What is the population of Saint Kitts and Nevis?
Saint Kitts and Nevis has 46,922 people (2025). The population peaked in 1960 at 55,810 and has since fallen to 46,922.
Population by decade
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 55,810 |
| 1970 | 44,606 |
| 1980 | 42,850 |
| 1990 | 40,432 |
| 2000 | 45,248 |
| 2010 | 46,846 |
| 2020 | 46,870 |
| 2025 | 46,922 |
What is the capital of Saint Kitts and Nevis?
The capital of Saint Kitts and Nevis is Basseterre.
What currency does Saint Kitts and Nevis use?
Saint Kitts and Nevis uses the East Caribbean dollar (XCD).
What language is spoken in Saint Kitts and Nevis?
The official language of Saint Kitts and Nevis is English.
Where is Saint Kitts and Nevis?
Saint Kitts and Nevis is in North America.
Location on the map
Neighboring countries
This country has no land borders.
How big is Saint Kitts and Nevis?
Saint Kitts and Nevis covers 261 km² (101 sq mi).
Economy of Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Gross domestic product (GDP)
- $1.18 billion
- GDP per person
- $25,223
- Life expectancy
- 72.3 years
Data: World Bank (GDP 2025, GDP per person 2025, life expectancy 2024)
Economic development
Income group World Bank classification
Based on economic indicators, Saint Kitts and Nevis is classified as high income. High-income countries have a gross national income per person above $14,005.
Data based on World Bank classifications
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Where does Saint Kitts and Nevis rank?
Saint Kitts and Nevis is in the top 50 on one of our six rankings: