Population distribution
most of the population lives in urban areas, with two thirds living on New Providence Island where Nassau is located
Natural hazards
hurricanes and other tropical storms cause extensive flood and wind damage
Geography - note
strategic location adjacent to US and Cuba; extensive island chain of which 30 are inhabited
Population & Society
Nationality
noun: Bahamian(s)
adjective: Bahamian
adjective: Bahamian
Ethnic groups
African descent 90.6%, White 4.7%, mixed 2.1%, other 1.9%, unspecified 0.7% (2010 est.)
note: note: data represent population by racial group
Reference: 2010note: note: data represent population by racial group
Languages
English (official), Creole (among Haitian immigrants)
Religions
Protestant 69.9% (includes Baptist 34.9%, Anglican 13.7%, Pentecostal 8.9% Seventh Day Adventist 4.4%, Methodist 3.6%, Church of God 1.9%, Plymouth Brethren 1.6%, other Protestant 0.9%), Roman Catholic 12%, other Christian 13% (includes Jehovah's Witness 1.1%), other 0.6%, none 1.9%, unspecified 2.6% (2010 est.)
Reference: 2010Age structure
0-14 years: 21.4% (male 41,675/female 46,363)
15-64 years: 70% (male 132,626/female 154,866)
65 years and over: 8.6% (2024 est.) (male 15,799/female 19,533)
Reference: 202415-64 years: 70% (male 132,626/female 154,866)
65 years and over: 8.6% (2024 est.) (male 15,799/female 19,533)
Dependency ratios
total dependency ratio: 42.9 (2024 est.)
youth dependency ratio: 30.6 (2024 est.)
elderly dependency ratio: 12.3 (2024 est.)
potential support ratio: 8.1 (2024 est.)
Reference: 2024youth dependency ratio: 30.6 (2024 est.)
elderly dependency ratio: 12.3 (2024 est.)
potential support ratio: 8.1 (2024 est.)
Median age
total: 30.7 years (2024 est.)
male: 30.6 years
female: 30.7 years
Reference: 2024male: 30.6 years
female: 30.7 years
Population growth rate
1.07% (2024 est.)
Reference: 2024Birth rate
13.1 births/1,000 population (2024 est.)
Reference: 2024Death rate
5.6 deaths/1,000 population (2024 est.)
Reference: 2024Population distribution
most of the population lives in urban areas, with two thirds living on New Providence Island where Nassau is located
Major urban areas - population
280,000 NASSAU (capital) (2018)
Reference: 2018Sex ratio
at birth: 1.03 male(s)/female
0-14 years: 0.9 male(s)/female
15-64 years: 0.86 male(s)/female
65 years and over: 0.81 male(s)/female
total population: 0.86 male(s)/female (2024 est.)
Reference: 20240-14 years: 0.9 male(s)/female
15-64 years: 0.86 male(s)/female
65 years and over: 0.81 male(s)/female
total population: 0.86 male(s)/female (2024 est.)
Maternal mortality ratio
76 deaths/100,000 live births (2023 est.)
Reference: 2023Gross reproduction rate
0.71 (2024 est.)
Reference: 2024Drinking water source
improved: total: total: 98.9% of population
Health expenditure
Health expenditure (as % of GDP): 7.1% of GDP (2021)
Health expenditure (as % of national budget): 15.8% of national budget (2022 est.)
Reference: 2022, 2021Health expenditure (as % of national budget): 15.8% of national budget (2022 est.)
Physician density
1.9 physicians/1,000 population (2017)
Reference: 2017Hospital bed density
2.7 beds/1,000 population (2021 est.)
Reference: 2021Obesity - adult prevalence rate
31.6% (2016)
Reference: 2016Alcohol consumption per capita
total: 9.48 liters of pure alcohol (2019 est.)
beer: 3.66 liters of pure alcohol (2019 est.)
wine: 1.43 liters of pure alcohol (2019 est.)
spirits: 4.08 liters of pure alcohol (2019 est.)
other alcohols: 0.31 liters of pure alcohol (2019 est.)
Reference: 2019beer: 3.66 liters of pure alcohol (2019 est.)
wine: 1.43 liters of pure alcohol (2019 est.)
spirits: 4.08 liters of pure alcohol (2019 est.)
other alcohols: 0.31 liters of pure alcohol (2019 est.)
Tobacco use
total: 10.8% (2025 est.)
male: 20.8% (2025 est.)
female: 1.9% (2025 est.)
male: 20.8% (2025 est.)
female: 1.9% (2025 est.)
Currently married women (ages 15-49)
38.9% (2023 est.)
Reference: 2023Migration & Displacement
Immigrant/emigrant stock measures the number of international migrants resident in, or originating from, the country; it is not the same as annual immigration/emigration flows.
Refugees and internally displaced persons
refugees: 30 (2024 est.)
IDPs: 30 (2024 est.)
Reference: 2024IDPs: 30 (2024 est.)
