Population of Saint Helena
As of August 2026, the population of Saint Helena is 5.1 thousand. The number of inhabitants has decreased by 59 in the last year, representing a decline of 0.94%. The median age of the population has increased in recent years, rising from 46.2 years in 2016 to 51 years in 2026. Currently, life expectancy at birth is 77.3 years and population density is 13.2 inhabitants per square kilometer.
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Population Growth
The population growth rate of Saint Helena peaked in 1970, reaching around 1.49% annually, but has since declined to approximately -1.15% in 2026. The annual increase in the number of people has also decreased from a peak of around 86 in 1970 to nearly -59 in 2026.
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Life Expectancy
In Saint Helena, life expectancy at birth has remained stable over the last 20 years, hovering around 77 years since 2006.
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Most populous cities in Saint Helena
These are the 6 most populous cities in Saint Helena:
| # | City | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgetown, Ascension | 5,012 |
| 2 | Edinburgh of the Seven Seas, Tristan da Cunha | 2,860 |
| 3 | Half Tree Hollow, Saint Helena | 1,034 |
| # | City | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | St. Paul's, Saint Helena | 928 |
| 5 | Longwood, Saint Helena | 765 |
| 6 | Jamestown, Saint Helena | 637 |