The Bahamas: Facts & Stats
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Facts
| Also Known As | Commonwealth of the Bahamas |
|---|---|
| Head Of Government | Prime Minister: Philip Davis |
| Capital | Nassau |
| Population | (2025 est.) 413,400 |
| Head Of State | British Monarch: King Charles III, represented by Governor-General: Cornelius A. Smith |
| Form Of Government | constitutional monarchy with two legislative houses (Senate [16]; House of Assembly [38]) |
| Official Language | English |
| Official Religion | none |
| Official Name | The Commonwealth of The Bahamas |
| Total Area (Sq Km) | 13,939 |
| Total Area (Sq Mi) | 5,382 |
| Monetary Unit | Bahamian dollar (B$) |
| Population Rank | (2025) 179 |
| Population Projection 2030 | 435,700 |
| Density: Persons Per Sq Mi | (2025) 76.8 |
| Density: Persons Per Sq Km | (2025) 29.7 |
| Urban-Rural Population | Urban: (2024) 83.6% • Rural: (2024) 16.2% |
| Life Expectancy At Birth | Male: (2022) 73.2 years • Female: (2022) 79.1 years |
| Literacy: Percentage Of Population Age 15 And Over Literate | Male: (2005) 95% • Female: (2005) 96.7% |
| Gni (U.S.$ ’000,000) | (2023) 13,312 |
| Gni Per Capita (U.S.$) | (2023) 33,330 |
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National anthem of The Bahamas
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