Government & Politics
| Office | Holder | Affiliation | From | Status | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Head of state | Charles III | — | 2022-09-08 | Current | Reported |
| Head of government | Philip "Brave" Davis | — | 2021-09-17 | Current | Reported |
Country name
conventional long form: Commonwealth of The Bahamas
conventional short form: The Bahamas
etymology: name may be derived from the Spanish baha mar, meaning "low sea," which describes the shallow waters of the Bahama Banks; alternatively, it may be a form of the local name Guanahani, which is of unknown origin and meaning
conventional short form: The Bahamas
etymology: name may be derived from the Spanish baha mar, meaning "low sea," which describes the shallow waters of the Bahama Banks; alternatively, it may be a form of the local name Guanahani, which is of unknown origin and meaning
Capital
name: Nassau
geographic coordinates: 25 05 N, 77 21 W
time difference: UTC-5 (same time as Washington, DC, during Standard Time)
daylight saving time: +1hr, begins second Sunday in March; ends first Sunday in November
etymology: named after King WILLIAM III of England (1650-1702), who was a member of the House of Orange-Nassau
geographic coordinates: 25 05 N, 77 21 W
time difference: UTC-5 (same time as Washington, DC, during Standard Time)
daylight saving time: +1hr, begins second Sunday in March; ends first Sunday in November
etymology: named after King WILLIAM III of England (1650-1702), who was a member of the House of Orange-Nassau
Administrative divisions
31 districts; Acklins Islands, Berry Islands, Bimini, Black Point, Cat Island, Central Abaco, Central Andros, Central Eleuthera, City of Freeport, Crooked Island and Long Cay, East Grand Bahama, Exuma, Grand Cay, Harbour Island, Hope Town, Inagua, Long Island, Mangrove Cay, Mayaguana, Moore's Island, North Abaco, North Andros, North Eleuthera, Ragged Island, Rum Cay, San Salvador, South Abaco, South Andros, South Eleuthera, Spanish Wells, West Grand Bahama
Legal system
common-law system based on the English model
Constitution
history: previous 1964 (pre-independence); latest adopted 20 June 1973, effective 10 July 1973
amendment process: proposed as an "Act" by Parliament; passage of amendments to articles such as the organization and composition of the branches of government requires approval by at least two-thirds majority of the membership of both houses of Parliament and majority approval in a referendum; passage of amendments to constitutional articles such as fundamental rights and individual freedoms, the powers, authorities, and procedures of the branches of government, or changes to the Bahamas Independence Act 1973 requires approval by at least three-fourths majority of the membership of both houses and majority approval in a referendum
Reference: 1973, 1964amendment process: proposed as an "Act" by Parliament; passage of amendments to articles such as the organization and composition of the branches of government requires approval by at least two-thirds majority of the membership of both houses of Parliament and majority approval in a referendum; passage of amendments to constitutional articles such as fundamental rights and individual freedoms, the powers, authorities, and procedures of the branches of government, or changes to the Bahamas Independence Act 1973 requires approval by at least three-fourths majority of the membership of both houses and majority approval in a referendum
International law organization participation
has not submitted an ICJ jurisdiction declaration; non-party state to the ICCt
Citizenship
citizenship by birth: no
citizenship by descent only: at least one parent must be a citizen of The Bahamas
dual citizenship recognized: no
residency requirement for naturalization: 6-9 years
citizenship by descent only: at least one parent must be a citizen of The Bahamas
dual citizenship recognized: no
residency requirement for naturalization: 6-9 years
Suffrage
18 years of age; universal
Executive branch
chief of state: King CHARLES III (since 8 September 2022); represented by Governor-General Cynthia A. PRATT (since 1 September 2023)
head of government: Prime Minister Philip Edward DAVIS (since 17 September 2021)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by governor-general on recommendation of prime minister
election/appointment process: the monarchy is hereditary; governor-general appointed by the monarch on the advice of the prime minister; following legislative elections, the governor-general appoints the leader of the majority party or majority coalition as prime minister; the prime minister recommends the deputy prime minister
Reference: 2023, 2022, 2021head of government: Prime Minister Philip Edward DAVIS (since 17 September 2021)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by governor-general on recommendation of prime minister
election/appointment process: the monarchy is hereditary; governor-general appointed by the monarch on the advice of the prime minister; following legislative elections, the governor-general appoints the leader of the majority party or majority coalition as prime minister; the prime minister recommends the deputy prime minister
Legislative branch
legislature name: Parliament
legislative structure: bicameral
note: note: Parliament sits for 5 years from the date of the last general election: the government may dissolve the parliament and call elections at any time
legislative structure: bicameral
note: note: Parliament sits for 5 years from the date of the last general election: the government may dissolve the parliament and call elections at any time
Legislative branch - lower chamber
chamber name: House of Assembly
number of seats: 39 (all directly elected)
electoral system: plurality/majority
scope of elections: full renewal
term in office: 5 years
most recent election date: 9/16/2021
parties elected and seats per party: Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) (32); Free National Movement (FNM) (7)
percentage of women in chamber: 17.9%
expected date of next election: September 2026
Reference: 2026, 2021number of seats: 39 (all directly elected)
electoral system: plurality/majority
scope of elections: full renewal
term in office: 5 years
most recent election date: 9/16/2021
parties elected and seats per party: Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) (32); Free National Movement (FNM) (7)
percentage of women in chamber: 17.9%
expected date of next election: September 2026
Legislative branch - upper chamber
chamber name: Senate
number of seats: 16 (all appointed)
scope of elections: full renewal
term in office: 5 years
most recent election date: 10/6/2021
percentage of women in chamber: 31.3%
expected date of next election: October 2026
Reference: 2026, 2021number of seats: 16 (all appointed)
scope of elections: full renewal
term in office: 5 years
most recent election date: 10/6/2021
percentage of women in chamber: 31.3%
expected date of next election: October 2026
Judicial branch
highest court(s): Court of Appeal (consists of the court president and 6 justices, organized in 3-member panels); Supreme Court (consists of the chief justice and 19 justices)
