St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Country statistics · 1990–present
St. Vincent and the Grenadines at a Glance
St. Vincent and the Grenadines is home to 100,616 people as of 2024, with a population that is broadly stable in size. At a GDP per capita of $12,713, it is an upper-middle-income economy — reflecting a diversifying economy with growing consumer markets. Life expectancy at birth stands at 71.4 years, below the global average.
Population Trends
The total resident population stood at 100,616 as of 2024. With a birth rate of 12.0 and a death rate of 11.5 per 1,000 people (2024), the natural growth rate stands at 0.4 per 1,000 — equivalent to roughly 42 additional residents each year from natural change alone.
Economy & Development
St. Vincent and the Grenadines is a small economy, with a total GDP that is projected at $1 billion (2029 IMF projection). At $12,713 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 2.7% in 2029, representing modest growth.
Health & Society
Life expectancy at birth is 71.4 years (2024), below the global average. Current health expenditure per person is $469 (2023), representing limited per-capita healthcare spending. The adult literacy rate stands at 95.6% (1970), reflecting high literacy rates. 76.2% of the population use the internet (2024), indicating strong digital connectivity.