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Saint Vincent and the Grenadines population overview
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is the 25th most populous of 41 countries and territories in North America. The United Nations put the population at 100,395 on 1 January 2026; with an annual growth rate of -0.7% the live estimate on this page falls by roughly 2 people per day.
Over a full year that means about 1,175 births (11.7 per 1,000 people) and 1,165 deaths (11.6 per 1,000), and net emigration of roughly 683 people. The infant mortality rate is 11.8 per 1,000 live births.
World Bank data show the population grew from 84,388 in 1960 to 99,924 in 2025 — a change of +18.4%, or +0.3% per year on average. It peaked at 113,545 in 2000 and has declined 12.1% since.
Demographically, the median age is 34.7 years; life expectancy at birth is 71.7 years; women have on average 1.8 children (2024, below the 2.1 replacement level); 20.9% of residents are under 15 and 12.3% are 65 or older (2025); 48% of people live in urban areas (2025).
The capital is Kingstown. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines covers 390 km², giving a population density of about 256 people per km². GDP was $1.26B in 2025 — about $12,562 per person (World Bank classification: upper middle income).
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines population statistics (2026)
| Population (live, October 2026) #201 of 238 → | 99,848 |
|---|---|
| UN estimate, 1 Jan 2026 | 100,395 |
| World rank | #201 of 238 |
| Rank in North America | #25 of 41 |
| Share of world population | 0.001% |
| Annual growth rate #216 of 238 → | -0.7% |
| Births per year est. | 1,175 |
| Deaths per year est. | 1,165 |
| Net migration per year est. · #223 of 238 → | -683 |
| Birth rate #122 of 216 → | 11.7 per 1,000 |
| Death rate #21 of 216 → | 11.6 per 1,000 |
| Infant mortality #92 of 238 → | 11.8 per 1,000 births |
| Sex ratio #36 of 238 → | 103.2 males per 100 females |
| Median age #109 of 238 → | 34.7 years |
| Life expectancy #142 of 216 → | 71.7 years |
| Fertility rate 2024 · #122 of 216 → | 1.8 births per woman |
| Urban population 2025 · #155 of 216 → | 48% |
| Surface area 2023 · #196 of 215 → | 390 km² |
| Population density #53 of 215 → | 256 per km² |
| Capital | Kingstown |
| GDP (current US$) 2025 · #199 of 212 → | $1.26B |
| GDP per capita 2025 · #96 of 212 → | $12,562 |
| Income group World Bank | Upper middle income |
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines population by year
| Year | Population | Change | Annual growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 (live, UN-based) | 99,848 | – | – |
| 2025 | 99,924 | -692 | -0.7% |
| 2024 | 100,616 | -707 | -0.7% |
| 2023 | 101,323 | -723 | -0.7% |
| 2022 | 102,046 | -795 | -0.8% |
| 2021 | 102,841 | -685 | -0.7% |
| 2020 | 103,526 | -3,434 | -0.7% |
| 2015 | 106,960 | -2,999 | -0.6% |
| 2010 | 109,959 | -2,491 | -0.4% |
| 2005 | 112,450 | -1,095 | -0.2% |
| 2000 | 113,545 | +498 | +0.1% |
| 1995 | 113,047 | +1,235 | +0.2% |
| 1990 | 111,812 | +3,306 | +0.6% |
| 1985 | 108,506 | +4,293 | +0.8% |
| 1980 | 104,213 | +3,826 | +0.8% |
| 1975 | 100,387 | +4,423 | +0.9% |
| 1970 | 95,964 | +5,037 | +1.1% |
| 1965 | 90,927 | +6,539 | +1.5% |
| 1960 | 84,388 | – | – |
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 Vincent and the Grenadines
| # | City | Population | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kingstown Capital | 24,518 | 24.6% |
| 2 | Calliaqua | 24,205 | 24.2% |
Kingstown is the largest city with 24,518 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 Vincent and the Grenadines cities →
About Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Population over time
- From 84,388 in 1960 to 99,848 today — up 18.3%.