judge selection and term of office: Court of Appeal president and Supreme Court chief justice appointed by the governor-general on the advice of the prime minister after consultation with the leader of the opposition party; other Court of Appeal and Supreme Court justices appointed by the governor general upon recommendation of the Judicial and Legal Services Commission, a 5-member body headed by the chief justice; Court of Appeal justices appointed for life with mandatory retirement normally at age 68 but can be extended until age 70; Supreme Court justices appointed for life with mandatory retirement normally at age 65 but can be extended until age 67
subordinate courts: Industrial Tribunal; Magistrates' Courts; Family Island Administrators (can also serve as magistrates)
note: note: The Bahamas is a member of the 15-member Caribbean Community but is not party to the agreement establishing the Caribbean Court of Justice as its highest appellate court; the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council (in London) serves as the final court of appeal for The Bahamas
judge selection and term of office: Court of Appeal president and Supreme Court chief justice appointed by the governor-general on the advice of the prime minister after consultation with the leader of the opposition party; other Court of Appeal and Supreme Court justices appointed by the governor general upon recommendation of the Judicial and Legal Services Commission, a 5-member body headed by the chief justice; Court of Appeal justices appointed for life with mandatory retirement normally at age 68 but can be extended until age 70; Supreme Court justices appointed for life with mandatory retirement normally at age 65 but can be extended until age 67
subordinate courts: Industrial Tribunal; Magistrates' Courts; Family Island Administrators (can also serve as magistrates)
note: note: The Bahamas is a member of the 15-member Caribbean Community but is not party to the agreement establishing the Caribbean Court of Justice as its highest appellate court; the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council (in London) serves as the final court of appeal for The Bahamas
Political parties
Coalition of Independents Party or COI
Democratic National Alliance or DNA
Free National Movement or FNM
Progressive Liberal Party or PLP
Democratic National Alliance or DNA
Free National Movement or FNM
Progressive Liberal Party or PLP
Diplomatic representation in the US
chief of mission: Ambassador Wendall Kermith JONES (since 19 April 2022)
chancery: 600 New Hampshire Ave NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20037
telephone: [1] (202) 319-2660
FAX: [1] (202) 319-2668
email address and website: embassy@bahamasembdc.org
https://www.bahamasembdc.org/
consulate(s) general: Atlanta, Miami, New York
Reference: 2022chancery: 600 New Hampshire Ave NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20037
telephone: [1] (202) 319-2660
FAX: [1] (202) 319-2668
email address and website: embassy@bahamasembdc.org
https://www.bahamasembdc.org/
consulate(s) general: Atlanta, Miami, New York
Diplomatic representation from the US
chief of mission: Ambassador-designate Herschel WALKER (since 20 October 2025); Chargé d’Affaires Kimberly FURNISH (since June 2024)
embassy: 42 Queen Street, Nassau
mailing address: 3370 Nassau Place, Washington, DC 20521-3370
telephone: [1] (242) 322-1181
FAX: [1] (242) 356-7174
email address and website: acsnassau@state.gov
https://bs.usembassy.gov/
Reference: 2025, 2024embassy: 42 Queen Street, Nassau
mailing address: 3370 Nassau Place, Washington, DC 20521-3370
telephone: [1] (242) 322-1181
FAX: [1] (242) 356-7174
email address and website: acsnassau@state.gov
https://bs.usembassy.gov/
International organization participation
ACP, ACS, AOSIS, C, Caricom, CDB, CELAC, FAO, G-77, IADB, IAEA, IBRD, ICAO, ICC (NGOs), ICRM, IDA, IFAD, IFC, IFRCS, ILO, IMF, IMO, IMSO, Interpol, IOC, IOM, ISO (correspondent), ITSO, ITU, LAES, MIGA, NAM, OAS, OPANAL, OPCW, Petrocaribe, UN, UNCTAD, UNESCO, UNIDO, UNWTO, UPU, WCO, WHO, WIPO, WMO, WTO (observer)
Independence
10 July 1973 (from the UK)
Reference: 1973National holiday
Independence Day, 10 July (1973)
Reference: 1973Flag
description: three equal horizontal bands of aquamarine (top), gold, and aquamarine, with a black equilateral triangle based on the left side
meaning: the band colors represent the islands' golden beaches surrounded by the aquamarine sea; black stands for the vigor and force of a united people, and the triangle for the people's enterprise and determination
meaning: the band colors represent the islands' golden beaches surrounded by the aquamarine sea; black stands for the vigor and force of a united people, and the triangle for the people's enterprise and determination
National symbol(s)
blue marlin, flamingo, yellow elderflower
National color(s)
aquamarine, yellow, black
National coat of arms
the motto on the Bahamas coat of arms is “Forward, Upward, Onward Together;” the flamingo and marlin supporting the shield are national animals that represent respectively the land and sea; the pink conch shell symbolizes the marine life of the islands, and the green palm fronds represent the natural vegetation; the Santa Maria, Christopher Columbus’s flagship, also appears; the sun signifies the world-famous climate and the bright future of the islands
National anthem(s)
title: "God Save the King"
lyrics/music: unknown
history: royal anthem, as a Commonwealth country
lyrics/music: unknown
history: royal anthem, as a Commonwealth country
Government & Official Links
| Institution | Official website | X / Twitter | Verification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bahamas official website | Official website | — | Reported · source Checked September 20, 2026 |
Institutional accounts only; personal accounts of political office-holders are excluded.
Legislature & Elections
Legislature
| Name | Chamber | Seats | Electoral system |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parliament of The Bahamas | — | 54 | — |
Economy
Economic overview
high-income tourism and financial services economy; major income inequality; strong US bilateral relations; several tax relief programs; targeted investment in agriculture, energy, light manufacturing, and technology industries
Real GDP (purchasing power parity)
Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2024: $14.544 billion (2024 est.)
Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023: $14.069 billion (2023 est.)
Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022: $13.653 billion (2022 est.)
note: note: data in 2021 dollars
Reference: 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023: $14.069 billion (2023 est.)
Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022: $13.653 billion (2022 est.)
note: note: data in 2021 dollars
Real GDP per capita
Real GDP per capita 2024: $36,200 (2024 est.)
Real GDP per capita 2023: $35,200 (2023 est.)
Real GDP per capita 2022: $34,300 (2022 est.)
note: note: data in 2021 dollars
Reference: 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021Real GDP per capita 2023: $35,200 (2023 est.)
