Population Pyramids of the World from 1950 to 2100

Bahamas Population Pyramid 1950

Bahamas
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1950
Population: 83,486

Year

-5 -1   1950  +1 +5

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Summary

Bahamas in 1950

The population of the Bahamas in 1950 was 83,486. The median age was 20.4 years, and for every 100 people of working age (15–64) there were 72.5 children under 15 and 8.4 people aged 65 or over.

The broad-based, expansive shape of the pyramid points to high fertility and strong population growth.

Ranks #177 of 201 by population Ranks #100 of 201 by median age

Share of the population by age group, 1950–2100

Data source: United Nations World Population Prospects, 2024 revision (medium variant) — last updated July 2024.

Key indicators for Bahamas
Population
83,486
Median age
20.4
0-14 %
40.1%
65+ %
4.6%
Child dependency
72.5
Old-age dependency
8.4
Region
LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN
Pyramid shape
Expansive
Population 2050
424,265
Population 2100
384,955
What is driving the change
Births per woman
Total fertility rate, 1960–2023
123456
1960Replacement level (2.1)2023 · 1.37

In 2023 women in the Bahamas had on average 1.37 children, below the replacement level of 2.1.

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators, latest available year.

Life expectancy at birth
Years, 1960–2023
Total Women Men
5060708090
19602023 · 74.6

Life expectancy at birth was 74.6 years in 2023: 78.2 for women and 70.9 for men.

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators, latest available year.

People supported per 100 workers
Dependency ratios, 1950–2100
Children Older adults
20406080
19502100
Migration to and from Bahamas
Where immigrants come from (2024)

64,122 immigrants live in Bahamas, 16.0% of the population.

Haiti31,353
United States of America10,962
Jamaica8,510
United Kingdom2,259
Canada1,777
Where emigrants live (2024)

1,542 people born in Bahamas live in other countries.

Jamaica685
Australia305
Curaçao131
Nicaragua89
Namibia53
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Immigration statistics Origin of migrant stocks map

Source: United Nations International Migrant Stock 2024.

How Bahamas compares with its neighbours
Country Population Median age Relative size
Bahamas 83,487 20.4
Grenada 77,261 16.2
Saint Lucia 92,991 17.3
Curaçao 101,770 22.0
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 61,664 19.1
Frequently asked questions about Bahamas's population
How many people lived in the Bahamas in 1950?
The Bahamas had a population of 83,486 in 1950.
What is the median age in the Bahamas?
The Bahamas's median age is 20.4 years.
What share of the Bahamas's population is over 65 or under 15?
In the Bahamas, 40.1% of people are under 15 and 4.6% are 65 or older.
What type of population pyramid does the Bahamas have?
The Bahamas has an expansive pyramid: a wide base of young cohorts reflecting high fertility and continued population growth.

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