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Saint Helena's population is projected to have slipped past its peak: from a high of 6,699 in 1987, it is projected at 5,147 in 2026. The population is shrinking by 1.15% a year. With only 13 people/km², it is one of the world's more sparsely settled countries. It is among the world's oldest societies, with a median age of 51.0 years. The sexes are close to evenly balanced, at 98 males per 100 females. By 2100, UN projections see it falling to 2,635 (-49% from 2026).
Total population
5,147
Density
13 people/km²
Median age
51.0 years
Growth rate
-1.15%
Saint Helena passed its population peak 39 years ago in 1987, and has since declined by 23.2%. In 2026, with a median age of 51, it is one of the world's oldest populations. Population density is low at 13 people per km². UN projections show a decline to 2.6K by 2100.