The 2022 Census of Population and Housing: Second Release – Household and Dwelling Characteristics report provides a comprehensive analysis of housing, household composition, living conditions, homeownership, utilities, and dwelling characteristics across The Bahamas. Produced by the Bahamas National Statistical Institute (BNSI), the report presents detailed findings from the 2022 Census and examines key changes since the 2010 Census, offering valuable insights into national housing trends and population settlement patterns.
The report reveals that The Bahamas recorded 119,108 occupied private dwellings in 2022, representing significant growth in the national housing stock over the previous census period. It explores household size, housing tenure, homeownership rates, dwelling occupancy, construction materials, access to utilities, internet connectivity, transportation, household appliances, and overcrowding. The findings highlight important demographic and socioeconomic shifts, including increased homeownership, growth in one- and two-person households, improvements in housing infrastructure, and changing patterns of development across New Providence, Grand Bahama, Abaco, and the Family Islands.
This publication serves as a critical resource for policymakers, researchers, planners, businesses, developers, and the public by providing evidence-based data to support national development, housing policy, infrastructure planning, economic analysis, and social decision-making. The report also offers detailed island-by-island statistics and long-term comparisons that help track progress and identify emerging trends shaping the future of The Bahamas.