Saint Kitts and Nevis Population
Latin America & Caribbean · 204th most populous · High income
Population right now (estimate)
47,011
The population of Saint Kitts and Nevis is about 47,011 as of 22 October 2026 (estimate), and 47 thousand for 2026 as a whole — 0.00% of the world's people.
Saint Kitts and Nevis is ranked 204th of 217 by population. Growth has nearly stopped: the population changes by only 0.15% a year. It peaked around 1960 at 56 thousand and is projected to fall to 44 thousand by 2050. It has fewer people today than in 1960 (56 thousand). Population density is 180 people per square kilometre. 32% of people live in cities (2025).
Population 2026
47 thousand
Yearly change
+0.15%
World rank
204th
Share of world
0.00%
Density
180/km²
Land area
261 km²
Life expectancy
72.3 yrs
Births per woman
1.53
GDP per capita
$25,223
GDP
$1.2B
Population of Saint Kitts and Nevis, 1960–2050
Saint Kitts and Nevis population by year
| Year | Population | Yearly change | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 55,810 | — | 214 |
| 1970 | 44,606 | −2.46% | 171 |
| 1980 | 42,850 | −0.43% | 164 |
| 1990 | 40,432 | −0.80% | 155 |
| 2000 | 45,248 | +1.45% | 173 |
| 2010 | 46,846 | −0.15% | 179 |
| 2020 | 46,870 | −0.17% | 180 |
| 2024 | 46,843 | +0.18% | 179 |
| 2026proj. | 46,992 | +0.15% | 180 |
| 2030proj. | 47,134 | +0.04% | 181 |
| 2040proj. | 46,313 | −0.32% | 177 |
| 2050proj. | 44,249 | −0.52% | 170 |
Saint Kitts and Nevis vs Bangladesh
Bangladesh (178 million) has 3,784 times as many people as Saint Kitts and Nevis. Bangladesh is 7.6 times more densely populated.
Saint Kitts and Nevis population: questions and answers
What is the population of Saint Kitts and Nevis in 2026?
About 46,992 (47 thousand), based on World Bank projections.
Is Saint Kitts and Nevis's population growing?
Yes, by about 0.15% a year (2026).
What is the population density of Saint Kitts and Nevis?
About 180 people per km², with a land area of 261 km².
What will the population of Saint Kitts and Nevis be in 2050?
About 44 thousand on World Bank projections.
What is the capital of Saint Kitts and Nevis?
Basseterre.
What is the life expectancy in Saint Kitts and Nevis?
72.3 years at birth (2024).
Sources: World Bank Open Data — World Development Indicators and Population Estimates and Projections (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22. Live figures are mathematical estimates interpolated between the World Bank's mid-year values, not real-time counts.