Here’s the population breakdown for Saint Martin—an island divided between France and the Netherlands—based on the latest available data:
French Side: Collectivity of Saint Martin
CIA World Factbook (2024 est.): ~ 32,996 residents
More detailed (2023 est.): ~ 32,897 residents, with a growth rate around 0.31% and a dependency ratio of ~49
Dutch Side: Sint Maarten
CIA World Factbook (2024 est.): ~ 46,215 residents
World Bank (2024 est.): ~ 41,349 residents
Health report (2024): ~ 43,350 residents (~100% urban)
DataReportal (Jan 2025): ~ 43,600 residents, up ~1.4% from early 2024
Total for the Entire Island
CIA (January 2019): ~ 73,777 inhabitants—41,177 on the Dutch side and 32,489 on the French side
While post-Irma census updates vary between sources, combining the most recent estimates for both sides suggests the current total island population is likely in the mid‑70,000s.
Summary Table
Side Year / Source Population Estimate
French (Saint Martin) 2024 (CIA) ~ 32,996
Dutch (Sint Maarten) 2024 (CIA) ~ 46,215
Dutch (Jan 2025) DataReportal ~ 43,600
Entire island Jan 2019 (CIA) ~ 73,777
