Rank #177 by World Population
🇰🇳St. Kitts and Nevis
St. Kitts and Nevis has a population of 46,758, ranking #177 in the world. The capital is Basseterre. Located in Latin America & Caribbean .
World Bank: High income
46,758
Population
#177
World Rank
72.1
Life Expectancy
$22,577
GDP Per Capita
St. Kitts and Nevis, #177 by world population
St. Kitts and Nevis Population History (1960-2024)
The country of St. Kitts and Nevis had a population of 55,810 in 1960 and 46,843 in 2024, a -16.1% growth over 64 years. The peak was 55,810 in 1960. Average annual growth rate: -0.27%.
46,843
Population (2024)
55,810
Population (1960)
55,810
Peak (1960)
-0.27%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 55,810 |
| 1961 | 55,334 |
| 1962 | 54,461 |
| 1963 | 53,441 |
| 1964 | 52,326 |
| 1965 | 51,139 |
| 1966 | 49,898 |
| 1967 | 48,605 |
| 1968 | 47,245 |
| 1969 | 45,731 |
| 1970 | 44,606 |
| 1971 | 44,206 |
| 1972 | 44,033 |
| 1973 | 43,880 |
| 1974 | 43,738 |
| 1975 | 43,606 |
| 1976 | 43,482 |
| 1977 | 43,358 |
| 1978 | 43,217 |
| 1979 | 43,033 |
| 1980 | 42,850 |
| 1981 | 42,698 |
| 1982 | 42,532 |
| 1983 | 42,334 |
| 1984 | 42,113 |
| 1985 | 41,874 |
| 1986 | 41,618 |
| 1987 | 41,348 |
| 1988 | 41,062 |
| 1989 | 40,758 |
| 1990 | 40,432 |
| 1991 | 40,358 |
| 1992 | 40,715 |
| 1993 | 41,242 |
| 1994 | 41,776 |
| 1995 | 42,326 |
| 1996 | 42,877 |
| 1997 | 43,428 |
| 1998 | 43,998 |
| 1999 | 44,601 |
| 2000 | 45,248 |
| 2001 | 45,761 |
| 2002 | 46,020 |
| 2003 | 46,176 |
| 2004 | 46,315 |
| 2005 | 46,437 |
| 2006 | 46,569 |
| 2007 | 46,706 |
| 2008 | 46,835 |
| 2009 | 46,916 |
| 2010 | 46,846 |
| 2011 | 46,886 |
| 2012 | 47,033 |
| 2013 | 47,069 |
| 2014 | 47,089 |
| 2015 | 47,087 |
| 2016 | 47,075 |
| 2017 | 47,050 |
| 2018 | 47,008 |
| 2019 | 46,952 |
| 2020 | 46,870 |
| 2021 | 46,763 |
| 2022 | 46,709 |
| 2023 | 46,758 |
| 2024 | 46,843 |
Demographics
| Population | 46,758 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.10% |
| Urban Population | 31.7% |
| Fertility Rate | 1.50 births/woman |
| Life Expectancy | 72.1 years |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 14.4 per 1,000 |
| Literacy Rate | - |
Economy & Trade
$22,577
GDP Per Capita
-
Unemployment Rate
High income
Income Level
301,399.994
Tourism Arrivals
Health & Education
5.7%
Health Expenditure (% GDP)
3.5%
Education Expenditure (% GDP)
14.4
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Development & Connectivity
100.0%
Electricity Access
75.8%
Internet Users
121
Mobile Subs per 100
179.8
People per km2
0
Net Migration
Environment
42.3%
Forest Area
Other Countries in Latin America & Caribbean
St. Kitts and Nevis in global context
St. Kitts and Nevis is one of 212 countries tracked. See how it ranks globally, regional shares of world population, and projections to 2050 / 2100.
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Frequently Asked Questions
St. Kitts and Nevis has a population of 46,758, ranking #177 in the world. The annual population growth rate is 0.10%.
Life expectancy in St. Kitts and Nevis is 72.1 years. The infant mortality rate is 14.4 per 1,000 live births.
St. Kitts and Nevis's GDP per capita is $22,577. It is classified as a high income country by the World Bank.
31.7% of St. Kitts and Nevis's population lives in urban areas. The overall population density is 179.8 people per square kilometer.
Literacy data for St. Kitts and Nevis is available from the World Bank.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.