Saint Lucia
Capital: Castries
Population: 179,285
Currency: East Caribbean dollar (XCD)
Saint Lucia is an island country in the Eastern Caribbean, part of the Lesser Antilles, located north of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and south of Martinique. It is known for its lush rainforests, volcanic beaches, and iconic Pitons mountains, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The capital and largest city is Castries, which serves as the political, economic, and cultural center. Saint Lucia’s economy is primarily based on tourism, agriculture (notably bananas), and services, with efforts to diversify into renewable energy and information technology. It is a parliamentary democracy and constitutional monarchy, recognizing King Charles III as head of state. Saint Lucia is a member of the United Nations (UN), Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), Commonwealth of Nations, and Organisation of American States (OAS).
Growth Rate
0.266
%
Fertility Rate
1.379
children born/woman
Crude Death Rate
8.614
per 1,000 people
Life Expectancy
72.7
years
Total Population in Saint Lucia
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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
Fertility rate represents the average number of children a woman is expected to have in her lifetime
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.