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One death every 9,390.19 seconds on average.

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One death every 3,144,801.28 seconds on average.

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Bahamas · WHO 2023 · 1/1 countries. Annual totals ÷ seconds in the source year set the rate. These are illustrative averages, not real-time death reports or predictions. The death clock includes all causes, including deaths that cannot currently be prevented. Sources & calculation ↗

World dashboard / Bahamas

Latin America & Caribbean · UN member

BahamasBHSA healthier future.

Bahamas’s health dashboard connects the latest available evidence with a shared horizon: zero suicide, zero needless suffering, zero poverty, and longer healthy lives.

Provider profile: Bahamas, The. Country identity follows the atlas roster.

North-star health score · v2—

Required recent goal or foundation data missing

Life expectancy74.7

Years · 2024

Healthy life expectancy63.8

Years · 2023

Indicator coverage41 / 52

Dated numerical series · 1 source-context notes.

Inspect Bahamas’s score components

Version 2 is a deliberately demanding editorial measure of distance to the north stars, not an official WHO/UN index or the percentage of people who are healthy. Strong services cannot cancel out ongoing suicide, health loss, or extreme poverty. At least 9 of 12 core measures and all three recent zero-harm inputs are required. Missing inputs suppress the final score, rather than implying success. Health loss is a proxy broader than avoidable suffering; the $3.00/day measure covers extreme poverty, not every form of deprivation. Lower scores under this new method are a recalibration, not evidence of deterioration.

MeasureYearValueFoundation component score
Life expectancy202474.761.8
Under-five mortality202412.487.6
Maternal mortality20237684.8
Suicide mortality20213.387
Premature chronic-disease mortality202120.441.7
Tuberculosis incidence20241896.4
Essential health-service coverage20238080
DTP immunization20249090
Fine-particle air pollution20235.399.5
Zero suicide

2.51 deaths per 100,000 people · 2023

Score multiplier ×0.666
Zero needless suffering

0.372 DALYs per person; health-loss proxy · 2023

Score multiplier ×0.212
Zero poverty

Recent comparable input missing

Final score withheld

A deliberately demanding measure of distance to the goals. Version 2 changes the method, not the underlying observations. Health loss is not all needless suffering; the poverty input measures extreme poverty. See the formula and limits ↗

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The human stakes

More life.
Less suffering.

Choose a reduction in the measured annual burden. This is a transparent scenario, not a forecast that completing a checklist will deliver it.

0%50%100% theoretical ceiling
Annual deaths avoided839.6

Of 3.4K deaths in the covered population.

Years of life restored23.6K

Years lost to premature mortality (YLL).

Health loss diminished13.5K

Disability-weighted years (YLD), a health-loss measure.

Healthy life-years reclaimed37.1K

YLL + YLD = DALYs. 463.7 equivalent 80-year healthy lifetimes.

Bahamas · 2023

WHO modeled all-cause estimates; same release and reference year. These four measures overlap and must not be added. DALYs quantify health loss, not every form of suffering. An equivalent lifetime is a unit conversion, not a person saved. All-cause deaths include deaths that cannot currently be prevented; 100% is an arithmetic ceiling.

See the calculation and its limits ↗

Bahamas · the evidence

The trends.
The north stars.

Mint traces measured observations. Gold marks numerical goals. Lines connect available observations, which can be years apart. Non-numerical goals are explained in each card. Historical figures, model caveats and source-backed status notes stay visible. A gap is an invitation to improve measurement.

52 indicators

outcomes2024

Life expectancy

74.7 years
92.568.2GOAL 9020002024
North star

90 years of life, with health and dignity

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Expected lifespan at birth under the year’s mortality patterns.

Source, limitations & data

Period measure, not a prediction for an individual. National averages conceal inequalities.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SP.DYN.LE00.IN ↗

Life expectancy observations for Bahamas
Yearyears
202474.7
202374.6
202274.5
202170.8
202073
201971.4
201874.1
201774
201674
201573.8
201474
201373.9
201273.7
201173.6
201073.4
200973.5
200873.4
200773.5
200673.5
200573.4
200473.2
200373.2
200273
200172.8
200072.5
burden2023

Healthy life expectancy

63.8 years
82.657.6GOAL 8020002023
North star

80 years lived in full health

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Expected years lived in full health at birth under current mortality and morbidity patterns.

Source, limitations & data

Modeled HALE estimates incorporate severity weights. This is not a measure of happiness or all suffering.

