On 1 January 2024, the population of the Caribbean Netherlands stood at 30,397. That
was an increase of 979 (3 percent) over the previous year. This increase was largely
due to population growth on Bonaire, mainly as a result of migration. The population
of Saba also grew due to an increase in net immigration. On St Eustatius, however,
net migration was negative.
On 1 January 2024, the population of Bonaire stood at 25,133 inhabitants, which was
1,043 more (4 percent) than one year previously. This was mainly due to the fact that
many more people came to live on the island than departed (941), and to a limited
extent due to natural population growth (98, births minus deaths).
The number of people living on Bonaire who were born outside the Caribbean Netherlands
rose by more than 1,000. This was mainly due to more residents who were born in the
Dominican Republic, Colombia, Venezuela and the European Netherlands.
Population of St Eustatius decreased by 89
On 1 January 2024, St Eustatius had 3,204 inhabitants, down by 89 compared to the
previous year (3 percent). That was mainly because more people left the island than
settled there. Natural population growth was limited. The number of people living
on St Eustatius who were born outside the Caribbean Netherlands decreased by 65. Specifically,
the number of people living on St Eustatius who were born in the European Netherlands,
the United States and the Dominican Republic declined.
1,000 more residents on Bonaire who were born outside the Caribbean Netherlands than in 2023
Population of Saba increased by 25
The population of Saba stood at 2,060 on 1 January 2024. That was an increase of 25
(1 percent) over the previous year. More people came to live on the island than departed
(60). Natural population growth was limited. The number of people on Saba born outside
the Caribbean Netherlands rose by 34. These were mainly people born in Central and
South America.
