Sint Maarten (Dutch part)
SXMLatin America & Caribbean High incomeCapital: PhilipsburgEconomy
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▶About Sint Maarten (Dutch part)
with a population of 43,350. Key indicators include life expectancy of 76.4 years. Data sourced from the IMF World Economic Outlook and World Bank World Development Indicators.
The economy of the Dutch part of Sint Maarten is heavily reliant on tourism, which accounts for a significant portion of its GDP. The island's strategic location in the Caribbean makes it a popular destination for visitors, contributing to its high-income status. Tourism supports various sectors, including hospitality, retail, and transportation. The economy also benefits from offshore banking and financial services. The island's infrastructure, including its international airport, facilitates both tourism and trade, further bolstering economic activity. The society of Sint Maarten is diverse, reflecting its history as a colonial outpost and a modern tourist hub. The population, estimated at 43,350 in 2024, enjoys a life expectancy of 76.371 years. Philipsburg serves as the capital, housing key administrative and commercial activities. The island's multicultural environment is enriched by influences from various regions, contributing to a vibrant cultural landscape.
▶Economy12 indicators · 2013–2024 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GNI (Current USD) | $1.74B | 2024 | ▲ 6.2% | WB |
| GNI per Capita (USD) | $38,950 | 2024 | ▲ 1.8% | WB |
| GNI per Capita, PPP (USD) | $51,990 | 2024 | ▲ 3.6% | WB |
| Industry Value Added (% of GDP) | 6.0% | 2021 | ▼ 14.6% | WB |
| Services Value Added (% of GDP) | 89.3% | 2021 | ▲ 1.1% | WB |
| Agriculture Value Added (% of GDP) | 0.1% | 2013 | ▼ 35.7% | WB |
| GDP Deflator (%) | 3.5% | 2024 | ▲ 72.8% | WB |
| Manufacturing Value Added (% of GDP) | 1.2% | 2021 | ▼ 5.7% | WB |
| Mineral Rents (% of GDP) | 0.00% | 2018 | — | WB |
| Total Natural Resources Rents (% of GDP) | 0.0% | 2018 | — | WB |
| Forest Rents (% of GDP) | 0.00% | 2018 | — | WB |
| Industry Value Added (Current USD) | $81.6M | 2021 | ▼ 6.5% | WB |
▶Fiscal & Monetary3 indicators · 2017–2024 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation, CPI (%, World Bank) | 2.2% | 2017 | ▲ 1862.7% | WB |
| Official Exchange Rate (per USD) | 1.79 | 2024 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| PPP Conversion Factor | 1.38 | 2024 | ▲ 1.1% | WB |
▶Trade9 indicators · 2023–2024 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merchandise Exports (USD) | $227.0M | 2024 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Merchandise Imports (USD) | $1.24B | 2024 | ▲ 6.4% | WB |
| FDI Inflows (% of GDP) | 2.1% | 2024 | ▼ 23.1% | WB |
| FDI Outflows (% of GDP) | 0.3% | 2024 | ▲ 3019.5% | WB |
| FDI Net Inflows (USD) | $37.1M | 2024 | ▼ 18.0% | WB |
| Personal Remittances Received (USD) | $48.4M | 2024 | ▲ 0.8% | WB |
| Personal Remittances Received (% of GDP) | 2.7% | 2024 | ▼ 5.4% | WB |
| Current Account Balance (% of GDP) | -6.9% | 2023 | ▼ 93.4% | WB |
| Current Account Balance (USD) | $-116.7M | 2023 | ▼ 104.8% | WB |
▶Finance1 indicator · 2022 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bank Nonperforming Loans (%) | 11.2% | 2022 | ▲ 12.3% | WB |
▶People23 indicators · 2023–2025 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 43,350 | 2024 | ▲ 1.4% | WB |
| Population Growth (%) | 1.4% | 2024 | ▼ 2.9% | WB |
| Population Density (per km²) | 1,257 | 2023 | ▲ 1.4% | WB |
| Surface Area (sq km) | 34 | 2023 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Land Area (sq km) | 34 | 2023 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Urban Population (%) | 100.0% | 2024 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Urban Population (total) | 43,350 | 2024 | ▲ 1.4% | WB |
| Rural Population (%) | 0.0% | 2024 | — | WB |
| Life Expectancy at Birth | 76.4 years | 2023 | ▲ 0.3% | WB |
| Life Expectancy, Male | 73.7 years | 2023 | ▲ 0.2% | WB |
| Life Expectancy, Female | 79.5 years | 2023 | ▲ 0.3% | WB |
| Fertility Rate (births per woman) | 1.4 | 2023 | ▼ 0.4% | WB |
| Birth Rate (per 1,000) | 9.1 | 2023 | ▼ 0.8% | WB |
