Saint Kitts and Nevis
Capital: Basseterre
Population: 46,758
Currency: East Caribbean dollar (XCD)
Saint Kitts and Nevis is a two-island country in the Caribbean, located in the West Indies, and is the smallest sovereign state in the Western Hemisphere by both area and population. It is known for its volcanic mountains, beaches, and colonial-era architecture, with Basseterre on Saint Kitts as the capital and largest city. The economy is primarily based on tourism, financial services, and light manufacturing, having shifted away from a traditional reliance on sugar production. Saint Kitts and Nevis is a federal parliamentary democracy and constitutional monarchy, recognizing King Charles III as head of state. The country is a member of the United Nations (UN), Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), Commonwealth of Nations, and the Organisation of American States (OAS).
Growth Rate
0.192
%
Fertility Rate
1.505
children born/woman
Crude Death Rate
9.963
per 1,000 people
Life Expectancy
72.1
years
Total Population in Saint Kitts and Nevis
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Population Density
Population Growth Rate (%)
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Life Expectancy (Years)
Life expectancy indicates the average number of years a person is expected to live.
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.