Sint Maarten

The reported GDP growth rate of 3.8% indicates a robust economic expansion, likely reflecting continued recovery and normalization following recent global and regional challenges (such as hurricanes or the pandemic). Sustaining this growth is vital for maintaining the high standard of living.

Given its small land area and high urbanization, Sint Maarten retains a modest 10.88% forest area. While this percentage is not extremely low for a small, developed island, maintaining and expanding this limited green space is crucial for biodiversity and climate resilience.

The country has a very low fertility rate of 1.45 children per woman, which is significantly below the replacement level (2.1). If sustained, this rate suggests that the native population will likely shrink and age unless offset by consistent, high levels of immigration.

With a life expectancy of 76.37 years, Sint Maarten performs well, but this figure is only moderately high when compared to its extremely high GDP per capita ($39,451). Wealthier nations often exceed 80 years, suggesting potential areas for improvement in public health infrastructure or lifestyle factors.