Saint Helena
Capital: Jamestown
Population: 4,2551
Currency: Saint Helena pound (SHP)
Saint Helena is a British Overseas Territory located in the South Atlantic Ocean, roughly midway between South America and Africa. It is part of a wider territory that includes Ascension Island and Tristan da Cunha. Saint Helena is known for its remote location, rugged volcanic landscapes, and historical significance as the place of Napoleon Bonaparte’s exile and death. The capital is Jamestown, a small port town nestled in a narrow valley. The economy is limited and largely supported by UK aid, fishing, tourism, and government services, with a growing interest in sustainable development following the opening of a commercial airport in 2017. Saint Helena is not a sovereign state, but it participates in international forums through the United Kingdom, and it maintains links with regional organizations like the African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States (ACP) as an OCT (Overseas Country and Territory).
Growth Rate
-1.116
%
Fertility Rate
1.636
children born/woman
Crude Death Rate
16.839
per 1,000 people
Life Expectancy
76.8
years
Total Population in Saint Helena
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Population Density
Population Growth Rate (%)
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Life Expectancy (Years)
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Median Age (Years)
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Infant Mortality
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Net migration in 2023 (per 1000 people)
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Fertility Rate
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Births vs Deaths
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Crude Death Rate
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Source
Data is sourced from The World Bank, the United Nations Population Division (World Population Prospects: 2024 Revision), and other collated datasets, including national statistical offices, Eurostat (Demographic Statistics), and the United Nations Statistics Division (Population and Vital Statistics Report, various years).
Note: The information in the KPI is from 2023; any data beyond this year is an estimate from the United Nations.
1Population figures for Saint Helena are based on the latest data from the Statistics Office of the St Helena Government. Source: St Helena Government Statistical Update – Population.