World Health Organization · WHOSIS_000002 ↗

Healthy life expectancy observations for Bahamas
Yearyears
202363.8
202263.4
202161
202060.2
201961.9
201864.7
201764.7
201664.6
201564.5
201464.4
201364.5
201264.4
201164.3
201064.3
200964.3
200864.4
200764.3
200664
200563.9
200463.4
200363.3
200262.8
200162.3
200062
outcomes2024

Under-five mortality

12.4 per 1,000 live births
27.50GOAL 020002024
North star

Zero preventable child deaths

Unified Nations aspirational north star

SDG 2030: at most 25 per 1,000 · Interim target ↗

Probability of dying before age five, per 1,000 live births.

Source, limitations & data

Modeled UN inter-agency estimate. Infant and neonatal deaths are included; never add these counts.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.DYN.MORT ↗

Under-five mortality observations for Bahamas
Yearper 1,000 live births
202412.4
202312.7
202212.9
202113.1
202013.3
201924.3
201813.5
201713.7
201613.8
201514
201414.2
201314.4
201214.7
201115.1
201015.4
200915.8
200816.2
200716.5
200616.8
200516.9
200416.8
200316.7
200216.5
200116.3
200016.2
outcomes2024

Infant mortality

11.1 per 1,000 live births
18.10GOAL 020002024
North star

Zero preventable infant deaths

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Probability of dying before age one, per 1,000 live births.

Source, limitations & data

A subset of under-five mortality; not additive with child or neonatal deaths.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SP.DYN.IMRT.IN ↗

Infant mortality observations for Bahamas
Yearper 1,000 live births
202411.1
202311.3
202211.6
202111.7
202011.9
201916
201812
201712.1
201612.2
201512.3
201412.4
201312.6
201212.9
201113.1
201013.4
200913.7
200814
200714.2
200614.4
200514.5
200414.4
200314.3
200214.1
200113.9
200013.7
outcomes2024

Neonatal mortality

9 per 1,000 live births
11.10GOAL 020002024
North star

Zero preventable newborn deaths

Unified Nations aspirational north star

SDG 2030: at most 12 per 1,000 · Interim target ↗

Deaths in the first 28 days of life per 1,000 live births.

Source, limitations & data

A subset of infant and under-five mortality; these are overlapping categories.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.DYN.NMRT ↗

Neonatal mortality observations for Bahamas
Yearper 1,000 live births
20249
20239.2
20229.4
20219.5
20209.6
20199.8
20189.4
20179.2
20169
20158.7
20148.4
20138.2
20128.1
20118.1
20108.2
20098.4
20088.6
20078.7
20068.7
20058.7
20048.6
20038.4
20028.2
20018
20007.9
outcomes2023

Maternal mortality

76 per 100,000 live births
196.60GOAL 020002023
North star

Zero preventable maternal deaths

Unified Nations aspirational north star

SDG 2030 global ratio: below 70 · Interim target ↗

Maternal deaths per 100,000 live births.

Source, limitations & data

Modeled estimate with uncertainty. The denominator is births, not total population.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.MMRT ↗

Maternal mortality observations for Bahamas
Yearper 100,000 live births
202376
202280
2021174
202084
201982
201882
201779
201677
201583
201478
201374
201271
201174
201079
200984
200880
200778
200674
200570
200469
200357
200246
200148
200051
outcomes2021

Suicide mortality

3.3 per 100,000 people
4.30GOAL 020002021
North star

Zero suicide deaths

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Estimated suicide deaths in a year per 100,000 population.

Source, limitations & data

WHO modeled crude rate, not age-standardized. Reporting and classification differ; lower reported rates can reflect undercounting.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.SUIC.P5 ↗

Suicide mortality observations for Bahamas
Yearper 100,000 people
20213.3
20203.1
20193.6
20183.5
20173.7
20163.7
20153.4
20143.6
20133.4
20123.6
20113.8
20103.8
20093.5
20083.3
20073.2
20063.4
20053.1
20043.4
20033.3
20023
20013.3
20003.5
outcomes2019

Road-traffic mortality

7.7 per 100,000 people
28.90GOAL 020002019
North star

Zero deaths and serious injuries on the roads

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Estimated annual deaths from road-traffic injuries per 100,000 population.

Source, limitations & data

Population-based WHO rate, not deaths per distance travelled.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.TRAF.P5 ↗

Road-traffic mortality observations for Bahamas
Yearper 100,000 people
20197.7
20188.2
20178.7
20168.2
20158.3
20148.1
201314.1
201213
201113.1
201012.7
200916.3
200814.5
200715.7
200614.8
200520.9
200416
200313.1
200217.7
200120.9
200025.6
outcomes2022

Intentional homicide

32.2 per 100,000 people
42.80GOAL 020002022
North star

Zero intentional homicides

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 people.

