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Saint Kitts and Nevis population overview
Saint Kitts and Nevis is the 33rd most populous of 41 countries and territories in North America. The United Nations put the population at 47,772 on 1 January 2026; with an annual growth rate of +0.1% the live estimate on this page rises by roughly 0 people per day.
Over a full year that means about 535 births (11.2 per 1,000 people) and 482 deaths (10.1 per 1,000), plus net immigration of roughly 10 people. The infant mortality rate is 11.5 per 1,000 live births.
World Bank data show the population fell from 55,810 in 1960 to 46,922 in 2025 — a change of -15.9%, or -0.3% per year on average. It peaked at 55,810 in 1960 and has declined 14.3% since.
Demographically, the median age is 36.5 years; life expectancy at birth is 72.6 years; women have on average 1.5 children (2024, below the 2.1 replacement level); 18.3% of residents are under 15 and 11.7% are 65 or older (2025); 31.9% of people live in urban areas (2025).
The capital is Basseterre. Saint Kitts and Nevis covers 260 km², giving a population density of about 184 people per km². GDP was $1.18B in 2025 — about $25,223 per person (World Bank classification: high income).
Saint Kitts and Nevis population statistics (2026)
| Population (live, October 2026) #213 of 238 → | 47,821 |
|---|---|
| UN estimate, 1 Jan 2026 | 47,772 |
| World rank | #213 of 238 |
| Rank in North America | #33 of 41 |
| Share of world population | less than 0.001% |
| Annual growth rate #167 of 238 → | +0.1% |
| Births per year est. | 535 |
| Deaths per year est. | 482 |
| Net migration per year est. · #94 of 238 → | +10 |
| Birth rate #125 of 216 → | 11.2 per 1,000 |
| Death rate #39 of 216 → | 10.1 per 1,000 |
| Infant mortality #95 of 238 → | 11.5 per 1,000 births |
| Sex ratio #207 of 238 → | 91.4 males per 100 females |
| Median age #99 of 238 → | 36.5 years |
| Life expectancy #135 of 216 → | 72.6 years |
| Fertility rate 2024 · #147 of 216 → | 1.5 births per woman |
| Urban population 2025 · #192 of 216 → | 31.9% |
| Surface area 2023 · #202 of 215 → | 260 km² |
| Population density #65 of 215 → | 184 per km² |
| Capital | Basseterre |
| GDP (current US$) 2025 · #200 of 212 → | $1.18B |
| GDP per capita 2025 · #65 of 212 → | $25,223 |
| Income group World Bank | High income |
Saint Kitts and Nevis population by year
| Year | Population | Change | Annual growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 (live, UN-based) | 47,821 | – | – |
| 2025 | 46,922 | +79 | +0.2% |
| 2024 | 46,843 | +85 | +0.2% |
| 2023 | 46,758 | +49 | +0.1% |
| 2022 | 46,709 | -54 | -0.1% |
| 2021 | 46,763 | -107 | -0.2% |
| 2020 | 46,870 | -217 | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 47,087 | +241 | +0.1% |
| 2010 | 46,846 | +409 | +0.2% |
| 2005 | 46,437 | +1,189 | +0.5% |
| 2000 | 45,248 | +2,922 | +1.3% |
| 1995 | 42,326 | +1,894 | +0.9% |
| 1990 | 40,432 | -1,442 | -0.7% |
| 1985 | 41,874 | -976 | -0.5% |
| 1980 | 42,850 | -756 | -0.3% |
| 1975 | 43,606 | -1,000 | -0.5% |
| 1970 | 44,606 | -6,533 | -2.7% |
| 1965 | 51,139 | -4,671 | -1.7% |
| 1960 | 55,810 | – | – |
Change and annual growth are measured against the previous row; growth is annualized where rows are five years apart. The live row extrapolates the UN estimate and is not directly comparable with the World Bank series.
Largest cities in Saint Kitts and Nevis
| # | City | Population | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Basseterre Capital | 12,920 | 27% |
Basseterre is the largest city with 12,920 people and is also the capital. City figures are the latest official estimates for the city proper, so shares are approximate. Full list of Saint Kitts and Nevis cities →
About Saint Kitts and Nevis
Population over time
- From 55,810 in 1960 to 47,821 today — down 14.3%.
- Population peaked at 55,810 in 1960 and is down 14.3% since.
