Total population (thousands) in Saint Martin (French part)
Saint Martin (French part): Total population (thousands) was 25.49 thousands in 2025. ▲ Rising
Latest (2025)
25.49 thousands
Change on year
down 4.8%
World rank
220th
of 233 countries
All-time high
37.46 thousands
in 2014
All-time low
5.96 thousands
in 1970
Years of data
56
1970–2025
Total population in Saint Martin (French part), 1970–2025
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in thousands.
Analysis
In 2025, total population in Saint Martin (French part) stood at 25.49 thousands.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.8% on the previous year and down 31.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total population in Saint Martin (French part) peaked at 37.46 thousands in 2014 and was at its lowest, 5.96 thousands, in 1970.
That places Saint Martin (French part) 220th out of 233 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 56 years of available data.
Total population (thousands) in Saint Martin (French part), year by year
| Year | thousands | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 5.96 thousands | — |
| 1971 | 6.14 thousands | +3.0% |
| 1972 | 6.32 thousands | +2.9% |
| 1973 | 6.5 thousands | +2.9% |
| 1974 | 6.69 thousands | +3.0% |
| 1975 | 6.91 thousands | +3.2% |
| 1976 | 7.17 thousands | +3.8% |
| 1977 | 7.44 thousands | +3.8% |
| 1978 | 7.7 thousands | +3.5% |
| 1979 | 7.95 thousands | +3.2% |
| 1980 | 8.18 thousands | +3.0% |
| 1981 | 8.39 thousands | +2.6% |
| 1982 | 8.6 thousands | +2.5% |
| 1983 | 10.39 thousands | +20.8% |
| 1984 | 12.58 thousands | +21.1% |
| 1985 | 14.88 thousands | +18.3% |
| 1986 | 17.31 thousands | +16.3% |
| 1987 | 19.81 thousands | +14.5% |
| 1988 | 22.41 thousands | +13.1% |
| 1989 | 25.09 thousands | +12.0% |
| 1990 | 27.81 thousands | +10.8% |
| 1991 | 28.64 thousands | +3.0% |
| 1992 | 28.96 thousands | +1.1% |
| 1993 | 29.2 thousands | +0.8% |
| 1994 | 29.36 thousands | +0.6% |
| 1995 | 29.46 thousands | +0.3% |
| 1996 | 29.48 thousands | +0.1% |
| 1997 | 29.41 thousands | -0.2% |
| 1998 | 29.24 thousands | -0.6% |
| 1999 | 28.97 thousands | -0.9% |
| 2000 | 29.59 thousands | +2.1% |
| 2001 | 30.4 thousands | +2.7% |
| 2002 | 31.21 thousands | +2.7% |
| 2003 | 32 thousands | +2.5% |
| 2004 | 32.79 thousands | +2.5% |
| 2005 | 33.55 thousands | +2.3% |
| 2006 | 34.3 thousands | +2.2% |
| 2007 | 35.01 thousands | +2.1% |
| 2008 | 35.66 thousands | +1.9% |
| 2009 | 36.25 thousands | +1.7% |
| 2010 | 36.75 thousands | +1.4% |
| 2011 | 36.96 thousands | +0.6% |
| 2012 | 37.18 thousands | +0.6% |
| 2013 | 37.37 thousands | +0.5% |
| 2014 | 37.46 thousands | +0.2% |
| 2015 | 37.44 thousands | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 37.3 thousands | -0.4% |
| 2017 | 37.05 thousands | -0.7% |
| 2018 | 36.62 thousands | -1.1% |
| 2019 | 35.4 thousands | -3.3% |
| 2020 | 33.13 thousands | -6.4% |
| 2021 | 30.44 thousands | -8.1% |
| 2022 | 29.48 thousands | -3.1% |
| 2023 | 28.26 thousands | -4.2% |
| 2024 | 26.77 thousands | -5.3% |
| 2025 | 25.49 thousands | -4.8% |
Saint Martin (French part) compared with similar countries
- Saint Martin (French part)'s 25.49 thousands is below the median for high income countries, which is 3,084 thousands, 1% of the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Saint Martin (French part)'s 25.49 thousands is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 3,039 thousands, 1% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 6.88 thousands | 5.96 thousands | 7.95 thousands | 10 |
| 1980s | 14.76 thousands | 8.18 thousands | 25.09 thousands | 10 |
| 1990s | 29.05 thousands | 27.81 thousands | 29.48 thousands | 10 |
| 2000s | 33.08 thousands | 29.59 thousands | 36.25 thousands | 10 |
| 2010s | 36.95 thousands | 35.4 thousands | 37.46 thousands | 10 |
| 2020s | 28.93 thousands | 25.49 thousands | 33.13 thousands | 6 |
Countries ranked near Saint Martin (French part)
- 217 Monaco 38.48 thousands compare
- 218 Marshall Islands 36.91 thousands compare
- 219 San Marino 33.55 thousands compare
- 221 Palau 17.68 thousands compare
- 222 Anguilla 14.67 thousands compare
- 223 Cook Islands 13.49 thousands compare
More population data for Saint Martin (French part)
- Population density 400.56 people per km² (2100)
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.0299 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -100 % change on previous year (2002)
- World population growth -0.1% (2100)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.0299 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.1332 % change on previous year (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.453 % change on previous year (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 879 people (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -0.1% (2100)
- Population by income level, annual growth rate -4.55 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total population in Saint Martin (French part)?
- Total population in Saint Martin (French part) was 25.49 thousands in 2025, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest total population recorded in Saint Martin (French part)?
- The highest recorded value was 37.46 thousands in 2014.
- What is the lowest total population recorded in Saint Martin (French part)?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.96 thousands in 1970.
- How does Saint Martin (French part) rank for total population?
- Saint Martin (French part) ranks 220th out of 233 countries with data for 2025.
- Is total population rising or falling in Saint Martin (French part)?
- Over the last ten years it is down 31.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Saint Martin (French part) data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Total population (thousands). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release