Source, limitations & data

UNODC-based estimates. Reporting and conflict-death definitions vary.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · VC.IHR.PSRC.P5 ↗

Intentional homicide observations for Bahamas
Yearper 100,000 people
202232.2
202130
202018.4
201924.1
201823.2
201731.2
201628.6
201537.9
201431.9
201331.4
201229.3
201134.2
201025.6
200924
200820.4
200722.1
200617.5
200515.1
200412.9
200314.9
200215.7
200113.1
200022.9
outcomes2021

Premature chronic-disease mortality

20.4 % probability ages 30–70
25.80GOAL 020002021
North star

End avoidable premature deaths from major chronic diseases

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Probability of dying between ages 30 and 70 from cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes or chronic respiratory disease.

Source, limitations & data

Not a death rate or all chronic diseases. Cannot multiply by population to produce annual deaths.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.DYN.NCOM.ZS ↗

Premature chronic-disease mortality observations for Bahamas
Year% probability ages 30–70
202120.4
202020
201920.3
201820.3
201720.4
201620.5
201520.2
201421
201320.3
201220.8
201121.3
201021.9
200921.6
200821.4
200721.2
200621.6
200521.3
200422.5
200322.2
200222.1
200122.8
200022.8
burden2023

Healthy life-years lost

148,399 healthy life-years
206.8K0GOAL 020002023
North star

Minimize avoidable health loss; zero is an aspirational horizon

Unified Nations aspirational north star

DALYs combine years lost to premature mortality and severity-weighted years of nonfatal health loss.

Source, limitations & data

DALY = YLL + YLD. A burden baseline, not proof that all loss can be avoided; not an estimate of all human suffering.

World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗

Healthy life-years lost observations for Bahamas
Yearhealthy life-years
2023148,399
2022149,151
2021173,080
2020182,986
2019159,247
2015131,845
2010123,029
2000116,088
burden2023

Life-years lost to premature death

94,385 life-years
148.7K0GOAL 020002023
North star

Minimize avoidable health loss; zero is an aspirational horizon

Unified Nations aspirational north star

WHO years of life lost (YLL) relative to its reference life table.

Source, limitations & data

Different from number of people dying; one death can account for many life-years.

World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗

Life-years lost to premature death observations for Bahamas
Yearlife-years
202394,385
202295,823
2021119,935
2020131,561
2019109,507
201584,988
201079,998
200080,454
burden2023

Years of nonfatal health loss

54,014 healthy life-years
61K0GOAL 020002023
North star

Minimize avoidable health loss; zero is an aspirational horizon

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Severity-weighted years lived with disease or disability (YLD), adjusted for comorbidity by the source.

Source, limitations & data

A health-loss proxy, not a valuation of people with disabilities or a direct measure of distress, poverty, or all suffering.

World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗

Years of nonfatal health loss observations for Bahamas
Yearhealthy life-years
202354,014
202253,328
202153,145
202051,426
201949,740
201546,856
201043,032
200035,634
outcomes2023

All-cause deaths

3,358 deaths
5.1K1.8K20002023
North star

Prevent avoidable deaths and extend healthy life

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

WHO estimated all-cause deaths in the reference year.

Source, limitations & data

Deaths are a baseline; no programme can be assumed to eliminate all mortality.

World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗

All-cause deaths observations for Bahamas
Yeardeaths
20233,358
20223,576
20214,361
20204,758
20193,427
20152,630
20102,336
20002,155
outcomes2023

Suicide deaths

10 deaths
13.80GOAL 020002023
North star

Zero suicide deaths

Unified Nations aspirational north star

WHO estimated deaths from intentional self-harm, both sexes and all ages.

Source, limitations & data

Modeled cause-specific estimate; reporting and classification can undercount suicide. Included in all-cause deaths; never add it again.

World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗

Suicide deaths observations for Bahamas
Yeardeaths
202310
202210
20218
202012
201910
201510
20109
200010
burden2023

Depressive-disorder health loss

3,139 healthy life-years
3.6K0GOAL 020002023
North star

Minimize avoidable health loss; zero is an aspirational horizon

Unified Nations aspirational north star

WHO severity-weighted years of nonfatal health loss from depressive disorders.

Source, limitations & data

Modeled YLD, not case counts or direct distress. Included in total YLD; do not add to the all-cause total.

