🇨🇼 Curaçao
Curaçao (North America) has a population of 156,263 (2025), ranking 183 out of 213 countries by population. GDP per capita – Curaçao: $22,833 /inh. (2024), ranking 69 out of 211. Economic growth is 5 % (2024). Annual inflation stands at 2.6 % (2019).
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Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths – Curaçao, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Access to basic drinking water (1/211), New tuberculosis cases (16/206), GDP per capita growth (45/211).
Weaknesses – Curaçao, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Current account balance (189/198), Gross savings (159/178), Homicide rate (167/192).
Regional comparison
- GDP per capita: Curaçao has $22,833 /inh., above the regional median (North America: $19,970 /inh.).
- Inflation (consumer prices): Curaçao has 2.6 %, above the regional median (North America: 2 %).
- GDP growth: Curaçao has 5 %, above the regional median (North America: 3.1 %).
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All indicators
·Wealth & Growth 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita growth | 4.1 % | 2024 | 45 of 211 |
| GDP growth | 5 % | 2024 | 50 of 211 |
| Gross national income per capita (Atlas method) | $22,570 /inh. | 2024 | 66 of 205 |
| GDP per capita | $22,833 /inh. | 2024 | 69 of 211 |
| GDP per capita, purchasing power parity | $32,741 /inh. | 2024 | 78 of 201 |
| GDP | $3.6B | 2024 | 176 of 211 |
| GDP, purchasing power parity | $5.1B | 2024 | 178 of 201 |
| Natural resource rents | 0 % | 2021 | 189 of 211 |
Prices, Inflation & Currency 3
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation (consumer prices) | 2.6 % | 2019 | 87 of 191 |
| Inflation (GDP deflator) | 3.3 % | 2024 | 107 of 210 |
| Official exchange rate | 1.79 LCU/$ | 2025 | 146 of 211 |
Foreign Trade 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imports of goods and services | 92 % | 2018 | 17 of 192 |
| Trade openness | 155.3 % | 2018 | 20 of 192 |
| Exports of goods and services | 63.2 % | 2018 | 38 of 192 |
| Services exports | $1.5B | 2023 | 122 of 198 |
| Merchandise exports | $397M | 2025 | 171 of 205 |
| Current account balance | -20 % | 2023 | 189 of 198 |
Investment, Tourism & Aid 5
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreign direct investment inflows | 4.3 % | 2024 | 48 of 201 |
| Migrant remittances received | 5.4 % | 2023 | 57 of 196 |
| International tourist arrivals | 1,293,000 arr. | 2019 | 87 of 202 |
| International tourism receipts | $282M | 2020 | 123 of 201 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows (amount) | $183.3M | 2025 | 143 of 203 |
Public finances 1
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government final consumption | 14.5 % | 2018 | 115 of 187 |
Economic structure 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross capital formation | 41.1 % | 2018 | 7 of 185 |
| Services | 72.3 % | 2024 | 25 of 202 |
| Household final consumption | 73.2 % | 2018 | 49 of 189 |
| Gross savings | 10.6 % | 2018 | 159 of 178 |
| Industry (including construction) | 12.2 % | 2024 | 175 of 205 |
| Manufacturing | 2.9 % | 2024 | 177 of 201 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 0.3 % | 2024 | 193 of 203 |
Population & Vital Statistics 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of women in the population | 52.4 % | 2025 | 23 of 213 |
| Urban population | 91.5 % | 2025 | 29 of 213 |
| Share of 15-64 year olds | 68.1 % | 2025 | 49 of 213 |
| Share of people aged 65 and over | 17.3 % | 2025 | 53 of 213 |
| Median age of the population | 38.2 yrs | 2023 | 67 of 226 |
| Boys per 100 girls at birth | 104.7 per 100 girls | 2024 | 127 of 213 |
| Age dependency ratio | 46.9 per 100 | 2025 | 165 of 213 |
| Share of 0-14 year olds | 14.6 % | 2025 | 181 of 213 |
| Population | 156,263 inhab. | 2025 | 183 of 213 |
| Number of men per 100 women | 91 per 100 women | 2025 | 191 of 213 |
| Share of men in the population | 47.6 % | 2025 | 191 of 213 |
Births, deaths and life expectancy 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate | 10.1 per 1,000 | 2024 | 36 of 213 |
| Female life expectancy at birth | 81 yrs | 2024 | 69 of 213 |
| Life expectancy at birth | 77 yrs | 2024 | 83 of 213 |
| Male life expectancy at birth | 72.7 yrs | 2024 | 98 of 213 |
| Population growth | 0.19 % | 2025 | 158 of 213 |
| Children per woman | 1.4 children/woman | 2024 | 173 of 213 |
