Caribbean: List of the Largest Countries by Population

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A breathtaking aerial view of Antigua island, the jewel of the Caribbean. In the foreground, pristine white-sand beaches embrace the turquoise waters of tranquil bays, dotted with colorful sailboats and yachts. The middle ground reveals lush, rolling hills covered in verdant tropical foliage, punctuated by charming colonial-style buildings and quaint villages. In the distance, the horizon is dominated by the majestic silhouette of volcanic peaks, their rugged slopes bathed in warm, golden sunlight. The scene exudes a sense of unspoiled natural beauty, inviting the viewer to explore this twin-island paradise.

Because population lists are outdated even before they can be published, the following estimates have been rounded for easier comparison.

1. Haiti – 11,773,000
Most populous independent nation in the Caribbean.

2. Dominican Republic – 11,520,000
Second-most populous Caribbean nation.

3. Cuba – 10,937,000
Largest Caribbean island nation by area.

4. Puerto Rico – 3,235,000
U.S. territory with substantial population.

5. Jamaica – 2,837,000
Third-largest independent Caribbean nation.

6. Trinidad and Tobago – 1,511,000
Energy-rich twin-island nation.

7. Guyana – 836,000
Mainland country culturally tied to the Caribbean.

8. Suriname – 634,000
Neighbor of Guyana with similar ties.

9. Bahamas – 403,000
Archipelago north of Cuba and Hispaniola.

10. Guadeloupe – 373,000
French overseas department in the Eastern Caribbean.

11. Martinique – 341,000
French overseas department in the Lesser Antilles.

12. Barbados – 283,000
Independent island nation east of the Caribbean Sea.

13. Curaçao – 185,000
Dutch constituent country in the southern Caribbean.

14. Saint Lucia – 180,000
Island nation famed for Les Pitons.

15. Grenada – 117,000
“Spice Isle” south of Saint Lucia.

16. Aruba – 108,000
Dutch constituent Caribbean island.

17. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines – 100,000
Archipelagic nation southeast of Saint Lucia.

18. U.S. Virgin Islands – 95,000
U.S. territory in the Caribbean.

19. Antigua and Barbuda – 94,000
Twin-island state known for tourism.

20. Cayman Islands – 76,000
British Overseas Territory and financial hub.

21. Saint Kitts and Nevis – 47,000
Small federation in the Leeward Islands.

22. Turks and Caicos Islands – 47,000
British Overseas Territory with a tourism economy.

23. British Virgin Islands – 40,000
British Overseas Territory east of Puerto Rico.

24. Bonaire – 31,000
Special municipality of the Netherlands.

25. Anguilla – 15,000
British Overseas Territory in the Leeward Islands.

26. Saint Barthélemy (St. Barts) – 11,000
French overseas collectivity.

27. Montserrat – 5,000
British Overseas Territory recovering from volcanic eruptions.

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The above is subject to change.

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