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2022 Bahamas Census of Population and Housing
The 2022 Census of Population and Housing provides the most comprehensive snapshot of The Bahamas' population, households, and communities, offering critical insights into demographic, social, and housing trends across the nation. Conducted by the Bahamas National Statistical Institute (BNSI), the census recorded a population of 398,165 persons and highlights important changes in population growth, household composition, migration, and geographic distribution since the 2010 Census.
These findings support evidence-based policymaking, national development planning, investment decisions, and a deeper understanding of the people and communities that make up The Bahamas.
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Total Population (2022)
Most recent update: November 2024
Source: Bahamas National Statistical Institute
| Total Population | 398,165 (2022, All Bahamas) |
|---|---|
| Female Population | 206,498 |
| Male Population | 191,667 |
Total Population By Sex (2022)
Most recent update: November 2024
Source: Bahamas National Statistical Institute
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| Series | Female Population | Male Population |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 206498 | 191667 |
Age Distribution 2010 and 2022
Most recent update: November 2024
Source: The Bahamas National Statistical Institute
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| Series | Under 15 Years | 15-24 | 25-44 | 45-64 | 65 Years and Over |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 94119 | 234744 | 166623 | 68121 | 21629 |
| 2022 | 89768 | 280671 | 188504 | 92167 | 27726 |
Population Trends and Percentage Increase 1970 – 2022 (2022)
Most recent update: November 2024
Source: Bahamas National Statistical Institute
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| Series | 1970 | 1980 | 1990 | 2000 | 2010 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 168812 | 209505 | 255049 | 303611 | 351461 | 398165 |
Geographic Distribution of Population (2022)
Most recent update: November 2024
Source: Bahamas National Statistical Institute
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| Series | New Providence | Grand Bahama | Abaco | Other Islands |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population Percentage | 75 | 12 | 4 | 9 |
Increase in Population by Island (2022)
Most recent update: November 2024
Source: Bahamas National Statistical Institute
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| Series | Acklins | Andros | Berry Islands | Bimini | Cat Island | Eleuthera | Exuma | Harbour Island | New Providence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population % Increase | 19.7 | 2.7 | 24.2 | 18.8 | 3.2 | 11 | 5.2 | 4.6 | 20.5 |
Decrease in Population by Island (2022)
Most recent update: November 2024
Source: Bahamas National Statistical Institute
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| Series | Abaco | Crooked Island | Grand Bahama | Inagua | Long Island | Mayaguana | Ragged Island | Rum Cay | Spanish Wells | San Salvador | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population % Increase | 3.1 | 11.2 | 24.2 | 9 | 9 | 12.2 | 26.7 | 22.2 | 12.1 | 6.3 | 12.9 |
Total Dwellings and Dwelling Unit Status by Island, 2010 and 2022 (REVISED)
Most recent update: October 2025
Source: The Bahamas National Statistical Institute
| Island | Total Dwellings (2010) | Occupied Dwellings (2010) | Vacant Dwellings (2010) | Total Dwellings (2022) | Occupied Dwellings (2022) | Vacant Dwellings (2022) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Bahamas | 126,493 | 102,862 | 23,631 | 144,198 | 119,138 | 25,060 |
| New Providence | 79,311 | 70,222 | 9,089 | 88,376 | 79,659 | 8,717 |
| Grand Bahama | 20,337 | 15,140 | 5,197 | 22,127 | 17,821 | 4,306 |
| Abaco | 8,113 | 5,197 | 2,916 | 8,529 | 6,191 | 2,338 |
| Acklins | 328 | 209 | 119 | 421 | 232 | 189 |
| Andros | 3,280 | 2,373 | 907 | 5,010 | 2,723 | 2,287 |
| Berry Islands | 758 | 342 | 416 | 972 | 516 | 456 |
| Bimini | 1,385 | 751 | 634 | 1,919 | 1,130 | 789 |
| Cat Island | 990 | 608 | 382 | 1,157 | 719 | 438 |
| Crooked Island | 228 | 124 | 104 | 244 | 130 | 114 |
| Eleuthera | 4,267 | 2,718 | 1,549 | 6,311 | 3,695 | 2,616 |
| Exuma and Cays | 2,875 | 2,028 | 847 | 3,419 | 2,348 | 1,071 |
| Harbour Island | 966 | 597 | 369 | 1,115 | 901 | 214 |
| Inagua | 383 | 319 | 64 | 411 | 371 | 40 |
| Long Island | 1,769 | 1,119 | 650 | 2,010 | 1,317 | 693 |
| Mayaguana | 160 | 107 | 53 | 152 | 113 | 39 |
| Ragged Island | 51 | 26 | 25 | 30 | 28 | 2 |
| Rum Cay | 83 | 40 | 43 | 147 | 46 | 101 |
| San Salvador | 469 | 342 | 127 | 649 | 340 | 309 |
| Spanish Wells | 740 | 600 | 140 | 1,199 | 858 | 341 |
Total Population by Marital Status (2022)
Most recent update: November 2024
Source: Bahamas National Statistical Institute
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| Series | Never Married | Legally Married | Widowed | Divorced | Legally Separated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 226028 | 99744 | 10768 | 11452 | 2956 |
| 2022 | 267207 | 97296 | 11660 | 13322 | 5190 |
Leading Religious Denominations 2010 and 2022
Most recent update: November 2024
Source: The Bahamas National Statistical Institute
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| Series | Baptist | Anglican | Non-Denominational | Roman Catholic |
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| 2010 | 122500 | 48006 | 41214 | 42287 |
| 2022 | 135875 | 47456 | 35296 | 34749 |