Curacao population: 163,875
Curacao is a part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. It is an island in the Caribbean Sea. The capital of the country is Willemstad. It is also known by the name of the Dutch Caribbean. The currency which is used in Curacao is the Netherlands Antillean guilder (ANG). Here the freshwater is difficult to find. Instead, all the freshwater they are using is being distilled from the seawater. The official language spoken here is English, Papiamentu, and Dutch.
Largest Cities in Curacao by Population
The capital of Curacao, Willemstad, is the most populated place in Curacao with a population of around 125,000. Rest small portion of the population is spread among others.
CITY NAME | POPULATION |
Willemstad | 125,000 |
Curacao population history
Presently the population of Curacao is 163,867. By the mid of the year 2020, it is estimated that the population would be 164,093. The total population in the year 1955 is 116,916. The urban population is around 88.7 percent of Curacao’s total population.
Year | Population | Yearly % Change | Yearly Change | Migrants (net) | Median Age | Fertility Rate | Density (P/Km²) | Urban Pop % | Urban Population | Country’s Share of World Pop | World Population | Global Rank |
2020 | 164,093 | 0.41% | 669 | 515 | 41.6 | 1.76 | 370 | 88.70% | 145,612 | 0.00% | 7,794,798,739 | 192 |
2019 | 163,424 | 0.41% | 672 | 515 | 41 | 2.04 | 368 | 88.60% | 144,826 | 0.00% | 7,713,468,100 | 192 |
2018 | 162,752 | 0.47% | 755 | 515 | 41 | 2.04 | 367 | 88.50% | 144,037 | 0.00% | 7,631,091,040 | 192 |
2017 | 161,997 | 0.59% | 945 | 515 | 41 | 2.04 | 365 | 88.40% | 143,206 | 0.00% | 7,547,858,925 | 192 |
2016 | 161,052 | 0.75% | 1,205 | 515 | 41 | 2.04 | 363 | 88.30% | 142,274 | 0.00% | 7,464,022,049 | 192 |
2015 | 159,847 | 1.39% | 2,131 | 1,363 | 40.9 | 2.12 | 360 | 88.30% | 141,185 | 0.00% | 7,379,797,139 | 192 |
2010 | 149,192 | 2.77% | 3,812 | 3,073 | 39.6 | 2.18 | 336 | 89.00% | 132,708 | 0.00% | 6,956,823,603 | 192 |
2005 | 130,130 | -0.31% | -402 | -1,214 | 37.8 | 2.26 | 293 | 90.00% | 117,145 | 0.00% | 6,541,907,027 | 192 |
2000 | 132,140 | -1.69% | -2,348 | -3,415 | 35.5 | 2.13 | 298 | 90.70% | 119,883 | 0.00% | 6,143,493,823 | 192 |
1995 | 143,882 | -0.38% | -558 | -2,303 | 31.9 | 2.28 | 324 | 87.70% | 126,158 | 0.00% | 5,744,212,979 | 188 |
1990 | 146,670 | -0.50% | -741 | -2,909 | 28.6 | 2.3 | 330 | 84.70% | 124,198 | 0.00% | 5,327,231,061 | 185 |
1985 | 150,377 | 0.32% | 476 | -1,693 | 25.8 | 2.25 | 339 | 83.30% | 125,225 | 0.00% | 4,870,921,740 | 185 |
1980 | 147,996 | -0.30% | -452 | -2,650 | 23.3 | 2.45 | 333 | 81.80% | 121,016 | 0.00% | 4,458,003,514 | 183 |
1975 | 150,258 | 0.91% | 1,325 | -1,000 | 20.7 | 2.87 | 338 | 80.20% | 120,448 | 0.00% | 4,079,480,606 | 180 |
1970 | 143,634 | 1.42% | 1,951 | -905 | 19.7 | 3.8 | 324 | 78.40% | 112,678 | 0.00% | 3,700,437,046 | 177 |
1965 | 133,878 | 1.07% | 1,387 | -1,550 | 19.6 | 4.4 | 302 | 76.60% | 102,592 | 0.00% | 3,339,583,597 | 173 |
1960 | 126,941 | 1.66% | 2,005 | -1,197 | 19.9 | 5.1 | 286 | 74.70% | 94,838 | 0.00% | 3,034,949,748 | 173 |
1955 | 116,916 | 3.14% | 3,347 | 524 | 21.4 | 5.07 | 263 | 72.70% | 84,982 | 0.00% | 2,773,019,936 | 173 |
Curacao population forecast
The growth of the population is fluctuating, which increases as well as a decrease in the years. It is being estimated that by the year 2050, the population would be 175,722, while in the middle of the year 2020, it is estimated that the population would be 164,093 with steady growth.
