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Latin America & Caribbean · Country statistics

Bahamas, The

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At a glance

Latest published figures · reporting years differ
Population403.03K2025 · peopleGross domestic product$15.83B2024 · current US$GDP per capita$39.46K2024 · current US$ / personLife expectancy at birth74.72024 · yearsInternet use92.5%2024 · % of populationForest area50.9%2023 · % of land area
Basic drinking water
98.9%

% of population·2019

Published observation

Over time

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Bahamas, The2019 · 98.9%
024.7449.4774.2198.951960199320252000: 98.1%2001: 98.1%2002: 98.2%2003: 98.2%2004: 98.3%2005: 98.4%2006: 98.4%2007: 98.5%2008: 98.5%2009: 98.6%2010: 98.7%2011: 98.7%2012: 98.8%2013: 98.8%2014: 98.9%2015: 98.9%2016: 98.9%2017: 98.9%2018: 98.9%2019: 98.9%

The percentage of people using at least basic water services. This indicator encompasses both people using basic water services as well as those using safely managed water services. Basic drinking water services is defined as drinking water from an improved source, provided collection time is not more than 30 minutes for a round trip. Improved water sources include piped water, boreholes or tubewells, protected dug wells, protected springs, and packaged or delivered water.

Country context

Bahamas, The in perspective

Region
Latin America & Caribbean
Capital
Nassau
Country code
BHS

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