St. Kitts and Nevis
Federation of Saint Christopher and Nevis
Population, GDP, and key facts about St. Kitts and Nevis — updated for 2026.
St. Kitts and Nevis quick facts
- Population
- 46,843
- Area
- 260 km²
- Population density
- 180 people/km²
- GDP
- US$ 1.1 Billion
- GDP per capita
- US$ 24K
- Capital
- Basseterre
- Currency
- Eastern Caribbean dollar ($, XCD)
- Minimum wage
- US$ 577.8/month · $ 1,560/month (2024)
- Language
- English
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St. Kitts and Nevis's energy mix
- Oil91%
- Wind4%
- Solar4%
Share of St. Kitts and Nevis's own electricity generation by source, 2024. Source: Our World in Data (Ember Yearly Electricity Data and the Energy Institute Statistical Review of World Energy).
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Fill the Country →Frequently asked questions about St. Kitts and Nevis
What is the capital of St. Kitts and Nevis?
The capital of St. Kitts and Nevis is Basseterre.
What is St. Kitts and Nevis's population?
St. Kitts and Nevis has a population of 46,843.
What is St. Kitts and Nevis's GDP per capita?
St. Kitts and Nevis's GDP per capita is US$ 24K.
What is the currency of St. Kitts and Nevis?
The currency of St. Kitts and Nevis is the Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD).
What is the minimum wage in St. Kitts and Nevis?
St. Kitts and Nevis's statutory minimum wage is about US$ 577.8 per month (as of 2024) — $ 1,560 per month in local currency.
Is St. Kitts and Nevis bigger than Turks and Caicos Islands?
Turks and Caicos Islands is about 3.7× the size of St. Kitts and Nevis by land area.
Data from the World Bank, updated November 2026.