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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

The Bahamas is higher

The Bahamas records 401,283, about 2.57× the other value.

Surface area

The Bahamas is higher

The Bahamas records 13,880 km², about 31.3× the other value.

Nominal GDP

The Bahamas is higher

The Bahamas records $15.83 billion, about 4.45× the other value.

What stands out

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

Population

🇨🇼 Curaçao155,967
🇧🇸 The Bahamas401,283

The Bahamas’ population is 157% larger than that of Curaçao, a difference of 245,316.

Surface area

🇨🇼 Curaçao444 km²
🇧🇸 The Bahamas13,880 km²

The Bahamas’ surface area is about 31.3× that of Curaçao, a difference of 13,436 km².

Population density

🇨🇼 Curaçao351 /km²
🇧🇸 The Bahamas28.9 /km²

Curaçao’s population density is about 12.2× that of The Bahamas, a difference of 322 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇨🇼 Curaçao$3.56 billion · 2024
🇧🇸 The Bahamas$15.83 billion · 2024

The Bahamas’ nominal GDP is 345% larger than that of Curaçao, a difference of $12.27 billion.

GDP per capita

🇨🇼 Curaçao$22,833 · 2024
🇧🇸 The Bahamas$39,455 · 2024

The Bahamas’ GDP per capita is 73% higher than that of Curaçao, a difference of $16,623.

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

Willemstad

Nassau

Population

155,967

401,283

Surface area

444 km²

13,880 km²

Population density

351 /km²

28.9 /km²

Nominal GDP

$3.56 billion · 2024

$15.83 billion · 2024

GDP per capita

$22,833 · 2024

$39,455 · 2024

Region

Americas

Americas

Subregion

Caribbean

Caribbean

Currency

Netherlands Antillean guilder · ANG · ƒ

Bahamian dollar · BSD · B$

Nationality

Curacaoan

Bahamian

Phone code

+599

+1

Internet domain

.cw

.bs

ISO codes

CW / CUW

BS / BHS

Time zone

America/Curacao

America/Nassau

Native name

Curaçao

Bahamas

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About Curaçao

Curaçao is a sparkling Caribbean gem known for its pastel‑colored capital, Willemstad, and its blend of Dutch colonial heritage with vibrant Afro‑Latin Caribbean spirit.

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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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Curaçao & The Bahamas: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of Curaçao?

The capital of Curaçao is Willemstad.

What is the population of Curaçao?

Curaçao has a recorded population of approximately 155,967 people.

How big is Curaçao?

Curaçao covers an area of about 444 km².

What is the population density of Curaçao?

Curaçao has a population density of roughly 351 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Curaçao?

Curaçao has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $3.56 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Curaçao?

Curaçao has a GDP per capita of approximately $22,833.

What currency is used in Curaçao?

Curaçao uses the Netherlands Antillean guilder (ANG), with the symbol ƒ.

Where is Curaçao located?

Curaçao is located in the Caribbean, Americas.

What are people from Curaçao called?

People from Curaçao are referred to as Curacaoan.

What is the phone calling code for Curaçao?

The international dialing code for Curaçao is +599.

What is the internet domain for Curaçao?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Curaçao is .cw.

What time zone is Curaçao in?

Curaçao uses the America/Curacao time zone.

What is Curaçao known for?

Curaçao is a sparkling Caribbean gem known for its pastel‑colored capital, Willemstad, and its blend of Dutch colonial heritage with vibrant Afro‑Latin Caribbean spirit.

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.