Real GDP per capita 2022: $34,300 (2022 est.)
note: note: data in 2021 dollars
GDP - composition, by sector of origin
agriculture: 0.5% (2024 est.)
industry: 9.6% (2024 est.)
services: 77.2% (2024 est.)
note: note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data
Reference: 2024industry: 9.6% (2024 est.)
services: 77.2% (2024 est.)
note: note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data
GDP - composition, by end use
household consumption: 64.3% (2024 est.)
government consumption: 12.9% (2024 est.)
investment in fixed capital: 25.7% (2024 est.)
investment in inventories: 1.1% (2024 est.)
exports of goods and services: 37.8% (2024 est.)
imports of goods and services: -41.5% (2024 est.)
note: note: figures may not total 100% due to rounding or gaps in data collection
Reference: 2024government consumption: 12.9% (2024 est.)
investment in fixed capital: 25.7% (2024 est.)
investment in inventories: 1.1% (2024 est.)
exports of goods and services: 37.8% (2024 est.)
imports of goods and services: -41.5% (2024 est.)
note: note: figures may not total 100% due to rounding or gaps in data collection
Agricultural products
sugarcane, grapefruits, vegetables, bananas, tomatoes, chicken, tropical fruits, oranges, coconuts, mangoes/guavas (2023)
note: note: top ten agricultural products based on tonnage
Reference: 2023note: note: top ten agricultural products based on tonnage
Industries
tourism, banking, oil bunkering, maritime industries, transshipment and logistics, salt, aragonite, pharmaceuticals
Industrial production growth rate
12.5% (2024 est.)
note: note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency
Reference: 2024note: note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency
Labor force
237,100 (2024 est.)
note: note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work
Reference: 2024note: note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work
Youth unemployment rate (ages 15-24)
total: 17.8% (2024 est.)
male: 17.8% (2024 est.)
female: 17.8% (2024 est.)
note: note: % of labor force ages 15-24 seeking employment
Reference: 2024male: 17.8% (2024 est.)
female: 17.8% (2024 est.)
note: note: % of labor force ages 15-24 seeking employment
Remittances
Remittances 2024: 0.4% of GDP (2024 est.)
Remittances 2023: 0.4% of GDP (2023 est.)
Remittances 2022: 0.4% of GDP (2022 est.)
note: note: personal transfers and compensation between resident and non-resident individuals/households/entities
Reference: 2024, 2023, 2022Remittances 2023: 0.4% of GDP (2023 est.)
Remittances 2022: 0.4% of GDP (2022 est.)
note: note: personal transfers and compensation between resident and non-resident individuals/households/entities
Budget
revenues: $2.855 billion (2023 est.)
expenditures: $3.389 billion (2023 est.)
note: note: central government revenues and expenses (excluding grants/extrabudgetary units/social security funds) converted to US dollars at average official exchange rate for year indicated
Reference: 2023expenditures: $3.389 billion (2023 est.)
note: note: central government revenues and expenses (excluding grants/extrabudgetary units/social security funds) converted to US dollars at average official exchange rate for year indicated
Public debt
Public debt 2023: 73.7% of GDP (2023 est.)
note: note: central government debt as a % of GDP
Reference: 2023note: note: central government debt as a % of GDP
Taxes and other revenues
16.2% (of GDP) (2023 est.)
note: note: central government tax revenue as a % of GDP
Reference: 2023note: note: central government tax revenue as a % of GDP
Current account balance
Current account balance 2024: -$1.053 billion (2024 est.)
Current account balance 2023: -$1.069 billion (2023 est.)
Current account balance 2022: -$1.233 billion (2022 est.)
note: note: balance of payments - net trade and primary/secondary income in current dollars
Reference: 2024, 2023, 2022Current account balance 2023: -$1.069 billion (2023 est.)
Current account balance 2022: -$1.233 billion (2022 est.)
note: note: balance of payments - net trade and primary/secondary income in current dollars
Exports
Exports 2024: $6.771 billion (2024 est.)
Exports 2023: $6.011 billion (2023 est.)
Exports 2022: $5.425 billion (2022 est.)
note: note: balance of payments - exports of goods and services in current dollars
Reference: 2024, 2023, 2022Exports 2023: $6.011 billion (2023 est.)
Exports 2022: $5.425 billion (2022 est.)
note: note: balance of payments - exports of goods and services in current dollars
Exports - partners
USA 36%, Zimbabwe 16%, Cote d'Ivoire 14%, Germany 8%, Guyana 8% (2023)
note: note: top five export partners based on percentage share of exports
Reference: 2023note: note: top five export partners based on percentage share of exports
Exports - commodities
refined petroleum, ships, aluminum, shellfish, plastics (2023)
note: note: top five export commodities based on value in dollars
Reference: 2023note: note: top five export commodities based on value in dollars
Imports
Imports 2024: $7.069 billion (2024 est.)
Imports 2023: $6.273 billion (2023 est.)
Imports 2022: $5.843 billion (2022 est.)
note: note: balance of payments - imports of goods and services in current dollars
Reference: 2024, 2023, 2022Imports 2023: $6.273 billion (2023 est.)
Imports 2022: $5.843 billion (2022 est.)
note: note: balance of payments - imports of goods and services in current dollars
Imports - partners
USA 60%, Germany 13%, China 5%, Japan 3%, Brazil 2% (2023)
note: note: top five import partners based on percentage share of imports
Reference: 2023note: note: top five import partners based on percentage share of imports
Imports - commodities
refined petroleum, ships, aircraft, cars, crude petroleum (2023)
note: note: top five import commodities based on value in dollars
Reference: 2023note: note: top five import commodities based on value in dollars
Reserves of foreign exchange and gold
Reserves of foreign exchange and gold 2023: $2.512 billion (2023 est.)
Reserves of foreign exchange and gold 2022: $2.609 billion (2022 est.)
Reserves of foreign exchange and gold 2021: $2.433 billion (2021 est.)
note: note: holdings of gold (year-end prices)/foreign exchange/special drawing rights in current dollars
Reference: 2023, 2022, 2021Reserves of foreign exchange and gold 2022: $2.609 billion (2022 est.)
Reserves of foreign exchange and gold 2021: $2.433 billion (2021 est.)
note: note: holdings of gold (year-end prices)/foreign exchange/special drawing rights in current dollars
Exchange rates
Currency: Bahamian dollars (BSD) per US dollar -
Exchange rates 2024: 1 (2024 est.)
Exchange rates 2023: 1 (2023 est.)
Exchange rates 2022: 1 (2022 est.)
Exchange rates 2021: 1 (2021 est.)
Exchange rates 2020: 1 (2020 est.)
Reference: 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021Exchange rates 2024: 1 (2024 est.)
Exchange rates 2023: 1 (2023 est.)
Exchange rates 2022: 1 (2022 est.)
Exchange rates 2021: 1 (2021 est.)
Exchange rates 2020: 1 (2020 est.)
