Rank #178 by World Population

🇱🇨St. Lucia

St. Lucia has a population of 179,285, ranking #178 in the world. The capital is Castries. Located in Latin America & Caribbean .

World Bank: Upper middle income

179,285

Population

#178

World Rank

72.7

Life Expectancy

$13,555

GDP Per Capita

St. Lucia, #178 by world population

St. Lucia Population History (1960-2024)

The country of St. Lucia had a population of 92,585 in 1960 and 179,744 in 2024, a 94.1% growth over 64 years. The peak was 179,744 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.04%.

St. Lucia population, 1960–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

179,744

Population (2024)

92,585

Population (1960)

179,744

Peak (2024)

1.04%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
1960	92,585	-	-	estimate
1961	93,490	+905	+0.98%	estimate
1962	94,505	+1,015	+1.09%	estimate
1963	95,519	+1,014	+1.07%	estimate
1964	96,505	+986	+1.03%	estimate
1965	97,493	+988	+1.02%	estimate
1966	98,463	+970	+0.99%	estimate
1967	99,504	+1,041	+1.06%	estimate
1968	100,675	+1,171	+1.18%	estimate
1969	101,879	+1,204	+1.20%	estimate
1970	103,165	+1,286	+1.26%	estimate
1971	104,564	+1,399	+1.36%	estimate
1972	106,002	+1,438	+1.38%	estimate
1973	107,498	+1,496	+1.41%	estimate
1974	109,076	+1,578	+1.47%	estimate
1975	110,725	+1,649	+1.51%	estimate
1976	112,425	+1,700	+1.54%	estimate
1977	114,135	+1,710	+1.52%	estimate
1978	115,834	+1,699	+1.49%	estimate
1979	117,528	+1,694	+1.46%	estimate
1980	119,290	+1,762	+1.50%	estimate
1981	121,166	+1,876	+1.57%	estimate
1982	123,087	+1,921	+1.59%	estimate
1983	125,044	+1,957	+1.59%	estimate
1984	127,067	+2,023	+1.62%	estimate
1985	129,159	+2,092	+1.65%	estimate
1986	131,239	+2,080	+1.61%	estimate
1987	133,227	+1,988	+1.51%	estimate
1988	135,000	+1,773	+1.33%	estimate
1989	136,512	+1,512	+1.12%	estimate
1990	137,857	+1,345	+0.99%	estimate
1991	139,520	+1,663	+1.21%	estimate
1992	141,617	+2,097	+1.50%	estimate
1993	143,726	+2,109	+1.49%	estimate
1994	145,890	+2,164	+1.51%	estimate
1995	148,208	+2,318	+1.59%	estimate
1996	150,436	+2,228	+1.50%	estimate
1997	152,569	+2,133	+1.42%	estimate
1998	154,677	+2,108	+1.38%	estimate
1999	156,702	+2,025	+1.31%	estimate
2000	158,616	+1,914	+1.22%	estimate
2001	160,237	+1,621	+1.02%	estimate
2002	161,641	+1,404	+0.88%	estimate
2003	162,976	+1,335	+0.83%	estimate
2004	164,239	+1,263	+0.77%	estimate
2005	165,450	+1,211	+0.74%	estimate
2006	166,639	+1,189	+0.72%	estimate
2007	167,758	+1,119	+0.67%	estimate
2008	168,808	+1,050	+0.63%	estimate
2009	169,869	+1,061	+0.63%	estimate
2010	170,906	+1,037	+0.61%	estimate
2011	171,801	+895	+0.52%	estimate
2012	172,587	+786	+0.46%	estimate
2013	173,369	+782	+0.45%	estimate
2014	174,138	+769	+0.44%	estimate
2015	174,905	+767	+0.44%	estimate
2016	175,646	+741	+0.42%	estimate
2017	176,342	+696	+0.40%	estimate
2018	177,017	+675	+0.38%	estimate
2019	177,661	+644	+0.36%	estimate
2020	178,250	+589	+0.33%	estimate
2021	178,522	+272	+0.15%	estimate
2022	178,781	+259	+0.15%	estimate
2023	179,285	+504	+0.28%	estimate
2024	179,744	+459	+0.26%	estimate

