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This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.

The biggest differences first

Population

Cuba is higher

Cuba records 10,979,783, about 27.4× the other value.

Surface area

Cuba is higher

Cuba records 109,880 km², about 7.92× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Cuba is higher

Cuba records $107.35 billion, about 6.78× the other value.

What stands out

Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.

Population

🇨🇺 Cuba10,979,783
🇧🇸 The Bahamas401,283

Cuba’s population is about 27.4× that of The Bahamas, a difference of 10,578,500.

Surface area

🇨🇺 Cuba109,880 km²
🇧🇸 The Bahamas13,880 km²

Cuba’s surface area is 692% larger than that of The Bahamas, a difference of 96,000 km².

Population density

🇨🇺 Cuba99.9 /km²
🇧🇸 The Bahamas28.9 /km²

Cuba’s population density is 246% higher than that of The Bahamas, a difference of 71 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇨🇺 Cuba$107.35 billion · 2020
🇧🇸 The Bahamas$15.83 billion · 2024

Cuba’s nominal GDP is 578% larger than that of The Bahamas, a difference of $91.52 billion.

GDP per capita

🇨🇺 Cuba$9,605 · 2020
🇧🇸 The Bahamas$39,455 · 2024

The Bahamas’ GDP per capita is 311% higher than that of Cuba, a difference of $29,850.

Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.

Full side-by-side comparison

Capital

Havana

Nassau

Population

10,979,783

401,283

Surface area

109,880 km²

13,880 km²

Population density

99.9 /km²

28.9 /km²

Nominal GDP

$107.35 billion · 2020

$15.83 billion · 2024

GDP per capita

$9,605 · 2020

$39,455 · 2024

Region

Americas

Americas

Subregion

Caribbean

Caribbean

Currency

Cuban peso · CUP · $

Bahamian dollar · BSD · B$

Nationality

Cuban

Bahamian

Phone code

+53

+1

Internet domain

.cu

.bs

ISO codes

CU / CUB

BS / BHS

Time zone

America/Havana

America/Nassau

Native name

Cuba

Bahamas

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About Cuba

Cuba, a sparkling island nation nestled in the Caribbean Sea, is renowned for its vibrant rhythms, storied past, and striking natural beauty, making it a captivating destination on any world atlas.

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About The Bahamas

The Bahamas is an archipelago of hundreds of islands and cays scattered across the clear waters of the western Atlantic, southeast of Florida. Renowned for powder-white beaches and shallow turquoise seas, it is one of the Caribbean region's premier tourism and banking destinations. Its capital, Nassau, sits on the island of New Providence.

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Cuba & The Bahamas: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of Cuba?

The capital of Cuba is Havana.

What is the population of Cuba?

Cuba has a recorded population of approximately 10,979,783 people.

How big is Cuba?

Cuba covers an area of about 109,880 km².

What is the population density of Cuba?

Cuba has a population density of roughly 99.9 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Cuba?

Cuba has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $107.35 billion as of 2020.

What is the GDP per capita of Cuba?

Cuba has a GDP per capita of approximately $9,605.

What currency is used in Cuba?

Cuba uses the Cuban peso (CUP), with the symbol $.

Where is Cuba located?

Cuba is located in the Caribbean, Americas.

What are people from Cuba called?

People from Cuba are referred to as Cuban.

What is the phone calling code for Cuba?

The international dialing code for Cuba is +53.

What is the internet domain for Cuba?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Cuba is .cu.

What time zone is Cuba in?

Cuba uses the America/Havana time zone.

What is Cuba known for?

Cuba, a sparkling island nation nestled in the Caribbean Sea, is renowned for its vibrant rhythms, storied past, and striking natural beauty, making it a captivating destination on any world atlas.

What is the capital of The Bahamas?

The capital of The Bahamas is Nassau.

What is the population of The Bahamas?

The Bahamas has a recorded population of approximately 401,283 people.

How big is The Bahamas?

The Bahamas covers an area of about 13,880 km².

What is the population density of The Bahamas?

The Bahamas has a population density of roughly 28.9 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of The Bahamas?

The Bahamas has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $15.83 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of The Bahamas?

The Bahamas has a GDP per capita of approximately $39,455.

What currency is used in The Bahamas?

The Bahamas uses the Bahamian dollar (BSD), with the symbol B$.

Where is The Bahamas located?

The Bahamas is located in the Caribbean, Americas.

What is the native name of The Bahamas?

The native name of The Bahamas is Bahamas.

What are people from The Bahamas called?

People from The Bahamas are referred to as Bahamian.

What is the phone calling code for The Bahamas?

The international dialing code for The Bahamas is +1.

What is the internet domain for The Bahamas?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for The Bahamas is .bs.

What time zone is The Bahamas in?

The Bahamas uses the America/Nassau time zone.

What is The Bahamas known for?

The Bahamas is an archipelago of hundreds of islands and cays scattered across the clear waters of the western Atlantic, southeast of Florida. Renowned for powder-white beaches and shallow turquoise seas, it is one of the Caribbean region's premier tourism and banking destinations. Its capital, Nassau, sits on the island of New Providence.