Population of Saint Kitts and Nevis

As of August 2026, the population of Saint Kitts and Nevis is 47 thousand. The number of inhabitants has increased by 63 in the last year, representing a growth of 0.15%. The median age of the population has increased in recent years, rising from 32.2 years in 2016 to 36.5 years in 2026. Currently, life expectancy at birth is 72.6 years and population density is 180.7 inhabitants per square kilometer.

Population Growth

The population growth rate of Saint Kitts and Nevis peaked in 1951, reaching around 2.28% annually, but has since declined to approximately 0.13% in 2026. The annual increase in the number of people has also decreased from a peak of around 1.1 thousand in 1951 to nearly 63 in 2026.

Life Expectancy

In Saint Kitts and Nevis, life expectancy at birth has been increasing, with the indicator rising from 71.4 years in 2006 to 72.6 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: