Bermuda
Americas
Key facts
- Capital
- Hamilton
- Population
- 64,555
- 2025
- Area
- 4,290 km²
- Official language
- English
- Currency
- Bermudan Dollar
- BMD
- GDP per capita
- US$142,250
- 2024
Bermuda (Americas) has data on 9/14 Prosperous Intelligence indices. Strongest relative position: Tax Freedom Index — #4/145 (98.2/100). Lowest relative position: Cost of Living Index — #199/200 (0.0/100). Global Citizenship Score 78.9/100 (#33/199). On the entry side, 85/198 passports can enter Bermuda without a consular visa in advance. The dataset records 1 active citizenship and residence programmes in Bermuda.
Scores on 9 indices
- Safety & Stability86.6
- Economy & Income63.0
- Environment & Clean Water77.4
- Infrastructure100.0
- Digital Connectivity80.3
- Education54.9
- Educational Attainment84.2
- Expected Years of Schooling12.6
- Education Spending54.4
- Basic Access63.4
- Violent Crime86.9
- Stability & Absence of Terrorism89.0
- Law Enforcement & Order73.8
- Absence of Armed Conflict100.0
- Personal Income Tax100.0
- Capital Gains & Dividends100.0
- System & Incentives100.0
- Net Wealth Tax100.0
- Inheritance & Gift Tax100.0
- Corporate & Social Security84.8
- Rule of Law & Property Rights75.9
- Political Stability89.0
- Institutions & Regulation78.8
- Freedom of Capital Movement100.0
- Education54.9
- Safety86.6
- Quality of Life74.8
- Cost of living0.0
- Passport94.2
- Passport94.2
- Quality of Life74.8
- Safety86.6
- Purchasing power & price stability56.0
- Education54.9
- Wealth Protection83.7
- Tax98.2
- Cost of living0.0
- Safety86.6
- Quality of Life74.8
- Tax98.2
- Wealth Protection83.7
At a glance
Entering Bermuda
- Visa-free: 85 passports
- Visa on arrival: 0 passports
- eTA: 0 passports
- e-Visa: 0 passports
- Consular visa required: 113 passports
Regional position and data sources
- First in Americas on 0/9 indices
- Above the regional median on 6/9 indices
- Each index lists its source and data date on the Data sources page
Citizenship and residence programmes in the dataset
- Economic Investment Residential Certificate (EIRC), revised June 2024
Frequently asked questions about Bermuda
What is the capital of Bermuda?
The capital of Bermuda is Hamilton.
What is the population of Bermuda?
According to the World Bank, Bermuda had a population of 64,555 in 2025.
What is the official language of Bermuda?
The official language of Bermuda is English.
What currency does Bermuda use?
Bermuda uses the Bermudan Dollar (BMD).
How many destinations require a visa for Bermuda passport holders?
Holders of the Bermuda passport must apply for a consular visa before travelling to 19 destinations and need an e-Visa for 30. Full list: Bermuda passport page.
How many passports can enter Bermuda without applying for a visa in advance?
85 of 198 passports can enter Bermuda without applying for a consular visa in advance: 85 visa-free. 113 must apply for a consular visa.
What citizenship and residency programmes does Bermuda offer?
The Prosperous Intelligence dataset records 1 active citizenship or residency programme in Bermuda: Economic Investment Residential Certificate (EIRC), revised June 2024. Details: Opportunity Map.
What is the minimum investment for residency or citizenship in Bermuda?
In Bermuda, Economic Investment Residential Certificate (EIRC), revised June 2024 requires a minimum investment starting from US$2,500,000 (reference USD conversion).
How many days a year do you need to spend in Bermuda?
In Bermuda, Economic Investment Residential Certificate (EIRC), revised June 2024 requires 90 days of physical presence a year (reference figure).
Can family members join programmes in Bermuda?
Economic Investment Residential Certificate (EIRC), revised June 2024 can include spouse and children under 25.
Where is Bermuda strongest and weakest in Prosperous Intelligence’s indices?
Relative to other countries, Bermuda is strongest on the Tax Freedom Index (#4 of 145) and weakest on the Cost of Living Index (#199 of 200).
How does Bermuda rank for quality of life?
Bermuda scores 74.8/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Quality of Life Index, ranking #55 of 211.
Is Bermuda expensive to live in?
Bermuda scores 0.0/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Cost of Living Index, ranking #199 of 200. This is the affordability-of-living-costs score: a higher score means lower prices.
How safe is Bermuda?
Bermuda scores 86.6/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Global Safety Index, ranking #46 of 203.
How does Bermuda rank for education?
Bermuda scores 54.9/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Education Index, ranking #124 of 191.
How does Bermuda rank on taxes?
Bermuda scores 98.2/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Tax Freedom Index, ranking #4 of 145. Detailed tax rates: Tax Freedom Index.
How does Bermuda rank for wealth protection?
Bermuda scores 83.7/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Wealth Protection Index, ranking #20 of 205.
Is Bermuda a good place to relocate with a family?
Bermuda scores 63.9/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Family Relocation Score, ranking #96 of 198.
Is Bermuda a good retirement destination?
Bermuda scores 58.6/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Retirement Destination Index, ranking #134 of 198.
What Global Citizenship Score does Bermuda have?
Bermuda scores 78.9/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Global Citizenship Score, ranking #33 of 199.
What the profile contains
- Key facts from government and international sources
- Scores and global ranks on 9 Prosperous Intelligence indices
- Entry rules, passport strength and residency programmes
Why the profile matters
- Compare one country across many criteria on a single page
- Not a substitute for legal, tax or investment advice
Method
- How each index is scored and weighted
- The limits of the data and how to check official sources
