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Government Finance (2016)
Most recent update: July 2025
Source: Government of The Bahamas
Total Revenue & Grants
Total Expenditure
Total National Dept
1929
2236
7054
Average Household Income (2016)
Most recent update: July 2025
Source: Government of The Bahamas
All Bahamas
New Providence
Grand Bahama
37716
40090
38108
Construction (2016)
Source: Source Name
Approved Permits
Buildings Started
Buildings Completed
12345
4561
3245
Education Indicators (2015)
Most recent update: July 2025
Source: Source Name
Gross Enrollment Primary
Gross Enrollment Secondary
Net Enrollment Primary
Net Enrollment Secondary
87.2
83
80.6
75.3
Gross Domestic Product (2016)
| Expenditure on GDP | $11,262 million |
|---|---|
| GDP Growth Rate | 0.2% |
Climate
| Dry Season (Nov–Apr) | Max 89°F (Summer) |
|---|---|
| Rainy Season (May–Oct) | Min 75°F (Winter) |
| Annual Rainfall | 40–60 inches |
Labour Force (2016)
| Total Labour Force | 215,880 |
|---|---|
| Employed | 188,360 |
| Unemployed | 27,520 |
| Unemployed Rate | 9.9% |
Tourism (2013)
| Air Visitor Arrivals | 1,391,600 |
|---|---|
| Cruise Ship Visitors | 4,873,200 |
| Average Length of Stay | 6.7 days |
| Total Expenditure | $2,610 million |
Telecommunications (2016)
| Number of Subscribers | 551,933 |
|---|
Consumer Price Index (2016)
| All Bahamas | 101.66 |
|---|---|
| New Providence | 101.57 |
Foreign Trade (2016)
| Imports | $2,932 million |
|---|---|
| Exports | 101.57 |
Poverty (2013)
| Poverty Rate | 12.5% (2013, All Bahamas) |
|---|---|
| Poverty Line | $4,247 per person per year |
Money & Banking (2016)
| International Reserves | $904 million |
|---|---|
| Total B$ Deposits | $6,508 million |
| Total Domestic Credit | $8,698 million |
| Money Supply M1 | $2,460 million |
| Money Supply M2 | $6,622 million |
Utilities (2016)
| Electricity Generated | 1,836 MWH |
|---|---|
| Electricity Sold | 1,576 MWH |
| Water Supplied (New Providence) | 3,266.8 million imperial gallons |
| Water Consumption (New Providence) | 2,110.1 million imperial gallons |
Population & Households (2014)
| Mid-Year Population Estimate (2016) | 373,000 |
|---|---|
| Population Distribution by Age (2016) | Under 15 years 24.1%, 15–64 years 69.2%, 65+ years 6.7% |
| Population Density (2016) | 69.4 people per sq. mile |
| Average Household Size (2015) | 3.4 persons |
Vital Statistics (2014)
| Birth Rate (2014) | -- |
|---|---|
| Death Rate (2014) | 12.0 per 1,000 population |
| Infant Mortality Rate (2014) | -- |
| Life Expectancy (2009–2011) | -- |