St. Martin (French part) Population Growth
Annual population growth rate SP.POP.GROW
St. Martin (French part)'s population growth was -3.68% in 2025, ranked 214th globally. This represents a 28.7% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1961–2025.
Overview
St. Martin (French part)'s population growth stood at -3.68% in 2025, a rise of +1.49pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -3.68% by 2025. St. Martin (French part) ranked 214th globally.
The population growth of the French part of St. Martin has fluctuated significantly over the 65-year period from 1961 to 2025, with a notable turnaround in recent years. The all-time peak of 19.04% in 1983 was followed by a decline, and the all-time trough of -7.52% in 2020 was surpassed by the current -3.68% rate, indicating a gradual recovery. This recovery is comparable to that of Moldova, with its -3.18% rate, but still lags behind the Marshall Islands' -3.38% rate. St. Martin's population growth rate is now among the lowest in the world, ranking #214 globally. The trend suggests that the French part of St. Martin's population growth may continue to improve in the coming years if there are signs of economic stability and a reduction in emigration rates, potentially driven by improved labor market conditions and investments in education and healthcare.
Data & projection
| Year | Population Growth | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | -2.52% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | -3.10% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -3.68% | - | - |
| 2025 | -3.68% | +1.49pp | #214 |
| 2024 | -5.17% | −0.36pp | #2 |
| 2023 | -4.81% | −1.10pp | #3 |
| 2022 | -3.71% | +2.20pp | #2 |
| 2021 | -5.91% | +1.60pp | #2 |
| 2020 | -7.52% | −2.55pp | #1 |
| 2019 | -4.97% | −2.70pp | #1 |
| 2018 | -2.27% | −1.35pp | #5 |
| 2017 | -0.91% | −0.39pp | #15 |
| 2016 | -0.52% | −0.30pp | #22 |
| 2015 | -0.22% | −0.30pp | #29 |
| 2014 | 0.08% | −0.30pp | #43 |
| 2013 | 0.38% | −0.17pp | #57 |
| 2012 | 0.56% | −0.02pp | #73 |
| 2011 | 0.58% | −0.39pp | #76 |
Analysis
St. Martin (French part)'s population growth was -3.68% in 2025, a rise of +1.49pp from 2024. Based on trends, estimated -3.68% by 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
St. Martin (French part)'s population growth was -3.68% in 2025. Ranked 214th globally. This represents a 28.7% increase from the previous year.
St. Martin (French part)'s population growth peaked at 19.04% in 1983.
The lowest population growth in St. Martin (French part) was -7.52% in 2020.
St. Martin (French part) ranks 214th globally in population growth as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.POP.GROW. Data sourced from World Bank.
St. Martin (French part)'s population growth is projected to reach -3.68% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The population growth of St. Martin (French part) in 2025 was -3.68%. This ranks 214th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_st-martin-french-part_population-growth,
title = {St. Martin (French part) Population Growth},
url = {https://historysaid.com/st-martin-french-part/population-growth/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}