Abaco's 2026 population is now estimated at 16,522. In 2010, the population of Abaco was 17,224. Abaco experienced a decrease of -43 residents over the past year, marking an annual decline of -0.26%. These population values and projections come from Bahamas Census 2022 Final Report Table 4 island population (2010, 2022) and World Population Review Internal Projections .
| City | 2026 Pop. ↓ | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Nassau | 315,729 | 1.56% |
| Grand Bahama | 45,292 | -0.78% |
| Abaco | 16,522 | -0.26% |
| Eleuthera | 9,426 | 0.87% |
| Andros | 7,765 | 0.23% |
| Exuma and Cays | 7,411 | 0.42% |
| Long Island | 2,603 | -1.06% |
| Bimini | 2,500 | 1.42% |
| Harbour Island | 1,871 | 0.38% |
| Cat Island | 1,586 | 0.25% |
| Spanish Wells | 1,422 | -0.49% |
| Berry Islands | 1,077 | 1.8% |
| Inagua | 805 | -0.86% |
| San Salvador | 782 | -1.14% |
| Acklins | 718 | 1.56% |
| Crooked Island | 282 | -0.7% |
| Mayaguana | 183 | -2.66% |
| Rum Cay | 83 | -1.19% |
| Ragged Island | 52 | -1.89% |