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🇰🇳 St. Kitts & Nevis
St. Kitts & Nevis (North America) has a population of 46,922 (2025), ranking 200 out of 213 countries by population. GDP per capita – St. Kitts & Nevis: $25,223 /inh. (2025), ranking 65 out of 211. Economic growth is 2.7 % (2025). Annual inflation stands at 3.6 % (2023).
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Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths – St. Kitts & Nevis, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Women's legal equality: marriage (1/186), Women's legal equality: mobility (1/186), Women's legal equality: retirement (1/186).
Weaknesses – St. Kitts & Nevis, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Homicide rate (191/192), Adult obesity (186/196), Obesity among adult women (186/196).
Regional comparison
- GDP per capita: St. Kitts & Nevis has $25,223 /inh., above the regional median (North America: $19,970 /inh.).
- Inflation (consumer prices): St. Kitts & Nevis has 3.6 %, above the regional median (North America: 2 %).
- GDP growth: St. Kitts & Nevis has 2.7 %, below the regional median (North America: 3.1 %).
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All indicators
·Wealth & Growth 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross national income per capita (Atlas method) | $24,530 /inh. | 2025 | 61 of 205 |
| GDP per capita | $25,223 /inh. | 2025 | 65 of 211 |
| GDP per capita, purchasing power parity | $36,777 /inh. | 2025 | 70 of 201 |
| GDP per capita growth | 2.5 % | 2025 | 102 of 211 |
| GDP growth | 2.7 % | 2025 | 127 of 211 |
| Natural resource rents | 0 % | 2021 | 189 of 211 |
| GDP, purchasing power parity | $1.7B | 2025 | 191 of 201 |
| GDP | $1.2B | 2025 | 199 of 211 |
Prices, Inflation & Currency 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broad money supply (M3) | 103.7 % | 2025 | 24 of 164 |
| Inflation (GDP deflator) | 2.7 % | 2025 | 81 of 210 |
| Real interest rate | 3.7 % | 2025 | 92 of 146 |
| Lending interest rate | 6.5 % | 2025 | 95 of 146 |
| Inflation (consumer prices) | 3.6 % | 2023 | 114 of 191 |
| Official exchange rate | 2.7 LCU/$ | 2025 | 136 of 211 |
Foreign Trade 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| High-technology exports | 34.6 % | 2017 | 15 of 185 |
| Services exports | $493.4M | 2025 | 151 of 198 |
| Current account balance | -13.7 % | 2025 | 177 of 198 |
| Merchandise exports | $34M | 2025 | 194 of 205 |
Investment, Tourism & Aid 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official development aid received | 3.5 % | 2013 | 58 of 160 |
| Migrant remittances received | 3.4 % | 2025 | 78 of 196 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows | 2.4 % | 2025 | 89 of 201 |
| International tourism receipts | $367M | 2018 | 116 of 201 |
| International tourist arrivals | 301,400 arr. | 2020 | 151 of 202 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows (amount) | $28.4M | 2025 | 169 of 203 |
Public finances 5
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central government debt | 57.7 % | 2014 | 65 of 109 |
| Central government spending | 26.7 % | 2020 | 74 of 160 |
| Budget balance | -2.3 % | 2020 | 80 of 158 |
| Tax revenue | 15 % | 2020 | 93 of 161 |
| Share of income taxes in government revenue | 15.5 % | 2020 | 122 of 159 |
Finance & Reserves 3
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic credit to the private sector | 65 % | 2025 | 50 of 184 |
| Reserves in months of imports | 4.4 months | 2025 | 86 of 177 |
| Total reserves (including gold) | $282.1M | 2025 | 171 of 180 |
Economic structure 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Services | 66.2 % | 2025 | 50 of 202 |
| Industry (including construction) | 20.8 % | 2025 | 126 of 205 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1.3 % | 2025 | 167 of 203 |
| Manufacturing | 4 % | 2025 | 168 of 201 |
Population & Vital Statistics 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of 15-64 year olds | 69.9 % | 2025 | 25 of 213 |
| Share of women in the population | 52.2 % | 2025 | 27 of 213 |
| Share of people aged 65 and over | 11.7 % | 2025 | 87 of 213 |
| Median age of the population | 35.3 yrs | 2023 | 92 of 226 |
| Share of 0-14 year olds | 18.3 % | 2025 | 133 of 213 |
| Boys per 100 girls at birth | 103.7 per 100 girls | 2024 | 169 of 213 |
| Number of men per 100 women | 91.6 per 100 women | 2025 | 187 of 213 |
| Share of men in the population | 47.8 % | 2025 | 187 of 213 |
