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With 99,924 inhabitants (2025), St. Vincent & Grenadines ranks 191 out of 213 in the population ranking (North America). GDP per capita – St. Vincent & Grenadines: $12,562 /inh. (2025), ranking 96 out of 211. Economic growth is 3.4 % (2025). The unemployment rate is 18 % (2025). Annual inflation stands at 0.8 % (2025).
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Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths – St. Vincent & Grenadines, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Women's legal equality: property and inheritance (1/186), Women's legal equality: marriage (1/186), Women's legal equality: retirement (1/186).
Weaknesses – St. Vincent & Grenadines, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Homicide rate (190/192), Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) (179/184), Unemployment (175/184).
Regional comparison
- GDP per capita: St. Vincent & Grenadines has $12,562 /inh., below the regional median (North America: $19,970 /inh.).
- Unemployment: St. Vincent & Grenadines has 18 %, above the regional median (North America: 6 %).
- Inflation (consumer prices): St. Vincent & Grenadines has 0.8 %, below the regional median (North America: 2 %).
- GDP growth: St. Vincent & Grenadines has 3.4 %, above the regional median (North America: 3.1 %).
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·Wealth & Growth 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita growth | 4.1 % | 2025 | 47 of 211 |
| Net national income per capita | $7,286 /inh. | 2021 | 71 of 184 |
| Gross national income per capita (Atlas method) | $12,000 /inh. | 2025 | 90 of 205 |
| GDP per capita, purchasing power parity | $22,799 /inh. | 2025 | 95 of 201 |
| GDP per capita | $12,562 /inh. | 2025 | 96 of 211 |
| GDP growth | 3.4 % | 2025 | 103 of 211 |
| Natural resource rents | 0 % | 2021 | 171 of 211 |
| GDP, purchasing power parity | $2.3B | 2025 | 188 of 201 |
| GDP | $1.3B | 2025 | 198 of 211 |
Prices, Inflation & Currency 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation (consumer prices) | 0.8 % | 2025 | 34 of 191 |
| Broad money supply (M3) | 69.4 % | 2025 | 63 of 164 |
| Lending interest rate | 7.1 % | 2025 | 90 of 146 |
| Real interest rate | 2 % | 2025 | 107 of 146 |
| Official exchange rate | 2.7 LCU/$ | 2025 | 136 of 211 |
| Inflation (GDP deflator) | 4.9 % | 2025 | 148 of 210 |
Employment 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor force participation rate (ages 15 and over) | 67.9 % | 2025 | 36 of 184 |
| Employment in services | 69.8 % | 2025 | 60 of 184 |
| Employment in industry | 21.1 % | 2025 | 70 of 184 |
| Employment rate (ages 15 and over) | 55.7 % | 2025 | 108 of 184 |
| Employment in agriculture | 9.1 % | 2025 | 113 of 184 |
| Self-employed workers | 25.7 % | 2025 | 114 of 184 |
| Unemployment | 18 % | 2025 | 175 of 184 |
| Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) | 41.9 % | 2025 | 179 of 184 |
Foreign Trade 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| High-technology exports | 4.9 % | 2023 | 107 of 185 |
| Services exports | $380.3M | 2025 | 159 of 198 |
| Current account balance | -16.1 % | 2025 | 185 of 198 |
| Merchandise exports | $37M | 2025 | 192 of 205 |
Investment, Tourism & Aid 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreign direct investment inflows | 8.9 % | 2025 | 24 of 201 |
| Migrant remittances received | 7 % | 2025 | 48 of 196 |
| Official development aid received | 2 % | 2023 | 77 of 160 |
| International tourist arrivals | 392,000 arr. | 2019 | 138 of 202 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows (amount) | $111.4M | 2025 | 148 of 203 |
| International tourism receipts | $85M | 2020 | 161 of 201 |
Public finances 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tax revenue | 23.8 % | 2017 | 23 of 161 |
| Central government debt | 53.7 % | 2009 | 59 of 109 |
| Budget balance | -1.5 % | 2017 | 64 of 158 |
| Share of income taxes in government revenue | 24.7 % | 2017 | 73 of 159 |
| Central government spending | 24.7 % | 2017 | 85 of 160 |
| Research and development spending | 0.1 % | 2002 | 124 of 155 |
Finance & Reserves 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reserves in months of imports | 4.7 months | 2025 | 79 of 177 |
| External debt | 70.3 % | 2024 | 96 of 121 |
| Domestic credit to the private sector | 36.6 % | 2025 | 98 of 184 |
| Total reserves (including gold) | $281.2M | 2025 | 172 of 180 |
Economic structure 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Services | 66.4 % | 2025 | 48 of 202 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3.4 % | 2025 | 124 of 203 |
| Industry (including construction) | 15.1 % | 2025 | 163 of 205 |
| Manufacturing | 3.9 % | 2025 | 170 of 201 |
Population & Vital Statistics 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of men per 100 women | 103.5 per 100 women | 2025 | 30 of 213 |
