Curaçao

All demographic indicators on this page are based on UN mid 2025 estimates unless stated otherwise.

Curaçao population (live estimate)

Real-time estimate based on UN demographic growth models.

185,000

Annual growth: -0.017%.

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Official population estimates

World population
185,000
Median age
38.7
Population growth rate (%)
-0.017 ▼ Population is declining

ADM1 regions are not available for this country in the geoBoundaries source. The map displays the country border (ADM0) instead.

Key Facts

  • Continent: Americas
Languages
Languages and linguistic groups
Religions
Religious composition
Cities
Major cities and urban areas
Administrative divisions
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Population
Population structure and dynamics

Languages

A brief overview of the linguistic situation in the country.

Official language
—
Minority language
0
Working / administrative language
0

Curaçao recognizes Dutch, Papiamentu, and English as official languages. Papiamentu is the most widely spoken in daily life, while Dutch dominates formal administration. English and Spanish are widely understood.

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Religions

A brief overview of the religious composition of the country.

Dominant religion
Christianity
Largest share
90.6%
Number of religions
7

The island's population blends Afro-Caribbean, European, and Latin American influences. Urban areas display strong multilingualism due to tourism and migration.

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Cities

A brief overview of the major cities and urban structure of the country.

Largest city
Sapate
Number of cities
1

The cities shown here represent major urban centres with populations over 50,000, as defined by the UN Degree of Urbanisation (DEGURBA) methodology. Smaller towns and rural settlements are not included.

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