population of nassau bahamas
The Bahamas has an estimated population of 387,500, which makes it the 177th most populous country in the world. The last official census took place in 1990, finding a population of 255,000. The capital and largest city is Nassau, with a population of 255,000. The next-largest city is Freeport, with a population of about 50,000. The population of the Bahamas is 85% African, 12% European and 3% Asian and 3% Latin Americans. Baptists account for 35% of the population, followed by Anglican (15%), Roman Catholic (13%) and Pentecostal (8%).