Saint Lucia Population
Latin America & Caribbean · 183rd most populous · Upper middle income
Population right now (estimate)
180,575
The population of Saint Lucia is about 180,575 as of 22 October 2026 (estimate), and 180 thousand for 2026 as a whole — 0.00% of the world's people.
Saint Lucia is ranked 183rd of 217 by population. Growth has nearly stopped: the population changes by only 0.19% a year. Projections show it peaking around 2032 at about 181 thousand, then declining. Since 1960 (93 thousand) it has grown by 95%. Population density is 296 people per square kilometre. 29% of people live in cities (2025).
Population 2026
180 thousand
Yearly change
+0.19%
World rank
183rd
Share of world
0.00%
Density
296/km²
Land area
610 km²
Life expectancy
72.8 yrs
Births per woman
1.39
GDP per capita
$14,746
GDP
$2.7B
Population of Saint Lucia, 1960–2050
Saint Lucia population by year
| Year | Population | Yearly change | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 92,585 | — | 152 |
| 1970 | 103,165 | +1.26% | 169 |
| 1980 | 119,290 | +1.50% | 196 |
| 1990 | 137,857 | +0.99% | 226 |
| 2000 | 158,616 | +1.22% | 260 |
| 2010 | 170,906 | +0.61% | 280 |
| 2020 | 178,250 | +0.33% | 292 |
| 2024 | 179,744 | +0.26% | 295 |
| 2026proj. | 180,488 | +0.19% | 296 |
| 2030proj. | 181,359 | +0.09% | 297 |
| 2040proj. | 179,293 | −0.27% | 294 |
| 2050proj. | 172,081 | −0.53% | 282 |
Saint Lucia vs Bangladesh
Bangladesh (178 million) has 985 times as many people as Saint Lucia. Bangladesh is 4.6 times more densely populated.
Saint Lucia population: questions and answers
What is the population of Saint Lucia in 2026?
About 180,488 (180 thousand), based on World Bank projections.
Is Saint Lucia's population growing?
Yes, by about 0.19% a year (2026).
What is the population density of Saint Lucia?
About 296 people per km², with a land area of 610 km².
What will the population of Saint Lucia be in 2050?
About 172 thousand on World Bank projections.
What is the capital of Saint Lucia?
Castries.
What is the life expectancy in Saint Lucia?
72.8 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.