| Share of men in the population | 50.9 % | 2025 | 30 of 213 |
| Share of 15-64 year olds | 66.9 % | 2025 | 63 of 213 |
| Share of people aged 65 and over | 12.3 % | 2025 | 82 of 213 |
| Median age of the population | 33.9 yrs | 2023 | 101 of 226 |
| Share of 0-14 year olds | 20.9 % | 2025 | 116 of 213 |
| Age dependency ratio | 49.5 per 100 | 2025 | 151 of 213 |
| Urban population | 48 % | 2025 | 153 of 213 |
| Boys per 100 girls at birth | 103.3 per 100 girls | 2024 | 179 of 213 |
| Share of women in the population | 49.1 % | 2025 | 184 of 213 |
| Population | 99,924 inhab. | 2025 | 191 of 213 |
Births, deaths and life expectancy 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suicide rate | 0.2 per 100,000 | 2023 | 1 of 183 |
| Female suicide rate | 0 per 100,000 | 2023 | 1 of 183 |
| Male suicide rate | 0.3 per 100,000 | 2023 | 1 of 183 |
| Death rate | 11.5 per 1,000 | 2024 | 21 of 213 |
| Road traffic deaths | 7.4 per 100,000 | 2019 | 42 of 188 |
| Under-5 mortality | 11.3 per 1,000 | 2024 | 82 of 194 |
| Infant mortality | 10.2 per 1,000 | 2024 | 83 of 194 |
| Healthy life expectancy | 61.4 yrs | 2023 | 119 of 183 |
| Children per woman | 1.76 children/woman | 2024 | 119 of 213 |
| Birth rate | 12 per 1,000 | 2024 | 119 of 213 |
| Female life expectancy at birth | 74.5 yrs | 2024 | 136 of 213 |
| Male life expectancy at birth | 68.8 yrs | 2024 | 140 of 213 |
| Life expectancy at birth | 71.4 yrs | 2024 | 141 of 213 |
| Population growth | -0.69 % | 2025 | 201 of 213 |
Health and healthcare system 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Measles vaccination | 99 % | 2024 | 1 of 191 |
| New tuberculosis cases | 5 per 100,000 | 2024 | 29 of 206 |
| Hospital beds | 3.2 per 1,000 | 2022 | 62 of 190 |
| Undernourishment | 4 % | 2024 | 74 of 167 |
| Nurses and midwives | 4.74 per 1,000 | 2023 | 79 of 196 |
| Share of health spending paid directly by patients | 26.6 % | 2023 | 88 of 191 |
| Access to basic drinking water | 97.7 % | 2018 | 101 of 211 |
| HIV prevalence | 0.8 % | 2024 | 104 of 152 |
| Physicians | 0.94 per 1,000 | 2012 | 121 of 193 |
| Access to basic sanitation | 89.7 % | 2018 | 125 of 211 |
| Health expenditure | 4.4 % | 2023 | 140 of 191 |
| Open defecation | 2.5 % | 2018 | 151 of 211 |
Body and lifestyle 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean body mass index of women | 28.2 kg/m² | 2016 | 36 of 190 |
| Alcohol consumption per capita | 8.4 L/person | 2024 | 56 of 202 |
| Average height of women | 160.7 cm | 2014 | 72 of 198 |
| Average height of men | 172.8 cm | 2014 | 75 of 198 |
| Mean body mass index of men | 26.3 kg/m² | 2016 | 85 of 190 |
| Obesity among adult men | 19.7 % | 2024 | 98 of 196 |
| Diabetes prevalence | 8.6 % | 2024 | 106 of 207 |
| Adult obesity | 34.6 % | 2024 | 159 of 196 |
| Obesity among adult women | 50.2 % | 2024 | 181 of 196 |
Origins, languages and religions 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of the population: other religions (including folk religions) | 5.6 % | 2020 | 19 of 192 |
| Religious diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.7 | 2003 | 24 of 204 |
| Share of the population: Christians | 86.3 % | 2020 | 55 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Hindus | 0.1 % | 2020 | 64 of 192 |
| Share of the population: people with no religious affiliation | 7.9 % | 2020 | 73 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Jews | 0 % | 2020 | 94 of 192 |
| Share of immigrants in the population | 4.8 % | 2024 | 108 of 212 |
| Ethnic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.31 | 2003 | 122 of 205 |
| Share of the population: Buddhists | 0 % | 2020 | 133 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Muslims | 0.1 % | 2020 | 154 of 192 |
| Linguistic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.02 | 2003 | 185 of 203 |
| Majority religion | Christians (over 50%) | 2020 | 114 countries out of 192 in the same category |
Territory & Borders 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population density | 258.7 inh./km² | 2024 | 49 of 212 |
| Latitude of the country's center | 13.3 ° | 2026 | 137 of 232 |
| Number of neighboring countries | 0 countries | 2026 | 155 of 223 |
| Length of coastline | 84 km | 2026 | 160 of 227 |
| Length of land borders | 0 km | 2026 | 162 of 230 |
| Land area | 389 km² | 2024 | 193 of 212 |
| Total area | 389 km² | 2024 | 194 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 | 1,583 mm | 2022 | 53 of 180 |
| Renewable fresh water per person | 980 m³/inh. | 2022 | 129 of 181 |
| Population living less than 5 m above sea level | 5.1 % | 2015 | 138 of 212 |
| Highest point | 1,234 m | 2026 | 148 of 229 |
Land & Nature 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest cover | 73.4 % | 2024 | 14 of 210 |
| Protected land areas | 22.6 % | 2025 | 69 of 210 |
