Sint Maarten has a population of 43,923 (2025), and 100.0% of people live in urban areas. Its economy produced $1.9 billion of goods and services in 2025 (GDP in current US dollars), growing 3.4% that year after adjusting for inflation. GDP per person was $42,978 (2025).
Key figures for Sint Maarten
Population
43,923
GDP
$1.9 billion
GDP growth
3.4%
GDP per person
$42,978
Inflation
2.2%
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Economy and growth
| Indicator | Sint Maarten | World | Rank (1 = highest) | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDPThe total value of goods and services produced in a year, converted to US dollars at official exchange rates. | $1.9 billion2025 | $118.4 trillion | 187th of 204 | Compare GDP |
| GDP growthThe yearly change in the value of goods and services produced, adjusted for inflation. | 3.4%2025 | 2.9% | 101st of 204 | Compare GDP growth |
| GDP per personGDP divided by population, in US dollars at official exchange rates. | $42,9782025 | $14,406 | 37th of 204 | Compare GDP per person |
| GDP per person (PPP)GDP per person adjusted for differences in what money buys in each country (purchasing power parity). | $53,769 (PPP)2024 | $24,526 (PPP) | 43rd of 199 | Compare GDP per person (PPP) |
| Income per personGross national income per person, converted with the World Bank Atlas method, which smooths exchange rate swings. | $38,9502024 | $13,433 | 34th of 200 | Compare Income per person |
| InflationThe yearly change in the cost of a typical basket of goods and services bought by households. | 2.2%2017 | 2.2% | – | Compare Inflation |
| Agriculture share of GDPThe share of GDP produced by agriculture, forestry and fishing. | 0.1%2013 | 4.2% | – | Compare Agriculture share of GDP |
| Industry share of GDPThe share of GDP produced by mining, manufacturing, construction, electricity, water and gas. | 6.0%2021 | 27.0% | – | Compare Industry share of GDP |
Money and finance
| Indicator | Sint Maarten | World | Rank (1 = highest) | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exchange rateHow many units of the local currency one US dollar bought, on average, during the year. | 1.79 XCG per US$2025 | – | 141st of 205 | Compare Exchange rate |
Trade and investment
| Indicator | Sint Maarten | World | Rank (1 = highest) | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foreign investmentNew investment by foreign companies and investors into businesses in the country, minus withdrawals. | $37.1 million2024 | $1.6 trillion | 165th of 198 | Compare Foreign investment |
| Remittances receivedMoney sent home by people working abroad, plus other personal transfers into the country. | $48.0 million2023 | $795.6 billion | 159th of 176 | Compare Remittances received |
People and customers
| Indicator | Sint Maarten | World | Rank (1 = highest) | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PopulationThe total number of people living in the country, whatever their legal status or citizenship. | 43,9232025 | 8.2 billion | 206th of 217 | Compare Population |
| Population growthThe yearly change in the total population. | 1.31%2025 | 0.91% | 79th of 217 | Compare Population growth |
| Urban populationThe share of people living in areas defined as urban by each country. | 100.0%2025 | 57.8% | 12th of 217 | Compare Urban population |
| Population densityThe number of people per square kilometer of land area. | 1,257.32023 | 62.1 | 10th of 216 | Compare Population density |
| Children (0 to 14)The share of the population aged 14 or younger. | 14.8%2025 | 24.4% | 183rd of 217 | Compare Children (0 to 14) |
| Working age (15 to 64)The share of the population aged 15 to 64, the usual working ages. | 70.7%2025 | 65.2% | 20th of 217 | Compare Working age (15 to 64) |
| Older adults (65+)The share of the population aged 65 or older. | 14.5%2025 | 10.4% | 70th of 217 | Compare Older adults (65+) |
| Life expectancyHow many years a newborn would be expected to live if current death rates stayed the same. | 76.5 years2024 | 73.5 years | 91st of 217 | Compare Life expectancy |
| College and university enrollmentEnrollment in universities, colleges and other tertiary education, as a share of the population of the usual age for it. Can exceed 100%. | 7.7%2023 | 43.2% | 134th of 139 | Compare College and university enrollment |
Digital and infrastructure
| Indicator | Sint Maarten | World | Rank (1 = highest) | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile subscriptionsMobile phone subscriptions for every 100 people. Can exceed 100 because many people have more than one SIM card. | 205.42022 | 108.0 | 4th of 209 | Compare Mobile subscriptions |
| Secure serversInternet servers using encryption technology for online transactions, per million people. | 1,2232024 | 16,381 | 103rd of 215 | Compare Secure servers |
| Electricity accessThe share of people with access to electricity. | 100.0%2023 | 91.6% | 109th of 215 | Compare Electricity access |
Business and government
| Indicator | Sint Maarten | World | Rank (1 = highest) | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New businesses registeredThe number of new limited liability companies registered during the year, from the World Bank Entrepreneurship Database. Sole traders and informal businesses are not counted. | 3692021 | – | – | Compare New businesses registered |
Other countries in Caribbean
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Aruba
- Barbados
- British Virgin Islands
- Cayman Islands
- Cuba
- Curaçao
- Dominica
- Dominican Republic
- Grenada
- Haiti
- Jamaica
- Puerto Rico
- St. Kitts and Nevis
- St. Lucia
- St. Martin (French part)
- St. Vincent and the Grenadines
- The Bahamas
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Turks and Caicos Islands
- U.S. Virgin Islands
Data: World Bank, World Development Indicators, licensed CC BY 4.0, updated November 2026. Each figure shows the latest year published. World figures are World Bank averages for the same year. Ranks compare countries with data from the last three years of each series. About this data.
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