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Doing Business in Saint Barthélemy: Market Entry, GTM Strategy & Growth Potential

Last updated: Aug 28, 2026

Growth Score

29.67

Growth Rank

187

Why Expand into Saint Barthélemy

The population of Saint Barthélemy is 11,550, and is growing at the rate of 1.05%. The GDP per capita, which represents the potential spending power of the people, is $, measured on a purchasing power parity (PPP) basis to allow comparison with other countries.

100% of Saint Barthélemy’s population lives in urban areas. 57.16% of the population is of working age (15-59). % of the population has internet access and % has 5G mobile coverage. These factors are important for digital-first businesses to keep in mind.

The Accuracast International Growth Index ranks Saint Barthélemy #187 overall for market attractiveness. The country’s rank dropped down 1 place from last year’s position.

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Saint Barthélemy's International Growth Stats

International Growth Pillar Score
Market Demand 55.18
Purchasing Power 0
Digital Readiness 28.56
Financial Infrastructure 68.99
Regulatory Complexity 32.26
Setup Cost & Friction 20.84
Digital Search Demand 49.26
Cross-Border Activity 59.15
Overall Score 29.67
Score Change -0.02
Overall Rank 187
Rank Change -1

Digital Search Demand

49.26%

Purchasing Power

0%

How Digitally Mature is the Market in Saint Barthélemy

The digital search demand score for Saint Barthélemy is 49.26.

Go-To-Market Strategy Considerations for Saint Barthélemy

The purchasing power score for Saint Barthélemy is 0, and the country scores 28.56 for digital readiness.

Financial & payment infrastructure

In terms of financial infrastructure, Saint Barthélemy scores 68.99.

Regulatory & business setup friction

From a business expansion point of view, Saint Barthélemy scores 32.26 for regulatory complexity and legal restrictions. This is reverse-scored, meaning the higher the score, the easier it is to navigate local regulation.

The score of 20.84 indicates the costs and friction associated with setting up a business presence in Saint Barthélemy.

Saint Barthélemy market attractiveness change

Compared to last year, the overall International Growth Index score for Saint Barthélemy has changed -0.02 points, dropping the country down one place from 2025, to rank #187 in 2026.

Most Popular Social Media Platforms in Saint Barthélemy:

  1. YouTube
  2. Facebook
  3. Instagram
  4. TikTok
  5. Pinterest
  6. Reddit
  7. LinkedIn

What Are the Risks of Expanding into Saint Barthélemy

While new market expansion can be exciting, it is important to also consider the risks when entering a market like Saint Barthélemy.

How Does Saint Barthélemy Compare to Other Top Markets?

International Growth Pillar Saint Barthélemy Score
Market Demand 55.18
Purchasing Power 0
Digital Readiness 28.56
Financial Infrastructure 68.99
Regulatory Complexity 32.26
Setup Cost & Friction 20.84
Digital Search Demand 49.26
Cross-Border Activity 59.15
Overall Score 29.67
Score Change -0.02
Overall Rank 187
Rank Change -1
United States Score
53.39
71.03
93.01
81.18
64.5
27.2
43.46
69.58
60.79
1.2
3
0

View market attractiveness data for other countries ranked like Saint Barthélemy: 

International Growth Index

Methodology

The Accuracast International Growth Index ranks countries according to their potential for international expansion. The ranking for Saint Barthélemy is based on an overall score that’s calculated from a combination of the eight pillars of scoring listed above, which are based on 34 composite indicators such as digital demand, economic opportunity, market accessibility, digital maturity and regulatory complexity in Saint Barthélemy. This provides a quick and easy way for businesses to compare Saint Barthélemy against other countries and prioritise growth markets.

Learn more about the eight pillars and ranking methodology to get a better understanding of the scores above and their implications for your business.

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