Bahamas Lifespan, Mortality, and
Other Rates
Population: |
300,529 (July 2002 est.) |
Age structure: |
0-14 years: 29% (male
43,964; female 43,250)
15-64 years: 64.7% (male 95,508; female 98,859)
65 years and over: 6.3% (male 7,948; female 11,000) (2002 est.) |
Population growth rate: |
0.86% (2002 est.) |
Birth rate: |
18.69 births/1,000 population
(2002 est.) |
Death rate: |
7.49 deaths/1,000 population
(2002 est.) |
Net migration rate: |
-2.63 migrant(s)/1,000 population
(2002 est.) |
Sex ratio: |
at birth: 1.02 male(s)/female
under 15 years: 1.02 male(s)/female
15-64 years: 0.97 male(s)/female
65 years and over: 0.72 male(s)/female
total population: 0.96 male(s)/female (2002 est.) |
Infant mortality rate: |
17.08 deaths/1,000 live births
(2002 est.) |
Life expectancy at birth: |
total population: 69.87
years
female: 73.49 years (2002 est.)
male: 66.32 years |
Total fertility rate: |
2.28 children born/woman (2002
est.) |
 According to the Bahamas Tourism office the Islands of the Bahamas is
unique with their individual character and charm--and there is some
truth to this.
Visit the main islands like beautiful
Grand Bahama Island (Freeport/Lucaya) and bustling
New Providence (Nassau and Paradise Island).
Or, if you really want to get away from the crowds, visit one of the many out islands like
Abaco,
Andros,
Acklins and Crooked Island,
Biminis,
Berry Islands,
Cat Island,
Eleuthera,
Exumas,
Inaguas,
Mayaguana, and
San Salvador.
Whether you need information on
alcohol,
camping, and our wonderful climate, or want to know about our
currency, and
education system, our rich
history and
immigration policies. The Bahamas Guide Facts and Figures section should have what you are looking for.
|
Talk, ask questions, and discuss the Bahamas for free on our online
Bahamas Discussion Boards. |
Opportunity to win great vacation prizes. Learn more
about The Bahamas
Guide Sweepstakes! |
Get the inside scoop on the latest deals, breaking news,
and security alerts by signing up for our email newsletter. |
|