World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗

Depressive-disorder health loss observations for Bahamas
Yearhealthy life-years
20233,139
20222,874
20213,226
20202,841
20192,311
20152,202
20102,061
20001,854
burden2023

Anxiety-disorder health loss

3,714 healthy life-years
4.2K0GOAL 020002023
North star

Minimize avoidable health loss; zero is an aspirational horizon

Unified Nations aspirational north star

WHO severity-weighted years of nonfatal health loss from anxiety disorders.

Source, limitations & data

Modeled YLD, not case counts. Included in total YLD; do not add to the all-cause total.

World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗

Anxiety-disorder health loss observations for Bahamas
Yearhealthy life-years
20233,714
20223,247
20213,209
20203,067
20192,626
20152,505
20102,262
20001,798
burden2023

Alcohol-disorder health loss

1,005 healthy life-years
1.2K0GOAL 020002023
North star

Minimize avoidable health loss; zero is an aspirational horizon

Unified Nations aspirational north star

WHO severity-weighted years of nonfatal health loss from alcohol use disorders.

Source, limitations & data

Modeled YLD. Alcohol-related injuries and other disease burdens sit in other categories; included in total YLD.

World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗

Alcohol-disorder health loss observations for Bahamas
Yearhealthy life-years
20231,005
20221,029
20211,015
20201,003
2019994
2015941
2010832
2000759
burden2023

Drug-disorder health loss

363 healthy life-years
412.60GOAL 020002023
North star

Minimize avoidable health loss; zero is an aspirational horizon

Unified Nations aspirational north star

WHO severity-weighted years of nonfatal health loss from drug use disorders.

Source, limitations & data

Modeled YLD, not overdose deaths. Included in total YLD; do not add to the all-cause total.

World Health Organization, Global Health Estimates 2023 (2026 release) · GHE 2023 ↗

Drug-disorder health loss observations for Bahamas
Yearhealthy life-years
2023363
2022364
2021357
2020353
2019355
2015365
2010360
2000319
disease2024

Tuberculosis incidence

18 per 100,000 people
64.40GOAL 020002024
North star

End tuberculosis

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Estimated new and relapsed tuberculosis cases per 100,000 population.

Source, limitations & data

WHO modeled incidence includes uncertainty; not the number of reported diagnoses.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.TBS.INCD ↗

Tuberculosis incidence observations for Bahamas
Yearper 100,000 people
202418
20238.8
202216
202114
202010
201917
201815
201717
201630
201521
201418
201312
201212
201115
201012
200918
200820
200719
200625
200521
200425
200319
200225
200139
200057
disease2024

New HIV infections

0.19 per 1,000 uninfected ages 15–49
1.70GOAL 020002024
North star

Zero new HIV infections

Unified Nations aspirational north star

New HIV infections among uninfected adults ages 15–49.

Source, limitations & data

Denominator is uninfected adults in this age group, not the whole population.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.HIV.INCD.ZS ↗

New HIV infections observations for Bahamas
Yearper 1,000 uninfected ages 15–49
20240.2
20230.2
20220.2
20210.3
20200.3
20190.3
20180.3
20170.4
20160.4
20150.4
20140.5
20130.5
20120.6
20110.6
20100.7
20090.7
20080.8
20070.9
20061
20051
20041.1
20031.2
20021.3
20011.4
20001.5
diseaseSOURCE CONTEXT

Malaria incidence

— per 1,000 at risk
○

No applicable national at-risk incidence rate was found. Non-relevant source zeros and malaria-free status are not treated as numerical incidence estimates.

North star

End malaria

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Estimated new malaria cases per 1,000 people at risk.

Source, limitations & data

At-risk population differs from total population. No observation is not zero or proof of elimination.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.MLR.INCD.P3 ↗

Coverage reviewed 2026-10-06. See the source audit and remaining gaps ↗

Malaria incidence observations for Bahamas
Yearper 1,000 at risk
disease2024

Diabetes prevalence

8.9 % ages 20–79
12.58.520112024
North star

Prevent avoidable diabetes and support everyone living with it

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

Share of adults ages 20–79 living with diabetes.

Source, limitations & data

A modeled prevalence estimate; diagnosis, treatment, and control matter alongside prevention.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.DIAB.ZS ↗

Diabetes prevalence observations for Bahamas
Year% ages 20–79
20248.9
201112.1
disease2024

Tobacco use

17.3 % adults 15+
19.50GOAL 020002024
North star

A tobacco-free future

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Age-standardized prevalence of current tobacco use in adults.