| Age dependency ratio | 43 per 100 | 2025 | 189 of 213 |
| Urban population | 31.9 % | 2025 | 190 of 213 |
| Population | 46,922 inhab. | 2025 | 200 of 213 |
Births, deaths and life expectancy 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate | 10 per 1,000 | 2024 | 39 of 213 |
| Under-5 mortality | 15.9 per 1,000 | 2024 | 105 of 194 |
| Infant mortality | 13.9 per 1,000 | 2024 | 106 of 194 |
| Birth rate | 11.7 per 1,000 | 2024 | 122 of 213 |
| Female life expectancy at birth | 76.2 yrs | 2024 | 126 of 213 |
| Life expectancy at birth | 72.3 yrs | 2024 | 134 of 213 |
| Male life expectancy at birth | 68.7 yrs | 2024 | 141 of 213 |
| Children per woman | 1.53 children/woman | 2024 | 144 of 213 |
| Population growth | 0.17 % | 2025 | 159 of 213 |
Health and healthcare system 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| New tuberculosis cases | 1 per 100,000 | 2024 | 8 of 206 |
| Hospital beds | 4 per 1,000 | 2023 | 43 of 190 |
| Nurses and midwives | 6.58 per 1,000 | 2023 | 51 of 196 |
| Physicians | 3.09 per 1,000 | 2018 | 59 of 193 |
| Measles vaccination | 95 % | 2024 | 60 of 191 |
| Access to basic drinking water | 98.6 % | 2017 | 91 of 211 |
| Access to basic sanitation | 95 % | 2017 | 98 of 211 |
| HIV prevalence | 0.8 % | 2024 | 104 of 152 |
| Health expenditure | 5.7 % | 2023 | 108 of 191 |
| Open defecation | 1.3 % | 2017 | 137 of 211 |
| Share of health spending paid directly by patients | 41.8 % | 2023 | 138 of 191 |
Body and lifestyle 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weight of women | 83 kg | 2008 | 2 of 48 |
| Average weight of men | 84.5 kg | 2008 | 8 of 48 |
| Mean body mass index of women | 30.7 kg/m² | 2016 | 10 of 190 |
| Mean body mass index of men | 28.2 kg/m² | 2016 | 15 of 190 |
| Alcohol consumption per capita | 8.3 L/person | 2024 | 58 of 202 |
| Average height of women | 159.2 cm | 2014 | 93 of 198 |
| Average height of men | 169.6 cm | 2014 | 112 of 198 |
| Diabetes prevalence | 13.8 % | 2024 | 170 of 207 |
| Obesity among adult men | 37.2 % | 2024 | 184 of 196 |
| Adult obesity | 46.7 % | 2024 | 186 of 196 |
| Obesity among adult women | 55.3 % | 2024 | 186 of 196 |
Origins, languages and religions 3
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Religious diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.66 | 2003 | 42 of 204 |
| Share of immigrants in the population | 17 % | 2024 | 50 of 212 |
| Ethnic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.18 | 2003 | 145 of 205 |
Territory & Borders 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population density | 179.5 inh./km² | 2024 | 65 of 212 |
| Latitude of the country's center | 17.3 ° | 2026 | 115 of 232 |
| Length of coastline | 135 km | 2026 | 149 of 227 |
| Number of neighboring countries | 0 countries | 2026 | 155 of 223 |
| Length of land borders | 0 km | 2026 | 162 of 230 |
| Land area | 261 km² | 2024 | 198 of 212 |
| Total area | 261 km² | 2024 | 200 of 212 |
| Landlocked country | Has sea access | 2026 | 183 countries out of 227 in the same category |
Terrain, Water & Climate 5
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest point | 0 m | 2026 | 39 of 228 |
| Average annual rainfall | 1,427 mm | 2022 | 63 of 180 |
| Highest point | 1,156 m | 2026 | 150 of 229 |
| Renewable fresh water per person | 514 m³/inh. | 2022 | 154 of 181 |
| Population living less than 5 m above sea level | 7.4 % | 2015 | 158 of 212 |
Land & Nature 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arable land | 19.2 % | 2024 | 56 of 204 |
| Forest cover | 42.1 % | 2024 | 73 of 210 |
| Protected land areas | 16.9 % | 2025 | 107 of 210 |
| Agricultural land | 23 % | 2024 | 139 of 207 |
Democracy & Elections 1
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum voting age | 18 yrs | 2026 | 12 of 222 |
Governance & Rule of Law 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Political stability and absence of violence (WGI) | 1.13 | 2025 | 32 of 205 |
| Regulatory quality (WGI) | 0.58 | 2025 | 54 of 203 |
| Government effectiveness (WGI) | 0.7 | 2025 | 58 of 203 |
| Rule of law (WGI) | 0.58 | 2025 | 62 of 205 |
| Voice and accountability (WGI) | 0.58 | 2025 | 66 of 203 |
| Control of corruption (WGI) | 0.32 | 2025 | 76 of 205 |
Women's rights 16
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of women in parliament | 31.3 % | 2025 | 69 of 192 |
| Share of women among ministers | 25 % | 2025 | 74 of 192 |
| Year women gained the right to vote | 1,952 | 2025 | 105 of 189 |