Demographics

Population	179,285
Population Growth Rate	0.28%
Urban Population	29.1%
Fertility Rate	1.38 births/woman
Life Expectancy	72.7 years
Infant Mortality Rate	16.0 per 1,000
Literacy Rate	-

Economy & Trade

$13,555

GDP Per Capita

12.1%

Unemployment Rate

Upper middle income

Income Level

432,500

Tourism Arrivals

Health & Education

4.7%

Health Expenditure (% GDP)

2.7%

Education Expenditure (% GDP)

16.0

Infant Mortality (per 1,000)

Development & Connectivity

100.0%

Electricity Access

67.0%

Internet Users

Mobile Subs per 100

293.9

People per km2

Net Migration

Environment

34.0%

Forest Area

St. Lucia Climate

St. Lucia has an average annual temperature of 26.2°C (79°F) and receives about 2069 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.

26.2°C

Avg Temp

2069

Precip (mm/yr)

Aug

Hottest Month

Jan

Coldest Month

— Avg temp (°C)▮ Precipitation (mm)

St. Lucia — monthly temperature & precipitation (1970–2000 normals) · Source: WorldClim 2.1

Month	Avg (°C/°F)	High	Low	Precip	Rainy days	Humidity
January	25° / 77°	28° / 82°	22° / 72°	158 mm	-	77%
February	25° / 77°	28° / 82°	22° / 71°	110 mm	-	75%
March	25° / 78°	28° / 83°	22° / 72°	88 mm	-	74%
April	26° / 79°	29° / 84°	23° / 74°	81 mm	-	75%
May	27° / 80°	30° / 85°	24° / 75°	103 mm	-	76%
June	27° / 81°	30° / 85°	24° / 76°	153 mm	-	78%
July	27° / 81°	30° / 85°	24° / 76°	187 mm	-	79%
August	27° / 81°	30° / 86°	24° / 75°	226 mm	-	80%
September	27° / 81°	30° / 86°	24° / 75°	229 mm	-	80%
October	27° / 80°	30° / 86°	24° / 74°	288 mm	-	81%
November	26° / 79°	29° / 84°	23° / 74°	256 mm	-	81%
December	25° / 78°	28° / 83°	23° / 73°	190 mm	-	78%

1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.

Best time to visit St. Lucia

The most comfortable months to visit St. Lucia are typically March, April and February, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is August (around 30°C high). The coldest is January (near 22°C low). October is usually the wettest month.

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St. Lucia in global context

St. Lucia 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. Lucia has a population of 179,285, ranking #178 in the world. The annual population growth rate is 0.28%.

Life expectancy in St. Lucia is 72.7 years. The infant mortality rate is 16.0 per 1,000 live births.

St. Lucia's GDP per capita is $13,555. It is classified as a upper middle income country by the World Bank.

29.1% of St. Lucia's population lives in urban areas. The overall population density is 293.9 people per square kilometer.

Literacy data for St. Lucia is available from the World Bank.

The most comfortable months to visit St. Lucia are typically March, April and February, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low, based on 1970–2000 climate normals.

St. Lucia has an average annual temperature of 26.2°C and about 2069 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is typically August and the coldest is January.

Sources: World Bank Open Data

International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.

St. Lucia is a country in Latin America & Caribbean with a population of 179,285. The population is growing slowly, about 0.3% annually.

St. Lucia is a Upper middle income economy, with GDP per capita near $13,555. Life expectancy is 72.7 years, with a fertility rate of 1.4 births per woman, and 29.1% of the population lives in urban areas.

Source: World Bank Open Data, 2026.