Source, limitations & data

Includes smoked and smokeless tobacco as defined by the source; a modeled estimate.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.PRV.SMOK ↗

Tobacco use observations for Bahamas
Year% adults 15+
202417.3
202317.1
202217
202016.5
201515.5
201014.6
200714.2
200513.9
200013.4
disease2020

Alcohol consumption

3.7 litres pure alcohol per adult 15+
53.520002020
North star

Minimize alcohol-related harm

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

Annual total alcohol consumption per person age 15+.

Source, limitations & data

WHO modeled/projected estimate includes recorded and estimated unrecorded consumption, adjusted for tourism; not a measure of distribution or dependence.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.ALC.PCAP.LI ↗

Alcohol consumption observations for Bahamas
Yearlitres pure alcohol per adult 15+
20203.7
20194.4
20184.4
20174.4
20164.4
20154.4
20144.4
20134.4
20124.4
20114.4
20104.3
20094.5
20084.7
20074.9
20064.8
20054.7
20044.6
20034.6
20024.6
20014.8
20004.8
diseaseDATA GAP

Child stunting

— % children under 5
○

No comparable national observation was found in the checked source feeds. Missing data is not zero.

North star

Zero child stunting

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Children under five with low height for age relative to the WHO growth standard.

Source, limitations & data

Survey and modeled series vary; reflects cumulative deprivation, not every cause of poor nutrition.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.STNT.ZS ↗

Coverage reviewed 2026-10-06. See the source audit and remaining gaps ↗

Child stunting observations for Bahamas
Year% children under 5
diseaseDATA GAP

Child wasting

— % children under 5
○

No comparable national observation was found in the checked source feeds. Missing data is not zero.

North star

Zero child wasting

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Children under five with low weight for height relative to the WHO growth standard.

Source, limitations & data

Sparse household surveys; a national observation can miss local or seasonal emergencies.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.WAST.ZS ↗

Coverage reviewed 2026-10-06. See the source audit and remaining gaps ↗

Child wasting observations for Bahamas
Year% children under 5
diseaseDATA GAP

Undernourishment

— % of population
○

No comparable national observation was found in the checked source feeds. Missing data is not zero.

North star

Zero hunger

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Share of people with insufficient dietary energy intake.

Source, limitations & data

FAO modeled estimate; values below 2.5% may be censored in source presentation.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SN.ITK.DEFC.ZS ↗

Coverage reviewed 2026-10-06. See the source audit and remaining gaps ↗

Undernourishment observations for Bahamas
Year% of population
care2023

Essential health-service coverage

80 index 0–100
102.776.3GOAL 10020002023
North star

Universal access to essential health services

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Universal health coverage service coverage index across essential health services.

Source, limitations & data

A tracer-service index, not a claim that every person receives care or financial protection.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH_UHC_SCI ↗

Essential health-service coverage observations for Bahamas
Yearindex 0–100
202380
202280
202180
202081
201980
201879
201781
201682
201580
201480
201380
201280
201180
201080
200980
200880
200780
200680
200580
200480
200380
200279
200179
200079
care2024

DTP immunization

90 % children ages 12–23 months
102.280.8GOAL 10020002024
North star

Every child protected by routine vaccination

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Share of children ages 12–23 months receiving three doses of DTP vaccine.

Source, limitations & data

Coverage does not measure every vaccine, timeliness, or equitable access.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.IMM.IDPT ↗

DTP immunization observations for Bahamas
Year% children ages 12–23 months
202490
202387
202287
202186
202083
201989
201890
201794
201694
201595
201496
201397
201298
201198
201099
200996
200893
200795
200695
200593
200493
200392
200294
200199
200099
care2024

Measles immunization

86 % children ages 12–23 months
102.677.4GOAL 10020002024
North star

Every child protected against measles

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Share of children ages 12–23 months receiving a measles vaccine.

Source, limitations & data

One vaccine-dose indicator, not proof of community immunity or complete schedules.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.IMM.MEAS ↗

Measles immunization observations for Bahamas
Year% children ages 12–23 months
202486
202386
202280
202182
202087
201983
201889
201790
201689
201594
201492
201392
201291
201190
201094
200998
200890
200796
200688
200585
200489
200390
200294
200194
200093
care2019

Skilled birth attendance

99 % of births
100.397.7GOAL 10020002019
North star

Every birth supported by skilled, respectful care

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Births attended by skilled health personnel.