| Paid maternity leave | Paid leave of less than 98 days | 2025 | 59 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Paid paternity leave | No paid leave | 2025 | 65 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to vote | Right to vote granted to all women | 2025 | 189 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Women's right to take a job without permission | Same right as men | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to travel abroad | Same right as men | 2025 | 171 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal inheritance between sons and daughters | Equal rights for sons and daughters | 2025 | 146 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal pay for work of equal value | Not written into law | 2025 | 88 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal property ownership rights | Equal rights for men and women | 2025 | 165 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Ban on gender discrimination in employment | No complete prohibition | 2025 | 29 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Femicide law | No specific provision | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on sexual harassment | No area covered | 2025 | 24 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on domestic violence | Comprehensive law | 2025 | 93 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal quota for women on company boards | No mandatory quota | 2025 | 147 countries out of 186 in the same category |
Women's Legal Equality (Indices) 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's legal equality: marriage | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: mobility | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: retirement | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: parental leave and pregnancy | 73.3 /100 | 2025 | 101 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: property and inheritance | 75 /100 | 2025 | 116 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: entrepreneurship | 25 /100 | 2025 | 122 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: overall index | 60.5 /100 | 2025 | 122 of 186 |
| Legal protection of women against violence | 25 /100 | 2025 | 123 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: childcare | 25 /100 | 2025 | 133 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: pay and occupations | 56.3 /100 | 2025 | 154 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: access to employment | 25 /100 | 2025 | 155 of 186 |
LGBTQ+ rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| LGBT rights index (composite policy index) | 0.3 pts | 2025 | 120 of 194 |
| Joint adoption by a same-sex couple | Not allowed | 2025 | 155 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Age of sexual consent: same-sex couples | Higher for same-sex couples | 2025 | 11 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal change of gender marker | Not legally possible | 2025 | 125 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Anti-LGBT hate crimes: aggravating circumstance | Not covered | 2025 | 126 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on incitement to anti-LGBT hatred | Not prohibited | 2025 | 141 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on non-consensual surgeries on intersex children | Not banned | 2025 | 182 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on conversion therapies | Not banned | 2025 | 169 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Laws limiting public LGBT expression (“propaganda”) | No restrictions | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex marriage and civil union | No legal provision | 2025 | 45 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Death penalty for same-sex relations | No death penalty provided for | 2025 | 185 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection against employment discrimination (sexual orientation, gender identity) | No protection | 2025 | 107 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection from discrimination in goods and services (LGBT) | No protection | 2025 | 125 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection of sexual orientation and gender identity in the constitution | Not mentioned | 2025 | 180 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal recognition of a third gender | Not recognized | 2025 | 174 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex sexual relations | Legal | 2025 | 130 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Gender-affirming care: coverage and restrictions | Neither coverage nor national restriction | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Justice and security 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate | 64.2 per 100,000 | 2023 | 191 of 192 |
