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Physical geography
Low hills separated by fertile depressions.
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Bermuda
Bermuda is a British Overseas Territory in the North Atlantic. Its capital is Hamilton.
Find Bermuda
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Map: Natural Earth. Boundaries show geographic context, not a position on sovereignty. Small islands may use enlarged markers. Bermuda lies in the North Atlantic Ocean, not the Caribbean Sea.
Map: Natural Earth. Boundaries show geographic context, not a position on sovereignty. Small islands may use enlarged markers. Bermuda lies in the North Atlantic Ocean, not the Caribbean Sea.
At a glance
- Capital
- Hamilton
- Languages
- English
- Currency
- Bermudian dollar (BMD)
- Population
- 64,5552025 · World Bank
- Area
- 54 km²20.85 square miles
- Status
- British Overseas TerritoryInternal self-government; not independent.
Bermuda in context
North America and its surrounding regions. The dot marks Hamilton; the mapped territory is highlighted in gold.
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Languages
Languages used in public life include English.
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Location
North America, group of islands in the North Atlantic Ocean, east of South Carolina (US).
Flag
A red field with the UK flag in the upper-left quadrant and the Bermudian coat of arms centered on the right half of the flag; the coat of arms is a white shield with a red lion on a green field, holding a scroll showing the sinking of the ship "Sea Venture"
History & status
English settlement followed the 1609 wreck of the Sea Venture. Representative government developed early in the colonial period. Bermuda retained its connection to Britain, and voters rejected independence in a 1995 referendum. It remains a British Overseas Territory with extensive internal self-government.
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The Sea Venture is wrecked near Bermuda
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Representative government begins
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Voters reject independence in a referendum
Economy
Main activities
International business, especially insurance and reinsurance, is central to the economy. Tourism, construction and professional services also contribute. Bermuda is in the North Atlantic, not the Caribbean Sea, although it is included in this card section.
Industry and production
Insurance, reinsurance, professional services, tourism and construction are important activities.
Population & economic trends
Dated World Bank observations. Population uses selected years; real GDP uses all available annual observations.
Population, 1970–2025
Thousands of people64.62025 · thousands of people
Population estimates may be revised. Selected years are shown.
Sources: World Bank · Population
View data table
| Year | People | Thousands of people |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 52,124 | 52.124 |
| 1980 | 53,673 | 53.673 |
| 1990 | 57,559 | 57.559 |
| 2000 | 61,550 | 61.550 |
| 2010 | 63,725 | 63.725 |
| 2020 | 64,382 | 64.382 |
| 2025 | 64,555 | 64.555 |
Real GDP, 1990–2024
Billions of constant 2015 US dollars7.52024 · billions of constant 2015 US dollars
Constant prices adjust for inflation. This is total economic output, not current-dollar GDP or income per person. Missing years are left as gaps.
Sources: World Bank · Real GDP
View data table
| Year | Constant 2015 US$ | Billions of constant 2015 US dollars |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 5,127,916,036 | 5.128 |
| 1991 | 4,946,675,890 | 4.947 |
| 1992 | 4,943,720,834 | 4.944 |
| 1993 | 5,092,455,994 | 5.092 |
| 1994 | 5,122,991,041 | 5.123 |
| 1995 | 5,348,359,016 | 5.348 |
| 1996 | 5,487,441,778 | 5.487 |
| 1997 | 5,739,864,146 | 5.740 |
| 1998 | 5,963,718,853 | 5.964 |
| 1999 | 6,165,450,411 | 6.165 |
| 2000 | 6,739,895,069 | 6.740 |
| 2001 | 7,226,679,646 | 7.227 |
| 2002 | 7,119,884,453 | 7.120 |
| 2003 | 7,362,722,828 | 7.363 |
| 2004 | 7,533,631,299 | 7.534 |
| 2005 | 7,659,759,815 | 7.660 |
| 2006 | 8,084,406,665 | 8.084 |
| 2007 | 8,354,841,362 | 8.355 |
| 2008 | 8,198,943,713 | 8.199 |
| 2009 | 7,737,613,935 | 7.738 |
| 2010 | 7,543,950,875 | 7.544 |
| 2011 | 7,261,600,083 | 7.262 |
| 2012 | 6,876,350,478 | 6.876 |
| 2013 | 6,857,116,739 | 6.857 |
| 2014 | 6,603,330,213 | 6.603 |
| 2015 | 6,654,541,000 | 6.655 |
| 2016 | 6,610,806,937 | 6.611 |
| 2017 | 6,849,550,930 | 6.850 |
| 2018 | 6,819,905,985 | 6.820 |
| 2019 | 6,840,850,357 | 6.841 |
| 2020 | 6,363,931,874 | 6.364 |
| 2021 | 6,667,171,891 | 6.667 |
| 2022 | 7,084,333,850 | 7.084 |
| 2023 | 7,391,402,374 | 7.391 |
| 2024 | 7,530,968,949 | 7.531 |
Government
A British Overseas Territory with a Premier, Cabinet and a Parliament comprising the House of Assembly and Senate. A Governor represents the monarch; the UK retains responsibilities including defence and external affairs.
Knowledge check
Three questions about Bermuda.
QUESTION 1 OF 3
In which year did this event occur in Bermuda: Representative government begins?
Sources & notes
Sources: CIA World Factbook · archived profile
Prepared 24 September 2026. World Bank series: SP.POP.TOTL (persons) and NY.GDP.MKTP.KD (constant 2015 US dollars); downloaded 24 September 2026, provider update 13 July 2026. UNDP values use the 2025 report and 2023 observation year. These are dated statistical snapshots, not live population or economic counters.
Maps use Natural Earth geographic data. Background geography, flag descriptions and selected historical facts use archived public-domain CIA World Factbook profiles, supplemented by the sources linked above. The Factbook is no longer updated; dated statistics here come from the separately named providers.