What is the population of Saint Helena in 2026?
Saint Helena has a population of 6,059 people, which is 229th in the world and about 0.00% of the global total.
Officially Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
Population 2026
6,059
0.00% of world population
Archive estimateAnnual Growth
+0.14%
+8 people a year
Archive estimateDensity
16/km²
394 km² land area
Archive estimateMedian Age
50.9 years
Life expectancy 79.8 years
Our World in Data, 2025About Saint Helena
With 6,059 residents spread across 394 km², Saint Helena ranks #227 globally by population and maintains notably low density at 16 people per km². The territory, comprising Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha, has an aging median age of 50.9 years and a fertility rate of 1.6 births per woman, reflecting slow growth of just 0.1% annually. Life expectancy reaches 79.8 years.
The capital is Jamestown. Forty percent of the population lives in urban areas. English is the primary language, and the currency is the Pound sterling and Saint Helena pound. GDP per capita stands at $7,800. The territory was established in its current form in 1833.
This summary is AI-generated from the indicators on this page. The figures themselves come from the sources cited beside each value.
Country Facts
- Capital
- Jamestown
- Continent
- Africa
- ISO codes
- SH · SHN
- Demonym
- Saint Helenian
- Currency
- Pound sterling (GBP £), Saint Helena pound (SHP £)
- State inception
- 1833
- Time zone
- UTC±00:00
- Driving side
- Left
- Calling code
- +2
- Internet TLD
- .sh, .ac
- Land neighbours
- No land borders
Languages
- English
Demographics
Not published for Saint Helena: Birth Rate, Death Rate.
Economy
Not published for Saint Helena: GDP Growth, Unemployment Rate, Inflation Rate, Poverty Rate, Gini Index.
Health
None of our sources publish these indicators for Saint Helena.
Education
None of our sources publish these indicators for Saint Helena.
Environment
Not published for Saint Helena: Renewable Energy, Forest Coverage, Protected Areas.
Infrastructure
None of our sources publish these indicators for Saint Helena.
Quality of Life
None of our sources publish these indicators for Saint Helena.
Geography
Military
None of our sources publish these indicators for Saint Helena.
Age & Gender Distribution
Population by five-year age band, UN World Population Prospects 2024.
Male Female
- Age 0–14
- 13.6%
- Age 15–64
- 59.4%
- Age 65+
- 27.0%
| Age band | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 100+ | 0 | 0 |
| 95-99 | 0 | 10 |
| 90-94 | 9 | 16 |
| 85-89 | 34 | 53 |
| 80-84 | 101 | 80 |
| 75-79 | 167 | 152 |
| 70-74 | 191 | 184 |
| 65-69 | 217 | 201 |
| 60-64 | 228 | 248 |
| 55-59 | 237 | 208 |
| 50-54 | 198 | 209 |
| 45-49 | 135 | 168 |
| 40-44 | 117 | 198 |
| 35-39 | 131 | 117 |
| 30-34 | 141 | 136 |
| 25-29 | 103 | 83 |
| 20-24 | 105 | 104 |
| 15-19 | 128 | 122 |
| 10-14 | 139 | 128 |
| 5-9 | 124 | 122 |
| 0-4 | 107 | 96 |
Population History & Projection (1950–2100)
Observed population to 2024, then the UN medium-variant projection.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1950 | 5,224 |
| 1960 | 5,362 |
| 1970 | 5,776 |
| 1980 | 6,391 |
| 1990 | 6,617 |
| 2000 | 6,016 |
| 2010 | 5,329 |
| 2020 | 5,430 |
| 2030 | 4,928 |
| 2040 | 4,412 |
| 2050 | 3,968 |
| 2060 | 3,545 |
| 2070 | 3,225 |
| 2080 | 3,017 |
| 2090 | 2,813 |
| 2100 | 2,635 |
How Saint Helena Compares
Population against the ten most populous countries.
- India1.46B
- China1.41B
- United States341.8M
- Indonesia285.7M
- Pakistan255.2M
- Nigeria237.5M
- Brazil212.8M
- Bangladesh175.7M
- Russia143.5M
- Ethiopia135.5M
- Saint Helena6.1K
| Name | Population |
|---|---|
| India | 1.46B |
| China | 1.41B |
| United States | 341.8M |
| Indonesia | 285.7M |
| Pakistan | 255.2M |
| Nigeria | 237.5M |
| Brazil | 212.8M |
| Bangladesh | 175.7M |
| Russia | 143.5M |
| Ethiopia | 135.5M |
| Saint Helena | 6.1K |
Saint Helena Population FAQ
Is the population of Saint Helena growing or shrinking?
Saint Helena's population is growing at +0.14% per year, a change of roughly 8 people annually.
What is the capital of Saint Helena?
The capital of Saint Helena is Jamestown.
How densely populated is Saint Helena?
Saint Helena has 16/km² across 394 km² of land area.
What is life expectancy in Saint Helena?
Life expectancy at birth in Saint Helena is 79.8 years.
What is the median age in Saint Helena?
The median age in Saint Helena is 50.9 years, meaning half the population is younger than that and half older.
Which continent is Saint Helena in?
Saint Helena is in Africa.