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Saint Vincent

Rank #201 by populationNorth America

Officially Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Population 2025
99,924
0.00% of world population
World Bank, 2025
Annual Growth
−0.69%
−689 people a year
World Bank, 2025
Density
260/km²
390 km² land area
World Bank, 2023
Median Age
34.4 years
Life expectancy 71.4 years
Our World in Data, 2025

About Saint Vincent

With nearly 100,000 residents spread across 390 km², Saint Vincent and the Grenadines ranks 199th globally by population. The nation's population density of 260 people per km² is relatively high for its land area, though the population has been declining at 0.7% annually. Just under half the population lives in urban areas, with the remainder in rural settlements.

The median age of 34.4 years and fertility rate of 1.8 births per woman reflect a mature demographic profile. Life expectancy stands at 71.4 years. As a constitutional monarchy that gained independence in 1979, the country uses the Eastern Caribbean dollar and English is the primary language. Kingstown serves as the capital. GDP per capita is $12,562.

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
Kingstown
Continent
North America
ISO codes
VC · VCT
Demonym
Saint Vincentian
Currency
Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD $)
Government
Constitutional monarchy, Representative democracy
State inception
1979
Time zone
UTC−04:00
Driving side
Left
Calling code
+1784
Internet TLD
.vc
Land neighbours
No land borders

Languages

  • English

Demographics

Urban Population170th of 240
48.0%
World Bank, 2025
Fertility Rate134th of 240
1.76 births per woman
World Bank, 2024
Birth Rate121st of 213
12.0 per 1,000
World Bank, 2024
Death Rate21st of 213
11.5 per 1,000
World Bank, 2024

Economy

GDP per Capita116th of 240
$12,562
World Bank, 2025
GDP Growth102nd of 210
+3.4%
World Bank, 2025
Unemployment Rate11th of 186
18.0%
World Bank, 2025
Inflation Rate157th of 191
0.8%
World Bank, 2025

Not published for Saint Vincent: Poverty Rate, Gini Index.

Health

Infant Mortality113th of 194
10.2 per 1,000 live births
World Bank, 2024
Health Spending141st of 192
4.4% of GDP
World Bank, 2023
Physicians131st of 206
0.94 per 1,000
World Bank, 2012
Hospital Beds67th of 199
3.21 per 1,000
World Bank, 2022
Maternal Mortality90th of 193
56 per 100,000 live births
World Bank, 2023
Obesity Rate39th of 198
35.0%
Our World in Data, 2024

Education

Literacy Rate80th of 175
95.6%
World Bank, 1970
Education Spending21st of 202
6.5% of GDP
World Bank, 2023
School Enrollment10th of 207
124.9% gross, secondary
World Bank, 2024

Not published for Saint Vincent: Mean Years of Schooling.

Environment

Renewable Energy168th of 211
5.1% of final consumption
World Bank, 2022
Forest Coverage13th of 211
73.2% of land area
World Bank, 2023
Protected Areas70th of 211
22.6% of land area
World Bank, 2025
CO₂ Emissions119th of 212
2.54 tonnes per capita
Our World in Data, 2024

Infrastructure

Internet Penetration119th of 211
76.2%
World Bank, 2024
Mobile Subscriptions124th of 212
108.4 per 100 people
World Bank, 2024

Quality of Life

Human Development Index75th of 192
0.798
Our World in Data, 2023

Not published for Saint Vincent: Happiness Index.

Geography

Land Area206th of 240
390 km²
World Bank, 2023

Military

None of our sources publish these indicators for Saint Vincent.

Age & Gender Distribution

Population by five-year age band, UN World Population Prospects 2024.

Male Female
100+95-9990-9485-8980-8475-7970-7465-6960-6455-5950-5445-4940-4435-3930-3425-2920-2415-1910-145-90-44K4KAge
Age 0–14
21.3%
Age 15–64
66.8%
Age 65+
11.9%
Source: UN World Population Prospects 2024, medium variant.
Saint Vincent population pyramid
Age bandMaleFemale
100+24
95-991841
90-9499173
85-89288402
80-84548689
75-799811,087
70-741,4921,565
65-692,3202,257
60-643,0532,871
55-593,2983,027
50-543,3383,008
45-493,3853,274
40-443,3753,460
35-393,2563,193
30-343,5703,368
25-293,8073,422
20-243,7333,426
15-193,7973,568
10-144,0193,892
5-93,7323,620
0-43,1273,032

Population History & Projection (1950–2100)

Observed population to 2024, then the UN medium-variant projection.

020K40K60K80K100K1950197520002025205020752100projected →
Saint Vincent's population was 62K in 1950 and is projected at 64K by 2100. Peak of 114K in 2000. Source: UN World Population Prospects 2024 (estimates to 2024, medium variant thereafter).
Saint Vincent population, 1950 to 2100
YearPopulation
195061,663
196084,388
197095,964
1980104,213
1990111,812
2000113,545
2010109,959
2020103,526
203096,856
204092,650
205088,942
206084,016
207078,947
208074,124
209069,177
210064,218

How Saint Vincent Compares

Population against the ten most populous countries.

  1. India1.46B
  2. China1.41B
  3. United States341.8M
  4. Indonesia285.7M
  5. Pakistan255.2M
  6. Nigeria237.5M
  7. Brazil212.8M
  8. Bangladesh175.7M
  9. Russia143.5M
  10. Ethiopia135.5M
  11. Saint Vincent100K
Sources as cited on each country page.
Saint Vincent compared with the ten largest countries by population
NamePopulation
India1.46B
China1.41B
United States341.8M
Indonesia285.7M
Pakistan255.2M
Nigeria237.5M
Brazil212.8M
Bangladesh175.7M
Russia143.5M
Ethiopia135.5M
Saint Vincent100K

Saint Vincent Population FAQ

What is the population of Saint Vincent in 2026?

Saint Vincent has a population of 99,924 people (2025 estimate), which is 201st in the world and about 0.00% of the global total.

Is the population of Saint Vincent growing or shrinking?

Saint Vincent's population is shrinking at −0.69% per year, a change of roughly 689 people annually.

What is the capital of Saint Vincent?

The capital of Saint Vincent is Kingstown.

How densely populated is Saint Vincent?

Saint Vincent has 260/km² across 390 km² of land area.

What is life expectancy in Saint Vincent?

Life expectancy at birth in Saint Vincent is 71.4 years (2024).

What is the median age in Saint Vincent?

The median age in Saint Vincent is 34.4 years, meaning half the population is younger than that and half older.

Which continent is Saint Vincent in?

Saint Vincent is in North America.

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