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Bermuda
Bermuda
Population
64.6K
Rank #200Source: World Bank
Capital
Hamilton
Source: REST Countries
Region
Americas
North America
Source: REST Countries
GDP (Nominal)
$9.23B
Rank #151Source: World Bank
Land Area
54 km²
Rank #209Source: REST Countries
Life Expectancy
82.309 yrs
Source: World Bank
Historical Trends
Population Trend (5-Year)
Source: World Bank
GDP Trend (5-Year, Nominal USD)
Source: World Bank
Geography
Area: 54 km²
Landlocked: No
Independent: No
Climate: subtropical; mild, humid; gales, strong winds common in winter
Terrain: low hills separated by fertile depressions
Elevation: lowest point: Atlantic Ocean 0 m highest point: Town Hill 79 m
Natural Hazards: hurricanes (June to November)
Environmental Issues: dense population and heavy vehicle traffic create serious congestion and air pollution problems; water resources scarce (most obtained as rainwater or from wells); solid waste disposal; hazardous...
Land Use: agricultural land: 14.8% (2011 est.) forest: 20% (2011 est.) other: 65.2% (2011 est.)
Geography Note: consists of about 138 coral islands and islets with ample rainfall, but no rivers or freshwater lakes; some land was leased by the US Government from 1941 to 1995
Natural Resources
limestonepleasant climate fostering tourism
People & Society
Fertility Rate
1.40
Population
64.6K
Ethnic Groups
African descent (53.8%)White (31%)mixed (7.5%)other (7.1%)unspecified (0.6%)
Religions
Protestant 46.2% (includes Anglican (15.8%)African Methodist Episcopal (8.6%)Pentecostal (3.5%)Methodist (2.7%)Presbyterian (2%)Church of God (1.6%)Baptist (1.2%)Salvation Army (1.1%)Brethren (1%)other Protestant (2%)Roman Catholic (14.5%)Jehovah's Witness (1.3%)other Christian (9.1%)Muslim (1%)other (3.9%)none (17.8%)unspecified (6.2%)
Economy
GDP per Capita
$142,855.375
GDP per Capita PPP
124,252.836
(2024)
(2024)
GNI per Capita
145,150
(2024)
(2024)
Gini Index
Not Available
Unemployment
Not Available
Inflation
Not Available
Public Debt
Not Available
Energy
Electricity Access
100%
(2023)
(2023)
Renewable Energy
0.9%
(2022)
(2022)
CO₂ Emissions
0.267 Mt
(2024)
(2024)
Energy Intensity
1.51 MJ/$
(2022)
(2022)
Renewable Electricity
Not Available
Environment
Forest Coverage
18.519% of land
(2023)
(2023)
Communications
Internet Users
98.37%
(2017)
(2017)
Mobile Penetration
105.274%
(2022)
(2022)
Broadband Subscribers
35.581%
(2022)
(2022)
Transportation
Air Transport Freight
Not Available
Container Port Traffic
4,006 TEU
(2019)
(2019)
Airports
N/A
Rail Lines
N/A
Roads Total
N/A
Military
Military Forces
Royal Bermuda Regiment
Service Age & Obligation
18-45 years of age for voluntary male or female enlistment in the Bermuda Regiment; males must register at age 18 and may be subject to conscription; term of service is 38 months for volunteers or...
Education
Pre-Primary Enrollment
68.75%
(2015)
(2015)
Primary Enrollment
92.851%
(2023)
(2023)
Secondary Enrollment
74.397%
(2023)
(2023)
Tertiary Enrollment
17.336%
(2023)
(2023)
Education Spending
1.865% of GDP
(2023)
(2023)
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
10.42:1
(2015)
(2015)
Health
Physicians per 1,000
Not Available
Safe Water Access
100%
(2024)
(2024)
Safe Drinking Water
Not Available
Under-5 Mortality
Not Available
Maternal Mortality (World Bank)
Not Available
Social Indicators
Extreme Poverty Rate
Not Available
Food Insecurity
Not Available
Youth NEET Rate
29.28%
(2014)
(2014)
Governance
Women in Government
Not Available
Voice & Accountability
Not Available
Political Stability
1.02
(Strong)
(2023)
(Strong)
(2023)
Government Effectiveness
1.20
(Strong)
(2023)
(Strong)
(2023)
Regulatory Quality
0.93
(Above Average)
(2023)
(Above Average)
(2023)
Rule of Law
0.68
(Above Average)
(2023)
(Above Average)
(2023)
Control of Corruption
1.25
(Strong)
(2023)
(Strong)
(2023)
Government
Government Type
parliamentary democracy; self-governing overseas territory of the UK
Legal System
English common law
Executive Branch
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor Rena LALGIE (since 14 December 2020) head of government: Premier David BURT (since 19 July 2017) cabinet: Cabinet...
Legislative Branch
description: bicameral Parliament consists of:Senate (11 seats; 3 members appointed by the governor, 5 by the premier, and 3 by the opposition party; members serve 5-year terms) and the House of...
Judicial Branch
highest courts: Court of Appeal (consists of the court president and at least 2 justices); Supreme Court (consists of the chief justice, 4 puisne judges, and 1 associate justice); note - the Judicial...
International Organizations
National Symbols
Flag Description
red, with the flag of the UK in the upper hoist-side quadrant and the Bermudian coat of arms (a white shield with a red lion standing on a green grassy field holding a scrolled shield showing the...
National Symbols
red lion
National Anthem
name: Hail to Bermuda lyrics/music: Bette JOHNS note: serves as a local anthem; as a territory of the United Kingdom, "God Save the Queen" is official (see United Kingdom)
Safety
Homicide Rate
6.183 per 100,000
(2023)
(2023)
Travel Information
Language(s): English
Currency: BMD ($)
Timezone(s): UTC-04:00
Landlocked: No
Independent: No
Driving Side: Left
Calling Code: +1
Car Sign: GB
Week Starts: Monday
Photos
Tugboat at King's Wharf.
Tugboat at King's Wharf. • CIA World Factbook • 2020
The view east toward King's Wharf from Gibbs Hill with sailboats and cruise ship in the distance.
The view east toward King's Wharf from Gibbs Hill with sailboats and cruise ship in the distance. • CIA World Factbook • 2020
Flamingos at the Bermuda Zoo.
Flamingos at the Bermuda Zoo. • CIA World Factbook • 2020
Gibbs Hill Lighthouse, built in 1846, is the oldest cast-iron lighthouse in the world.
Gibbs Hill Lighthouse, built in 1846, is the oldest cast-iron lighthouse in the world. • CIA World Factbook • 2020
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Data sources: World Bank, UN Data • Updated daily •Learn about our data