Source, limitations & data

Presence of a skilled attendant does not establish quality, emergency access, or respectful care.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.BRTC.ZS ↗

Skilled birth attendance observations for Bahamas
Year% of births
201999
201899
201699
201598
201498.9
201398.6
201298.9
201199.1
201099.1
200998.9
200898.5
200798.4
200699
200598.7
200498
200399
200299
200199
200099
care2024

Adolescent birth rate

24.5 births per 1,000 women ages 15–19
45.822.120002024
North star

Prevent unintended adolescent pregnancy and support young parents

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

Births per 1,000 women ages 15–19.

Source, limitations & data

Births alone do not establish intention or agency; reproductive choice and access to care matter.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SP.ADO.TFRT ↗

Adolescent birth rate observations for Bahamas
Yearbirths per 1,000 women ages 15–19
202424.5
202324.6
202224.7
202124.9
202025.1
201926
201826.3
201726.8
201629
201530.8
201433.9
201335.1
201235.7
201136.3
201036.8
200938.1
200840
200741
200641
200540.9
200440.5
200340.6
200241.2
200142.3
200043.3
care2023

Current health expenditure

6.3 % of GDP
7.93.320002023
North star

Affordable, effective care with fair financial protection

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

Current health expenditure as a share of GDP.

Source, limitations & data

More spending is not automatically better outcomes; excludes capital expenditure.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.XPD.CHEX.GD.ZS ↗

Current health expenditure observations for Bahamas
Year% of GDP
20236.3
20227
20216.8
20207.4
20195.7
20185.8
20176.6
20165.7
20155.2
20145.6
20135.7
20125.3
20115.3
20105.3
20095.2
20084.9
20074.5
20064.3
20054
20044
20034
20023.8
20013.9
20003.8
care2023

Out-of-pocket health costs

27.5 % of health expenditure
31.421.720002023
North star

No one pushed into hardship by the cost of care

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

Out-of-pocket spending as a share of current health expenditure.

Source, limitations & data

Not the share of household income spent on health, and not a direct catastrophic-spending measure.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.XPD.OOPC.CH.ZS ↗

Out-of-pocket health costs observations for Bahamas
Year% of health expenditure
202327.5
202224.1
202126.8
202022.7
201927.6
201828.7
201724.9
201628.3
201530.4
201428.3
201327.9
201228.7
201128
201027.6
200927
200827.8
200728.7
200629.4
200530.4
200429.6
200328.6
200228.8
200128.2
200027.2
care2017

Physician availability

1.9 per 1,000 people

Historical evidence · 2017. No recent observation is available in this snapshot.

2.71.820082017
North star

Timely access to qualified health professionals

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

Number of physicians per 1,000 population.

Source, limitations & data

Counts can combine practicing or registered staff depending on country; distribution and quality matter.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.MED.PHYS.ZS ↗

Physician availability observations for Bahamas
Yearper 1,000 people
20171.9
20112.2
20082.6
care2023

Nurses & midwives

4.2 per 1,000 people
4.63.820082023
North star

Adequate nursing and midwifery care everywhere

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

Nursing and midwifery personnel per 1,000 population.

Source, limitations & data

Country reporting and occupational coverage differ; national density conceals shortages.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.MED.NUMW.P3 ↗

Nurses & midwives observations for Bahamas
Yearper 1,000 people
20234.2
20184.5
20113.9
20083.9
environmentDATA GAP

Safely managed drinking water

— % of population
○

No national estimate meeting this definition was found. Basic access, urban-only and rural-only coverage are separate measures.

North star

Safe drinking water for everyone

Unified Nations aspirational north star

People using drinking water that is on premises, available when needed, and free from contamination.

Source, limitations & data

WHO/UNICEF JMP estimate. Missing safely managed data must not be substituted silently with basic access.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.H2O.SMDW.ZS ↗

Coverage reviewed 2026-10-06. See the source audit and remaining gaps ↗

Safely managed drinking water observations for Bahamas
Year% of population
environmentDATA GAP

Safely managed sanitation

— % of population
○

No national estimate meeting this definition was found. Basic access, urban-only and rural-only coverage are separate measures.

North star

Safe sanitation for everyone

Unified Nations aspirational north star

People using improved, unshared sanitation with safe disposal or treatment of excreta.

Source, limitations & data

WHO/UNICEF JMP estimate. Basic sanitation is a separate, less stringent measure.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.SMSS.ZS ↗

Coverage reviewed 2026-10-06. See the source audit and remaining gaps ↗

Safely managed sanitation observations for Bahamas
Year% of population
environmentDATA GAP

Handwashing facilities

— % of population
○

No national estimate meeting this definition was found. Basic access, urban-only and rural-only coverage are separate measures.

