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Bahamas, The
Form of Government: Constitutional monarchy
Area: 13 943 sq km
Population: 391 232 inhab. (estimate 2016)
Density: 28.06 inhab./sq km
Coordinates: lat. 27° - 21° N; long. 79° - 71° W
Capital: Nassau (capital) 246 329 inhab. (2010);
Currency: Bahamian dollar (100 cents)
Human development index: 0.792 (rank: 58)
Head of State: The British Sovereign
Prime Minister: Hubert Minnis (Free National Movement), since 11 May 2017
Internet: www.bahamas.gov.bs/statistics (Department of Statistics)
Member of Caricom, Commonwealth, OAS, UN, WTO observer
Bahamas, The
The Bahamas, Commonwealth of The Bahamas
Useful informationInternational license plate code BS
International dialling code 001242
Travel vaccinations requirement yellow fever (required only if traveling from a country with risk of transmission, including travelers having transited more than 12 hours through the airport of a country with risk of transmission)
Electricity (Voltage) 120
Driving side left
Internet code .bs
GMT -5
DST -4
DST duration (start-end) mid March (Sunday 9)-early November
Annual average temperature (°C) Nassau 24.2
Average temperature in January/July (°C) Nassau 20.5/27.5
Daily sunshine hours in June/December (average) Nassau 8/7
Annual average precipitation (mm) Nassau 1220
Days of rainfall (annual average) Nassau 127
Geography.
The Bahamas are a coral archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean between Florida and the islands of Cuba and Hispaniola. The archipelago is made up of 29 main islands (including Abaco, Grand Bahama Island, New Providence), as well as 661 small islands and 2387 rocks.
The climate is mild throughout the year.
Government
Previously a British colony, the Bahamas have been independent since 10 July 1973. The British Sovereign is represented by a Governor General who nominates the Prime Minister. The Parliament is made up of the Chamber of Deputies (39 elected members) and the Senate (16 nominated members).
Defence
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Military expenditure | 1 | % of GDP | 2014 |
| Military personnel | 1 300 | units | 2015 |
Justice
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicides | 29.8 | per 100 000 pop. | 2012 |
| Police personnel | 742.5 | per 100 000 pop. | 2012 |
Administrative division
Administrative division
| Island | AREA | INHABITANTS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abaco | 1 681 sq km | 17 224 inhab. | 2010 |
| Acklins | 497 sq km | 565 inhab. | 2010 |
Cities
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nassau | 246 329 | inhab. | 2010 |
| Freeport | 28 000 | inhab. | 2010 |
Population
| Population by age and gender (% - 2017) | ||||||||
| ||||||||
| MALE | AGE | FEMALE | ||||||
Demographic statistics
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birth rate | 14.3 | ‰ | 2016 |
| Death rate | 6.3 | ‰ | 2016 |
Ethnic groups
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| black | 91 | % | 2010 |
| white | 5 | % | 2010 |
Religions
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protestant | 34.9 | % | 2010 |
| other | 27.7 | % | 2010 |
Languages
| DESCRIPTION |
|---|
| English |
Population by selected age groups
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-14 years | 22.6 | % | 2017 |
| 15-29 years | 24.5 | % | 2017 |
Economy
The main resources are tourism and offshore financial activities. The country possesses a large mercantile fleet because of the ease of registering with the local shipping registry (using the country as a so-called “flag of convenience”).
Economy - General data
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural prod. index (2004-06=100) | 130.59 | index | 2016 |
| Balance of trade | -2 285 | M US$ | 2017 |
Economy - Employment
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active population | 238 735 | units | 2017 |
| Active population, Females | 47.5 | % | 2017 |
Economy - Unemployment
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 12.6 | % | 2017 |
| Unemployment rate, Females | 52.2 | % | 2017 |
Economy - State budget
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expenses | 1 714.4 | M LCU | 2015 |
| Revenues | 1 697.8 | M LCU | 2015 |
Employment by economic activity
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| agriculture | 4 | % | 2017 |
| industry | 11.7 | % | 2017 |
GDP by economic activity
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| agriculture | 1 | % | 2016 |
| industry | 12.8 | % | 2016 |
Financial data
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Currency in circulation | 2.65 | BN LCU | 2017 |
| International reserves | 1 001.9 | M US$ | 2016 |
Agriculture
Land use
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| arable land | 1.2 | % | 2015 |
| forests | 51.45 | % | 2015 |
Agriculture - products - Cereals
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| cereals, total | 0.164 | 1000 t | 2016 |
| maize | 0.164 | 1000 t | 2016 |
Agriculture - products - Roots and tubers
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| cassava | 1.098 | 1000 t | 2016 |
| roots and tubers, total | 3.015 | 1000 t | 2016 |
Agriculture - products - Vegetables
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| cabbages | 1.579 | 1000 t | 2016 |
| lettuce | 0.132 | 1000 t | 2016 |
Agriculture - products - Coconut palm
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| coconuts | 2.88 | 1000 t | 2016 |
