Sint Maarten
- Capital:
- Philipsburg
- Continent:
- North America
- Region(s):
- Caribbean
- Largest Cities:
- Lower Prince's Quarter, Cul de Sac, Little Bay
- Abbreviation:
- SXM
44,447
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
44,447
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
Sint Maarten's population is projected to be 43,199 by 2097.
Historical
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| Year ↓ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 44,447 | 1.35% | 214 |
| 2025 | 43,923 | 1.38% | 214 |
| 2020 | 41,008 | 1.54% | 216 |
| 2019 | 40,385 | 1.7% | 216 |
| 2018 | 39,712 | 1.84% | 216 |
| 2017 | 38,996 | 1.95% | 216 |
| 2015 | 37,471 | 2.09% | 215 |
| 2010 | 33,794 | 1.06% | 217 |
| 2005 | 32,057 | 0.82% | 218 |
| 2000 | 30,773 | -0.64% | 217 |
| Year ↑ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 44,447 | 1.35% | 214 |
| 2032 | 47,150 | 0.96% | 212 |
| 2037 | 48,904 | 0.73% | 212 |
| 2042 | 50,147 | 0.5% | 212 |
| 2047 | 50,895 | 0.3% | 211 |
| 2052 | 50,991 | 0.04% | 210 |
| 2057 | 50,699 | -0.11% | 210 |
| 2062 | 50,235 | -0.18% | 211 |
| 2067 | 49,581 | -0.26% | 210 |
| 2072 | 48,869 | -0.29% | 210 |
As of 2026, Sint Maarten has a total population of 44,447, ranking as the 214th most populous nation in the world.
Sint Maarten has a net population change of approximately 1 people per day, driven by 1 births, 1 deaths, and net immigration of 1 people.
Sint Maarten represents < 0.01% of the total global population and < 0.01% of North America's population.
Sint Maarten has a population density of 1307.3 people per km² (approximately 3385.8 per mi²), making it the 10th most densely populated country in the world.
Currently, 100% of the population resides in urban areas.
*Rates last updated: June 16, 2026