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Collecting Rental Prices

Due to the fact that the Department of Statistics (STAT) has never conducted a Rental Survey, we have designed an approach to collect prices for rent

Methodology • 02 Jul 2026
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Inflation

Collecting Rental Prices

Due to the fact that the Department of Statistics (STAT) has never conducted a Rental Survey, we have designed an approach to collect prices for rent

CPI•02 Jul 2026

Inflation

Final 2026 CPI Q1 Press Release

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – The Department of Statistics (STAT) reports stable consumer prices in Sint Maarten for Q1 2026. The Consumer Price Index (CPI), key measure of everyday costs, reached 115.78, a modest 0.43% increase from Q4 2025 (115.28) and 0.66% year-on-year from Q1 2025 (115.02).

CPI•26 May 2026

Tourism

Air and Cruise Passenger Arrivals Grow in Q1 2026

The Department of Statistics tracks all visitors (including post immigration transfers) at Princess Juliana International Airport as Air Passenger Arrivals. St. Maarten's hub status means some travelers connect to nearby islands, including French St. Martin. The new digital immigration system enhances data accuracy, though limitations persist in distinguishing transfers, residents, and EU citizens, impacting detailed statistics. The term “Air Passenger Arrivals” is now used to reflect all arrivals through the airport port of entry, providing a broader and more accurate representation of air traffic and tourism movements.

TES•26 May 2026

Inflation

Final 2025 CPI Q3 Press Release

The Department of Statistics (STAT) reports a modest shift in consumer prices between the 2nd and 3rd quarters of 2025. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the third quarter (Q3) of 2025 registered at 115.09, reflecting a 0.76% increase compared to Q2 2025 (CPI: 114.23).

CPI•08 May 2026

Inflation

Final 2025 CPI Q4 Press Release

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased in the fourth quarter of 2025 to 115.28, which represented an increase of 0.16% when compared to the previous quarter. Additionally, when comparing consumer prices in the fourth quarter of 2025 to the fourth quarter of 2024 the results show a notable increase of 0.42%

CPI•08 May 2026

Inflation

Consumer Prices Remain Stable in First Half of 2025

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten The Department of Statistics (STAT) reports a modest shift in consumer prices over the first half of 2025. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the first quarter (Q1) of 2025 stood at 115.02, marking a 0.21% increase from Q4 2024 (CPI: 114.79), and a 1.50% year-on-year increase compared to Q1 2024 (CPI: 113.31).

CPI•12 Aug 2025

Tourism

Enhanced Data Accuracy Through Immigration System Upgrade.

The Department of Statistics collaborates with various stakeholders to compile and present official statistics for the country. Stayover arrival data, in particular, is provided by the Immigration and Border Protection Services (hereafter referred to as “IBPS”) Department. November 2024, St. Maarten IBPS introduced an upgraded immigration data processing system, representing a major step forward in the country’s modernization and data reliability. This enhancement with the partnership of the Immigration & Border Protection Services, the Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIAE), and the Department of Statistics has significantly improved the accuracy of stayover arrival records. This upgrade in the new system significantly reduces manual data entry and human error. The updated approach ensures that traveler classifications are automatically and consistently generated.

TES•09 Jul 2025

Tourism

10.8% Increase in Q1 2025 Arrivals, Highlighting Automation Milestone

The Princess Juliana International Airport Operating Company (PJIAE N.V.), in close collaboration with the Ministry of Justice’s Immigration and Border Protection Services (IBPS) and the Department of Statistics, proudly announces a marked increase in inbound passenger traffic for the first quarter of 2025, along with a major milestone in the automation of immigration data collection.

TES•05 Jul 2025

Inflation

Consumer Price Index Increased in the Second Quarter of 2024

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased in the second quarter of 2024 to 113.49, which represented an increase of 0.16% when compared to the previous quarter. Additionally, when comparing consumer prices in second quarter of 2023 to the second quarter of 2024 the results show a notable increase of 4.41%.

CPI•06 Aug 2024

Inflation

Consumer Price Index Increased in the First Quarter of 2024

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased in the first quarter of 2024 to 113.31, which represented an increase of 0.90% when compared to the previous quarter. Additionally, when comparing consumer prices in quarter first of 2023 to quarter first of 2024 the results show a notable increase of 3.62%.

CPI•17 Jun 2024

Tourism

Significant growth in tourism

St. Maarten, May 2, 2024 – St. Maarten is pleased to announce a significant growth in tourism, with a total of 131,322 stayover guests welcomed during the first quarter of 2024. This marks a notable 7% increase from the same period last year.

