The 26 Most Popular Islands In The Caribbean, 2019: Who goes where?

Prof. Dr. Amarendra Bhushan DhirajCEO Briefing Stats GateOctober 30, 2019

Unsurprisingly, the Dominican Republic is the most popular islands in the Caribbean, attracting over 6.6 million international travelers per year, that’s according to a study by the CEOWORLD magazine, while Cuba (4.7 million) and Puerto Rico (3 million) placed second and third, respectively.

The 2019 rankings placed Jamaica (2.5 million) in fourth ahead of Bahamas (1.6 million) into fifth, while Aruba (1 million) ranked sixth, and Barbados (680,000) seventh.

To help you plan your trip, we’ve used data from the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) to round up the most and the least-visited islands in the Caribbean – based on annual international tourist arrivals in 2019. So what are you waiting for?

These are the 26 most popular islands in the Caribbean:

Dominican Republic: 6,569,000
Cuba: 4,684,000
Puerto Rico: 3,068,000
Jamaica: 2,473,000
Bahamas: 1,627,000
Aruba: 1,071,000
Barbados: 680,000
Guadeloupe: 650,000
Martinique: 537,000
Haiti: 467,000
Cayman Islands: 463,000
Curacao: 432,000
Turks & Caicos: 416,000
Saint Lucia: 396,000
US Virgin Islands: 381,000
Trinidad & Tobago: 375,000
Bermuda: 282,000
Antigua & Barbuda: 269,000
British Virgin Islands: 192,000
Sint Maarten: 178,000
Grenada: 161,000
Saint Kitts and Nevis: 116,000
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: 80,000
Dominica: 63,000
Anguilla: 55,000
Montserrat: 9,000

How many Caribbean Islands Are There?
There are more than 7,000 islands in the Caribbean and 28 island nations.
When is the hurricane season in the Caribbean?
June 1st through November 30th with the worst part being mid-August through mid-September
When is the best time to visit the Caribbean?
December through April
Which Caribbean islands aren’t in the hurricane belt?
Aruba, Barbados, Saint Vincent, and the Grenadines, Grenada, Trinidad and Tobago, Bonaire, Curaçao, Providencia Island, San Andrés, and the islands off Venezuela.
What is the largest island in the Caribbean?
Cuba, which is 42,803 square miles.

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Prof. Dr. Amarendra Bhushan Dhiraj

Prof. Dr. Amarendra Bhushan Dhiraj is a media and technology executive, macro-economist, strategic thinker, chair, and chief executive officer of the CEOWORLD magazine, one of the world’s most influential and recognized global news publications. Under Dr. Amarendra's leadership, CEOWORLD magazine has become the world's most iconic news organization, whose rigorous reporting and unsurpassed storytelling connect with millions of business leaders daily. Additionally, he serves as the chair and founding member of the CEOWORLD magazine’s Inclusion Advisory Board.

In his current role, he counsels and collaborates with c-suite executives of large multinational corporations, helping them drive change in their companies to improve their competitiveness. Dr. Amarendra has extensive experience in serving on numerous boards. He leads and supports a globally dispersed team of columnists, correspondents, editors, journalists, reporters, researchers, and industry analysts.

He received his Ph.D. in Finance and Banking from the European Global School, Paris, France. He also received his Doctoral Degree in Chartered Accountancy from the European International University Paris, France, and a Doctorate in Business Administration from Kyiv National University of Technologies and Design (KNUTD), Ukraine. He earned his Master of Business Administration degree in Finance and his master’s degree in Chartered Accountancy (CA) from European Global School Paris. Dr. Amarendra also holds a Master of Business Administration degree in International Relations and Affairs from the American University of Athens, Alabama, United States.

As CEO, he transformed the CEOWORLD magazine into a highly efficient, digital-first, profitable enterprise. Today, CEOWORLD magazine is a standard bearer for modern responsible journalism. Dr. Amarendra retains a strong desire to continuously improve his skills and abilities and believes that the first step to being a true leader is to inspire others to lead with you.

Prof. Dr. Amarendra Bhushan Dhiraj is the CHAIR, CEO, AND EDITORIAL DIRECTOR of the CEOWORLD magazine. Connect with him through LinkedIn.

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