Bahamas, The Urban Population
Urban population as % of total SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS
Bahamas, The's urban population was 81.17% in 2025, ranked 52nd globally. This represents a 0.2% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Bahamas, The's urban population stood at 81.17% in 2025, a decline of +0.15% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 81.17% by 2025. Bahamas, The ranked 52nd globally.
The Bahamas' urban population has experienced a steady increase over the past six decades, with a notable peak in 2010 when it reached 82.42%. This trend is consistent with many developed economies, such as Germany, which also saw a significant urbanization surge around the same time. Since then, the urban population in the Bahamas has hovered around this peak, with a slight dip in recent years, currently standing at 81.17% as of 2025. The country's urbanization rate has been relatively stable compared to other nations, such as American Samoa, which has seen a more pronounced increase in its urban population over the same period. The Bahamas' urban population has been steadily increasing since the 1960 low of 57.60%. If the country's economic growth and development trajectory continue, it is likely that the urban population will continue to increase, potentially driven by a growing service sector and increased investment in urban infrastructure.
Data & projection
| Year | Urban Population | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 81.00% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 81.09% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 81.17% | - | - |
| 2025 | 81.17% | −0.15% | #52 |
| 2024 | 81.32% | +0.00% | #165 |
| 2023 | 81.32% | +0.00% | #164 |
| 2022 | 81.32% | −0.16% | #164 |
| 2021 | 81.48% | −0.19% | #164 |
| 2020 | 81.66% | −0.16% | #165 |
| 2019 | 81.83% | −0.14% | #167 |
| 2018 | 81.96% | −0.12% | #167 |
| 2017 | 82.08% | −0.10% | #168 |
| 2016 | 82.18% | −0.08% | #170 |
| 2015 | 82.26% | −0.06% | #170 |
| 2014 | 82.32% | −0.05% | #170 |
| 2013 | 82.36% | −0.03% | #171 |
| 2012 | 82.39% | −0.02% | #171 |
| 2011 | 82.41% | −0.01% | #172 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Bahamas, The matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 1981. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw urban population improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Bahamas, The's urban population was 81.17% in 2025. Ranked 52nd globally. This represents a 0.2% decrease from the previous year.
Bahamas, The's urban population peaked at 82.42% in 2010.
The lowest urban population in Bahamas, The was 57.60% in 1960.
Bahamas, The ranks 52nd globally in urban population as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.URB.TOTL.IN.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Bahamas, The's urban population is projected to reach 81.17% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The urban population of Bahamas, The in 2025 was 81.17%. This ranks 52nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_bahamas-the_urban-population,
title = {Bahamas, The Urban Population},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bahamas-the/urban-population/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}