Population of Sint Maarten
As of April 2025, the population of Sint Maarten is 44.4 thousand. The number of inhabitants has increased by 97 in the last year, representing a growth of 0.21%. The median age of the population has increased in recent years, rising from 42 years in 2015 to 48.9 years in 2025. Currently, life expectancy at birth is 76.3 years and population density is 1.3 thousand inhabitants per square kilometer.
Population Growth
The population growth rate of Sint Maarten peaked in 1982, reaching around 10.33% annually, but has since declined to approximately 0.22% in 2025. The annual increase in the number of people has also decreased from a peak of around 3.35 thousand in 2012 to nearly 97 in 2025.
Life Expectancy
Life expectancy at birth has increased slightly in Sint Maarten, with the indicator rising from 75.5 years in 2005 to 76.3 year in 2025, representing an increase of almost 1 year over the past 2 decades.
Most populous cities in Sint Maarten
These are the 5 most populous cities in Sint Maarten:
| # | City | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cul de Sac | 8,467 |
| 2 | Lower Prince’s Quarter | 8,000 |
| 3 | Koolbaai | 6,000 |
| # | City | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Philipsburg | 1,400 |
| 5 | Simson Bay Village | 700 |