Trade
Current account balance
Current account balance 2024: -$1.053 billion (2024 est.)
Current account balance 2023: -$1.069 billion (2023 est.)
Current account balance 2022: -$1.233 billion (2022 est.)
note: note: balance of payments - net trade and primary/secondary income in current dollars
Reference: 2024, 2023, 2022Current account balance 2023: -$1.069 billion (2023 est.)
Current account balance 2022: -$1.233 billion (2022 est.)
note: note: balance of payments - net trade and primary/secondary income in current dollars
Exports
Exports 2024: $6.771 billion (2024 est.)
Exports 2023: $6.011 billion (2023 est.)
Exports 2022: $5.425 billion (2022 est.)
note: note: balance of payments - exports of goods and services in current dollars
Reference: 2024, 2023, 2022Exports 2023: $6.011 billion (2023 est.)
Exports 2022: $5.425 billion (2022 est.)
note: note: balance of payments - exports of goods and services in current dollars
Exports - partners
USA 36%, Zimbabwe 16%, Cote d'Ivoire 14%, Germany 8%, Guyana 8% (2023)
note: note: top five export partners based on percentage share of exports
Reference: 2023note: note: top five export partners based on percentage share of exports
Exports - commodities
refined petroleum, ships, aluminum, shellfish, plastics (2023)
note: note: top five export commodities based on value in dollars
Reference: 2023note: note: top five export commodities based on value in dollars
Imports
Imports 2024: $7.069 billion (2024 est.)
Imports 2023: $6.273 billion (2023 est.)
Imports 2022: $5.843 billion (2022 est.)
note: note: balance of payments - imports of goods and services in current dollars
Reference: 2024, 2023, 2022Imports 2023: $6.273 billion (2023 est.)
Imports 2022: $5.843 billion (2022 est.)
note: note: balance of payments - imports of goods and services in current dollars
Imports - partners
USA 60%, Germany 13%, China 5%, Japan 3%, Brazil 2% (2023)
note: note: top five import partners based on percentage share of imports
Reference: 2023note: note: top five import partners based on percentage share of imports
Imports - commodities
refined petroleum, ships, aircraft, cars, crude petroleum (2023)
note: note: top five import commodities based on value in dollars
Reference: 2023note: note: top five import commodities based on value in dollars
Energy & Resources
Electricity
installed generating capacity: 608,000 kW (2023 est.)
consumption: 2.036 billion kWh (2023 est.)
transmission/distribution losses: 10 million kWh (2023 est.)
Reference: 2023consumption: 2.036 billion kWh (2023 est.)
transmission/distribution losses: 10 million kWh (2023 est.)
Electricity generation sources
fossil fuels: 99.1% of total installed capacity (2023 est.)
solar: 0.9% of total installed capacity (2023 est.)
Reference: 2023solar: 0.9% of total installed capacity (2023 est.)
Coal
imports: 600 metric tons (2023 est.)
Reference: 2023Petroleum
refined petroleum consumption: 20,000 bbl/day (2023 est.)
Reference: 2023Natural gas
consumption: 14.13 million cubic meters (2023 est.)
imports: 14.13 million cubic meters (2023 est.)
Reference: 2023imports: 14.13 million cubic meters (2023 est.)
Energy consumption per capita
Total energy consumption per capita 2023: 104.409 million Btu/person (2023 est.)
Reference: 2023Infrastructure
Telephones - fixed lines
total subscriptions: 97,000 (2023 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 24 (2023 est.)
Reference: 2023subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 24 (2023 est.)
Health
Maternal mortality ratio
76 deaths/100,000 live births (2023 est.)
Reference: 2023Health expenditure
Health expenditure (as % of GDP): 7.1% of GDP (2021)
Health expenditure (as % of national budget): 15.8% of national budget (2022 est.)
Reference: 2022, 2021Health expenditure (as % of national budget): 15.8% of national budget (2022 est.)
Physician density
1.9 physicians/1,000 population (2017)
Reference: 2017Hospital bed density
2.7 beds/1,000 population (2021 est.)
Reference: 2021Obesity - adult prevalence rate
31.6% (2016)
Reference: 2016Tobacco use
total: 10.8% (2025 est.)
male: 20.8% (2025 est.)
female: 1.9% (2025 est.)
male: 20.8% (2025 est.)
female: 1.9% (2025 est.)
Education
Rights, Freedoms & Society
LGBTQ+ Rights & Law
Concrete legal-status fields only; Knelstrom does not generate an LGBTQ rights score or country ranking.
Source: Wikipedia — LGBTQ rights by country or territory (CC BY-SA 4.0). Community-edited legal-status summary; retrieved by Knelstrom and not legal advice.
Crime & Justice
Legal system
common-law system based on the English model
Judicial branch
highest court(s): Court of Appeal (consists of the court president and 6 justices, organized in 3-member panels); Supreme Court (consists of the chief justice and 19 justices)
judge selection and term of office: Court of Appeal president and Supreme Court chief justice appointed by the governor-general on the advice of the prime minister after consultation with the leader of the opposition party; other Court of Appeal and Supreme Court justices appointed by the governor general upon recommendation of the Judicial and Legal Services Commission, a 5-member body headed by the chief justice; Court of Appeal justices appointed for life with mandatory retirement normally at age 68 but can be extended until age 70; Supreme Court justices appointed for life with mandatory retirement normally at age 65 but can be extended until age 67
subordinate courts: Industrial Tribunal; Magistrates' Courts; Family Island Administrators (can also serve as magistrates)
note: note: The Bahamas is a member of the 15-member Caribbean Community but is not party to the agreement establishing the Caribbean Court of Justice as its highest appellate court; the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council (in London) serves as the final court of appeal for The Bahamas
judge selection and term of office: Court of Appeal president and Supreme Court chief justice appointed by the governor-general on the advice of the prime minister after consultation with the leader of the opposition party; other Court of Appeal and Supreme Court justices appointed by the governor general upon recommendation of the Judicial and Legal Services Commission, a 5-member body headed by the chief justice; Court of Appeal justices appointed for life with mandatory retirement normally at age 68 but can be extended until age 70; Supreme Court justices appointed for life with mandatory retirement normally at age 65 but can be extended until age 67
subordinate courts: Industrial Tribunal; Magistrates' Courts; Family Island Administrators (can also serve as magistrates)
note: note: The Bahamas is a member of the 15-member Caribbean Community but is not party to the agreement establishing the Caribbean Court of Justice as its highest appellate court; the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council (in London) serves as the final court of appeal for The Bahamas
Military & Security
Military and security forces
Royal Bahamas Defense Force (RBDF): includes land, air, maritime elements; Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) (2025)
note: note: the RBPF maintains internal security; both the RBDF and the RBPF, as well as the Department of Corrections, report to the Minister of National Security
note: note: the RBPF maintains internal security; both the RBDF and the RBPF, as well as the Department of Corrections, report to the Minister of National Security
Military expenditures
Military Expenditures 2024: 0.7% of GDP (2024 est.)