North star

Soap, water, and hygiene access for everyone

Unified Nations aspirational north star

People with a handwashing facility with soap and water at home.

Source, limitations & data

Limited survey coverage; presence does not establish consistent use.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SH.STA.HYGN.ZS ↗

Coverage reviewed 2026-10-06. See the source audit and remaining gaps ↗

Handwashing facilities observations for Bahamas
Year% of population
environment2023

Fine-particle air pollution

5.3 µg/m³
9.74.4GOAL 520002023
North star

WHO guideline: annual PM2.5 at most 5 µg/m³

WHO air-quality guideline · Target source ↗

Population-weighted annual mean exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5).

Source, limitations & data

Modeled national exposure. Local hotspots and personal exposure differ.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · EN.ATM.PM25.MC.M3 ↗

Fine-particle air pollution observations for Bahamas
Yearµg/m³
20235.3
20225.2
20215.8
20205.3
20195
20185.4
20176.1
20165.4
20155.2
20145.3
20134.9
20126.1
20116.3
20105.4
20095.6
20085.6
20075.9
20066.9
20058.5
20048.1
20038.7
20029
20018.9
20009.2
environment2023

Clean cooking access

100 % of population
106.393.4GOAL 10020002023
North star

Clean cooking without harmful household smoke

Unified Nations aspirational north star

People with access to clean fuels and technologies for cooking.

Source, limitations & data

Primary reliance as defined by WHO; access does not guarantee affordability or exclusive use.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · EG.CFT.ACCS.ZS ↗

Clean cooking access observations for Bahamas
Year% of population
2023100
2022100
2021100
2020100
2019100
2018100
2017100
2016100
2015100
2014100
2013100
2012100
2011100
2010100
2009100
2008100
2007100
2006100
2005100
2004100
2003100
2002100
2001100
2000100
environment2024

Electricity access

100 % of population
106.393.4GOAL 10020002024
North star

Reliable, affordable electricity for everyone

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Share of people with access to electricity.

Source, limitations & data

Connection alone does not measure reliability, affordability or clean generation.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · EG.ELC.ACCS.ZS ↗

Electricity access observations for Bahamas
Year% of population
2024100
2023100
2022100
2021100
2020100
2019100
2018100
2017100
2016100
2015100
2014100
2013100
2012100
2011100
2010100
2009100
2008100
2007100
2006100
2005100
2004100
2003100
2002100
2001100
2000100
opportunityDATA GAP

Extreme poverty

— % of population
○

No comparable national observation was found in the checked source feeds. Missing data is not zero.

North star

Zero extreme poverty

Unified Nations aspirational north star

People living on less than $3.00 a day at 2021 purchasing-power-parity prices.

Source, limitations & data

Survey-based; line and PPP base change across releases. The source metadata gives the exact current definition.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SI.POV.DDAY ↗

Coverage reviewed 2026-10-06. See the source audit and remaining gaps ↗

Extreme poverty observations for Bahamas
Year% of population
opportunity2025

Unemployment

9.2 % of labor force
17.45.720002025
North star

Decent work for everyone who wants it

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

People without work who are available and seeking work; ILO modeled estimate.

Source, limitations & data

Excludes people outside the labor force and does not establish job quality.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS ↗

Unemployment observations for Bahamas
Year% of labor force
20259.2
20249
20238.6
20229.3
202111.1
202012
20199.3
201810
20179.8
201612.7
201512
201413.8
201316.2
201214
201114.5
201014.4
200914.3
20088.2
20077.9
20067.5
200510.2
200410.2
200310.8
20029.1
20016.9
20007.1
opportunity2025

Employment-to-population ratio

67 % ages 15+
70.558.720002025
North star

Dignified, fairly paid work and genuine choice

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

Share of people age 15+ who are employed; ILO modeled estimate.

Source, limitations & data

Age structure, education and unpaid care affect the rate. 100% employment is not an appropriate universal goal.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SL.EMP.TOTL.SP.ZS ↗

Employment-to-population ratio observations for Bahamas
Year% ages 15+
202567
202467.3
202367.7
202267.3
202161.9
202059.9
201967.5
201866.9
201766.9
201664.6
201565.1
201463.7
201361.9
201263.5
201163.1
201063.2
200963.4
200867.9
200768.2
200668.6
200566.6
200466.7
200366.3
200267.6
200169.3
200069.1
opportunity2024

Income per person

36,244 international dollars, constant 2021 PPP
37.5K25.2K20002024
North star

Shared prosperity within ecological limits

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

GDP per person adjusted for purchasing power and inflation.

