Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Capital:
- Basseterre
- Continent:
- North America
- Region(s):
- Caribbean
- Largest Cities:
- St. George Basseterre, Basseterre, St. Peter Basseterre
- Abbreviation:
- KNA
46,992
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
46,992
As of Jan 1, 2026 - Source
Saint Kitts and Neviss' population is projected to be 30,961 by 2097.
Historical
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| Year ↓ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 46,992 | 0.1% | 212 |
| 2025 | 46,922 | 0.02% | 211 |
| 2020 | 46,870 | -0.18% | 213 |
| 2019 | 46,952 | -0.12% | 213 |
| 2018 | 47,008 | -0.09% | 213 |
| 2017 | 47,050 | -0.05% | 213 |
| 2015 | 47,087 | 0.1% | 214 |
| 2010 | 46,846 | 0.18% | 214 |
| 2005 | 46,437 | 0.52% | 214 |
| 2000 | 45,248 | 1.34% | 213 |
| Year ↑ | Population | Change | Pop. Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 46,992 | 0.1% | 212 |
| 2032 | 47,105 | 0.02% | 213 |
| 2037 | 46,715 | -0.17% | 214 |
| 2042 | 45,983 | -0.32% | 214 |
| 2047 | 44,925 | -0.46% | 214 |
| 2052 | 43,739 | -0.53% | 214 |
| 2057 | 42,384 | -0.63% | 215 |
| 2062 | 41,008 | -0.66% | 216 |
| 2067 | 39,572 | -0.71% | 216 |
| 2072 | 38,050 | -0.78% | 217 |
As of 2026, Saint Kitts and Nevis has a total population of 46,992, ranking as the 212th most populous nation in the world.
Saint Kitts and Nevis represents < 0.01% of the total global population and < 0.01% of North America's population.
Saint Kitts and Nevis has a population density of 180.7 people per km² (approximately 468.1 per mi²), making it the 75th most densely populated country in the world.
Currently, 100% of the population resides in urban areas.
*Rates last updated: June 16, 2026
As of 2026, the largest ethnicity in Saint Kitts and Nevis is African descent (92.5%) , followed by Mixed (3%) .
As of 2026, Protestant is the largest religion in Saint Kitts and Nevis, comprising 75.6% of the population.