St. Lucia
Country statistics · 1990–present
St. Lucia at a Glance
St. Lucia is home to 179,744 people as of 2024, with a population that is growing slowly. At a GDP per capita of $16,940, it is an upper-middle-income economy — reflecting a diversifying economy with growing consumer markets. Life expectancy at birth stands at 72.8 years, below the global average.
Population Trends
The total resident population stood at 179,744 as of 2024. With a birth rate of 11.2 and a death rate of 8.7 per 1,000 people (2024), the natural growth rate stands at 2.5 per 1,000 — equivalent to roughly 449 additional residents each year from natural change alone.
Economy & Development
St. Lucia is a small economy, with a total GDP that is projected at $3 billion (2029 IMF projection). At $16,940 per person, it is classified as an upper-middle-income economy — reflecting a diversifying economy with growing consumer markets. Real GDP growth is projected at 1.6% in 2029, representing modest growth.
Health & Society
Life expectancy at birth is 72.8 years (2024), below the global average. Current health expenditure per person is $641 (2023), representing limited per-capita healthcare spending. 68.2% of the population use the internet (2024), indicating growing but uneven digital access.