| Birth rate | 7.2 per 1,000 | 2024 | 196 of 213 |
Health and healthcare system 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to basic drinking water | 100 % | 2024 | 1 of 211 |
| New tuberculosis cases | 3 per 100,000 | 2024 | 16 of 206 |
| Access to basic sanitation | 99.2 % | 2017 | 46 of 211 |
| Open defecation | 0.3 % | 2017 | 117 of 211 |
Body and lifestyle 2
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol consumption per capita | 13.2 L/person | 2024 | 9 of 202 |
| Diabetes prevalence | 13.4 % | 2024 | 165 of 207 |
Origins, languages and religions 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of the population: Jews | 0.2 % | 2020 | 18 of 192 |
| Share of immigrants in the population | 43.1 % | 2024 | 22 of 212 |
| Share of the population: Hindus | 2 % | 2020 | 23 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Christians | 90.6 % | 2020 | 35 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Buddhists | 0.4 % | 2020 | 45 of 192 |
| Share of the population: people with no religious affiliation | 5.9 % | 2020 | 82 of 192 |
| Share of the population: other religions (including folk religions) | 0.4 % | 2020 | 128 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Muslims | 0.5 % | 2020 | 128 of 192 |
| Majority religion | Christians (over 50%) | 2020 | 114 countries out of 192 in the same category |
Territory & Borders 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population density | 351.3 inh./km² | 2024 | 31 of 212 |
| Length of coastline | 364 km | 2026 | 120 of 227 |
| Latitude of the country's center | 12.2 ° | 2026 | 143 of 232 |
| Number of neighboring countries | 0 countries | 2026 | 155 of 223 |
| Length of land borders | 0 km | 2026 | 162 of 230 |
| Land area | 444 km² | 2024 | 190 of 212 |
| Total area | 444 km² | 2024 | 191 of 212 |
| Landlocked country | Has sea access | 2026 | 183 countries out of 227 in the same category |
Terrain, Water & Climate 3
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest point | 0 m | 2026 | 39 of 228 |
| Population living less than 5 m above sea level | 1.7 % | 2015 | 76 of 212 |
| Highest point | 372 m | 2026 | 193 of 229 |
Land & Nature 2
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protected land areas | 16.5 % | 2025 | 109 of 210 |
| Forest cover | 0.2 % | 2024 | 202 of 210 |
Democracy & Elections 1
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum voting age | 18 yrs | 2026 | 12 of 222 |
Justice and security 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate | 16.9 per 100,000 | 2007 | 167 of 192 |
| United Nations Convention against Torture | Neither party nor signatory | 2026 | 27 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) | Neither party nor signatory | 2026 | 30 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court | Neither party nor signatory | 2026 | 52 countries out of 202 in the same category |
Health and reproductive rights 1
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adolescent birth rate | 12.5 per 1,000 | 2024 | 72 of 213 |
Work and social rights 2
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trade union membership rate | 23.5 % | 2018 | 46 of 137 |
| Population covered by at least one social benefit | 47.9 % | 2020 | 116 of 210 |
Civic duties 3
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration of compulsory schooling | 14 yrs | 2025 | 8 of 194 |
| Age of entry into primary school | 6 yrs | 2025 | 33 of 207 |
| Compulsory voting | Voluntary voting | 2026 | 199 countries out of 226 in the same category |
Frequently asked questions
How many people live in Curaçao?
Curaçao has about 156,263 inhabitants (2025), ranking 183 worldwide out of 213 countries.
What is the GDP per capita of Curaçao?
GDP per capita is $22,833 /inh. (2024): Curaçao ranks 69 out of 211 countries.
What is the inflation rate in Curaçao?
Annual inflation is 2.6 % (2019); Curaçao ranks 87 out of 191 (ranked from lowest to highest).
Where does Curaçao stand in its region (North America)?
GDP per capita: Curaçao has $22,833 /inh., above the regional median (North America: $19,970 /inh.).
Where do the figures on Curaçao come from?
The data comes from public sources (World Bank, CIA World Factbook…), cited on each indicator page, with the year of each value.
Rank is the position in the world ranking for each indicator (the ranking direction is given on the indicator's page). Sources and update dates are on each indicator's page.