- Population peaked at 113,545 in 2000 and is down 12.1% since.
- Average change over the last 10 years of data: -0.7% per year.
- World rank: Population #201 of 238 · Population growth rate #216 of 238.
Life expectancy & fertility
- Life expectancy at birth: 71.4 years (2024), up 12.8 years since 1960.
- Fertility: 1.8 births per woman (2024) — below the ~2.1 replacement level.
- World rank: Life expectancy #142 of 216 · Fertility rate #122 of 216.
Birth & death rates
- Latest: 12 births vs 11.5 deaths per 1,000 people (2024).
- Natural increase of 0.4 per 1,000 a year, before migration.
- World rank: Birth rate #122 of 216 · Death rate #21 of 216.
Age structure
- 20.9% of the population is under 15 and 12.3% is 65 or older (2025).
- The 65+ share has grown from 3.9% in 1960 — the population is aging.
- World rank: Population under 15 #118 of 216 · Population aged 65+ #83 of 216 · Median age #109 of 238.
CO₂ emissions
- Latest total: 0.13 Mt CO₂ (2024).
- Emissions are at or near their historical peak.
- Per person: 1.31 t in 2024, vs 0.12 t in 1970.
- World rank: CO₂ emissions #191 of 203 · CO₂ emissions per capita #131 of 203.
Energy use & renewables
- Energy use: 627.6 kg of oil equivalent per person (2007), up 138.4% since 1990.
- Renewables supplied 5.1% of final energy in 2022 (-10.3 points since 1990).
- World rank: Renewable energy share #168 of 212.
Forest area (% of land)
- Forest covers 73.2% of land area (2023).
- Net afforestation: cover grew from 70.6% to 73.2% since 1990 — roughly 10 km² of forest gained.
- World rank: Forest area #13 of 213.
Urban population (% of total)
- 48% of people live in urban areas (2025), vs 40.1% in 1960 (+7.9 points).
- Still majority-rural — less than half the population lives in cities.
- World rank: Urban population #155 of 216.
Water resources & stress
- Water stress: low — freshwater withdrawals are 7.9% of renewable internal resources (2022, SDG 6.4.2-style bands).
- Renewable freshwater per person: 980 m³ in 2022, down 14.5% since 1962.
- World rank: Freshwater resources per capita #130 of 183 · Water stress #95 of 177.
Economy
- GDP: $1.26B in 2025.
- Nominal GDP is up 59.6% since 2015.
- That works out to $12,562 per person.
- World rank: GDP #199 of 212 · GDP per capita #96 of 212.
Unemployment & inflation
- Unemployment: 18% of the labor force (2025, ILO estimate).
- Consumer-price inflation: 0.8% in 2025.
- World rank: Unemployment rate #11 of 186 · Inflation rate #159 of 191.
Internet & mobile
- 76.2% of people used the internet in 2024.
- Mobile subscriptions: 108.4 per 100 people (2024) — more subscriptions than people.
- World rank: Internet users #121 of 209 · Mobile subscriptions #124 of 210.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines in 2026?
As of October 2026, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines has an estimated population of 99,848. The United Nations estimated 100,395 residents on 1 January 2026; the live figure on this page extrapolates that estimate using the -0.7% annual growth rate.
Is the population of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines growing or shrinking?
It is shrinking at -0.7% per year — roughly 2 fewer people every day. Each year there are about 1,175 births and 1,165 deaths, with net migration of -683.
What is the population density of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?
About 256 people per square kilometre: 99,848 people living on 390 km² of surface area (World Bank, 2023).
What is the median age in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?
The median age is 34.7 years, and life expectancy at birth is 71.7 years. 20.9% of the population is under 15 and 12.3% is 65 or older (2025).
How does Saint Vincent and the Grenadines rank by population?
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is the 201st most populous of 238 countries and territories worldwide and the 25th in North America, with 0.001% of the global population.
How has the population of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines changed over time?
In 1960 the population was 84,388; by 2025 it had grown to 99,924 (+18.4%). The year-by-year table above lists the full World Bank series.
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