North America · BasseterreSt. Kitts and Nevis· by the numbers
St. Kitts and Nevis's population is 46,922 (2025) — the 203rd-largest in the world and the 23rd-largest in North America, growing by about 79 people a year.
St. Kitts and Nevis Facts at a Glance
Six numbers that summarise the country — population trend, rank, density, wealth, prices, share of humanity.
St. Kitts and Nevis in World Rankings
Every world ranking we publish, this country’s place in each, and its overall percentile shape.
St. Kitts and Nevis's Population Growth
Yes — St. Kitts and Nevis's population rose by 79 people (+0.17%) between 2024 and 2025. The fertility rate is 1.5 births per woman — below the ~2.1 replacement level. Net migration was positive in the latest year on record.
Population, 1960 to 2025
66 years of estimates from the same source.
St. Kitts and Nevis Demographics
Every indicator has its own source and dataset year — shown honestly rather than smoothed into one.
Age & sex structure
17 five-year bands, male and female, 2025.
Largest cities
By population, GeoNames city-proper figures (not metro area).
Where is St. Kitts and Nevis Located?
- Capital
- Basseterre
- Currency
- Dollar (XCD)
- Language(s)
- English
- Region
- Latin America & Caribbean
- Continent
- 23 countries in North America →
- Land area
- 260 km²
- Area (GeoNames)
- 261 km²
- Borders
- none (island nation)
No land borders.
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What is the population of St. Kitts and Nevis?
St. Kitts and Nevis's population is 46,922 as of 2025 (World Bank estimate), ranking #203 of 217 countries and territories by population.
How many people live in St. Kitts and Nevis?
46,922 people, as of the 2025 World Bank estimate — the most recent figure this page tracks.
What is St. Kitts and Nevis's population density?
180.5 people per km², based on a land area of 260 km².
What is St. Kitts and Nevis ranked in population worldwide?
#203 of 217 countries and territories by population — see the full ranking table for every country's position.
What is the life expectancy in St. Kitts and Nevis?
72.3 years on average (2024) — 68.7 for men, 76.2 for women.
What is St. Kitts and Nevis's GDP?
$1.2B, ranking #177 of 186 economies we track — $25,223 per capita.
Why is St. Kitts and Nevis's population so small?
St. Kitts and Nevis ranks #203 of 217 by population, with 46,922 people (2025) — one of the smallest populations we track, a small island nation with a correspondingly small land area.
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Sources
- World Bank Open Data · data.worldbank.orgCC BY 4.0 · population, GDP, life expectancy, homicide, PM2.5, vitals
- NCD-RisC / The Lancet · ncdrisc.orgCC BY 4.0 · pooled measured-height and life-expectancy studies
- GeoNames · geonames.orgCC BY 4.0 · cities, geographic passport