Population, Bahamas
Population growth rate
Bahamas, 2022Population trend
Bahamas, 2000 - 2050Age distribution of population (%)
Bahamas, 2022
Demographic change 2023 - 2050
2023
Population by age and sex. Bahamas2050
Population by age and sex. BahamasLife expectancy, Bahamas Learn more
- Life expectancy
- Healthy life expectancy
Life expectancy at birth
The average number of years that a newborn could expect to live. Bahamas, both sexes, 2000 - 2021.Healthy life expectancy (HALE) at birth
The average number of years that a person can expect to live in “full health” from birth. Bahamas, both sexes, 2000 - 2021.What is the difference between life expectancy and healthy life expectancy?
"Life expectancy" refers to the number of years a person can expect to live. It is an important way of assessing the health of a population and is used to inform health policy and initiatives that impact everyday life.
"Life expectancy at birth" is the average number of years that a newborn could expect to live, (the average age of death) while "Healthy life expectancy (HALE) at birth" is the average number of years that a person could expect to live in "full health" from birth. This measurement takes into account years lived in less than full health due to disease and/or injury.
* The lack of complete and reliable mortality data, especially for low income countries and particularly on mortality among adults and the elderly, necessitates the application of modelling to estimate life expectancy. This may lead to minor differences compared with official life tables prepared by Member States.
Leading causes of death, Bahamas Global Health Estimates
Leading cause of under 5 mortality
Bahamas, 2019Top causes of death
Deaths per 100 000 population. Bahamas, 2019Share of deaths by broad cause
Bahamas, 2019Why and how are causes of death monitored?
Understanding the reasons why people die helps with the understanding of how they lived, in order to improve health services and reduce preventable deaths in every country, responding effectively to changing circ*mstances. Annual monitoring of causes of death allows countries to address their causes and adapt health systems to react effectively.
The leading causes of death are statistical estimates based on available data. These estimates are produced using data from multiple sources, including national vital registration data, latest estimates from WHO technical programmes, United Nations partners and inter-agency groups, as well as the Global Burden of Disease and other scientific studies. Before publishing, they are reviewed by WHO Member States through consultation with national focal points and WHO country and regional offices.
The top ten causes of death are statistical estimates based on available data. Multiple years of death registration data is available for Bahamas, however the data has low completeness and/or moderate quality issues with cause-of-death assignment which likely affects estimated deaths by cause. Use these estimates for programme evaluation with caution, as improvements in the national vital registration system may affect trends in cause-specific mortality. Comparisons among countries should be interpreted with caution.
Health statistics, Bahamas Explore indicators
- Health status
- Risk factors
- Service coverage
- Health systems
Number of new HIV infections
Bahamas, latestPeople living with tuberculosis (TB)
Bahamas, 2022Malaria cases
Bahamas, 2021Probability of dying from non-communicable diseases
Bahamas, 2019Road traffic deaths
Bahamas, 2021Suicide deaths
Bahamas, 2019Prevalence of hypertension
Bahamas, 2019Adult obesity
Bahamas, 2022Tobacco use
Bahamas, 2020Alcohol consumption
Bahamas, 2019Safely managed sanitation
Bahamas, 2022Fine particulate matter
Bahamas, 2019UHC index score
Bahamas, 2021Births attended by skilled health personnel
Bahamas, 2022Family planning
Bahamas, 2022DTP3 immunization
Bahamas, 2022MCV2 immunization
Bahamas, 2022Interventions against NTDs
Bahamas, 2021Density of doctors
Bahamas, 2021Density of nurses
Bahamas, 2021Density of pharmacists
Bahamas, 2021Density of dentists
Bahamas, 2021WASH development assistance
Bahamas, 2020Financial hardship
Bahamas, 2021Disease burden, Bahamas Global Health Estimates
Burden of Disease
Disability adjusted life yearsHow is the burden of disease calculated?
The burden of disease is measured using a metric called Disability-Adjusted Life Years (DALYs), which helps to provide a comprehensive picture of the impact of health problems on a population. DALYs are crucial because they combine information about both premature mortality and the prevalence of non-fatal health conditions, offering a more complete understanding of health than mortality data alone.
DALYs for a specific cause are calculated as the sum of two components:
- Years of Life Lost (YLLs) due to premature mortality: This represents the number of years lost because of early death. It is calculated by subtracting the age at which a person dies from their expected life expectancy.
- Years Lived with Disability (YLDs): This represents the number of years lived in less than full health due to disease or injury. It is calculated by multiplying the number of incident cases by the average duration of the disease and a weight factor that reflects the severity of the health loss.
The formula is: DALYs = YLLs + YLDs
This combined measure allows health officials and policymakers to understand both the fatal and non-fatal impacts of diseases and injuries, enabling better priority setting and resource allocation to improve overall health outcomes.
By considering both deaths and the years of healthy life lost due to disability, DALYs provide a more accurate representation of the true burden of disease on populations. This information is critical for developing effective health policies and interventions aimed at reducing this burden and improving the quality of life for individuals.
Health target progress, Bahamas
WHO Triple billion targets Triple billion data
Projected number of additional people expected to be enjoying better health and wellbeing
Bahamas, 2018 - 2025Bahamas, 2018 - 2025
Projected number of additional people expected to be covered by essential health services and not experiencing financial hardship
Bahamas, 2018 - 2025Bahamas, 2018 - 2025
Projected number of additional people expected to be protected from health emergencies
Bahamas, 2018 - 2025Bahamas, 2018 - 2025
What are the triple billion targets?
The WHO Triple Billion targets measure impact on people's health to ensure that more people are enjoying better health and wellbeing, are benefitting from Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and are better protected from health emergencies.
The estimates are underpinned by 46 outcome indicators. They include 39 Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) indicators and seven non-SDG indicators. These offer a flexible approach to each of the Triple Billion targets, allowing countries to prioritize certain indicators based on their national health strategy, ensuring the Triple Billion strategy remains relevant for all Member States and their unique health challenges.
Capacity to report vital statistics Read more in SCORE
Percentage of all births registered
Bahamas, 2003Percentage of all deaths registered
Bahamas, 2003
Health emergency data, Bahamas
International health regulations capacities, Bahamas, 2023
Nationally self-assessed scores for each of the 15 core capacities required to detect, assess, notify and respond to any potential public health events of international concern.
Emergency dashboards
Further resources
Reference metadata
Reference data
| ISO alpha 2 code | BS |
|---|---|
| ISO alpha 3 code | BHS |
| M49 code | 044 |
| WHO short name | Bahamas |
| Formal name | the Commonwealth of the Bahamas |
| Administrative level | Admin 0 |
Regional groupings and country classifications
| WHO region | Americas |
|---|---|
| UN region | Americas > Latin America and the Caribbean > Caribbean |
| World Bank income level | High income (HIC) |
Data sources
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