Bahamas, The: Population growth (annual %)
In , Bahamas, The's Population growth (annual %) was 0.46.
That's down 3.6% from 2023, the highest value since .
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 1.05 . Bahamas, The ranks #149 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #25 of 42.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.GROW) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 1.41
- Trough
- 0.13
- 1-year change
- -3.6%
- 5-year change
- -7.4%
- -1.5% / yr
- 10-year change
- -47.6%
- -6.3% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population growth (annual %) |
|---|---|
| 0.4603 | |
| 0.4773 | |
| 0.2935 | |
| 0.1288 | |
| 0.3006 | |
| 0.4973 | |
| 0.5700 | |
| 0.6242 | |
| 0.7005 | |
| 0.7941 |
About Population growth (annual %)
Annual population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
Indicator code: SP.POP.GROW • Category: Health & Population
Frequently asked questions
- What was Bahamas, The's Population growth (annual %) in 2024?
- In 2024, Bahamas, The's Population growth (annual %) was 0.46, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Bahamas, The's Population growth (annual %) rising or falling?
- Bahamas, The's Population growth (annual %) fell 3.6% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Bahamas, The rank globally on Population growth (annual %)?
- In 2024, Bahamas, The ranked #149 out of 217 countries reporting Population growth (annual %).
- How does Bahamas, The's Population growth (annual %) compare to the world average?
- The global average for Population growth (annual %) in 2024 was 1.05, so Bahamas, The is below the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #25 of 42.
- What is Population growth (annual %) and how is it measured?
- Annual population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.GROW), CC BY 4.0.