What is the Population of Bahamas?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Bahamas has a population of approximately 398,165 people, making it the 172nd most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around less than 0.01% of the world's population. With a land area of 13,943 km², the population density is roughly 29 people per km².
| Population | 398,165 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 172nd of 196 |
| Share of world population | less than 0.01% |
| Area | 13,943 km² |
| Population density | 29 / km² |
| Demonym | Bahamian |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Bahamas | 398,165 | 172nd |
| Cape Verde | 491,233 | 169th |
| Brunei | 455,500 | 170th |
| Belize | 417,634 | 171st |
| Iceland | 391,810 | 173rd |
| Vanuatu | 321,409 | 174th |
| Barbados | 267,800 | 175th |
Bahamas in context
- Bahamas covers 13,943 km², making it the 155th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Bahamas has no land borders with other countries on this site.
- With 398,165 people, Bahamas holds about 1.1% of the population of Caribbean.
- Traffic drives on the left, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Bahamas is a member state of the United Nations.
Population of Bahamas — FAQ
What is the population of Bahamas?
The population of Bahamas is approximately 398,165 (398,000) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of Bahamas in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of Bahamas at approximately 398,165 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). Bahamas is the 172nd most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in Bahamas?
Approximately 398,165 people live in Bahamas, making it the 172nd most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does Bahamas rank by population?
Bahamas is the 172nd most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of less than 0.01%.
What is the population density of Bahamas?
Bahamas has a population density of roughly 29 people per km², based on a land area of 13,943 km².
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