TES•02 May 2024

Tourism

Cruise and Stay-Over Arrivals 2023

The Tourism Exit survey covered a sample of all tourists leaving St. Maarten on either cruise vessels or commercial planes. As this survey objective was to obtain the purpose and measure the economic activity of tourists within the island, it was crucial to define visitor consumption, determine the period of purchase that is measured, and distinguish between the goods and services purchased.

TES•28 Feb 2024

Population

Rebased Population Estimates and Vital Statistics for January 1, 2024

The Department of Statistics (STAT) released the "rebased" population estimates, derived from vital statistics (i.e. number of births, deaths, registered immigration, and emigration) provided by the Civil Registry Department. These estimates offer a comprehensive and accurate reflection of the current demographic landscape in our nation.

VTL•13 Feb 2024

Inflation

Consumer Price Index Increased in the Fourth Quarter of 2023

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased in the fourth quarter of 2023 to 112.30, which represented an increase of 2.61% when compared to the previous quarter. Additionally, when comparing consumer prices in quarter four of 2022 to quarter four of 2023 the results show a notable increase of 3.16%

CPI•12 Feb 2024

Tourism

St. Maarten has recorded a total of 395,053 stayover guest in 2023

This marks a 6% increase in stayover arrivals compared to the preceding year (2022), Which saw 372,808 Visitors. This figure represents a growth of 24% over the pre-pandemic 2019 (319,696) and an even larger growth of 59% from the post-pandemic in 2021 (248,852). While it is important to note that the current figures have not yet reached the high-water mark set in 2016 registering 528,153 guests, with the continued upward trajectory it is highly anticipated that the country will surpass the 2016 record in the coming years.

TES•01 Feb 2024

Census

General findings Population Census 2022

The 2022 population census for St. Maarten revealed a steady growth trend, indicating an increase in the island's population compared to previous years. Additionally, the census highlighted demographic shifts, including changes in age distribution and ethnic composition, providing valuable insights for future planning and resource allocation.

CEN•15 Nov 2023

Inflation

Consumer Price Index Increased in the Third Quarter of 2023

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased in the third quarter of 2023 to 109.44, which represented an increase of 0.69% when compared to the previous quarter. Additionally, when comparing consumer prices in the past year quarter three of 2022 to quarter three of 2023 the results show a notable increase of 2.00%.

CPI•31 Oct 2023

Tourism

Cruise and Stay-Over Arrivals 2022

The Tourism Exit survey covered a sample of all tourists visiting St. Maarten by means other than via commercial vessels and private yachts. In this case, focus was placed particularly on tourists that left the island by aircraft via the Princess Juliana International Airport. According to the WTO (2001), tourism is defined as the activities of persons travelling to and staying in places outside their usual environment for not more than one consecutive year for leisure, business and other purposes not related to the exercise of an activity remunerated from within the place visited.

TES•18 Oct 2023

Inflation

Consumer Price Index Increased in First Quarter 2023

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased slightly in the first quarter of 2023 to 109.35, which represented an increase of +0.45% when compared to the previous quarter. A comparison of consumer prices against the within the past year (quarter one of 2023) resulted in an increase of 3.16%.

CPI•08 Sep 2023

Inflation

Consumer Price Index Decreased in the Second Quarter of 2023

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) decrease slightly in the second quarter of 2023 to 108.69, which represented a decrease of 0.60% when compared to the previous quarter. A comparison of consumer prices within the past year (quarter two of 2022 to quarter two of 2023) resulted in an increase of 0.05%.

CPI•08 Sep 2023

Tourism

Cruise and Stay-Over Arrivals 2021

The focus of this section is on the stay-over visitors in which St. Maarten’s overall stay-over arrivals will be covered. In addition, this section presents the results of the expenditure and satisfaction surveys that were conducted at the Princess Juliana International Airport in 2021. The surveys took place in May, August, and December 2021.

TES•26 Jan 2023

Inflation

Prices up from last quarter (0.75%) and up from last year (2.84%)

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for Sint Maarten in the second quarter of 2021 is 103.56. This represents an increase of 0.75 percent, when compared to that of first quarter 2021. When comparing the consumer prices from the same period 12 months previously (second quarter 2020 to second quarter 2021), an increase of 2.84 percent was recorded

CPI•10 Dec 2021

Inflation

Prices up from last quarter (0.68%) and up from last year (2.32%)

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for Sint Maarten in the first quarter of 2021 is 102.78. This represents an increase of 0.68 percent, when compared to that of fourth quarter 2020. When comparing the consumer prices from the same period 12 months previously (first quarter 2020 to first quarter 2021), an increase of 2.32 percent was recorded.

