St. Kitts and Nevis: key statistics
Latin America & Caribbean · High income · capital Basseterre
St. Kitts and Nevis has a GDP of $1.1B and a GDP per capita of $23,961, with a population of about 46,843 (World Bank, latest available year). Life expectancy is 72.3 years. Among countries with data, St. Kitts and Nevis ranks #201 of 214 by GDP, #64 of 214 by GDP per capita, #203 of 217 by population. Full indicator table, peer countries and head-to-head comparisons are below.
Source: World Bank Open Data. Data as of June 2026.
St. Kitts and Nevis at a glance
| Indicator | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|
| GDP (current US$) | $1.1B | 2024 |
| GDP per capita (current US$) | $23,961 | 2024 |
| Population, total | 46,843 | 2024 |
| Population growth (annual %) | 0.2% | 2024 |
| GDP growth (annual %) | 0.3% | 2024 |
| Inflation, consumer prices (annual %) | 3.6% | 2023 |
| Unemployment, total (% of labour force, modelled ILO) | — | — |
| Life expectancy at birth, total (years) | 72.3 | 2024 |
| Individuals using the Internet (% of population) | 76.9% | 2024 |
| Urban population (% of total) | 31.8% | 2024 |
| CO2 emissions per capita (tonnes) | 2.88 | 2024 |
Source: World Bank Open Data (CC BY 4.0). Data as of June 2026.
Each value is the most-recent year the World Bank reports for St. Kitts and Nevis (the year column), so figures are not all from the same year. A dash (—) means no value is reported.
How St. Kitts and Nevis ranks
- GDP: #201 of 214 ($1.1B)
- GDP per capita: #64 of 214 ($23,961)
- Population: #203 of 217 (46,843)
- Life expectancy: #136 of 217 (72.3 years)
St. Kitts and Nevis vs its peers
The 6 countries in Latin America & Caribbean with the closest GDP per capita to St. Kitts and Nevis:
| Country | GDP per capita | Population | Life expectancy |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Kitts and Nevis (this country) | $23,961 | 46,843 | 72.3 |
| Uruguay | $23,907 | 3.4 million | 78.3 |
| Antigua and Barbuda | $23,542 | 93,772 | 77.8 |
| Curacao | $22,833 | 155,967 | 77.0 |
| St. Martin (French part) | $21,668 | 26,129 | 80.4 |
| Barbados | $26,545 | 282,467 | 76.3 |
| Panama | $19,161 | 4.5 million | 79.8 |
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Compare St. Kitts and Nevis head to head
Frequently asked questions
What is the GDP of St. Kitts and Nevis?
St. Kitts and Nevis's GDP is $1.1B (2024) in current US dollars (World Bank). GDP per capita is $23,961 (2024). That ranks St. Kitts and Nevis #201 of 214 economies with reported GDP.
What is the population of St. Kitts and Nevis?
St. Kitts and Nevis has a population of about 46,843 (2024), per World Bank data. It is the #203 most populous of 217 countries.
What region and income group is St. Kitts and Nevis in?
The World Bank places St. Kitts and Nevis in the Latin America & Caribbean region and classifies it as a high income economy. Its capital is Basseterre.
How long do people live in St. Kitts and Nevis?
Life expectancy at birth in St. Kitts and Nevis is 72.3 years (2024, World Bank). That ranks #136 of 217.
Sources & notes
Data: World Bank Open Data, Indicators API (CC BY 4.0), retrieved June 2026. Values are each indicator's most-recent non-empty year for St. Kitts and Nevis, so the reference year varies by indicator (shown in the table). Figures are nominal (current US$) unless noted; see our methodology. Browse all 217 countries.
Last updated: 2026-06-20