Source, limitations & data

Not household income, wealth or wellbeing; the current PPP base is specified in source metadata.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.KD ↗

Income per person observations for Bahamas
Yearinternational dollars, constant 2021 PPP
202436,244
202335,221
202234,343
202131,065
202026,453
201933,202
201833,650
201733,050
201632,172
201532,778
201432,713
201332,403
201233,668
201132,536
201032,711
200932,630
200834,498
200735,797
200635,789
200535,365
200434,618
200334,741
200235,611
200135,072
200034,597
opportunityDATA GAP

Income inequality

— Gini index 0–100
○

No comparable national observation was found in the checked source feeds. Missing data is not zero.

North star

Fair opportunity and less harmful inequality

Contextual north star; no universal numerical optimum

Distribution of income or consumption within a country.

Source, limitations & data

Income and consumption surveys are not interchangeable; sparse survey years are shown honestly.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SI.POV.GINI ↗

Coverage reviewed 2026-10-06. See the source audit and remaining gaps ↗

Income inequality observations for Bahamas
YearGini index 0–100
opportunity2019

Primary-school completion

87.9 % of relevant age group
106.882.3GOAL 10020052019
North star

Every child completes quality primary education

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Completion rate for primary education.

Source, limitations & data

Gross enrollment-based ratios can exceed 100%; completion does not directly measure learning.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SE.PRM.CMPT.ZS ↗

Primary-school completion observations for Bahamas
Year% of relevant age group
201987.9
201884.8
201688.5
201599.2
201494.3
201393.6
2012104.3
2011103.3
201091.7
200996.4
200895.9
200797.5
200693.8
200597.9
opportunityDATA GAP

Adult literacy

— % adults 15+
○

No national rate for all adults ages 15+ was found. Youth-only, female-only and reading-proficiency tests are different measures.

North star

Literacy for every adult

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Adults who can read and write a short simple statement about everyday life.

Source, limitations & data

Sparse census or survey observations; national definitions and self-report can vary.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SE.ADT.LITR.ZS ↗

Coverage reviewed 2026-10-06. See the source audit and remaining gaps ↗

Adult literacy observations for Bahamas
Year% adults 15+
opportunity2024

Internet use

92.5 % of population
1120GOAL 10020002024
North star

Meaningful digital access for everyone

Unified Nations aspirational north star

People using the internet.

Source, limitations & data

Access does not establish affordability, safety, speed or digital literacy.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · IT.NET.USER.ZS ↗

Internet use observations for Bahamas
Year% of population
202492.5
202392.4
202292.3
202192.3
202092.4
201990.7
201883
201780.6
201680
201578
201476.9
201372
201271.7
201165
201043
200933.9
200831.5
200727
200626
200525
200422
200320
200218
200111.8
20008
opportunityDATA GAP

Birth registration

— % children under 5
○

No comparable national observation was found in the checked source feeds. Missing data is not zero.

North star

Every child counted and legally recognized

Unified Nations aspirational north star

Children under five whose births have been registered with a civil authority.

Source, limitations & data

Survey or administrative coverage may differ; registration does not establish complete vital statistics.

World Bank World Development Indicators; original producers named in source metadata · SP.REG.BRTH.ZS ↗

Coverage reviewed 2026-10-06. See the source audit and remaining gaps ↗

Birth registration observations for Bahamas
Year% children under 5

A starting agenda for Bahamas

Turn the goals
into work.

This is a public-health agenda to adapt with local communities and professionals. Completion alone does not establish a quantified effect.

Prevent avoidable deaths

Protect life at every stage.

  • Expand timely, respectful maternal and newborn care.
  • Close gaps in routine vaccination and disease prevention.
  • Strengthen suicide prevention, mental-health care, and follow-up.
  • Reduce road injuries, violence, and avoidable chronic-disease deaths.
WHO suicide-prevention evidence ↗
Reduce health loss

Make effective care reachable.

  • Improve access to primary care and essential medicines.
  • Detect and treat disease earlier.
  • Provide rehabilitation, pain relief, and disability support.
  • Protect households from harmful health-care costs.
WHO universal health coverage ↗
Build healthy conditions

Support the foundations of life.

  • Deliver safe water, sanitation, hygiene, and clean cooking.
  • Reduce harmful air pollution and child malnutrition.
  • Expand quality education, decent work, and social protection.
  • Publish results and identify who is still being left behind.
International development goals ↗

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