Annual change in population in Curacao
Curacao: Annual change in population was 87 people in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Annual change in population in Curacao, 1951–2023
Source: UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in people.
Analysis
Curacao recorded 87 people for annual change in population in 2023.
That represents a change of up 234.6% on the previous year and down 96.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual change in population in Curacao peaked at 13,065 people in 2018 and was at its lowest, -4,526 people, in 2020.
Curacao ranks 186th of 236 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 3,075 people | 2,641 people | 3,461 people | 9 |
| 1960s | 1,995 people | 1,594 people | 2,744 people | 10 |
| 1970s | 708.5 people | 227 people | 1,478 people | 10 |
| 1980s | -46.1 people | -228 people | 173 people | 10 |
| 1990s | -875.5 people | -1,598 people | -281 people | 10 |
| 2000s | 855.6 people | -1,736 people | 2,012 people | 10 |
| 2010s | 3,372 people | 738 people | 13,065 people | 10 |
| 2020s | -1,030 people | -4,526 people | 295 people | 4 |
Countries ranked near Curacao
- 183 Saint Barthelemy 164 people compare
- 184 Aruba 154 people compare
- 185 Tokelau 112 people compare
- 187 Nauru 78 people compare
- 188 Saint Kitts and Nevis 51 people compare
- 189 Isle of Man 34 people compare
More population data for Curacao
- Population growth rate, by level of development -0.9% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 3,800 people (2100)
- Population density 271.32 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth -0.9% (2100)
- Total fertility rate vs. wanted fertility rate 1.4 births per woman (2024)
- Refugees by country of asylum 0 people (2024)
- Fertility rate vs. unmet need for contraception 1.4 births per woman (2024)
- Total fertility rate vs. contraceptive prevalence 1.4 births per woman (2024)
- Natural population growth rate -0.2% (2023)
- Fertility rate: births per woman 1.07 live births per woman (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual change in population in Curacao?
- Annual change in population in Curacao was 87 people in 2023, according to UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual change in population recorded in Curacao?
- The highest recorded value was 13,065 people in 2018.
- What is the lowest annual change in population recorded in Curacao?
- The lowest recorded value was -4,526 people in 2020.
- How does Curacao rank for annual change in population?
- Curacao ranks 186th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is annual change in population rising or falling in Curacao?
- Over the last ten years it is down 96.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Curacao data come from?
- The figures come from UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual change in population. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual change in population, calculated as the difference between population on 1 July of consecutive years.