| United Nations Convention against Torture | State party | 2026 | 171 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) | Neither party nor signatory | 2026 | 30 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Civilian access to handguns | Prohibited for civilians | 2026 | 60 countries out of 113 in the same category |
| Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court | State party | 2026 | 117 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Legal status of the death penalty | Retained and applied | 2026 | 53 countries out of 195 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (medical use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 126 countries out of 180 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (recreational use) | Decriminalized | 2026 | 26 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Health and reproductive rights 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Births attended by skilled health personnel | 100 % | 2020 | 1 of 204 |
| Maternal mortality | 74 per 100,000 | 2023 | 116 of 192 |
| Adolescent birth rate | 36.4 per 1,000 | 2024 | 127 of 213 |
| Abortion: grounds allowed by law | Allowed for health reasons, rape or fetal impairment | 2026 | 70 countries out of 191 in the same category |
Work and social rights 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-respect of freedom of association and collective bargaining | 0.7 /10 | 2024 | 42 of 186 |
| Population covered by at least one social benefit | 90.2 % | 2020 | 44 of 210 |
| Legal monthly minimum wage | $578 | 2024 | 51 of 168 |
| Statutory monthly minimum wage in purchasing power parity | $740 | 2024 | 72 of 168 |
Family & Nationality 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years of residence required for naturalization | 14 yrs | 2026 | 10 of 152 |
| Age of civil majority | 18 yrs | 2026 | 21 of 187 |
| Dual nationality | Dual nationality recognised | 2026 | 78 countries out of 191 in the same category |
| Women's right to be head of household | Same right as men | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to divorce | Same right as men | 2025 | 142 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal framework on child marriage | At least one condition is missing | 2025 | 141 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Nationality acquired by birth on the territory | Nationality acquired automatically by birth in the country | 2026 | 38 countries out of 192 in the same category |
| Wife's legal duty of obedience to her husband | No duty of obedience in the law | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal status of polygamy | Not recognized (prohibited) | 2026 | 107 countries out of 167 in the same category |
Civic duties 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration of compulsory schooling | 12 yrs | 2025 | 32 of 194 |
| Age of entry into primary school | 5 yrs | 2025 | 184 of 207 |
| Compulsory military service | No compulsory military service | 2025 | 64 countries out of 134 in the same category |
| Compulsory voting | Voluntary voting | 2026 | 199 countries out of 226 in the same category |
Frequently asked questions
How many people live in St. Kitts & Nevis?
St. Kitts & Nevis has about 46,922 inhabitants (2025), ranking 200 worldwide out of 213 countries.
What is the GDP per capita of St. Kitts & Nevis?
GDP per capita is $25,223 /inh. (2025): St. Kitts & Nevis ranks 65 out of 211 countries.
What is the inflation rate in St. Kitts & Nevis?
Annual inflation is 3.6 % (2023); St. Kitts & Nevis ranks 114 out of 191 (ranked from lowest to highest).
Where does St. Kitts & Nevis stand in its region (North America)?
GDP per capita: St. Kitts & Nevis has $25,223 /inh., above the regional median (North America: $19,970 /inh.).
Where do the figures on St. Kitts & Nevis come from?
The data comes from public sources (World Bank, CIA World Factbook…), cited on each indicator page, with the year of each value.
Rank is the position in the world ranking for each indicator (the ranking direction is given on the indicator's page). Sources and update dates are on each indicator's page.