Sint Maarten (Dutch part) Net Migration
Net migration SM.POP.NETM
Sint Maarten (Dutch part)'s net migration was 530 in 2025, ranked 147th globally. This represents a 5.0% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Sint Maarten (Dutch part)'s net migration stood at 530 in 2025, a decline of +28 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 561 by 2026. Sint Maarten (Dutch part) ranked 147th globally.
Sint Maarten's net migration has fluctuated significantly over the past 66 years, with a notable all-time peak of 1,528.00 in 1991, followed by a trough of -745.00 in 1996. The country's current net migration stands at 530.00, placing it at the 147th rank globally. In comparison, a peer country like Curaçao has a net migration of 470.00. Sint Maarten's migration patterns are likely influenced by its economic conditions and geographical location, with the latter potentially attracting migrants from neighboring islands. The country's current net migration rate may be the result of a gradual recovery from its 1996 trough, although it remains lower than its peak in 1991. A significant shift in the country's economic landscape, such as the development of new industries or a change in its relationship with the European Union, could alter the trajectory of Sint Maarten's net migration in the future.
Data & projection
| Year | Net Migration | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 572 | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 567 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 561 | - | - |
| 2025 | 530 | −28 | #147 |
| 2024 | 558 | −9 | #143 |
| 2023 | 567 | +3 | #131 |
| 2022 | 564 | +66 | #125 |
| 2021 | 498 | −21 | #134 |
| 2020 | 519 | −7 | #133 |
| 2019 | 526 | −9 | #133 |
| 2018 | 535 | −10 | #124 |
| 2017 | 545 | +0 | #123 |
| 2016 | 545 | +9 | #123 |
| 2015 | 536 | +6 | #138 |
| 2014 | 530 | +0 | #135 |
| 2013 | 530 | +2 | #130 |
| 2012 | 528 | +175 | #132 |
| 2011 | 353 | +377 | #133 |
Analysis
Sint Maarten (Dutch part)'s net migration was 530 in 2025, a decline of −28 from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 561 by 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Sint Maarten (Dutch part)'s net migration was 530 in 2025. Ranked 147th globally. This represents a 5.0% decrease from the previous year.
Sint Maarten (Dutch part)'s net migration peaked at 1,528 in 1991.
The lowest net migration in Sint Maarten (Dutch part) was -745 in 1996.
Sint Maarten (Dutch part) ranks 147th globally in net migration as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SM.POP.NETM. Data sourced from World Bank.
Sint Maarten (Dutch part)'s net migration is projected to reach 561 by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The net migration of Sint Maarten (Dutch part) in 2025 was 530. This ranks 147th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_sint-maarten-dutch-part_net-migration,
title = {Sint Maarten (Dutch part) Net Migration},
url = {https://historysaid.com/sint-maarten-dutch-part/net-migration/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}