Migrant populations in Bahamas

Bahamas: Migrant populations was 67,285 in 2024. ▲ Rising

Latest (2024)
67,285
World rank
156th
of 228 countries
All-time high
67,285
in 2024
All-time low
26,855
in 1990
Years of data
8
1990–2024

Migrant populations in Bahamas, 1990–2024

020.0k40.0k60.0k1990200720241990: 26.9k1995: 31.7k2000: 36.5k2005: 45.5k2010: 54.7k2015: 59.2k2020: 63.6k2024: 67.3k

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2024, migrant populations in Bahamas stood at 67,285. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 13.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, migrant populations in Bahamas peaked at 67,285 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 26,855, in 1990.

That places Bahamas 156th out of 228 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

Migrant populations in Bahamas, year by year

Annual values for Migrant populations in Bahamas, 1990 to 2024.
Year Value Change
1990 26,855 —
1995 31,654 +17.9%
2000 36,454 +15.2%
2005 45,531 +24.9%
2010 54,745 +20.2%
2015 59,241 +8.2%
2020 63,583 +7.3%
2024 67,285 +5.8%

Bahamas compared with similar countries

  • Bahamas's 67,285 is below the median for high income countries, which is 334,150, 20% of the median. (84 countries reporting)
  • Bahamas's 67,285 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 67,285, 1.0× the median. (41 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 29,254 26,855 31,654 2
2000s 40,992 36,454 45,531 2
2010s 56,993 54,745 59,241 2
2020s 65,434 63,583 67,285 2

Countries ranked near Bahamas

  1. 153 Liberia 72,423 compare
  2. 154 Belize 68,706 compare
  3. 155 Martinique 68,187 compare
  4. 157 Tunisia 63,201 compare
  5. 158 United States Virgin Islands 56,779 compare
  6. 159 Bhutan 55,705 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is migrant populations in Bahamas?
Migrant populations in Bahamas was 67,285 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest migrant populations recorded in Bahamas?
The highest recorded value was 67,285 in 2024.
What is the lowest migrant populations recorded in Bahamas?
The lowest recorded value was 26,855 in 1990.
How does Bahamas rank for migrant populations?
Bahamas ranks 156th out of 228 countries with data for 2024.
Is migrant populations rising or falling in Bahamas?
Over the last ten years it is up 13.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Bahamas data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Migrant populations. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Migrant populations
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
228 places, 1,824 data points, 1990–2024
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