Sint Maarten (Dutch part) Population Density
People per sq. km of land area EN.POP.DNST
Sint Maarten (Dutch part)'s population density was 1,291.6 in 2025, ranked 10th globally. This represents a 2.7% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2011–2025.
Overview
Sint Maarten (Dutch part)'s population density stood at 1,291.6 in 2025, a rise of +34.3 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1,291.6 by 2025. Sint Maarten (Dutch part) ranked 10th globally.
Sint Maarten's population density has recorded a steady increase over the past 14 years, with the latest figure standing at 1,291.59 people per square kilometer in 2025. This growth pattern is notable, as it surpasses the density of peer countries such as Bangladesh, with a density of 1,341.34 people per square kilometer, albeit narrowly. The island nation has witnessed a peak in population density in 2025, reaching an all-time high of 1,291.59 people per square kilometer. Conversely, the lowest density was observed in 2011, reaching 1,007.85 people per square kilometer, marking a trough. Malta stands out as a significantly denser country, with a population density of 1,780.00 people per square kilometer, highlighting the contrast between Sint Maarten's relatively high density and that of other territories. With Sint Maarten's population density poised to remain high, a significant influx of migrants or a substantial increase in tourism could further intensify this trend.
Data & projection
| Year | Population Density | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 1,308.8 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1,291.6 | - | - |
| 2025 | 1,291.6 | +34.3 | #10 |
| 2023 | 1,257.3 | +17.9 | #204 |
| 2022 | 1,239.4 | +16.7 | #205 |
| 2021 | 1,222.7 | +16.6 | #206 |
| 2020 | 1,206.1 | +18.3 | #206 |
| 2019 | 1,187.8 | +19.8 | #206 |
| 2018 | 1,168.0 | +21.1 | #205 |
| 2017 | 1,146.9 | +22.0 | #205 |
| 2016 | 1,125.0 | +22.9 | #205 |
| 2015 | 1,102.1 | +23.5 | #205 |
| 2014 | 1,078.6 | +24.1 | #205 |
| 2013 | 1,054.5 | +24.4 | #205 |
| 2012 | 1,030.1 | +22.2 | #205 |
| 2011 | 1,007.9 | – | #203 |
Analysis
Sint Maarten (Dutch part)'s population density was 1,291.6 in 2025, a rise of +34.3 from 2024. Based on trends, estimated 1,291.6 by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Sint Maarten (Dutch part)'s population density was 1,291.6 in 2025. Ranked 10th globally. This represents a 2.7% increase from the previous year.
Sint Maarten (Dutch part)'s population density peaked at 1,291.6 in 2025.
The lowest population density in Sint Maarten (Dutch part) was 1,007.9 in 2011.
Sint Maarten (Dutch part) ranks 10th globally in population density as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is EN.POP.DNST. Data sourced from World Bank.
Sint Maarten (Dutch part)'s population density is projected to reach 1,291.6 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The population density of Sint Maarten (Dutch part) in 2025 was 1,291.6. This ranks 10th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_sint-maarten-dutch-part_population-density,
title = {Sint Maarten (Dutch part) Population Density},
url = {https://historysaid.com/sint-maarten-dutch-part/population-density/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}