CPI•31 Aug 2021

Tourism

Tourism Exit Survey 2018 Results

The focus on this section is on the stay-over arrivals. In this section, you will find information pertaining to St.Maarten’s overall stay-over arrivals in 2018. In addition, this section presents the results of the expenditure and satisfaction surveys that were conducted at the Princess Juliana International Airport in 2018. The surveys took place in August and in December 2018.

TES•09 Jul 2019

Unemployment rate & Labor Force

Unemployment rate up to 9.9% in 2018

The Department of Statistics (STAT) released today main results of its 2018 Labour Force Survey. The Labour Force Survey (LFS) is a sample survey among households with the broad aim to measure the recent developments of the labour market.

LFS•07 Feb 2019

Economic Census

Economic Census First Results 2018

The Department of Statistics (STAT) from the Ministry of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Traffic & Telecommunications, conducted an Economic Census Survey (ECS) from May 2nd to September 7th 2018. An Economic Census involves a count of all economic units actively operating within an economic territory as well as gathering data on their main characteristics.

ECS•19 Nov 2018

Tourism

Tourism Highlights 2017 Carnival Edition

In 2017, The Americas welcomed 207 million international tourist arrivals, with most destinations enjoying positive results, and the Caribbean obtaining a +4% increase. Amidst the trail of devastation that the hurricane season left in its wake, the tourism sector within the Caribbean reached a milestone of surpassing 30 million stay-over tourist visits and an estimated US $37 billion in total visitor spending.

TES•03 Oct 2018

Economic Census

STAT begins Pilot Economic Census

The Department of Statistics is preparing field operations for an Economic Census, scheduled to start in just over one months’ time. This upcoming research activity will involve a count of economic units actively operating on Dutch St. Maarten, and collection of general characteristics and financial data from these entities.

ECS•15 Feb 2018

Household Budget

Household Budget Survey

The Household Budget Survey (HBS) is a sample survey among households with the broad aim to collect household expenditure and income data. Fieldwork for the latest HBS was conducted in 2015, over a period of 8 months from April to December.

HBS•01 Dec 2017

Unemployment rate & Labor Force

Results Labour Force Survey 2013

The Labour Force Survey (LFS) is a sample survey conducted every two years. The last Labour Force Survey was performed in 2009 by Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS). In 2011, the Department of Statistics (STAT) of St. Maarten conducted the Population and Housing Census, which included a section on Labour & Income statistics. Therefore, the LFS was repeated in 2013 and not 2011.

LFS•03 Nov 2014

Inflation

Prices have increased slightly compared to October 2013

The consumer price index for Sint Maarten has increased in the month of December 2013 by 0.2 percent compared to that of October 2013. When comparing average consumer prices over a twelve month period (Dec. 2012 to Dec. 2013), an increase of 2.5 percent was recorded compared to the same period one year earlier. Inflation has shown an overall decline in 2013 (2.5%) compared to the rate of inflation recorded in 2012 (4%), this is also notable in the major expenditure categories; ‘Food’, ‘Housing’ and ‘Transport & Communication’ which recorded rates 50 percent lower than that of 2012.

CPI•17 Jan 2014

Inflation

Prices have increased compared to December 2012

The consumer price index for Sint Maarten has increased in the month of February 2013 by 1.1 percent compared to that of December 2012. When comparing average consumer prices over a twelve month period (Feb. 2012 to Feb. 2013), an increase of 3.5 percent was recorded compared to the same period one year earlier. The rate of inflation has continued to ease since June 2012; following an all-time high of 5.5 percent in April 2012. Inflation in Food has now eased to 9.9 percent, following 13 consecutive months of double digit percentage increases. However the food index continues to climb indicative of rising consumer prices within this category.

CPI•05 Apr 2013

Inflation

Prices have decreased compared to October 2012

The consumer price index for Sint Maarten has decreased in the month of December 2012 by 0.1 percent compared to that of October 2012. When comparing average consumer prices over a twelve month period (Dec. 2011 to Dec. 2012), an increase of 4.0 percent was recorded compared to the same period one year earlier. The rate of inflation has continued to ease since June 2012; following an all-time high of 5.5 percent in April 2012. Yet food inflation specifically, lingers in the double-digits (11.4%) and the food index continues to climb indicative of rising consumer prices within this category.

CPI•17 Jan 2013

Inflation

Prices have decreased compared to June 2012

The consumer price index for Sint Maarten has decreased in the month of August 2012 by 0.3 percent compared to that of June 2012. When comparing average consumer prices over a twelve month period (Aug. 2011 to Aug. 2012), an increase of 4.7 percent was recorded compared to the same period one year earlier. The rate of inflation has shown steady growth since April 2011; reaching an all-time high of 5.5 percent in April of this year. However as of June contraction in the rate of inflation was observed; recorded rates of 5.2 and 4.7 for June and August respectively. Nevertheless, price inflation of the food expenditure category continued to climb at an alarming rate of 14 percent in August 2012.

