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Economic Overview
Key economic indicators for Sint Maarten
GDP:
$1.919 billion
GDP per Capita:
$44,900
GDP Growth:
3.8%
Inflation:
2.19%
Political System
Governance structure of Sint Maarten
Government Type:
parliamentary democracy under a constitutional monarchy
Head of State:
King WILLEM-ALEXANDER of the Netherlands (since 30 April 2013); represented by Governor Ajamu G. BALY (since 10 October 2022)
Head of Government:
Prime Minister Luc MERCELINA (since 3 May 2024)
Judiciary:
Joint Court of Justice of Aruba, Curacao, Sint Maarten, and of Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba or "Joint Court of Justice" (consists of the presiding judge, other members, and their substitutes); final appeals heard by the Supreme Court (in The Hague, Netherlands); note - prior to 2010, the Joint Court of Justice was the Common Court of Justice of the Netherlands Antilles and Aruba
Administrative Divisions:
none (part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands)
Major Political Parties
Not specified
International Relations
Global position and alliances
UN Member:
Yes
EU Member:
No
Diplomatic Presence:
none (represented by the Kingdom of the Netherlands)
Major Alliances and Organizations
Economic Sectors & Trade
Detailed economic breakdown
Major Economic Sectors
Industry
6% (2021 est.)
Services
89.3% (2021 est.)
Trade Volume
Exports:
$1.504 billion
Imports:
$1.489 billion
Major Trading Partners
Antigua & Barbuda 28
USA 16
France 12
Netherlands 8
Morocco 7
Economic Outlook
Sint Maarten has a 3.8% GDP growth rate with 2.19% inflation. The economy is characterized by a strong industry sector.