Bahamas
- Capital:
- Nassau
- Continent:
- North America
- Region(s):
- Caribbean
- Largest Cities:
- Nassau, Grand Bahama, Abaco
- Abbreviation:
- BHS
404,628
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
404,628
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
Bahamass' population is projected to be 387,827 by 2097.
Historical
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| Year ↓ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 404,628 | 0.41% | 178 |
| 2025 | 403,033 | 0.36% | 178 |
| 2020 | 395,863 | 0.3% | 178 |
| 2019 | 394,675 | 0.5% | 178 |
| 2018 | 392,717 | 0.57% | 178 |
| 2017 | 390,485 | 0.63% | 178 |
| 2015 | 385,346 | 0.95% | 178 |
| 2010 | 367,478 | 1.33% | 178 |
| 2005 | 343,894 | 1.21% | 177 |
| 2000 | 323,835 | 1.44% | 177 |
| Year ↑ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 404,628 | 0.41% | 178 |
| 2032 | 412,721 | 0.32% | 180 |
| 2037 | 417,839 | 0.25% | 181 |
| 2042 | 421,740 | 0.19% | 181 |
| 2047 | 423,947 | 0.1% | 182 |
| 2052 | 424,096 | 0.01% | 182 |
| 2057 | 422,785 | -0.06% | 182 |
| 2062 | 420,411 | -0.11% | 182 |
| 2067 | 417,171 | -0.15% | 183 |
| 2072 | 413,277 | -0.19% | 183 |
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Nassau has a metropolitan area population of 315,729, comprising 78.03%% of Bahamas' total population.
| Rank | City | 2026 Pop. ↓ | % of National Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nassau | 315,729 | 78.03% |
| 2 | Grand Bahama | 45,292 | 11.19% |
| 3 | Abaco | 16,522 | 4.08% |
| 4 | Eleuthera | 9,426 | 2.33% |
| 5 | Andros | 7,765 | 1.92% |
| 6 | Exuma and Cays | 7,411 | 1.83% |
| 7 | Long Island | 2,603 | 0.64% |
| 8 | Bimini | 2,500 | 0.62% |
| 9 | Harbour Island | 1,871 | 0.46% |
| 10 | Cat Island | 1,586 | 0.39% |
As of 2026, Bahamas has a total population of 404,628, ranking as the 178th most populous nation in the world.
Bahamas has a net population change of approximately 4 people per day, driven by 12 births, 10 deaths, and net immigration of 2 people.
Bahamas represents < 0.01% of the total global population and 0.07% of North America's population.
Bahamas has a population density of 40.4 people per km² (approximately 104.7 per mi²), making it the 173rd most densely populated country in the world.
Currently, 100% of the population resides in urban areas.
*Rates last updated: June 16, 2026
As of 2026, the largest ethnicity in Bahamas is African descent (90.6%) , followed by White (4.7%) .
As of 2026, Protestant is the largest religion in Bahamas, comprising 69.9% of the population.