CPI•14 Sep 2012

Inflation

Prices have increased compared to August 2012

The consumer price index for Sint Maarten has increased in the month of October 2012 by 1.2 percent compared to that of August 2012. When comparing average consumer prices over a twelve month period (Oct. 2011 to Oct. 2012), an increase of 4.3 percent was recorded compared to the same period one year earlier. The rate of inflation has eased since June 2012; following an all-time high of 5.5 percent in April of this year. This contraction in the rate of inflation has been observed in three consecutive periods; when rates were 5.2%, 4.7% and 4.3% for June, August and October respectively.

CPI•11 Jul 2012

Inflation

Prices have increased compared to June 2012

The consumer price index for Sint Maarten has decreased in the month of June 2012 by 0.6 percent compared to that of April 2012. When comparing average consumer prices over a twelve month period (Jun. 2011 to Jun. 2012), an increase of 5.2 percent was recorded compared to the same period one year earlier. The rate of inflation has shown steady growth since April 2011; reaching an all-time high of 5.5 percent in April of this year. However June 2012 (5.2%) has shown a slight contraction in the rate of inflation.

CPI•05 Jul 2012

Census

Census 2011

This publication examines the major population developments of the 2011 census, while also looking at historical trends of the previous 2001 census and prior. These results are meant to make a meaningful contribution towards increased evidence-based national planning, policy-setting and will hopefully strengthen new and existing programs tailored to the needs of various sub-groups within our community.

CEN•30 Jan 2012

Inflation

Prices have increased compared to August 2011

The consumer price index for Sint Maarten has increased in the month of October 2011 by 0.3 percent compared to that of August 2011. When comparing average consumer prices over a twelve month period (Oct. 2010 to Oct. 2011), it can be noted that an increase of 3.9 percent was recorded compared to the same period one year earlier. The rate of inflation has shown steady growth since April 2011.

CPI•18 Nov 2011

Inflation

Prices have increased compared to June 2011

The consumer price index for Sint Maarten has remained stable in the month of August 2011 compared to that of June 2011. When comparing average consumer prices over a twelve month period (Aug. 2010 to Aug. 2011), it can be noted that an increase of 3.2 percent was recorded compared to the same period one year earlier.

CPI•20 Oct 2011

Inflation

Prices have increased compared to April 2011

The consumer price index for Sint Maarten has increased in the month of June 2011 by 1.5 percent compared to that of April 2011. When comparing average consumer prices over a twelve month period (Jun. 2010 to Jun. 2011), it can be noted that an increase of 2.7 percent was recorded compared to the same period one year earlier.

CPI•20 Jun 2011

Inflation

Prices have increased compared to February 2011

The consumer price index for Sint Maarten has increased in the month of April 2011 by 2,0 percent compared to that of February 2011. When comparing average consumer prices over a twelve month period (Apr. 2010 to Apr. 2011), it can be noted that an increase of 2,5 percent was recorded compared to the same period one year earlier.

CPI•26 May 2011

Inflation

Prices have increased compared to December 2010

The consumer price index for Sint Maarten has increased in the month of February 2011 by 1,4 percent compared to that of December 2010. When comparing average consumer prices over a twelve month period (Feb. 2010 to Feb. 2011), it can be noted that an increase of 2,6 percent was recorded compared to the same period one year earlier.

CPI•26 Apr 2011

Inflation

Prices have increased compared to October 2010

The consumer price index for Sint Maarten has increased in the month of December 2010 by 0,5 percent compared to that of October 2010. When comparing average consumer prices over a twelve month period (Dec. 2009 to Dec. 2010), it can be noted that an increase of 3,2 percent was recorded compared to the same period one year earlier.

CPI•21 Feb 2011

Inflation

Prices have remained stable compared to August 2010

The consumer price index for Sint Maarten has remained unchanged in the month of October 2010 compared to that of August 2010. When comparing average consumer prices over a twelve month period (October 2009 to October 2010), it can be noted that an increase of 3.8 percent was recorded compared to the same period one year earlier.

CPI•21 Jan 2011

Inflation

Prices have decreased compared to October 2011

The consumer price index for Sint Maarten has decreased in the month of December 2011 by 0.3 percent compared to that of October 2011. Although generally prices showed a dip when comparing these two months in 2011; when looking at average consumer prices over a twelve month period (Dec. 2010 to Dec. 2011), an increase of 4.6 percent was recorded compared to the same period one year earlier.

CPI•13 Jan 2011
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