Military Expenditures 2023: 0.8% of GDP (2023 est.)
Military Expenditures 2022: 0.8% of GDP (2022 est.)
Military Expenditures 2021: 0.9% of GDP (2021 est.)
Military Expenditures 2020: 0.9% of GDP (2020 est.)
Reference: 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021Military Expenditures 2023: 0.8% of GDP (2023 est.)
Military Expenditures 2022: 0.8% of GDP (2022 est.)
Military Expenditures 2021: 0.9% of GDP (2021 est.)
Military Expenditures 2020: 0.9% of GDP (2020 est.)
Military and security service personnel strengths
approximately 1,700 active RBDF (2024)
Reference: 2024Military equipment inventories and acquisitions
most of the RBDF's major equipment inventory has been acquired from the Netherlands or the US (2024)
Reference: 2024Military service age and obligation
18-30 years of age for voluntary service for men and women (18-60 for Reserves); no conscription (2025)
Military - note
the RBDF was established in 1980; its primary responsibilities are maritime security and safeguarding the territorial integrity of the Bahamas, providing disaster relief and humanitarian assistance, and supporting internal law and order in cooperation with other law enforcement agencies; the RBDF is a naval force with a few light aircraft, coastal patrol craft, and patrol boats, as well as a lightly-armed marine infantry/commando squadron for base and internal security; the RBDF has training relationships with the UK and the US (2025)
Reference: 2025, 1980International Relations
International law organization participation
has not submitted an ICJ jurisdiction declaration; non-party state to the ICCt
Diplomatic representation in the US
chief of mission: Ambassador Wendall Kermith JONES (since 19 April 2022)
chancery: 600 New Hampshire Ave NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20037
telephone: [1] (202) 319-2660
FAX: [1] (202) 319-2668
email address and website: embassy@bahamasembdc.org
https://www.bahamasembdc.org/
consulate(s) general: Atlanta, Miami, New York
Reference: 2022chancery: 600 New Hampshire Ave NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20037
telephone: [1] (202) 319-2660
FAX: [1] (202) 319-2668
email address and website: embassy@bahamasembdc.org
https://www.bahamasembdc.org/
consulate(s) general: Atlanta, Miami, New York
Diplomatic representation from the US
chief of mission: Ambassador-designate Herschel WALKER (since 20 October 2025); Chargé d’Affaires Kimberly FURNISH (since June 2024)
embassy: 42 Queen Street, Nassau
mailing address: 3370 Nassau Place, Washington, DC 20521-3370
telephone: [1] (242) 322-1181
FAX: [1] (242) 356-7174
email address and website: acsnassau@state.gov
https://bs.usembassy.gov/
Reference: 2025, 2024embassy: 42 Queen Street, Nassau
mailing address: 3370 Nassau Place, Washington, DC 20521-3370
telephone: [1] (242) 322-1181
FAX: [1] (242) 356-7174
email address and website: acsnassau@state.gov
https://bs.usembassy.gov/
International organization participation
ACP, ACS, AOSIS, C, Caricom, CDB, CELAC, FAO, G-77, IADB, IAEA, IBRD, ICAO, ICC (NGOs), ICRM, IDA, IFAD, IFC, IFRCS, ILO, IMF, IMO, IMSO, Interpol, IOC, IOM, ISO (correspondent), ITSO, ITU, LAES, MIGA, NAM, OAS, OPANAL, OPCW, Petrocaribe, UN, UNCTAD, UNESCO, UNIDO, UNWTO, UPU, WCO, WHO, WIPO, WMO, WTO (observer)
Treaties & Organisations
| Organisation | Status | Joined |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth of Nations (Commonwealth) | member | 1973-00-00 |
| United Nations (UN) | member | 1973-09-18 |
International law organization participation
has not submitted an ICJ jurisdiction declaration; non-party state to the ICCt
International organization participation
ACP, ACS, AOSIS, C, Caricom, CDB, CELAC, FAO, G-77, IADB, IAEA, IBRD, ICAO, ICC (NGOs), ICRM, IDA, IFAD, IFC, IFRCS, ILO, IMF, IMO, IMSO, Interpol, IOC, IOM, ISO (correspondent), ITSO, ITU, LAES, MIGA, NAM, OAS, OPANAL, OPCW, Petrocaribe, UN, UNCTAD, UNESCO, UNIDO, UNWTO, UPU, WCO, WHO, WIPO, WMO, WTO (observer)
Conflict & Security
Refugees and internally displaced persons
refugees: 30 (2024 est.)
IDPs: 30 (2024 est.)
Reference: 2024IDPs: 30 (2024 est.)
