St. Kitts and Nevis
Country statistics · 1990–present
St. Kitts and Nevis at a Glance
St. Kitts and Nevis is home to 46,843 people as of 2024, with a population that is growing slowly. At a GDP per capita of $25,405, it is an upper-middle-income economy — reflecting a developed economy with strong living standards. Life expectancy at birth stands at 72.3 years, below the global average.
Population Trends
The total resident population stood at 46,843 as of 2024. With a birth rate of 11.7 and a death rate of 10.0 per 1,000 people (2024), the natural growth rate stands at 1.8 per 1,000 — equivalent to roughly 83 additional residents each year from natural change alone.
Economy & Development
St. Kitts and Nevis is a small economy, with a total GDP that is projected at $1 billion (2029 IMF projection). At $25,405 per person, it is classified as an upper-middle-income economy — reflecting a developed economy with strong living standards. Real GDP growth is projected at 2.7% in 2029, representing modest growth.
Health & Society
Life expectancy at birth is 72.3 years (2024), below the global average. Current health expenditure per person is $1,295 (2023), representing limited per-capita healthcare spending. 76.9% of the population use the internet (2024), indicating strong digital connectivity.