Population of Saint Kitts and Nevis
As of May 2026, the population of Saint Kitts and Nevis is 48 thousand. The number of inhabitants has increased by 71 in the last year, representing a growth of 0.17%. The median age of the population has increased in recent years, rising from 31.8 years in 2016 to 36 years in 2026. Currently, life expectancy at birth is 72.7 years and population density is 184.7 inhabitants per square kilometer.
Population Growth
The population growth rate of Saint Kitts and Nevis peaked in 1951, reaching around 2.32% annually, but has since declined to approximately 0.15% in 2026. The annual increase in the number of people has also decreased from a peak of around 1.12 thousand in 1951 to nearly 71 in 2026.
Life Expectancy
In Saint Kitts and Nevis, life expectancy at birth has been increasing, with the indicator rising from 71.3 years in 2006 to 72.7 year in 2026, representing an increase of more than 1 year over the past 2 decades.
Most populous cities in Saint Kitts and Nevis
The cities of Saint Kitts and Nevis are small, with the 5 most populated adding up to around 24 thousand inhabitants. The most populous city is Basseterre, Saint George Basseterre, con una diferencia significativa sobre las demás, alcanzando approximately 12.9 thousand inhabitants. It is followed by Sandy Point Town, Saint Anne Sandy Point with 3.1 thousand and Fig Tree, Saint John Figtree with 2.9 thousand.
These are the 18 most populous cities in Saint Kitts and Nevis:
| # | City | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Basseterre, Saint George Basseterre | 12,920 |
| 2 | Sandy Point Town, Saint Anne Sandy Point | 3,140 |
| 3 | Fig Tree, Saint John Figtree | 2,922 |
| 4 | Market Shop, Saint George Gingerland | 2,568 |
| 5 | Saint Paul’s, Saint Paul Capesterre | 2,460 |
| 6 | Middle Island | 2,332 |
| 7 | Nicola Town, Christ Church Nichola Town | 2,059 |
| 8 | Trinity, Trinity Palmetto Point | 1,692 |
| 9 | Old Road Town, Middle Island | 1,647 |
| # | City | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Charlestown, Saint Paul Charlestown | 1,538 |
| 11 | Sadlers, Saint John Capesterre | 1,205 |
| 12 | Cayon, Saint Mary Cayon | 788 |
| 13 | Mansion, Christ Church Nichola Town | 690 |
| 14 | Monkey Hill, Saint Peter Basseterre | 592 |
| 15 | Dieppe Bay Town, Saint John Capesterre | 592 |
| 16 | Boyd’s, Trinity Palmetto Point | 591 |
| 17 | Newcastle, Saint James Windwa | 493 |
| 18 | Cotton Ground, Saint Thomas Lowland | 381 |