Agriculture - products - Industrial crops
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| sugar cane | 57.602 | 1000 t | 2016 |
Agriculture - products - Fruits
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| fruits, total | 49.936 | 1000 t | 2014 |
Agriculture - products - Citrus fruits
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| citrus fruits | 30.825 | 1000 t | 2016 |
| grapefruits | 24.123 | 1000 t | 2016 |
Agriculture - products - Tropical fruits
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| avocados | 1.351 | 1000 t | 2016 |
| bananas | 11.659 | 1000 t | 2016 |
Agriculture - areas harvested - Cereals
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| maize | 0.018 | 1000 ha | 2016 |
Agriculture - areas harvested - Roots and tubers
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| cassava | 0.046 | 1000 ha | 2016 |
| sweet potatoes | 0.544 | 1000 ha | 2016 |
Agriculture - areas harvested - Vegetables
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| cabbages | 0.059 | 1000 ha | 2016 |
| lettuce | 0.01 | 1000 ha | 2016 |
Agriculture - areas harvested - Coconut palm
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| coconuts | 0.364 | 1000 ha | 2016 |
Agriculture - areas harvested - Industrial crops
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| sugar cane | 2.308 | 1000 ha | 2016 |
Agriculture - areas harvested - Citrus fruits
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| citrus fruits | 0.985 | 1000 ha | 2016 |
| grapefruits | 0.542 | 1000 ha | 2016 |
Agriculture - areas harvested - Tropical fruits
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| avocados | 0.109 | 1000 ha | 2016 |
| bananas | 0.724 | 1000 ha | 2016 |
Forests-Livestock-Fishing
Forestry
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| timber | 50 744 | m³ | 2016 |
Livestock - Cattle
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| cattle | 0.738 | 1000 heads | 2016 |
| cattle and buffaloes | 0.738 | 1000 heads | 2016 |
Livestock - Pigs
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| pigs | 4.998 | 1000 heads | 2016 |
Livestock - Sheep
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| sheep | 6.635 | 1000 heads | 2016 |
Livestock - Goats
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| goats | 14.896 | 1000 heads | 2016 |
Livestock - Poultry
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| birds | 3 083 | 1000 heads | 2016 |
Livestock - Livestock products
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| eggs | 0.863 | 1000 t | 2016 |
| hides and skins | 0.023 | 1000 t | 2013 |
Fishing
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| corals | 0 | t | 2016 |
| crustaceans and molluscs | 11 202 | t | 2016 |
Energy
Electric energy - Generated
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| - thermal | 1 807 | M kWh | 2015 |
| non-renewable electricity generation | 100 | % | 2015 |
Electric energy - Installed capacity
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| - thermal | 576 | 1000 kW | 2015 |
| - other renew. | 1 | 1000 kW | 2015 |
Electric energy - Total production and capacity
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| total net generation | 1 807 | M kWh | 2015 |
| total installed capacity | 577 | 1000 kW | 2015 |
Trade
Composition of goods exports
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| manufactures | 60.596 | % of goods exports | 2015 |
| food products | 28.301 | % of goods exports | 2015 |
International trade by country - Merchandise Export
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 490 | M US$ | 2008 |
| Canada | 36.4 | M US$ | 2008 |
International trade by country - Merchandise Import
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2 818 | M US$ | 2008 |
| Venezuela | 168 | M US$ | 2008 |
Tourism
International Tourism
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expenditures | 440 | M US$ | 2016 |
| Number of arrivals | 1 482 000 | units | 2016 |
Communications
Communication - Transport
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil aviation, km flown | 7 900 000 | km flown | 2006 |
| Civil aviation, passengers carried | 921.5 | 1000 units | 2017 |
Communication - Media and telecommunication
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadband subscribers | 219.718 | per 1000 pop. | 2017 |
| Computers | 122.9 | per 1000 pop. | 2005 |
Social and welfare
Social statistics - Education
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected years of schooling | 12 | years | 2006 |
| Gross enrolment ratio, primary - Female | 98 | index | 2016 |
Social statistics - Students and Teachers by level
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teachers, primary level | 1 611 | units | 2016 |
| Teachers, secondary level | 2 414 | units | 2016 |
Social statistics - Social protection
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social protection spending | 7.6 | % of total expenses | 2015 |
Social statistics - Health
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital beds | 2.9 | per 1000 pop. | 2011 |
| Physicians | 2.8 | per 1000 pop. | 2013 |
Social statistics - Diseases
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIV | 3.3 | % of adults | 2016 |
| Tuberculosis | 26 | per 100 000 pop. | 2016 |
Other social indicators
| DESCRIPTION | VALUE | UNITS | YEAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to clean fuels and technologies for cooking | 100 | % | 2016 |
| Access to electricity | 100 | % | 2016 |