The median age of Curacao is 41.6 years, while by the year 2050, it is estimated to be around 45.3 years.
The urban population by the year 2050 is estimated to be 166,564, which is 94.8 percent, while 145,612 is the urban population in the year 2020, which is 88.7 percent.
Year | Population | Yearly % Change | Yearly Change | Migrants (net) | Median Age | Fertility Rate | Density (P/Km²) | Urban Pop % | Urban Population | Country’s Share of World Pop | World Population | Global Rank |
2020 | 164,093 | 0.53% | 849 | 515 | 41.6 | 1.76 | 370 | 88.70% | 145,612 | 0.00% | 7,794,798,739 | 192 |
2025 | 167,687 | 0.43% | 719 | 515 | 42 | 1.76 | 378 | 89.30% | 149,822 | 0.00% | 8,184,437,460 | 192 |
2030 | 170,704 | 0.36% | 603 | 515 | 42.4 | 1.76 | 384 | 90.10% | 153,800 | 0.00% | 8,548,487,400 | 192 |
2035 | 173,059 | 0.27% | 471 | 515 | 42.9 | 1.76 | 390 | 91.00% | 157,525 | 0.00% | 8,887,524,213 | 192 |
2040 | 174,641 | 0.18% | 316 | 515 | 43.6 | 1.76 | 393 | 92.20% | 160,932 | 0.00% | 9,198,847,240 | 192 |
2045 | 175,485 | 0.10% | 169 | 515 | 44.4 | 1.76 | 395 | 93.40% | 163,894 | 0.00% | 9,481,803,274 | 192 |
2050 | 175,722 | 0.03% | 47 | 45.3 | 1.76 | 396 | 94.80% | 166,564 | 0.00% | 9,735,033,990 | 192 |
Curacao demographics
The life expectancy for the total population in Curacao is around 79.41 years. The infant mortality rate is 7.9 for the year 1000; birth takes place.
Curacao politics and religion
It is a Parliamentary representative democratic place. The person who is the King of the Netherlands would be the head of state. There is a dispute due to the socio-economic inequalities with hierarchies by racial discrimination.
The population over here majorly is Roman Catholic. There is another majority as well, such as Pentecostal, Adventist, Jehovah’s Witnesses, and many others.
Curacao economy
The economy of Curacao depends mainly on the refining of petroleum, which is being imported as crude oil from Venezuela. It is one of the largest ports in the world which can handle the maximum tonnage. Despite many efforts put by the government, there is an attempt made to diversify the economy into encouraging the light industry and other manufacturing firms. The tourist industry is also expanding over here.
Largest Countries in the World by Population
S.No | Country | Population (2020) | World Population Share (%) |
1 | China | 1,439,323,776 | 18.47% |
2 | India | 1,380,004,385 | 17.70% |
3 | United States | 331,002,651 | 4.25% |
4 | Indonesia | 273,523,615 | 3.51% |
5 | Pakistan | 220,892,340 | 2.83% |
6 | Brazil | 212,559,417 | 2.73% |
7 | Nigeria | 206,139,589 | 2.64% |
8 | Bangladesh | 164,689,383 | 2.11% |
9 | Russia | 145,934,462 | 1.87% |
10 | Mexico | 128,932,753 | 1.65% |