- Average change over the last 10 years of data: 0% per year.
- World rank: Population #213 of 238 · Population growth rate #167 of 238.
Life expectancy & fertility
- Life expectancy at birth: 72.3 years (2024), up 15.4 years since 1960.
- Fertility: 1.5 births per woman (2024) — below the ~2.1 replacement level.
- World rank: Life expectancy #135 of 216 · Fertility rate #147 of 216.
Birth & death rates
- Latest: 11.7 births vs 10 deaths per 1,000 people (2024).
- Natural increase of 1.8 per 1,000 a year, before migration.
- World rank: Birth rate #125 of 216 · Death rate #39 of 216.
Age structure
- 18.3% of the population is under 15 and 11.7% is 65 or older (2025).
- The 65+ share has grown from 5% in 1960 — the population is aging.
- World rank: Population under 15 #135 of 216 · Population aged 65+ #88 of 216 · Median age #99 of 238.
CO₂ emissions
- Latest total: 0.14 Mt CO₂ (2024).
- Emissions are at or near their historical peak.
- Per person: 2.88 t in 2024, vs 0.33 t in 1970.
- World rank: CO₂ emissions #190 of 203 · CO₂ emissions per capita #94 of 203.
Energy use & renewables
- Energy use: 1,777.1 kg of oil equivalent per person (2007), up 232.6% since 1990.
- Renewables supplied 1.5% of final energy in 2022 (-38.4 points since 1990).
- World rank: Renewable energy share #183 of 212.
Forest area (% of land)
- Forest covers 42.3% of land area (2023).
- Cover has been essentially stable since 1990 (+0 points).
- World rank: Forest area #71 of 213.
Urban population (% of total)
- 31.9% of people live in urban areas (2025), vs 27.5% in 1960 (+4.4 points).
- Still majority-rural — less than half the population lives in cities.
- World rank: Urban population #192 of 216.
Water resources & stress
- Water stress: high — freshwater withdrawals are 50.8% of renewable internal resources (2022, SDG 6.4.2-style bands).
- Renewable freshwater per person: 514 m³ in 2022, up 18.5% since 1961.
- World rank: Freshwater resources per capita #155 of 183 · Water stress #31 of 177.
Economy
- GDP: $1.18B in 2025.
- Nominal GDP is up 23.6% since 2015.
- That works out to $25,223 per person.
- World rank: GDP #200 of 212 · GDP per capita #65 of 212.
Unemployment & inflation
- Consumer-price inflation: 3.6% in 2023.
- World rank: Inflation rate #79 of 191.
Internet & mobile
- 76.9% of people used the internet in 2024.
- Mobile subscriptions: 118.9 per 100 people (2023) — more subscriptions than people.
- World rank: Internet users #118 of 209 · Mobile subscriptions #92 of 210.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Saint Kitts and Nevis in 2026?
As of October 2026, Saint Kitts and Nevis has an estimated population of 47,821. The United Nations estimated 47,772 residents on 1 January 2026; the live figure on this page extrapolates that estimate using the +0.1% annual growth rate.
Is the population of Saint Kitts and Nevis growing or shrinking?
It is growing at +0.1% per year — roughly 0 more people every day. Each year there are about 535 births and 482 deaths, with net migration of +10.
What is the population density of Saint Kitts and Nevis?
About 184 people per square kilometre: 47,821 people living on 260 km² of surface area (World Bank, 2023).
What is the median age in Saint Kitts and Nevis?
The median age is 36.5 years, and life expectancy at birth is 72.6 years. 18.3% of the population is under 15 and 11.7% is 65 or older (2025).
How does Saint Kitts and Nevis rank by population?
Saint Kitts and Nevis is the 213th most populous of 238 countries and territories worldwide and the 33rd in North America, with less than 0.001% of the global population.
How has the population of Saint Kitts and Nevis changed over time?
In 1960 the population was 55,810; by 2025 it had fallen to 46,922 (-15.9%). The year-by-year table above lists the full World Bank series.
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Sources & method: the live population is a linear extrapolation of the UN World Population Prospects estimate for 1 January 2026 using the annual growth rate (+0.1%); births, deaths and migration counters apply the UN crude rates to the live figure. Historical series, area, GDP and other indicators are from World Bank Open Data; the encyclopedic summary is from Wikipedia. Figures are statistical estimates, not census counts. Page generated 2026-10-20. More about our data.