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St. Martin (North America) has a population of 24,941 (2025), ranking 210 out of 213 countries by population. GDP per capita – St. Martin: $21,668 /inh. (2021), ranking 72 out of 211. Economic growth is 4.9 % (2021).
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Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths – St. Martin, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Access to basic sanitation (1/211), Open defecation (1/211), GDP per capita growth (4/211).
Weaknesses – St. Martin, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Population living less than 5 m above sea level (201/212), Homicide rate (177/192), Protected land areas (154/210).
Regional comparison
- GDP per capita: St. Martin has $21,668 /inh., close to the regional median (North America: $19,970 /inh.).
- GDP growth: St. Martin has 4.9 %, above the regional median (North America: 3.1 %).
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All indicators
·Wealth & Growth 5
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita growth | 11.3 % | 2021 | 4 of 211 |
| GDP growth | 4.9 % | 2021 | 57 of 211 |
| GDP per capita | $21,668 /inh. | 2021 | 72 of 211 |
| Natural resource rents | 0 % | 2014 | 189 of 211 |
| GDP | $649.2M | 2021 | 205 of 211 |
Prices, Inflation & Currency 1
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official exchange rate | 0.89 LCU/$ | 2025 | 180 of 211 |
Foreign Trade 1
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merchandise exports | $139M | 2021 | 181 of 205 |
Population & Vital Statistics 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urban population | 100 % | 2025 | 1 of 213 |
| Share of women in the population | 53.7 % | 2025 | 4 of 213 |
| Share of people aged 65 and over | 19.7 % | 2025 | 39 of 213 |
| Age dependency ratio | 68.7 per 100 | 2025 | 44 of 213 |
| Median age of the population | 39.4 yrs | 2023 | 58 of 226 |
| Share of 0-14 year olds | 21.1 % | 2025 | 113 of 213 |
| Boys per 100 girls at birth | 104 per 100 girls | 2024 | 151 of 213 |
| Share of 15-64 year olds | 59.3 % | 2025 | 170 of 213 |
| Number of men per 100 women | 86.2 per 100 women | 2025 | 210 of 213 |
| Share of men in the population | 46.3 % | 2025 | 210 of 213 |
| Population | 24,941 inhab. | 2025 | 210 of 213 |
Births, deaths and life expectancy 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female life expectancy at birth | 84 yrs | 2024 | 37 of 213 |
| Death rate | 9.7 per 1,000 | 2024 | 45 of 213 |
| Life expectancy at birth | 80.4 yrs | 2024 | 49 of 213 |
| Male life expectancy at birth | 77 yrs | 2024 | 54 of 213 |
| Children per woman | 2.67 children/woman | 2024 | 65 of 213 |
| Birth rate | 15 per 1,000 | 2024 | 102 of 213 |
| Population growth | -4.65 % | 2025 | 213 of 213 |
Health and healthcare system 3
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to basic sanitation | 100 % | 2024 | 1 of 211 |
| Open defecation | 0 % | 2024 | 1 of 211 |
| Access to basic drinking water | 99.9 % | 2024 | 48 of 211 |
Origins, languages and religions 1
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of immigrants in the population | 0 % | 2024 | 211 of 212 |
Territory & Borders 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population density | 493 inh./km² | 2024 | 21 of 212 |
| Latitude of the country's center | 18.1 ° | 2026 | 110 of 232 |
| Number of neighboring countries | 1 countries | 2026 | 137 of 223 |
| Length of land borders | 16 km | 2026 | 157 of 230 |
| Length of coastline | 59 km | 2026 | 168 of 227 |
| Land area | 53 km² | 2024 | 207 of 212 |
| Total area | 53 km² | 2024 | 208 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 |
| Highest point | 424 m | 2026 | 189 of 229 |
| Population living less than 5 m above sea level | 28.7 % | 2015 | 201 of 212 |
Land & Nature 2
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest cover | 23.4 % | 2024 | 124 of 210 |
| Protected land areas | 9.3 % | 2025 | 154 of 210 |
Democracy & Elections 1
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum voting age | 18 yrs | 2026 | 12 of 222 |
Justice and security 1
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate | 26.9 per 100,000 | 2016 | 177 of 192 |
Health and reproductive rights 1
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adolescent birth rate | 13.2 per 1,000 | 2024 | 76 of 213 |
Civic duties 1
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory voting | Voluntary voting | 2026 | 199 countries out of 226 in the same category |
Frequently asked questions
How many people live in St. Martin?
St. Martin has about 24,941 inhabitants (2025), ranking 210 worldwide out of 213 countries.
What is the GDP per capita of St. Martin?
GDP per capita is $21,668 /inh. (2021): St. Martin ranks 72 out of 211 countries.
Where does St. Martin stand in its region (North America)?
GDP per capita: St. Martin has $21,668 /inh., close to the regional median (North America: $19,970 /inh.).
Where do the figures on St. Martin 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.