| Arable land | 5.1 % | 2024 | 136 of 204 |
| Agricultural land | 18 % | 2024 | 154 of 207 |
Democracy & Elections 1
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum voting age | 18 yrs | 2026 | 12 of 222 |
Governance & Rule of Law 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Political stability and absence of violence (WGI) | 1.22 | 2025 | 23 of 205 |
| Corruption Perceptions Index | 63 pts | 2024 | 32 of 179 |
| Control of corruption (WGI) | 0.72 | 2025 | 51 of 205 |
| Rule of law (WGI) | 0.58 | 2025 | 63 of 205 |
| Voice and accountability (WGI) | 0.61 | 2025 | 63 of 203 |
| Regulatory quality (WGI) | 0.12 | 2025 | 83 of 203 |
| Government effectiveness (WGI) | 0.22 | 2025 | 86 of 203 |
Women's rights 16
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year women gained the right to vote | 1,951 | 2025 | 110 of 189 |
| Share of women among ministers | 14.3 % | 2025 | 125 of 192 |
| Share of women in parliament | 13.3 % | 2025 | 159 of 192 |
| 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 | One to three areas covered | 2025 | 151 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: property and inheritance | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: marriage | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: retirement | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Legal protection of women against violence | 31.3 /100 | 2025 | 84 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: entrepreneurship | 25 /100 | 2025 | 122 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: mobility | 87.5 /100 | 2025 | 124 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: overall index | 58.6 /100 | 2025 | 126 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: parental leave and pregnancy | 60.8 /100 | 2025 | 128 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: childcare | 0 /100 | 2025 | 147 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) | -0.8 pts | 2025 | 142 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 | No legal provision | 2025 | 61 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 | Criminalized | 2025 | 61 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 | 51.3 per 100,000 | 2023 | 190 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) | State party | 2026 | 172 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Civilian access to handguns | Allowed at the discretion of the authorities | 2026 | 26 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) | Allowed | 2026 | 45 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 5
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Use of modern contraceptives | 51.6 % | 1981 | 71 of 181 |
| Births attended by skilled health personnel | 98.6 % | 2016 | 101 of 204 |
| Maternal mortality | 56 per 100,000 | 2023 | 103 of 192 |
| Adolescent birth rate | 40.8 per 1,000 | 2024 | 133 of 213 |
| Abortion: grounds allowed by law | Allowed for economic or social reasons | 2026 | 12 countries out of 191 in the same category |
Work and social rights 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal monthly minimum wage | $485 | 2024 | 57 of 168 |
| Non-respect of freedom of association and collective bargaining | 1 /10 | 2024 | 62 of 186 |
| Statutory monthly minimum wage in purchasing power parity | $766 | 2024 | 67 of 168 |
| Employees covered by a collective agreement | 14 % | 2009 | 72 of 99 |
| Population covered by at least one social benefit | 52 % | 2019 | 110 of 210 |
| Trade union membership rate | 4.9 % | 2010 | 126 of 137 |
Family & Nationality 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of civil majority | 18 yrs | 2026 | 21 of 187 |
| Years of residence required for naturalization | 7 yrs | 2026 | 49 of 152 |
| 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 3
| 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 voting | Voluntary voting | 2026 | 199 countries out of 226 in the same category |
Frequently asked questions
How many people live in St. Vincent & Grenadines?
St. Vincent & Grenadines has about 99,924 inhabitants (2025), ranking 191 worldwide out of 213 countries.
What is the GDP per capita of St. Vincent & Grenadines?
GDP per capita is $12,562 /inh. (2025): St. Vincent & Grenadines ranks 96 out of 211 countries.
What is the inflation rate in St. Vincent & Grenadines?
Annual inflation is 0.8 % (2025); St. Vincent & Grenadines ranks 34 out of 191 (ranked from lowest to highest).
What is the unemployment rate in St. Vincent & Grenadines?
The unemployment rate is 18 % (2025); St. Vincent & Grenadines ranks 175 out of 184 (ranked from lowest to highest).
Where does St. Vincent & Grenadines stand in its region (North America)?
GDP per capita: St. Vincent & Grenadines has $12,562 /inh., below the regional median (North America: $19,970 /inh.).
Where do the figures on St. Vincent & Grenadines 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.