Illicit drugs
USG identification: major illicit drug-producing and/or drug-transit country (2025)
Transportation & Logistics
Civil aircraft registration country code prefix
C6
Airports
54 (2025)
Heliports
9 (2025)
Merchant marine
total: 1,274 (2023)
by type: bulk carrier 345, container ship 39, general cargo 58, oil tanker 193, other 639
Reference: 2023by type: bulk carrier 345, container ship 39, general cargo 58, oil tanker 193, other 639
Ports
total ports: 6 (2024)
large: 0
medium: 1
small: 1
very small: 4
ports with oil terminals: 4
key ports: Clifton Pier, Cockburn Town, Freeport, Matthew Town, Nassau, South Riding Point
Reference: 2024large: 0
medium: 1
small: 1
very small: 4
ports with oil terminals: 4
key ports: Clifton Pier, Cockburn Town, Freeport, Matthew Town, Nassau, South Riding Point
Environment
Environmental issues
coral reef decay; solid waste disposal
International environmental agreements
party to: Biodiversity, Climate Change, Climate Change-Kyoto Protocol, Climate Change-Paris Agreement, Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban, Desertification, Endangered Species, Hazardous Wastes, Law of the Sea, Nuclear Test Ban, Ozone Layer Protection, Ship Pollution, Wetlands
signed, but not ratified: none of the selected agreements
signed, but not ratified: none of the selected agreements
Climate
tropical marine; moderated by warm waters of Gulf Stream
Land use
agricultural land: 1.3% (2022 est.)
agricultural land: arable land: arable land: 0.8% (2022 est.)
agricultural land: permanent crops: permanent crops: 0.3% (2022 est.)
agricultural land: permanent pasture: permanent pasture: 0.2% (2022 est.)
forest: 50.9% (2022 est.)
other: 47.8% (2022 est.)
Reference: 2022agricultural land: arable land: arable land: 0.8% (2022 est.)
agricultural land: permanent crops: permanent crops: 0.3% (2022 est.)
agricultural land: permanent pasture: permanent pasture: 0.2% (2022 est.)
forest: 50.9% (2022 est.)
other: 47.8% (2022 est.)
Urbanization
urban population: 83.6% of total population (2023)
rate of urbanization: 1.02% annual rate of change (2020-25 est.)
Reference: 2023, 2020rate of urbanization: 1.02% annual rate of change (2020-25 est.)
Carbon dioxide emissions
total emissions: 2.99 million metric tonnes of CO2 (2023 est.)
from coal and metallurgical coke: 2,000 metric tonnes of CO2 (2023 est.)
from petroleum and other liquids: 2.966 million metric tonnes of CO2 (2023 est.)
from consumed natural gas: 23,000 metric tonnes of CO2 (2023 est.)
Reference: 2023from coal and metallurgical coke: 2,000 metric tonnes of CO2 (2023 est.)
from petroleum and other liquids: 2.966 million metric tonnes of CO2 (2023 est.)
from consumed natural gas: 23,000 metric tonnes of CO2 (2023 est.)
Particulate matter emissions
5.2 micrograms per cubic meter (2019 est.)
Reference: 2019Waste and recycling
municipal solid waste generated annually: 264,000 tons (2024 est.)
percent of municipal solid waste recycled: 24.9% (2022 est.)
Reference: 2024, 2022percent of municipal solid waste recycled: 24.9% (2022 est.)
Total water withdrawal
municipal: 31 million cubic meters (2022 est.)
Reference: 2022Total renewable water resources
700 million cubic meters (2022 est.)
Reference: 2022Communications & Media
Telephones - fixed lines
total subscriptions: 97,000 (2023 est.)
subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 24 (2023 est.)
Reference: 2023subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 24 (2023 est.)
Broadcast media
4 major TV providers; 1 TV station is operated by government-owned, commercially run Broadcasting Corporation of the Bahamas (BCB) and competes with 4 privately owned TV stations; multi-channel cable TV subscription service is widely available; 32 licensed broadcast (radio) service providers, with 31 privately owned FM radio stations; the BCB operates a multi-channel radio network with national coverage; the sector is regulated by the Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (2019)
Reference: 2019Internet country code
.bs
Historical Trends
Population
Source: World Bank WDI. Historical observations shown by reference period.
View Population data table
| Period | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 388,055 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2017 | 390,485 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2018 | 392,717 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2019 | 394,675 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2020 | 395,863 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2021 | 396,373 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2022 | 397,538 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2023 | 399,440 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2024 | 401,283 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2025 | 403,033 | world_bank_wdi |
GDP (current US$)
Source: World Bank WDI. Historical observations shown by reference period.
View GDP (current US$) data table
| Period | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $11,880,900,000 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2017 | $12,446,900,000 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2018 | $12,819,200,000 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2019 | $13,277,000,000 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2020 | $10,363,200,000 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2021 | $12,037,000,000 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2022 | $13,896,800,000 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2023 | $15,271,300,000 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2024 | $15,832,800,000 | world_bank_wdi |
International migrant stock (immigrants)
Source: World Bank WDI. Historical observations shown by reference period.
View International migrant stock (immigrants) data table
| Period | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 63,583 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2024 | 67,285 | world_bank_wdi |
International emigrant stock
Source: World Bank WDI. Historical observations shown by reference period.
View International emigrant stock data table
| Period | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 2,074 | un_migrant_stock_2024 |
| 1995 | 2,064 | un_migrant_stock_2024 |
| 2000 | 2,139 | un_migrant_stock_2024 |
| 2005 | 1,985 | un_migrant_stock_2024 |
| 2010 | 1,867 | un_migrant_stock_2024 |
| 2015 | 1,955 | un_migrant_stock_2024 |
| 2020 | 2,042 | un_migrant_stock_2024 |
| 2024 | 2,174 | un_migrant_stock_2024 |
Net migration
Source: World Bank WDI. Historical observations shown by reference period.
