Sint Maarten (Dutch part) Birth Rate
Crude birth rate per 1,000 people SP.DYN.CBRT.IN
Sint Maarten (Dutch part)'s birth rate was 8.6 in 2025, ranked 175th globally. This represents a 6.0% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Sint Maarten (Dutch part)'s birth rate stood at 8.6 in 2025, a decline of +0.6 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 8.6 by 2025. Sint Maarten (Dutch part) ranked 175th globally.
Sint Maarten's birth rate has undergone significant fluctuations over the past 65 years, with the country experiencing its highest recorded rate in 1967 at 28.60. This period coincided with the post-colonial growth era, when many Caribbean nations were experiencing rapid population expansion. In contrast, the current birth rate stands at 8.58, ranking the country 175th globally. This rate is similar to that of the British Virgin Islands, a peer nation with a comparable demographic profile. Since the trough in 2025, the birth rate has been steadily declining, indicating a shrinking population. The low birth rate may pose challenges for the country's workforce and pension system in the future. A significant increase in fertility rates, such as through government support for families or improvements in living standards, would be necessary to alter the current downward trend.
Data & projection
| Year | Birth Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 8.3 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 8.6 | - | - |
| 2025 | 8.6 | −0.6 | #175 |
| 2023 | 9.1 | −0.1 | #46 |
| 2022 | 9.2 | −0.3 | #40 |
| 2021 | 9.5 | −0.3 | #38 |
| 2020 | 9.7 | −0.3 | #42 |
| 2019 | 10.0 | −0.4 | #43 |
| 2018 | 10.5 | −0.5 | #48 |
| 2017 | 10.9 | −0.6 | #54 |
| 2016 | 11.5 | −0.7 | #54 |
| 2015 | 12.2 | −0.7 | #61 |
| 2014 | 12.9 | −0.6 | #66 |
| 2013 | 13.5 | −0.5 | #77 |
| 2012 | 14.1 | −0.4 | #80 |
| 2011 | 14.4 | +0.8 | #84 |
| 2010 | 13.7 | +0.8 | #68 |
Analysis
Sint Maarten (Dutch part)'s birth rate was 8.6 in 2025, a decline of −0.6 from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 8.6 by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Sint Maarten (Dutch part)'s birth rate was 8.6 in 2025. Ranked 175th globally. This represents a 6.0% decrease from the previous year.
Sint Maarten (Dutch part)'s birth rate peaked at 28.6 in 1967.
The lowest birth rate in Sint Maarten (Dutch part) was 8.6 in 2025.
Sint Maarten (Dutch part) ranks 175th globally in birth rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.CBRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Sint Maarten (Dutch part)'s birth rate is projected to reach 8.6 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The birth rate of Sint Maarten (Dutch part) in 2025 was 8.6. This ranks 175th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Sint Maarten (Dutch part) Birth Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/sint-maarten-dutch-part/birth-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}