Curacao
- Capital:
- Willemstad
- Continent:
- North America
- Region(s):
- Caribbean
- Largest Cities:
- Mahuma, Brievengat, Buena Vista
- Abbreviation:
- CUW
185,440
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
185,440
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
Curacao's population is projected to be 123,743 by 2097.
Historical
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| Year ↓ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 185,440 | 0.01% | 190 |
| 2025 | 185,487 | 0.05% | 190 |
| 2020 | 185,018 | -2.39% | 190 |
| 2019 | 189,543 | 4.38% | 190 |
| 2018 | 181,583 | 7.75% | 190 |
| 2017 | 168,516 | 0.44% | 191 |
| 2015 | 166,612 | 1.21% | 191 |
| 2010 | 156,879 | 0.73% | 192 |
| 2005 | 151,313 | 0.78% | 192 |
| 2000 | 145,529 | -0.96% | 191 |
| Year ↑ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 185,440 | 0.01% | 190 |
| 2032 | 184,220 | -0.12% | 190 |
| 2037 | 182,054 | -0.24% | 190 |
| 2042 | 179,179 | -0.32% | 191 |
| 2047 | 175,798 | -0.38% | 192 |
| 2052 | 171,847 | -0.45% | 192 |
| 2057 | 167,278 | -0.54% | 192 |
| 2062 | 162,666 | -0.56% | 192 |
| 2067 | 157,992 | -0.58% | 192 |
| 2072 | 153,133 | -0.62% | 192 |
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Mahuma has a metropolitan area population of 3,643, comprising 1.96%% of Curacao's total population.
| Rank | City | 2026 Pop. ↓ | % of National Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mahuma | 3,643 | 1.96% |
| 2 | Brievengat | 3,547 | 1.91% |
| 3 | Buena Vista | 3,440 | 1.86% |
| 4 | Koraal Specht | 3,312 | 1.79% |
| 5 | Jongbloed | 3,277 | 1.77% |
| 6 | Stenen Koraal | 2,500 | 1.35% |
| 7 | Waterloo | 2,249 | 1.21% |
| 8 | Sta Rosa | 2,001 | 1.08% |
| 9 | Suffisant | 1,861 | 1% |
| 10 | Ser'i Papaya | 1,757 | 0.95% |
As of 2026, Curacao has a total population of 185,440, ranking as the 190th most populous nation in the world.
Curacao represents < 0.01% of the total global population and 0.03% of North America's population.
Curacao has a population density of 417.7 people per km² (approximately 1081.7 per mi²), making it the 31st most densely populated country in the world.
Currently, 65.26% of the population resides in urban areas, a figure that is increasing annually.
*Rates last updated: June 16, 2026