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Saint Kitts and Nevis Population
Saint Kitts and Nevis had a population of 46,922 in 2025, ranking #202 of 216 countries and territories (0.00% of the world). The population fell by 0.4% over the past ten years.
46,922
Population (2025) · #202
+0.17%
Annual growth
179
People per km²
32%
Live in cities
Population of Saint Kitts and Nevis, 1960–2025
55,8101960
51,1391965
44,6061970
43,6061975
42,8501980
41,8741985
40,4321990
42,3261995
45,2482000
46,4372005
46,8462010
47,0872015
46,8702020
46,9222025
Values in people · World Bank Open Data (CC BY 4.0)
Population by year (table)
| Year | Population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 46,922 | +0.17% |
| 2024 | 46,843 | +0.18% |
| 2023 | 46,758 | +0.10% |
| 2022 | 46,709 | -0.12% |
| 2021 | 46,763 | -0.23% |
| 2020 | 46,870 | -0.17% |
| 2019 | 46,952 | -0.12% |
| 2018 | 47,008 | -0.09% |
| 2017 | 47,050 | -0.05% |
| 2016 | 47,075 | -0.03% |
| 2015 | 47,087 | 0.00% |
| 2014 | 47,089 | +0.04% |
| 2013 | 47,069 | +0.08% |
| 2012 | 47,033 | +0.31% |
| 2011 | 46,886 | +0.09% |
| 2010 | 46,846 | -0.15% |
| 2009 | 46,916 | +0.17% |
| 2008 | 46,835 | +0.28% |
| 2007 | 46,706 | +0.29% |
| 2006 | 46,569 | +0.28% |
| 2005 | 46,437 | +0.26% |
| 2004 | 46,315 | +0.30% |
| 2003 | 46,176 | +0.34% |
| 2002 | 46,020 | +0.57% |
| 2001 | 45,761 | +1.13% |
| 2000 | 45,248 | +1.45% |
| 1999 | 44,601 | +1.37% |
| 1998 | 43,998 | +1.31% |
| 1997 | 43,428 | +1.29% |
| 1996 | 42,877 | +1.30% |
| 1995 | 42,326 | +1.32% |
| 1994 | 41,776 | +1.29% |
| 1993 | 41,242 | +1.29% |
| 1992 | 40,715 | +0.88% |
| 1991 | 40,358 | -0.18% |
| 1990 | 40,432 | -0.80% |
| 1989 | 40,758 | -0.74% |
| 1988 | 41,062 | -0.69% |
| 1987 | 41,348 | -0.65% |
| 1986 | 41,618 | -0.61% |
| 1985 | 41,874 | -0.57% |
| 1984 | 42,113 | -0.52% |
| 1983 | 42,334 | -0.47% |
| 1982 | 42,532 | -0.39% |
| 1981 | 42,698 | -0.35% |
| 1980 | 42,850 | -0.43% |
| 1979 | 43,033 | -0.43% |
| 1978 | 43,217 | -0.33% |
| 1977 | 43,358 | -0.29% |
| 1976 | 43,482 | -0.28% |
| 1975 | 43,606 | -0.30% |
| 1974 | 43,738 | -0.32% |
| 1973 | 43,880 | -0.35% |
| 1972 | 44,033 | -0.39% |
| 1971 | 44,206 | -0.90% |
| 1970 | 44,606 | -2.46% |
| 1969 | 45,731 | -3.20% |
| 1968 | 47,245 | -2.80% |
| 1967 | 48,605 | -2.59% |
| 1966 | 49,898 | -2.43% |
| 1965 | 51,139 | -2.27% |
| 1964 | 52,326 | -2.09% |
| 1963 | 53,441 | -1.87% |
| 1962 | 54,461 | -1.58% |
| 1961 | 55,334 | -0.85% |
| 1960 | 55,810 | — |
Demographics of Saint Kitts and Nevis
72.3
Life expectancy (years)
1.53
Births per woman (below replacement)
11.7%
Aged 65 and over
39.1 years
Median age
Ethnic groups
African descent 92.5%, mixed 3%, White 2.1%, East Indian 1.5%, other 0.6%, unspecified 0.3% (2001 est.)
Languages
English (official)
Where people live
Urban population: 31.1% of total population (2023).
Largest cities
1
Basseterre Capital
14,000Frequently asked questions about the population of Saint Kitts and Nevis
What is the population of Saint Kitts and Nevis?
Saint Kitts and Nevis had a population of 46,922 in 2025, ranking #202 of 216 countries and territories (0.00% of the world).
Is the population of Saint Kitts and Nevis growing?
Yes. The population fell by 0.4% over the past ten years. Annual growth in 2025: 0.17%.
How has the population of Saint Kitts and Nevis changed since 1960?
It has shrunk by 16%, from 55,810 in 1960 to 46,922 in 2025.
How densely populated is Saint Kitts and Nevis?
About 179 people per km² of land (2024).
What is the largest city in Saint Kitts and Nevis?
Basseterre — about 14,000 people in its urban area, and it is also the capital.
Population and demographics: World Bank Open Data (CC BY 4.0). Cities, ethnic groups, languages and religions: CIA World Factbook (public domain).