| Death Rate (per 1,000) | 8.1 | 2023 | ▲ 1.8% | WB |
| Net Migration | 530 | 2025 | ▼ 5.0% | WB |
| Population Ages 0–14 (%) | 15.1% | 2024 | ▼ 2.7% | WB |
| Population Ages 15–64 (%) | 70.9% | 2024 | ▼ 0.1% | WB |
| Population Ages 65+ (%) | 13.9% | 2024 | ▲ 3.7% | WB |
| Age Dependency Ratio (%) | 41.0% | 2024 | ▲ 0.3% | WB |
| Old-Age Dependency Ratio (%) | 19.7% | 2024 | ▲ 3.8% | WB |
| Youth Dependency Ratio (%) | 21.3% | 2024 | ▼ 2.6% | WB |
| Mortality Rate, Adult Male (per 1,000) | 110.6 | 2023 | ▼ 1.3% | WB |
| Mortality Rate, Adult Female (per 1,000) | 61.8 | 2023 | ▼ 2.6% | WB |
▶Education12 indicators · 2012–2023 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education Spending (% of GDP) | 3.9% | 2023 | ▼ 8.2% | WB |
| Education Spending (% of govt expenditure) | 23.0% | 2023 | ▲ 1.9% | WB |
| Primary School Enrollment (%) | 135.1% | 2023 | ▲ 10.0% | WB |
| Secondary School Enrollment (%) | 111.4% | 2014 | ▼ 5.9% | WB |
| Tertiary School Enrollment (%) | 7.7% | 2023 | ▼ 7.3% | WB |
| Primary Completion Rate (%) | 128.9% | 2014 | ▲ 34.8% | WB |
| Lower Secondary Completion Rate (%) | 47.7% | 2014 | — | WB |
| Out-of-School Children, Primary | 196 | 2023 | ▲ 69.1% | WB |
| Primary School Teachers | 387 | 2023 | ▲ 21.7% | WB |
| Secondary School Teachers | 358 | 2014 | ▲ 42.1% | WB |
| Pupil-Teacher Ratio, Primary | 11 | 2012 | — | WB |
| Pupil-Teacher Ratio, Secondary | 8 | 2014 | ▼ 35.9% | WB |
▶Health1 indicator · 2024 · WHO
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuberculosis Incidence (per 100,000) | 7 | 2024 | ▼ 1.4% | WHO |
▶Energy & Environment9 indicators · 2017–2024 · WB / WHO
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renewable Electricity Output (%) | 0.0% | 2021 | — | WB |
| Renewable Energy Consumption (%) | 0.0% | 2022 | — | WB |
| Access to Electricity (%) | 100.0% | 2023 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Forest Area (%) | 10.9% | 2023 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Forest Area (sq km) | 4 | 2023 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Terrestrial Protected Areas (%) | 4.8% | 2024 | ▼ 41.5% | WB |
| Marine Protected Areas (%) | 5.1% | 2024 | ▼ 41.4% | WB |
| Access to Basic Drinking Water (%) | 99.3% | 2017 | ▲ 0.0% | WHO |
| Access to Basic Sanitation (%) | 98.8% | 2017 | ▲ 0.0% | WHO |
▶Agriculture1 indicator · 2023 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fisheries Production (metric tonnes) | 253 | 2023 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
▶Technology4 indicators · 2022–2024 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile Subscriptions (per 100 people) | 205 | 2022 | ▲ 4.5% | WB |
| Secure Internet Servers (per million) | 1,222.6 | 2024 | ▲ 0.5% | WB |
| ICT Service Exports (% of service exports) | 0.4% | 2023 | ▼ 38.6% | WB |
| ICT Service Exports (USD) | $5.4M | 2023 | ▼ 32.9% | WB |
▶Infrastructure3 indicators · 2019–2021 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Container Port Traffic (TEU) | 105,200 | 2019 | ▲ 4.1% | WB |
| Electricity from Oil (%) | 100.0% | 2021 | ▲ 0.0% | WB |
| Electricity from Nuclear (%) | 0.0% | 2021 | — | WB |
▶Gender5 indicators · 2014–2023 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Girls Out-of-School Rate (%) | 125.0% | 2014 | ▲ 1.9% | WB |
| Adolescent Fertility Rate (per 1,000) | 17.2 | 2023 | ▲ 0.5% | WB |
| Gender Parity Index, Primary | 122.06 | 2014 | ▲ 6.6% | WB |
| Gender Parity Index, Secondary | 0.95 | 2014 | ▼ 7.1% | WB |
| Gender Parity in Primary Education | 1.01 | 2014 | ▼ 0.5% | WB |
▶Tourism5 indicators · 2019–2020 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Tourism, Arrivals | 2.0M | 2019 | ▲ 10.0% | WB |
| Tourism Receipts (USD) | $243.0M | 2020 | ▼ 65.7% | WB |
| Tourism Expenditures (USD) | $21.0M | 2020 | ▼ 72.7% | WB |
| Tourism Receipts (% of total exports) | 46.1% | 2020 | ▼ 29.0% | WB |
| International Tourism, Transport Services (USD) | $9.0M | 2020 | ▼ 65.4% | WB |
▶Urban Development2 indicators · 2022–2024 · WB
| Indicator | Value | Year | Δ YoY | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Population Growth (%) | 1.4% | 2024 | ▼ 2.9% | WB |
| Population in Slums (% of urban) | 2.9% | 2022 | — | WB |