View Net migration data table
| Period | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1,002 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2017 | 1,002 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2018 | 1,002 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2019 | 1,002 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2020 | 0 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2021 | 481 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2022 | 1,001 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2023 | 1,001 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2024 | 1,018 | world_bank_wdi |
| 2025 | 935 | world_bank_wdi |
Sources & Methodology
Current statistical observations include their reference period and provenance. Reference fields from approved source datasets are attributed below. Missing information is left unknown rather than inferred.
| Indicator | Value | Period | Source | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 403,033 | 2025 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| UN Population Division population estimate | 404,629 | 2026 | UN Population Division Data Portal | Estimated |
| Wikidata population (fallback) | 399,440 | 2023 | Wikidata | Reported |
| International migrant stock (immigrants) | 67,285 | 2024 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| International migrant stock | 16.8% | 2024 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| International emigrant stock | 2,174 | 2024 | UN DESA International Migrant Stock 2024 | Estimated |
| Net migration | 935 | 2025 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Refugees hosted | 10 | 2021 | UNHCR Refugee Population Statistics | Verified |
| Asylum seekers hosted | 13 | 2021 | UNHCR Refugee Population Statistics | Verified |
| Refugees from this country | 1,598 | 2025 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Asylum seekers from this country | 760 | 2025 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Same-sex sexual activity | Yes Legal since 1991; Age of consent discrepancy; + UN decl. sign. | current | Wikipedia — LGBTQ rights by country or territory | Reported |
| Recognition of same-sex relationships | No | current | Wikipedia — LGBTQ rights by country or territory | Reported |
| Same-sex marriage | No | current | Wikipedia — LGBTQ rights by country or territory | Reported |
| Same-sex adoption | No | current | Wikipedia — LGBTQ rights by country or territory | Reported |
| Open military service | Yes | current | Wikipedia — LGBTQ rights by country or territory | Reported |
| Sexual-orientation anti-discrimination law | Yes Bans some anti-gay discrimination | current | Wikipedia — LGBTQ rights by country or territory | Reported |
| Gender identity / expression law | No | current | Wikipedia — LGBTQ rights by country or territory | Reported |
| GDP (current US$) | $15,832,800,000 | 2024 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| GDP per capita (current US$) | $39,455 | 2024 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| GDP growth | 3.4% | 2024 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Inflation, consumer prices | 0.4% | 2024 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Unemployment | 9.2% | 2025 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Income level | High income | current | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Life expectancy at birth | 74.7 years | 2024 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Fertility rate | 1.4 | 2024 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Urban population | 81.3% | 2025 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Individuals using the Internet | 92.5% | 2024 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Exports of goods and services | 37.8% | 2024 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Imports of goods and services | 41.5% | 2024 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Trade | 79.2% | 2024 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Secondary school enrolment, gross | 79.5% | 2024 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Government education expenditure | 2.7% | 2023 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Access to electricity | 100.0% | 2024 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Renewable energy consumption | 1.1% | 2022 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Current health expenditure | 6.3% | 2023 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Infant mortality rate | 11.1 per 1,000 | 2024 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Forest area | 50.9% | 2023 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Mobile cellular subscriptions | 96.7 per 100 | 2024 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Fixed broadband subscriptions | 25.3 per 100 | 2024 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Secure Internet servers | 6,355 per million | 2024 | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Latitude | 25.0661° | current | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Longitude | -77.3390° | current | World Bank — World Development Indicators | Verified |
| Latitude (Wikidata) | 25.0000° | current | Wikidata | Reported |
| Longitude (Wikidata) | -77.4000° | current | Wikidata | Reported |
| Time zone | America/Nassau | current | Wikidata | Reported |
| Form of government | constitutional monarchy | current | Wikidata | Reported |
Data attribution
Credits below are generated from sources actually used by this country profile. Source-specific terms take precedence.
- CIA World Factbook, final 2025 country profile (structured via factbook.json). Accessed September 20, 2026. U.S. Government public-domain data; retained as a reference source where a newer approved field is not available. Source · Terms/licence
- United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division, International Migrant Stock 2024; data access/processing via Our World in Data. Accessed September 20, 2026. Underlying UN dataset used under CC BY 3.0 IGO. Source · Terms/licence
- United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division, World Population Prospects (WPP indicator 49) Accessed September 19, 2026. Used under CC BY 3.0 IGO; current-year WPP population values are presented as estimates/projections where applicable. Source · Terms/licence
- UNHCR Refugee Population Statistics Database. Accessed September 19, 2026. Used under CC BY 4.0 except where a dataset identifies a different source or licence. Source · Terms/licence
- Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem), Country-Year Dataset v16 (variables: availability) Accessed September 20, 2026. Used under CC BY-SA 4.0; V-Dem measures are expert-coded/modelled and no V-Dem endorsement is implied. Source · Terms/licence
- Wikidata structured data (CC0). Accessed September 20, 2026. Attribution is provided by Knelstrom for provenance although CC0 does not require it. Source · Terms/licence
- Wikipedia, “LGBTQ rights by country or territory” (source revision/data fields: Wikipedia revision 1374406645 — Gender identity / expression law, Wikipedia revision 1374406645 — Open military service, Wikipedia revision 1374406645 — Recognition of same-sex relationships, Wikipedia revision 1374406645 — Same-sex adoption, Wikipedia revision 1374406645 — Same-sex marriage, Wikipedia revision 1374406645 — Same-sex sexual activity, Wikipedia revision 1374406645 — Sexual-orientation anti-discrimination law) Accessed September 20, 2026. Used under CC BY-SA 4.0. Knelstrom changes formatting and presents the imported material as a community-edited legal-status summary, not legal advice or a Knelstrom rights score. Source · Terms/licence
- World Bank, World Development Indicators (series: AG.LND.FRST.ZS, country_metadata, EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS, EG.FEC.RNEW.ZS, FP.CPI.TOTL.ZG, IT.CEL.SETS.P2, IT.NET.BBND.P2, IT.NET.SECR.P6, IT.NET.USER.ZS, NE.EXP.GNFS.ZS, NE.IMP.GNFS.ZS, NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS, NY.GDP.MKTP.CD, NY.GDP.MKTP.KD.ZG, NY.GDP.PCAP.CD, SE.SEC.ENRR, SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS, SH.XPD.CHEX.GD.ZS, SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS, SM.POP.ASYS.EO, SM.POP.NETM, SM.POP.RHCR.EO, SM.POP.TOTL, SM.POP.TOTL.ZS, SP.DYN.IMRT.IN, SP.DYN.LE00.IN, SP.DYN.TFRT.IN, SP.POP.TOTL, SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS) Accessed September 20, 2026. Data used under CC BY 4.0; Knelstrom presentation/formatting may differ from the source. Source · Terms/licence
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